The 542 is a built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator from the 500 Series with two crisper drawers, no longer in production. Unlike the 511, its drawers are for produce storage rather than a separate freezer compartment.
The issues we see most on a 542 are a compressor running noticeably longer than it used to and a condenser grille restricted by collected dust, both of which show up as gradually worsening temperature performance rather than a sudden problem. A crisper drawer that no longer runs square on its slides, so it doesn’t seal when pushed home, is the other common complaint on this model. OEM parts are generally still available to order, though legacy items take longer to arrive than parts for a current model.
Key Features
- Built-in refrigerator with two crisper drawers
- 500 Series generation, no longer produced
- Specific to the 542, OEM parts generally still available to order, though legacy items take longer to arrive than parts for a current model
Most Common Issues on This Model
Compressor running noticeably longer than it used to
Condenser airflow restricted by dust collected at the grille
For the 542, drawer no longer running square, so it does not seal when pushed home