Hi all. I recently purchased a used sub zero 650 and am having an issue with it. I waited over 24 hours after it was delivered before I plugged it in because it was on its side. Two days after plugging it in and using it with no issues, a message appeared on the interior panel reading "vacuum condenser". I did some research to find out what I should do. I used a soft bristled brush attachment on my vacuum cleaner and cleaned the condenser on the top of the unit on the right hand side. Then I power cycled the unit. Ever since doing that, it seems as though the fridge is not working. It wont get below 44 degrees (its set at 38). I also dont hear the air flow when I open the fridge door anymore. It's almost as if the fridge is kinda holding the temperature without really working, it that makes any sense.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks for the response! Yes, the freezer is working fine. BTW- the "vacuum condenser" indicator is back on as of this morning.

I took the middle panel off on the back of the unit. Inside, there was a bundle of multi-colored wires, two brass tubes, an insulated tube and the water line. Nothing had any frost whatsoever on it. Where the insulated tube entered into the unit, there was some yellow insulation as well. That insulation was wet. Other than that, everything is dry as a bone.

The fridge is behaving normally now except that the "vacuum condenser" indicator remains on.

It seems as though the fans are working ok. The exhaust that was coming out of the top of the unit is stronger now than it was before though. the temperatures read exactly what I have them set to: 0 for the freezer and 38 for the fridge. That damn "vacuum condenser" light is still on, however!!:mad: