USER GUIDE & SERVICE MANUAL Marine Series ● MRI121 ● 21” Refrigerator with Ice
USER GUIDE & SERVICE MANUAL Table of Contents Intro Safety Disposal And Recycling Installation Environmental Requirements Cutout & Product Dimensions Water Hookup General Installation Grille Installation Door Swing Maintenance Door Latch Cleaning Cleaning Condenser Extended Non-Use Operating Instructions First Use Ice Airflow and Product Loading Service Wire Diagram Warranty u-line.
USER GUIDE u-line.com WELCOME TO U-LINE Congratulations on your U-Line purchase. Your product comes from a company with over five decades of premium modular ice making, refrigeration, and wine preservation experience. U-Line creates products focused on functionality, style, and inspired innovations — paying close attention to even the smallest details. Applications include residential, outdoor, ADA height compliant, marine, and commercial.
USER GUIDE u-line.com Disposal and Recycling ! DANGER RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer, take off the doors and leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside. If the unit is being removed from service for disposal, check and obey all federal, state, and local regulations regarding the disposal and recycling of refrigeration appliances, and follow these steps completely: 1. Remove all consumable contents from the unit. 2.
USER GUIDE u-line.com Environmental Requirements This model is intended for indoor/interior applications only and is not to be used in installations that are open/ exposed to natural elements. This unit is designed to operate between 50°F (10°C) and 100°F (38°C). Higher ambient temperatures may reduce the unit’s ability to reach low temperatures and/or reduce ice production on applicable models. For best performance, keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heat generating equipment.
USER GUIDE Cutout Dimensions u-line.com 20 3⁄4” (527mm) Cutout & Product Dimensions PREPARE SITE Your U-Line product has been designed for either freestanding or built-in installation. When built-in, your unit FRONT does not require additional air space for top, sides, or rear. However, the front grille must NOT be obstructed, and 28 1⁄2” (724mm) clearance is required for an electrical connection in the rear. ! CAUTION 4 5⁄8” (117mm) Unit can NOT be installed behind a closed cabinet door.
USER GUIDE u-line.com Water Hookup ! CAUTION PREPARE PLUMBING The water valve uses a standard 1/4" (6.35 mm) compression fitting. U-Line recommends using accessory water hook up kit – part # 80-54674-00. The kit includes a 10' (3 m) braided flexible water supply line and a brass Do not use any plastic water supply line. The line is under pressure at all times. Plastic may crack or rupture with age and cause damage to your home. hose fitting.
USER GUIDE u-line.com 3. Locate water valve inlet. 9. Install retaining clip. 4. Break away filler feature in bushing with flat screwdriver. Remove ZLWK ɠDW screwdriver 5. Thread water line through back panel hole (with bushing). 6. Locate water valve inlet and connect to valve. 7. Turn on water supply and check for leaks. 8. Reinstall back panel.
USER GUIDE u-line.com General Installation INSTALLATION 1. Plug in the power/electrical cord. 2. Gently push the unit into position. Be careful not to LEVELING INFORMATION NOTICE entangle the cord or water line. Because these units do not have leveling legs, it is extremely important that they sit on a level 3. side. Make any necessary adjustments. surface. If they are not level, the ice mold will not fill evenly. 4.
USER GUIDE u-line.com Grille Installation REMOVING AND INSTALLING GRILLE ! WARNING Disconnect electric power to the unit before removing the grille. When using the unit, the grille must be installed. ! WARNING DO NOT touch the condenser fins. The condenser fins are SHARP and can be easily damaged. Removing the grille 1. Disconnect power to the unit. 2. Remove control knob (4). 3. Loosen the two screws (1). 4. Remove grille (2) and grille cap (3) from unit. Installing the grille 1.
USER GUIDE u-line.com Door Swing Wall 2-1/8" Min. (54 mm) 90° Door Swing Units have a zero clearance for the door to open 90°, when installed adjacent to cabinets. Stainless Steel models require 2-1/8" (54 mm) door clearance to accommodate the handle if installed next to a wall.
USER GUIDE u-line.com Door Latch The door latch assembly included with your unit can be installed to prevent the door from opening when the vehicle is in motion. To install, perform the following: 1. Remove the two outer most screws from the nonhinge side. 2. Place spacer (2) over mounting holes. Place latch (1) on top of spacer (2). Note: Spacer (2) only required if included with unit. 3. Re-install the screws, but do not tighten all the way. 4.
USER GUIDE u-line.com First Use All U-Line controls are preset at the factory. Initial startup requires no adjustments. NOTICE U-Line recommends allowing the unit to run overnight before loading with product. U-Line recommends discarding the ice produced during the first two or three hours of operation to avoid possible dirt or scale that may dislodge from the water line. To turn the unit on or off: Press the rocker switch located below the temperature control dial in the center of the grille.
USER GUIDE u-line.com Ice ! CAUTION ICE MAKER OPERATION When the ice bucket is full, the ice making mechanism will shut off. However, the refrigeration system will continue to cool and maintain the ice supply. NEVER use an ice pick, knife or other sharp instrument to separate cubes. Shake the ice bucket instead. During periods of limited use or high ambient NOTICE temperatures, it is common for cubes to fuse together.
USER GUIDE u-line.com ICE MAKER ADJUSTMENT 3. Turn the adjusting screw toward the minus (-) sign (clockwise) for smaller cubes or toward the plus (+) Ice Cube Thickness Adjustment sign (counterclockwise) for larger cubes. Interval - As Required On ice maker equipped models, adjust the cube size by 4. Install the ice maker assembly cover. changing water amount injected into the ice maker assembly as follows: ADJUSTING ICE HARVEST 1. Remove the front grille (see GRILLE INSTALLATION). 2.
USER GUIDE u-line.com Airflow and Product Loading NOTICE Restricting airflow may result in poor product AIRFLOW performance, product failure, and uneven internal External temperatures and may freeze contents.
USER GUIDE Cleaning u-line.com To clean integrated panels, use household cleaner per the cabinet manufacturer’s recommendation. Stainless Models Stainless door panels and handles can discolor when exposed to chlorine gas, pool chemicals, saltwater or cleaners with bleach. Keep your stainless unit looking new by cleaning with a good quality all-in-one stainless steel cleaner and polish monthly. For best results use Claire® Stainless Steel INTERIOR CLEANING Disconnect power to the unit.
USER GUIDE u-line.com NOTICE The drain pan was not designed to capture the water created when manually defrosting. To prevent water from overflowing the drain pan and possibly damaging water sensitive flooring, the unit must be removed from cabinetry. To defrost: 1. Disconnect power to the unit. 2. Remove all products from the interior. 3. Prop the door in an open position (2 in. [50 mm] minimum). 4. Allow the frost to melt naturally. 5.
USER GUIDE u-line.com u-line.com Cleaning Condenser INTERVAL - EVERY SIX MONTHS To maintain operational efficiency, keep the front grille free of dust and lint, and clean the condenser when necessary. Depending on environmental conditions, more or less frequent cleaning may be necessary. ! WARNING Disconnect electric power to the unit before cleaning the condenser. ! WARNING DO NOT touch the condenser fins. The condenser fins are SHARP and can be easily damaged.
USER GUIDE u-line.com Extended Non-Use VACATION/HOLIDAY, PROLONGED SHUTDOWN For questions regarding winterization, please call U-Line at 414.354.0300. The following steps are recommended for periods of extended non-use: 1. ! CAUTION Remove all consumable content from the unit. Damage caused by freezing temperatures is not 2. Disconnect the power cord from its outlet/socket covered by the warranty. and leave it disconnected until the unit is returned to service. 3. Turn off the water supply. 4.
USER GUIDE Wire Diagram Wire Diagram OVERLOAD 42312_C WIRING DIAGRAM HOT GROUND: GREEN or GREEN W/ YELLOW YELLOW RED 21 WHITE 3 2 2 3 6 6 GREEN W/YELLOW (GROUND) GREEN W/YELLOW (GROUND) 6 3 1 5 1 5 EMBRACO COMPRESSOR BLACK 4 BROWN 4 1 4
U-Line Corporation (U-Line) Limited Warranty One Year Limited Warranty For one year from the date of original purchase, this warranty covers all parts and labor to repair or replace any part of the product that proves to be defective in materials or workmanship. For products installed and used for normal residential use, material cosmetic defects are included in this warranty, with coverage limited to 60 days from the date of original purchase.
