USER GUIDE & SERVICE MANUAL ADA Series ● ARI121 ● 21” Refrigerator with Ice
USER GUIDE & SERVICE MANUAL Table of Contents Intro Safety Safety and Warning Disposal And Recycling Installation Environmental Requirements Electrical Cutout & Product Dimensions Water Hookup General Installation Grille Installation Door Swing Maintenance Cleaning Cleaning Condenser Extended Non-Use Operating Instructions First Use Control Operation 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 Safety and Warning This appliance is not intended for use by persons NOTICE mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, Please read all instructions before installing, operating, or servicing the appliance.
USER GUIDE u-line.com ! WARNING DO NOT use medical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process other than those recommended by the manufacturer. DO NOT use an ice pick or other sharp instrument to help speed up defrosting. These instruments can puncture the inner lining or damage the cooling unit. DO NOT use any type of heater to defrost. Using a heater to speed up defrosting can cause personal injury and damage to the inner lining. NOTICE Do not lift unit by door handle.
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 u-line.com 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. Altering, cutting or removing power cord, removing power plug, or direct wiring can cause serious injury, fire, loss of property and/or life, and will void the warranty.
u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE USER GUIDE u-line.com Cutout Dimensions PREPARE SITE 20 7⁄8” (530mm) Cutout & product Product Dimensions Your U-Line has been designed for either freestanding or built-in installation. When built-in, your unit PREPARE SITE does not require additional air space for top, sides, or rear.
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 General Installation LEVELING INFORMATION NOTICE u-line.com INSTALLATION 1. Plug in the power/electrical cord. 2. Gently push the unit into position. Be careful not to 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. Removing the grille Note: Grille and display are attached. The length of the display wire is sufficient to allow access to the front base components. 1. Disconnect power to the unit. 2. Remove the two screws (1). 3. Remove grille (2) from unit. 1 2 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 First Use Initial startup requires no adjustments. When plugged in, the unit will begin operating under the factory default settings. If the unit was turned off during installation, simply press and the unit will immediately switch on. To turn the unit off, press . NOTICE Temperature displayed reflects actual temperature inside unit. If the temperature displayed is different than selected, the unit is progressing towards the selected temperature.
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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 USER GUIDE u-line.com u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 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.
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 and leave it disconnected until the unit is returned to service. 3. Turn off the water supply. 4.
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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.
