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Sub-Zero Designer Wine (IW) Code 35-2-00: open zone 2 evaporator fan

If an IW Designer Wine unit like the IW-24 or IW-18 shows 35-2-00, Sub-Zero means the zone 2 evaporator fan circuit is open. The control cannot see the fan that circulates chilled air in zone 2,…

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Code
35-2-00
Appliance
Wine Storage
Brand
Sub-Zero
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What 35-2-00 means

If an IW Designer Wine unit like the IW-24 or IW-18 shows 35-2-00, Sub-Zero means the zone 2 evaporator fan circuit is open. The control cannot see the fan that circulates chilled air in zone 2, so air sits still around the bottles. Zone 2 tends to drift warm or uneven, frost may gather on its coil, and 35 2 00 is on the panel.

Common causes of 35-2-00

  • An open zone 2 evaporator fan motor
  • A broken or unplugged connection in the fan harness
  • A control board that is not powering the fan
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Open zone 2 for a moment and listen for fan movement. 2. Pull bottles a little forward from the back wall of zone 2. 3. Give the unit one restart at the breaker. 4. Ask us to inspect it if 35-2-00 keeps showing.

! Why to stop there
  • Reaching the fan means removing the zone 2 evaporator cover
  • An open circuit must be traced along the harness with a meter
  • Heavy frost behind the cover needs careful handling
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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35-2-0035-2-00 questions
Why does zone 2 have frost on the back wall?

When the evaporator fan stops, cold collects at the coil instead of moving through the zone, and frost can build up there. That fits an open fan circuit.

Is 35-2-00 the same as 35-1-00?

Same type of problem, different zone. 35-1-00 is the zone 1 evaporator fan; 35-2-00 is the zone 2 fan. The checks and likely parts are similar but separate.

What does the repair cost?

It depends on whether the fan, harness or board is the cause after testing. We give a written price before starting, and the repair is backed by our 30-day warranty.

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