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Electrolux Refrigerator Showing Sb: Sabbath Mode

Low risk · DIY check OK

Code: SB / Sb
Appliance: Refrigerator
Brand: Electrolux
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What SB / Sb means

SB or Sb on an Electrolux refrigerator with an electronic display, such as the EI23BC30KS, EI28BS55IS or ERFC2393AS, means Sabbath mode is on. The refrigerator runs at minimum power to follow religious guidelines, but the High Temp alarm stays active. The way you turn it off depends on the generation of the control. On older panels, hold the minus key and the Temp F-C key for five seconds. On IQ-Touch French-door models, hold freezer minus and refrigerator plus for five seconds.

Common causes of SB / Sb

Sabbath mode was turned on by a key combination
Keys held by accident during cleaning

✓ One safe check you can try

1. For an older panel, hold minus and Temp F-C for five seconds. 2. For an IQ-Touch French-door model, hold freezer minus and refrigerator plus for five seconds. 3. Check that Sb leaves the display. 4. If it stays, call us.

! Why to stop there

If Sb stays after the right key pair, we test the control.
We check that cooling returns to normal.

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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SB / SbSB / Sb questions

Is Sb an error on my refrigerator?

No. It is a setting that reduces power use for religious observance. The refrigerator keeps cooling, and the High Temp alarm stays active so you will hear if it warms.

How do I turn Sabbath mode off?

The key pair depends on the generation of your control, and the steps above list both. Hold the right pair for five seconds and check that Sb leaves the display.

Will Sabbath mode spoil my food?

It should not. The unit still holds temperature, and the High Temp alarm remains on. If Sb will not turn off or the cabinet seems warm, call us to check it.

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Still unsure about SB / Sb?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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