Sub-Zero Refrigerator

Sub-Zero 685

Model # 685

Sub-Zero refrigerator repair

The 685 is a built-in side-by-side refrigerator/freezer from the 600 Series with a through-the-door ice and water dispenser, published in framed, partial-framed, and overlay door styles. It’s no longer produced.

A cabinet that recovers slowly after the door’s been held open, or one that holds temperature overnight but drifts warmer through the day, are the cooling issues we see most on a 685. Separately, a dispenser that delivers no water, or delivers it slowly, is a common call that usually traces back to the fill valve or water line rather than the refrigeration system itself.

Key Features

  • Built-in side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with ice and water dispenser
  • Published in framed, partial-framed and overlay door styles
  • 600 Series generation, no longer produced
  • On the 685, 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

01

Specific to the 685, cabinet recovering slowly after the door has been held open

02

Specific to the 685, cabinet holding temperature overnight but drifting warmer through the day

03

Dispenser delivering no water, or delivering it slowly

Error Codes Common to This Model

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FAQ

Sub-Zero 685 FAQ

Usually not. Check the fill valve and water supply line first; those cause most dispenser problems on this model.

A little delay is expected, but consistently slow recovery is worth having checked rather than assumed to be normal aging.

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