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115R — Refrigerator Contents Exterior Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cut-Out Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Product Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door Swing/Clearances Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reversing the Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Side-By-Side Installation Instructions . . .
2115R — Refrigerator General Precautions 2 Inspect and Plan Use this appliance for its intended purpose only and follow these general precautions along with those listed throughout this guide: You have received a carton containing your 2115R Refrigerator with a package inside containing a Use and Care Guide and a Product Registration Card. Complete and mail the Product Registration Card or register online at www.U-LineService.com.
2115R — Refrigerator After all the protective coating has been removed from the unit/door, clean all Stainless Steel surfaces with Claire Stainless Steel Polish and Cleaner or comparable product or a mild detergent and warm water solution and soft cloth. Do NOT use abrasive cleaning agents. 3 Prepare Site Your U-Line product has been designed for either freestanding or built-in installation. When built-in, your unit does not require additional air space for top, sides or rear.
2115R — Refrigerator Product Dimensions Reversing the Door (Black and White Units Only) 25-3/8" Including Handle 23-1/4" Including Handle All U-Line units (except Stainless Steel models) may be left- or right-hand opening. The door opening is easily reversed by moving the hinge hardware to the opposite side. The top hinge hardware will be used on the bottom of the other side and the bottom hinge hardware will be used on the top of the other side (see Figure 4).
2115R — Refrigerator Other Site Requirements 4. Remove the two door closer inserts from the existing bottom hinge and install as shown on the new bottom hinge (see Figure 8). Power Supply The unit requires a grounded and polarized 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 15A circuit (normal household current). See Electrical Specifications on Page 13. 1 Environmental Requirements Door Closer Inserts Many U-Line models are designed to operate in harsh outdoor/marine environments.
2115R — Refrigerator Side-By-Side Installation Instructions 4 Prepare and Install Door Panel (Black and White Units Only) For a complete refreshment center, install your 2115R Refrigerator beside a U-Line Ice Maker, Combo, or Wine Captain Model (see Figure 11 for typical cut-out). Note that each Side-By-Side Installation will be different.
2115R — Refrigerator Full Overlay Door Panel Door Panel Preparation A full overlay door panel completely covers the doorframe and handle to give a built-in appearance. See your U-Line dealer for the optional Full Overlay Door Panel Kit.
2115R — Refrigerator Installation Instructions 2. Create a relief (Figure 15) for pivot plate by cutting notch in top corner of overlay panel. Refer to Figure 16 for exact specifications. Removing Existing Door 1. Remove the door shelves by first pulling shelves up at a 45° angle, then straight out. 15/32" 2. Remove top hinge screw pin (Phillips screwdriver). Remove the door by tilting forward and lifting off the bottom hinge pin. ø 0.177" (#16 Drill) 11/16" Deep TOP VIEW 3/8" 3.
2115R — Refrigerator Removed Door Panel Back of Wood Panel Typical Wood Panel Door Panel Tape 1-3/4" Top Side of Wood Panel #10 x 5/8" Round Head Screw Seven Required Top of Wood Panel 3/8" Both Sides Figure 19 Plastic Spacer Seven Required Figure 21 4. Remove the existing bottom pivot plate and replace with the Full Overlay pivot plate (see Figure 22).
2115R — Refrigerator 4. Attach Top Pivot Plate to door handle, on side where hinges will be. Use the two #8-32 x 1/2" Flat Head Phillips screws (Black) supplied with kit (see Figure 24).
2115R — Refrigerator 5 Adjust Door Checking Door Alignment The unit’s door is aligned at the factory before shipment. However, its alignment could have been disturbed during shipment or during door panel installation. Slotted Mounting Holes Notch IMPORTANT Properly aligned, the door should be 1/8" below the top of the unit’s cabinet, NOT flush with the top (see Figure 27). Raise Outside Door Edge Lower Outside Door Edge Figure 29 1/8" 3. See Figure 29.
2115R — Refrigerator 6 Prepare Power Supply 7 Level the Unit Electrical Specifications Leveling Information Note: It is recommended that the unit is level. CAUTION 1. Use a level to check the levelness of the refrigerator from front to back and from side to side. Level should be placed along top edge and side edge as shown (see Figure 32). Electrical installation must observe all state and local codes.
2115R — Refrigerator Installation Troubleshooting 8 Install the Unit Q: Problem Installation of the 2115R The door remains open unless it is pushed closed. 1. Plug in the power cord. A: Solution 2. Gently push the unit into position. Be careful not to entangle the electrical cord. The hinges should be self-closing when the door is open approximately 8". If this is not the case, make sure the closers (at the bottom of the hinge pin) are clean, greased and installed correctly.
2115R — Refrigerator Start-Up Troubleshooting 9 Start-Up for the First Time Initial Start-Up Q: Problem The unit is shipped with the control preset. No adjustments should be necessary at this time. For information about Adjusting the Temperature Control, see the Use and Care Guide. A: Solution Unit does not appear to turn on when POWER icon is pressed. Make sure unit is plugged in and outlet has power (circuit breaker has not tripped).
Who to Call Service Information If the need for service arises, call the U-Line Customer Care Center directly @ 800-779-2547. To ensure accurate assistance, please have your Model Number and Serial Number and an explanation of the problem. The Model and Serial Number plate is located inside unit at upper right hand corner. If you need to locate a service company, you can go online at www.U-LineService.com and search for a service company by zip code.