User’s Manual ICE-MAKERS, COMBOS AND REFRIGERATORS
U-LINE CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY U-Line Corporation warrants each U-Line product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase; and warrants the sealed system (consisting of the compressor, the condenser, the evaporator, the hot gas bypass valve, the dryer and the connecting tubing) in each U-Line product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of U-Line ice making or refrigeration products. A pioneer in the field for more than 30 years, U-Line is the world’s number one manufacturer of built-in, under-counter ice making and specialty refrigeration products. U-Line dedicates 100% of its research and development to these products. The result: U-Line technology leads the market with new ideas and superior craftsmanship. U-Line also backs customers with a strong dealer network.
User’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION..........................................................................1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................2 INSTALLATION ...........................................................................4 CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY ..............................................6 LEVELING THE UNIT ...................................................................8 GRILL INSTALLATION ....................................
! WARNING Warning means that failure to follow this safety statement may result in extensive product damage, serious personal injury, or death. ! CAUTION Caution means that failure to follow this safety statement may result in minor or moderate personal injury, property or equipment damage. ! WARNING • Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the unit until the electricity has been disconnected.
User’s Manual ! CAUTION • Using a heater to speed up defrosting can cause personal injury and damage to the inner lining. DO NOT use any type of electrical heater to defrost. • Use only genuine U-Line replacement parts. Imitation parts can reduce ice rate, cause water to overflow from ice maker mold, damage the unit, and may void the warranty. INSTALLATION SITE PREPARATION 1. Position the unit on a flat, level surface, capable of supporting the entire weight of the unit.
NOTE Keep in mind that the door of the unit may be mounted on either side of the cabinet (see REVERSING THE DOOR). All U-Line units have a zero clearance for the door to open when the handle is on the right (see Figure 1). Additional clearance is needed for Combo Models 29A, 29FF, 75A, and 75FF only, when the door handle is on the left. See BUILT-IN INSTALLATION for additional clearance requirements for these models. CABINET OR WALL DOOR SWING 0" CLEARANCE NEEDED UL124 Figure 1 3.
User’s Manual CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY 1. Install the 1/4 inch copper water line from the main water source. On ice maker models BI-95 and BI-98, the water line is inserted through the hole in the rear of the unit to connect to the solenoid valve in the front (see Figure 3). 3. Carefully bend the water supply line into position and connect the line to the solenoid valve (see Figures 5 and 6). Avoid kinking the water supply line. WATER CONNECTION POWER CORD WATER LINE UL101 Figure 3 2.
4. For recessed installations, allow extra water supply line length to provide slack for easy removal from the recessed area (see Figure 7). This will also safeguard against kinking the line. NOTE If you are not intending to use the ice maker and do not connect the water supply (or turn the supply valve off), it is imperative to raise the bin arm of the ice maker (see Figure 8).
User’s Manual 8. Allow at least 1-1/2 inches clearance behind the unit for electrical and water supply connections. LEVELING THE UNIT It is important that the unit, primarily the ice maker assembly, is level. All 75 and 15 Series units are equipped with adjustable feet for leveling and height adjustment (see Figure 9). All other units have rubber feet. TURN FOOT TO ADJUST UL105 Figure 9 GRILL INSTALLATION NOTE Model SP18 Icemakers come with the grill already installed. 1.
GRILL SCREW UL106 Figure 10 4. Place the two hook-hinges (located on the rear bottom side of the grill) on the front lip of the unit base. Swing the grill up into position, aligning the grill and cabinet screw holes (see Figure 11). UL107 Figure 11 5. Insert the screw, being careful not to over tighten. 6. Reinstall control knob.
User’s Manual GLASS SHELF INSTALLATION (FOR MODELS WITH GLASS SHELVES) 1. Carefully remove the shelves from inside the unit and remove the packaging. 2. Slide the shelves onto desired ribs, making sure that the silver edge strip is toward the front of the unit and the decorative graphics are on the underside of the shelves. Make sure the shelves are inserted fully into the unit (see Figure 12).
REVERSING THE DOOR Depending upon the location of the unit, it may be desirable to change the side on which the door is mounted. NOTE On Combo Models 29A and 29FF (built-in installations only), changing the door mounting to the left side may interfere with ice bucket removal. See BUILT-IN INSTALLATION section for clearance requirements. To reverse the door mounting on Models SP18, BI-15, BI-95, BI-98, 15R, 29AD, 29R, Combo 29A, and Combo 29FF, perform the following: 1. Remove grill (1 screw).
User’s Manual UL111 UL112 Figure 17 Figure 15 BUSHING UL113 UL110 Figure 18 Figure 16 6. Relocate plastic spacer/bushing on bottom of door to opposite side, and place door on bottom hinge pin (see Figure 18). Clean out bushing hole in door bottom with a screwdriver if needed. 7. Remove plastic hole plug from door handle and relocate on opposite side.
8. Remove pivot screw from top hinge, invert screw and reinstall pivot screw in top hinge. See Figure 19. HINGE RIGHT SIDE DOOR SWING LEFT SIDE DOOR SWING RIGHT SIDE HINGE SCREW INVERT SCREW INVERT HINGE UL115 Figure 19 9. Remove three plastic plugs 11. Fasten upper hinge to unit (3 in hinge holes, top of cabinet, screws). Partially tighten opposite side. Be careful not screws until door is aligned. to scratch cabinet (see See Figure 21. Figure 20). UL114 Figure 20 10.
User’s Manual 12. Adjust door to assure proper seal. Tighten upper hinge screws securely. 13. Replace three plastic plugs removed in step 8 into holes on top of unit. Replace screws in holes in bottom of unit, opposite side. 14. Reinspect door seal and alignment. Adjust if needed. 15. Reinstall grill (1 screw). NOTE On Combo Models 75A and 75FF (built-in installations only), changing the door mounting to the left side may interfere with ice bucket removal.
8. Install bottom hinge on cabinet, opposite side, aligning flat edge of hinge with outer edge of unit. Partially tighten screws until door is aligned. See Figure 23. 9. Relocate plastic spacer/ bushing on bottom of door to opposite side, and place door on bottom hinge pin (see Figure 18). Clean out bushing hole in door bottom with a screwdriver if needed. UL129 Figure 23 10. Place door on lower hinge pin. Align flat edge of top hinge with outer edge of unit and fasten upper hinge to unit (4 screws).
User’s Manual NOTE When inspecting door alignment, make sure that the light switch bracket (where equipped) makes contact with the light switch plunger (see Figure 24). Also, make sure that the door gasket is not pinched too tightly on the hinge side of the door. UL130 Figure 24 CUSTOM DOOR PANEL INSERT INSTALLATION A custom door panel insert can be installed in most U-Line units. The door will accept a flat or raised panel.
Install the insert as follows: ! WARNING Insert edges may be SHARP! Use care when installing. 1. Remove top hinge screw pin (large Phillips head, see Figure 25). Hold door to keep it from falling. 2. Remove door, being careful not to scratch top of door on hinge. 3. Remove two small screws holding door handle. Slightly separate door handle from door (see Figure 26). UL132 UL131 Figure 26 Figure 25 4. Pull door gasket out of groove (top edge of door only).
User’s Manual NOTE Use care not to bend light switch bracket (where installed), located on door bottom when installing door insert. Do not set door on bottom edge when pushing insert into place. 6. Slide custom door panel insert into 1/4 inch channel in door front. 7. Holding door gasket out of the way, replace handle on door making sure it is seated properly on insert and that screw holes line up. 8. Install two small screws removed in step 3.
W H D UL118 Figure 28 AT LEAST 9" REQUIRED IF UNIT IS INSTALLED ADJACENT TO CABINET OR WALL. 9.000 AT LEAST 1" CLEARANCE REQUIRED IF UNIT IS INSTALLED FLUSH WITH CABINET OR WALL. 1.
User’s Manual INITIAL START-UP Once installation is complete, the unit is ready for initial start-up and operation. ON OFF NOTE Models SP18, BI-15, BI-95, BI-98, Combo 29A, Combo 29FF, Combo 75A, and Combo 75FF have the ON-OFF switch recessed behind the front grill. An opening is provided in the grill to access the switch (see Figure 31).
4. Model 29AD only - The automatic defrost timer, located behind the front grill, must be set whenever the refrigerator is put into operation. To set the defrost timer, proceed as follows (see Figure 32): TIMER MUST BE SET TO THE CORRECT TIME OF DAY. IN THE EVENT OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE RESET TIMER. 12 12 10 2 4 8 6 • Observe the time of day.
User’s Manual NORMAL OPERATION On units with refrigerator sections, the unit has been designed to achieve a fresh food temperature of approximately 38°F. Those units with a freezer section are designed to have a freezer temperature of approximately 15°F. On units with ice makers, when the ice bucket is full, the ice making mechanism will shut off. However, the refrigeration system will continue to cool and maintain the cube supply.
If ice maker is not used regularly, the ice bucket should be emptied periodically to ensure fresh cubes. It is normal for cubes to appear cloudy. This is caused by air being trapped in the water due to fast freezing. It has nothing to do with the health, taste or chemical make-up of the water. It is the same air that is in every glass of water you drink. To provide for higher ice rate (production of more cubes), adjust the temperature control to a warmer setting.
User’s Manual ADJUSTING ICE CUBE SIZE On models equipped with an ice maker, the cube size may be adjusted by changing the amount of water injected into the ice maker assembly. 1. Remove the ice maker assembly cover (see Figure 35). 2. Locate the adjusting screw on the ice maker assembly control box. The adjusting screw is just below the minus (–) and plus (+) signs on the control box (see Figure 36). – + automatic ICE MAKER UL122 UL133 Figure 35 Figure 36 3.
CARE AND CLEANING Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency, top performance, and long life. We suggest the following: • The interior may be cleaned with a mild detergent and warm water. • Avoid the use of solvent cleaning agents or abrasives on the interior. These cleansers may transmit taste to the ice cubes and food, or damage or discolor the interior. • The exterior may be cleaned with a mild detergent and warm water.
User’s Manual DEFROSTING ! CAUTION DO NOT use any type of electrical heating device, ice pick, knife, or other sharp instrument to defrost, as this could damage the inner lining or refrigeration system and void the warranty. Manual defrost models should be defrosted approximately every 8 weeks. However, this interval may not be adequate in periods of high humidity or heavy usage. Defrost your unit whenever the frost thickness is 1/4” or greater.
8. Leave water supply line and power cord disconnected until ready to reuse. NOTE The use of anti-freeze or other products of this nature is not necessary and is not recommended. TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, read through NORMAL OPERATION first. If the problem persists, check the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. Locate the problem in the guide and refer to the cause and its remedy before calling for service.
User’s Manual Problem The unit is not cold enough (continued) Possible Cause Remedy For model 29AD only: is the defrost timer set to the correct time of day? See INITIAL START-UP Turn off the unit to manually defrost the evaporator. See DEFROSTING. The unit is not cold The door was left open enough (Frost free causing the evaporator units only) behind the back wall to fill with frost preventing proper air flow and cooling.
IF SERVICE IS REQUIRED If the need for service arises, contact the dealer from whom the unit was purchased. State the Model Number and Serial Number and explain the problem. The Model and Serial Number plate is located inside unit at upper right hand corner. ! WARNING Use only genuine U-Line replacement parts. U-Line ice maker parts are not the same as standard FSP Whirlpool parts.
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