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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 a U-Line CLR 60 Ice Maker. A pioneer in the field for more than 35 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 leads the market with innovative technology and superior craftsmanship. U-Line also backs customers with a strong dealer network.
User’s Manual If you do not return your Warranty Registration Card, U-Line will use the date of sale to the U-Line distributor as the first date of warranty for your new ice maker. Please also record the purchase date or your U-Line unit and your dealer’s name, address and telephone number.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have read the safety precautions in this section. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with Warning or Caution. ! 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 personal injury, property or equipment damage.
User’s Manual ! CAUTION • Never install the unit behind closed doors. Be sure front grille is free of obstruction. Obstructing free air flow can cause the unit to malfunction, and may void the warranty. • Use only genuine U-Line replacement parts. Imitation parts can reduce ice rate, cause water to overflow from the ice maker, cause flooding, damage the unit and may void the warranty. ! WARNING ! DANGER: Risk of child entrapment.
DRAIN INSTALLATION PLEASE READ all instructions completely before attempting to install or operate the unit. All Ice Makers require a connection to the water supply and improper hook-up can result in substantial property damage! All water and drain connections MUST BE made by a licensed/qualified plumbing contractor. Failure to follow recommendations and instructions may result in damage and/or harm. ! CAUTION Plumbing installation must observe all state and local codes.
User’s Manual ! WARNING ! To prevent accidental electrocution, make certain that the floor surfaces surrounding the unit are dry whenever power is removed from, or applied to the unit. 1. Make certain the unit is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 2. Using a screwdriver, carefully push the power cord grommet through the hole in the back panel. SCREWS BACK PANEL DRAIN FITTING POWER CORD GROMMET UL184-1 3. Using a screwdriver or 1/4" nut driver, remove 12 screws and back panel. 4.
5. Place a suitable container beneath the pump’s discharge tube. (The bucket must be able to hold a minimum of one gallon.) ! WARNING ! Back panel serves as a guard. DO NOT put your hands inside the ice maker cabinet or attempt to touch any components except the discharge tube during testing. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or death. 6. Plug the ice maker power cord into a properly grounded, polarized electrical outlet. 7.
User’s Manual • Overall maximum outside dimensions of 8-3/4" wide x 5-3/4" deep x 7-3/4" high. • Minimum flow rate of 15 gallons per hour at 10 feet of lift. • It must have a sealed sump which does not allow water leakage in the case of a power outage, restricted drain or pump failure. • It must have a check valve in the discharge line to prevent waste water return to the pump. • It must have an overflow protection control which will shut off power to the ice maker in the event of a pump failure.
! WARNING ! NEVER use an extension cord to connect power to the unit. Electrical Grounding Required. This appliance is equipped with a three prong (grounding) polarized plug for your protection against possible shock hazards. ! WARNING ! Never remove the round grounding prong from the plug. Never use a two-prong grounding adapter.
User’s Manual • Install a shut-off valve in the 1/4 inch supply line. • Connect sufficient tubing to the unit to allow the unit to be moved for cleaning and servicing. However, make certain that the tubing is not pinched or damaged during installation. • U-Line specifies the use of copper tubing for installation. Position the unit to allow free air flow through the front grille Figure 3 (see Figure 3). 7. UL005A Wipe the inside and outside of the unit with a damp cloth. CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY 1.
4. Locate the compression fitting and ferrule packed in the unit. Slide the compression fitting and ferrule over the 1/4 inch water supply line. Do not use thread sealing compound or tape. Using two wrenches, tighten the compression fitting on the supply line (see Figure 6). WATER LINE UL204A Figure 8 6. UL134 Figure 6 5. For recessed installations, allow extra water supply line length to provide slack for easy removal from the recessed area (see Figure 9).
User’s Manual NOTE After completing the installation, turn on the water and recheck water and drain connection for leaks. Apply additional tightening if needed. Do NOT use thread sealing compound or tape. NOTE Route the water supply line through the clip on the sidewall of the unit in such a way as to prevent the line from coming in contact with any internal components other than the solenoid valve (see Figure 5). Normal operation creates some vibration.
UL215 TURN FOOT TO ADJUST Figure 11 Figure 10 3. UL205 Check the levelness after each adjustment and repeat the previous steps until the unit is level. GRILLE INSTALLATION 1. With a standard blade screwdriver (or 1/4" nutdriver), remove the screw needed to attach the grille (see Figure 12). 2. Carefully remove the grille, which is packaged inside of the unit. A small screw hole is located toward the top of the middle recessed section of the grille.
User’s Manual 3. Place the two hook-hinges (located on the rear bottom side of the grille) on the front lip of the unit base. Swing the grille up into position, aligning the grille and cabinet screw holes (see Figure 13). 4. Insert the screw, being careful not to over tighten. UL207 Figure 13 REVERSING THE DOOR Depending upon the location of the unit, it may be desirable to change the side on which the door is mounted. To reverse the door mounting, perform the following: 1.
3. Lift the door off the bottom hinge. 4. Remove bottom hinge from cabinet (2 screws) (see Figure 16). Remove screws on opposite side of cabinet (see Figure 17). Note that there may be a nut behind one or both screws on either side. UL212 Figure 18 6. Relocate plastic spacer/ bushing on bottom of door to opposite side, and place door on bottom hinge pin (see Figure 19). Clean out bushing hole in door bottom with a screwdriver if needed. 7.
User’s Manual HINGE RIGHT SIDE DOOR SWING LEFT SIDE DOOR SWING RIGHT SIDE HINGE SCREW INVERT SCREW INVERT HINGE UL115 Figure 20 8. Remove pivot screw from top hinge, invert screw and reinstall pivot screw in top hinge (see Figure 20). 11. Fasten upper hinge to unit (3 screws). Partially tighten screws until door is aligned (see Figure 22). 9. Remove three plastic plugs in hinge holes, top of cabinet, opposite side. Be careful not to scratch cabinet (see Figure 21). 12.
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 grille (1 screw). ALIGNING THE DOOR For proper door alignment: 1. Loosen top and bottom hinge screws (see Figure 15). 2. Align door squarely with cabinet. 3. Assure gasket is firmly in contact with cabinet all the way around the door (no gaps). 4. Tighten bottom hinge screws. 5.
User’s Manual Custom Door Panel Dimensions Model A B B CLR 60 28-5/32" 13-15/16" CLR 60SS 29-13/32" 13-15/16" A SS - Stainless steel units 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 23). 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.
UL117 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. Be careful no to overtighten these screws. This could strip the plastic. 9. Starting at the center and working outward, push door gasket into place on door. 10. Place door on bottom hinge pin and install upper hinge screw (see Figure 23).
User’s Manual W H D UL118 Figure 26 INITIAL START-UP Once installation and leveling is complete, the unit is ready for initial start-up and operation. 1. Plug the appliance cord into a 115V polarized and grounded electrical outlet. 2. Open the water supply valve in the main water source. 3. Put the cycle selector switch in the ICE position (press the switch to the right). The water fill valve will energize and fill the water reservoir. The water fill valve shuts off after 180 seconds.
NOTE The cycle selector switch is recessed behind the front grille. An opening is provided in the grille to access the switch (see Figure 27). C O I L F C N F E UL227 Figure 27 NORMAL OPERATION The ice maker is designed to make clear ice from most water sources on a consistent basis. Water is constantly circulated over the evaporator assembly. As the water freezes, gravity causes any sediment to drop into the water trough and not become imbedded in the ice.
User’s Manual ADJUSTING ICE THICKNESS The ice thickness control is set to automatically maintain an ice bridge of 0.16-0.32 cm (1/161/8 inch) thick. A dimple in each cube is normal (see Figure 28). If an adjustment is needed, perform the following steps: ICE BRIDGE SHOULD BE 1/16 - 1/8 INCH THICK A DIMPLE IN EACH CUBE CELL IS NORMAL UL250 Figure 28 ! WARNING ! Do not touch electrical wires. Disconnect power to the ice maker before making any ice thickness adjustments. 1. Disconnect power from the unit.
NOTE Ice thickness adjustment dial should be turned only one increment at a time. Allow unit to stabilize for 24 hours before making further adjustments. 4. Turn ice thickness adjustment dial clockwise for a thicker ice bridge or counterclockwise for a thinner ice bridge. 5. Reinstall front access panel. 6. Reconnect power. CARE AND CLEANING EXTERIOR CLEANING Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency, top performance, and long life.
User’s Manual INLET SCREEN CLEANING The solenoid valve inlet screen must be cleaned at least once each year as follows: 1. Shut off the water at the water supply valve. 2. Remove front access panel to expose water solenoid valve. 3. Remove the entire hose connector from the solenoid valve. 4. Use a tooth brush to clean sediment from the inlet screen (see Figure 31). DO NOT remove the screen. 5. Attach the hose connector to the solenoid valve. Tighten connector securely with a pliers.
! CAUTION Use only U-Line Ice Machine Cleaner (part number 41978). It is a violation of Federal law to use this solution in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Use of any other cleaner can ruin the finish of the evaporator and will void the warranty. Read and understand all labels printed on the package before use. Ice machine cleaner is used to remove lime scale and other mineral deposits. Refer to the following steps for mineral deposit removal.
User’s Manual 7. When water begins to flow over the evaporator (approximately 3 minutes), add one package of U-Line Ice Machine cleaner to the water reservoir. 8. Reinstall inside front cover. 9. When the self-cleaning process stops (approximately 45 minutes) it may be desirable to clean the storage bin at this time (see INTERIOR STORAGE BIN CLEANING). OVERFLOW UL209 Figure 33 10. Move the cycle selector switch to the ICE position to resume ice production. INTERIOR STORAGE BIN CLEANING 1.
STORAGE, VACATION AND MOVING If the unit is to be stored, moved or not used for extended periods, it will be necessary to drain the system of water. ! WARNING ! Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before servicing. Before operating replace all panels. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Disconnect power from the unit. 2. Remove ice from the storage bin. 3. Shut off water supply at the main water source. 4. Remove grille (1 screw). 5.
User’s Manual 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. The problem could be something very simple which can be solved without a service call.
Problem Unit runs but produces very little ice (continued) Ice is slow to release or does not release from the evaporator Possible Cause Inadequate airflow at the front of the unit Ice thickness adjustment dial improperly set Ice-making system is dirty Unit is not level Low air temperature around unit Poor ice quality (soft or unclear) Poor incoming water quality Ice-making system is dirty Unit produces Low water level shallow or incomplete cubes, or the ice fill Hot incoming water pattern on the evapo
User’s Manual Problem Water leaking from under the unit Possible Cause Supply line leaking Fill tube leaking Bin drain leaking Ice storage bin full of water Obstructed drain Remedy Check to see that water inlet line is attached to inlet valve properly.
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