Sub-Zero Control Shows Double Dashes
Topics:
- Why are there double dashes (--) on the control panel display of a Sub-Zero?
- Should the unit be turned off to clean the interior?
- How to turn a compartment back on after disabling
- Compartment disabled
Troubleshooting:
Classic (BI), 600 Series, and 700 Series (with Unit On/Off Button)
Double dashes (--) shown on the Sub-Zero control panel indicate that the affected zone has been disabled. This is recommended when cleaning a unit.
- To disable a zone:
- Touch Power to turn off the unit.
- Press and hold the Warmer key of the section to be disabled. While holding the Warmer key, press the Power key. Then, release both keys.
- Double dashes appear in the control panel display.
- To turn a zone back on, repeat the above process. The dashes disappear when the zone is on.
- If the unit does not respond using the control panel:
- Power the unit off at the circuit breaker.
- Turn the circuit breaker back on and turn the unit back on to see if normal operation returns.
- See also, Classic Series Control Panel Non-Responsive.
648PRO Professional Refrigeration
- Refer to 648PRO Manual Zone Disable for instructions.
700 Series Models with Zone Button on Control Panel
- Attempting to set temperatures warmer than control limits causes a shutdown mode.
- In shutdown mode, -- appears and all unit functions are suspended except lights and door alarm.
- To take the unit out of shutdown mode, press the Colder key.
Refer to the product Use and Care Guide for further information.
Answer:
If the unit will not turn back on after following these steps, no further troubleshooting advice is available. Contact the Wolf Gourmet Customer Care Team at [email protected], or call (800) 222-7820, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST.
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