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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 and three generations of premium modular ice making, refrigeration, and wine preservation experience. U-Line continues to be the American leader, delivering versatility and flexibility for multiple applications including residential, light commercial, outdoor and marine use.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Safety and Warning NOTICE Please read all instructions before installing, operating, or servicing the appliance.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 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.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Environmental Requirements This unit is designed to operate between 50°F (10°C) and 100°F (37°C). High ambient temperatures (100°F [37°C] or higher) may reduce the unit’s ability to reach low temperatures. For best performance, keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heat generating equipment.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Electrical ! WARNING SHOCK HAZARD — Electrical Grounding Required. Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the unit until the electricity has been disconnected. Never remove the round grounding prong from the plug and never use a two-prong grounding adapter.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Cutout Dimensions 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. However, the front grille must NOT be obstructed, and clearance is required for an electrical connection in the rear. ! CAUTION Unit can NOT be installed behind a closed cabinet door.
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USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Side-by-Side Installation Two units may be installed side-by-side. Cutout width for a side-by-side installation is the cutout dimension of a single unit times two. No trim kit is required. However, 1/4" (6 mm) of space 3. Place bracket over holes and attach to unit with two screws removed in step 2 using a T-25 Torx driver. Tighten screws fully. 4. Gently push units into position.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Water Hookup PREPARE PLUMBING ! CAUTION The water valve in this unit uses a standard 1/4" Do not use any plastic water supply line. The line (6.35 mm) compression fitting. U-Line recommends a is under pressure at all times. Plastic may crack braided stainless steel water supply line. or rupture with age and cause damage to your P/N (WATERHOOKUP). home.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 9. Install retaining clip. 3. Locate water valve inlet. 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 SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Anti-Tip Bracket 1. Slide unit out so screws on top of unit are easily accessible. 2. Remove the two screws from the opposite side of the hinge assembly using a T-25 Torx driver (see below). NOTE: 1224 models shown with four screw. 1215 models only have three screws, but same screws are used in both applications. 3.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE General Installation INSTALLATION 1. Plug in the power/electrical cord. LEVELING INFORMATION 1. Use a level to 2. Gently push the unit into position. Be careful not to confirm the unit is kink the water supply line or entangle the cord. level. Level should be placed along top 3. Re-check the leveling, from front to back and side to edge and side edge side. Make any necessary adjustments.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Integrated Panel Dimensions INTEGRATED PANEL Integrated Panel Dimensions BACK SURFACE MUST HAVE AMPLE FLAT SURFACE TO MOUNT OVERLAY PANEL FLAT AND WITHOUT 3/4" INTERFERENCE (20 mm) NOTICE Due to differences in surrounding cabinetry the panel may not perfectly align with door.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Integrated Panel Installation 1. Fully open door/drawer. 6. Secure integrated panel to door/drawer Bar Clamp using clamps. A robust tape may also be used. U-Line 2. Starting at corner, pull recommends the use gasket away from door/ of bar clamps to drawer. Door/Drawer secure the panel to the door/drawer. If 3. Continue to pull gasket using tape, be free from gasket channel.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 11.Remove clamps from door/drawer. NOTICE If panel requires additional adjustment after removing clamps, slightly loosen each screw and adjust panel as necessary. Tighten screws upon completion. 12.Starting at the corners, re-install the gasket into the gasket channel in the frame. Make sure the gasket is fully seated. This may take some force.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Grille - Plinth Installation REMOVING AND INSTALLING GRILLE ! WARNING Disconnect electric power to the unit before removing the grille. ! WARNING DO NOT touch the condenser fins (4). The condenser fins are SHARP and can be easily damaged. Removing the grille 1. Disconnect power to the unit. 2. Loosen the two screws (1). 3. Remove grille (2) and grille cap (3) from unit.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Door Swing Wall Wall 1/4" Min. (6 mm) 90 Door Swing 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 and black and white models require 2-1/8" (54 mm) door clearance to accommodate the handle if installed next to a wall. Integrated models require 1/4" (6 mm) clearance if installed next to a wall.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Door Stop 3. On 24" models, a second pin is included for the bottom hinge. Repeat steps above for second hinge. Your U-Line unit was shipped to you with the optional 90° pin(s). (Models that are 15" wide include 1 pin. Models that are 24" wide include 2 pins.) The unit’s door will open NOTE: Threaded pin will be inserted from the bottom. freely without a fixed opening angle limitation.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Door Adjustments DOOR ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENT Align and adjust the door if it is not level or is not sealing properly. If the door is not sealed, the unit may not cool properly, or excessive frost may form in the interior. NOTICE Properly aligned, the door’s gasket should be firmly in contact with the cabinet all the way around the door (no gaps).
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Remove bottom hinge: Prepare door for reinstallation: 1. Remove bottom hinge from cabinet. 1. Rotate door 180° to reverse. 2. Remove gasket center strip and apply in-line with new opening (approximately 2" lower). Install top hinge and door: 1. Use alternate hinge supplied with unit and reinstall the screws. 2. Remove corresponding screws on opposite side of cabinet.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE First Use All U-Line controls are preset at the factory. Initial startup requires no adjustments. NOTICE U-Line recommends discarding the ice produced during the first two to three hours of operation to avoid possible dirt or scale that may dislodge from the water line. ON OFF To turn the unit on or off: Press the rocker switch located inside the door on the front panel, or behind the grille.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Ice ! CAUTION ICE MAKER OPERATION When the ice bucket is full, the ice making mechanism will NEVER use an ice pick, knife or other sharp shut off. However, the refrigeration system will continue instrument to separate cubes. Shake the ice to cool and maintain the ice supply. bucket instead.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 3. Turn the adjusting screw toward the minus (-) sign ICE MAKER ADJUSTMENT (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 changing water amount injected into the ice maker 4. Install the ice maker assembly cover.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Airflow and Product Loading NOTICE The unit requires proper airflow to perform at its highest efficiency. Do not block the front grille at any time, or the unit will not perform as expected. Do not install the unit behind a door.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Cleaning If any surface discoloring or rusting appears, clean it EXTERIOR CLEANING and a nonabrasive cloth. Always clean with the grain. Vinyl Clad (Black or White) Models Always finish with Claire Stainless Steel Polish and Cleaner quickly with Bon-Ami® or Barkeepers Friend Cleanser® Clean surfaces with a mild detergent and warm water or comparable product to prevent further problems.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE DEFROSTING NOTICE Manual Defrost Models DO NOT clean ice bucket using a dishwasher. The This unit is a manual defrost model and will require bucket is not dishwasher safe and will be occasional defrosting. When there is build-up of 1/4" damaged. (6 mm) or more of frost, manually defrost the unit. 10.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Cleaning Condenser 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.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Extended Non-Use VACATION/HOLIDAY, PROLONGED SHUTDOWN For questions regarding winterization, please The following steps are recommended for periods of call U-Line at +1.800.779.2547. extended non-use: 1. Remove all consumable content from the unit. 2. Disconnect the power cord from its outlet/socket and leave it disconnected until the unit is returned to service.
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USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Troubleshooting • Evaporator: Refrigerant flowing through an evaporator may sound like boiling liquid. BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE If you think your U-Line product is malfunctioning, read the CONTROL OPERATION section to clearly understand the function of the control.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Problem Possible Cause and Remedy Product is Not Cold Enough. Air temperature does not indicate product temperature. See CHECKING PRODUCT TEMPERATURE below. Adjust the temperature to a cooler set point. Ensure unit is not located in excessive ambient temperatures or in direct sunlight. Ensure the door is closing and sealing properly. Ensure the interior light has not remained on too long.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Warranty unit is completed and mailed back or electronically U-LINE CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY apply to cosmetic damages. A proof of purchase may 1. U-Line Corporation (“U-Line”) warrants each U-Line be required. submitted to U-Line.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 7. If a product defect is discovered during the applicable warranty period, you must promptly notify either U-Line at 8900 N. 55th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223 USA or at +1.800.779.2547 or the dealer from whom you purchased the product. In no event shall such notification be received later than 30 days after the expiration of the applicable warranty period.