Sub Zero Refrigerator History And New Green Models

Sub-Zero manufactures two series of built-inbecause air quality has a huge impact on food
refrigeration as well as wine storage and undercounterfreshness, as do humidity and temperature, these
units. Each of the refrigerator models usually comes inSub-Zero refrigerators feature a new process to
three variations, namely stainless steel exterior in threepurify the air inside.
finishes, or customizable exteriors in framed or overlay
versions. The latter options allow the buyers to installThe air inside of the refrigerators is "scrubbed" roughly
kitchen cabinet panels on the door to match with theevery 20 minutes via the commercially proven air
rest of the kitchen. Its refrigerators are designed with apurification system, used among wholesale food
24" depth and can be installed flush with kitchendistributors, and in the medical and wine industries, to
cabinets of the same standard depth to provide aneliminate odors, viruses and bacteria, as well as the
integrated look. This kind of built-in refrigerator is usuallyethylene gases that hasten ripening and, ultimately,
wider than normal to compensate for the shallowerfood spoilage.
depth in order to maintain acceptable storage volume.
_____The new built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator incorporates a
In 1943, Westye F. Bakke built the first freestandingunique microbiological water filter reducing any
freezer in the basement of his Madison, WI. home. Acontaminants, viruses and bacteria in household water,
businessman with a keen ability to anticipatewhile preserving the fresh taste of clean water and
post-World War II refrigeration trends, he foundedice. Refrigerator water filters typically reduce only
Sub-Zero Freezer Company just two years later in anchlorine and sediment. As of now, only Sub-Zero
old two-car garage. From its modest beginnings,incorporates this type of water filtration technology in
Sub-Zero has become what it is today: the recognizedbuilt-in refrigerators.
leading manufacturer of premium built-in home
refrigerators.Within the refrigerator is a freshness guide that
Since its founding, Sub-Zero has pioneered qualityprovides easy-access reference to proper storage for
products that meet its customers needs. In thefruits, vegetables and even holiday leftovers. A second
mid-1950s, for example, the company developed thecard offers important use-and-care information. Based
built-in refrigerator – a unit that changed the futureon research done by food scientists at the University
of kitchen design by fitting within surrounding counterof California, Davis, Sub-Zero has also supplied a
and cabinet space. Over time, the company hasbooklet to educate consumers on how to properly
refined its early concept and has brought to market astore food in their new built-in refrigerator. The interior
comprehensive line of built-in models, including the 200of the new built-in line has been updated to include
Series of undercounter models, its award-winning 500brighter lighting, crisper drawers with an improved glide
Series, the design-flexible 600 Series, the integratedsystem for easy, full extension, a more intuitive digital
700 Series, and, most recently, the state-of-the-art 400control panel that is easy to use, and door shelves that
Series of wine storage.can be adjusted in one-inch increments to maximize
Indicative of the company’s innovative engineeringstorage.
is its dual refrigeration system, which relies on two
separate, self-contained cooling systems to keep freshThe new built-in Sub-Zero refrigerators will be available
food fresher and preserve frozen food longer.in Fall of 2008 in four options. The first and entirely
For 60 years, Sub-Zero has offered innovative,new option, Flush Inset allows refrigerators to be
aesthetically appealing and technologically advancedinstalled completely flush with surrounding cabinetry. A
solutions to meet virtually any home refrigeration need.redesigned door hinge gives these units a smaller
Through foresight and responsiveness, the companyprofile and facilitates inset installation. Flush Inset models
has earned its position as an industry leader – acan accept Classic Stainless, Platinum Stainless or
position Sub-Zero intends to maintain well into the newCarbon Stainless Steel panels, or they can be fitted
millennium.with custom panels.
New Sub-Zero refrigerators
The stainless steel refrigerator comes finished in
2008 ReviewClassic Stainless Steel with ventilation grille for a more
The new built-in line of Sub-Zero refrigerators unveiledprofessional look and is out-of-the-box ready to
in Chicago, underlines the company dedication to foodcomplement any commercial style kitchen. The
preservation and freshness as well as design. TheseFramed option allows the consumer to slide a custom
36" and 48" BI models are equipped with Sub-Zerocabinetry panel into an existing frame so that the
freshness preservation system based on arefrigerator door can better match the surrounding
dual-compressor operating system, which separatelykitchen design. These Sub-Zero refrigerators have a
controls the temperature and humidity of thenew extruded handle and redesigned classic Sub-Zero
refrigerator and freezer compartments, and holdslouvered grilles. The Overlay option includes the ability
preset temperatures within an exceptional plus/minusto incorporate cabinet panels and custom handles of
one degree, ensuring the highest air quality andthe consumer choice into the doors and grille. See also
therefore, fresh food and energy efficiency. AndSub-Zero PRO 48 refrigerator.