U-Line UHCL115 User Manual & Service Manual

15” clear ice machine

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USER GUIDE & SERVICE MANUAL
1 Class
UHCL115
15" Clear Ice Machine

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE & SERVICE MANUAL 1 Class UHCL115 15” Clear Ice Machine ● ●...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USER GUIDE & SERVICE MANUAL u-line.com Table of Contents Intro Troubleshooting Product Liability Safety Warranty Claims Safety and Warning Parts Disposal And Recycling Ordering Replacement Parts System Diagnosis Guide Installation Compressor Specifications Environmental Requirements Troubleshooting Extended Electrical Control Operation - Service Cutout &...
  • Page 3 ® to preserve the right product, in the right place, at the right temperature. Since 2014, U-Line has been part of the Middleby family of brands. All products are designed, engineered, and assembled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, and select products are available worldwide.
  • Page 4: Safety And Warning

    USER GUIDE u-line.com Safety and Warning DANGER NOTICE This unit contains R600a (Isobutane) which is a Please read all instructions before installing, flammable hydrocarbon. It is safe for regular operating, or servicing the appliance. use. Do not use sharp objects to expedite defrosting.
  • Page 5: Disposal And Recycling

    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,...
  • Page 6: Environmental Requirements

    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...
  • Page 7: Electrical

    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.
  • Page 8: Cutout & Product Dimensions

    14 15⁄16” (379 mm) PREPARE SITE Your U-Line product has been designed for either free- standing 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, FRONT 28”...
  • Page 9: Side By Side Installation

    USER GUIDE u-line.com Side-by-Side Installation 3. Place bracket over holes and attach to unit with two screws removed in step 2 using a T-25 Torx driver. Two units may be installed side-by-side. Tighten screws fully. Cutout width for a side-by-side installation is the cutout 4.
  • Page 10: Water Hookup

    Plastic may crack compression fitting. or rupture with age and cause damage to your U-Line recommends using accessory water hookup kit - home. Part # ULAWATERHOOKUP. The kit includes a 10’ (3 m) braided flexible water supply line and a brass hose fitting.
  • Page 11 USER GUIDE u-line.com 3. Locate water 8. Install retaining clip. valve in the front of the unit and thread water supply line through. NOTICE Route the water supply line through the unit so it does not come into contact with any internal components other than the solenoid valve.
  • Page 12: Drain

    Normal Proper Drain CAUTION With Trap If your U-Line unit did not come with a factory Poor Drainage, Water Will Back Up installed drain pump you must use a gravity style drain connection. For assistance in determining if your unit has a pump please contact U-Line.
  • Page 13 Air Gap (Optional Hook-Up) requirements for a gravity drain, you may have ordered a pre-installed U-Line P60 drain pump. Waste If you need to install a P60 drain pump into your unit, see Shut-Off...
  • Page 14: Anti-Tip Bracket

    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).
  • Page 15: General Installation

    USER GUIDE u-line.com General Installation INSTALLATION Plug in the power/electrical cord. LEVELING INFORMATION Gently push the unit into position. Be careful not Use a level to to entangle the cord or water and drain lines, if confirm the unit is applicable.
  • Page 16: Grille Installation

    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 Disconnect power to the unit. Slightly loosen three screws on bottom hinge.
  • Page 17: Door Swing

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Door Swing Wall Wall 1/4" Min. 2-1/8" Min. (6 mm) (54 mm) Door Swing Door Swing Units have a zero clearance for the door to open 90°, when installed adjacent to cabinets.
  • Page 18: Door Adjust

    USER GUIDE u-line.com Door Adjustments TO REVERSE THE DOOR HINGE COVER Hinge cover included with the literature bag is optional. To install hinge cover: Press hinge cover squarely over hinge. Hinge Cover Remove arrow clips: With a putty knife or other flat tool, gently pry each arrow clip from hinge mounting holes.
  • Page 19 USER GUIDE u-line.com Remove door by tilting forward and lifting door off bottom hinge. Retain shoulder washers; they will be Install gasket into channel, reused. beginning at one corner and pressing in firmly. Insert arrow clips into holes Press down on middle...
  • Page 20 USER GUIDE u-line.com First Use All U-Line controls are preset at the factory. Initial startup requires no adjustments. See CONTROL OPERATION section for more details. 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.
  • Page 21 USER GUIDE u-line.com Control Operation CONTROL FUNCTION GUIDE FUNCTION COMMAND NOTES ON/OFF Press and release Unit will immediately turn On or OFF Adjust ice thickness See “Ice” section The o F / o C symbol will flash briefly after 5 seconds.
  • Page 22 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Your clear ice machine is pre-set to produce ice between the optimal dimensions illustrated below: ICE CUBE THICKNESS ADJUSTMENT Cube Details NOTICE 1/4" TO 1/2"...
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24: Cleaning

    Do not use stainless steel cleaners or polishes on any glass surfaces. CLEAR ICE MACHINE CLEANING CYCLE Your U-Line clear ice machine has an automatic clean Clean any glass surfaces with a non-chlorine glass alert function. Cleaning cycles should be run as notified.
  • Page 25 Evaporator will void the warranty. Read and understand all labels printed on the package before use. U-Line Ice Machine Cleaner is used to remove lime scale Standpipe Water trough and other mineral deposits. Refer to the following steps to initiate the self-cleaning cycle.
  • Page 26 Due to variations in water quality or inadequate maintenance your unit may become excessively coated in lime scale or calcium. U-Line offers a cost effective refresh kit which replaces many interior components and will return your unit to like new condition. Refresh kits may be ordered from your local distributor and installed by your local service company.
  • Page 27: Cleaning Condenser

    USER GUIDE 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.
  • Page 28 USER GUIDE u-line.com Extended Non-Use For questions regarding winterization, please call VACATION/HOLIDAY, PROLONGED SHUTDOWN U-Line at 414.354.0300. The following steps are recommended for periods of extended non-use: CAUTION Remove all consumable content from the unit. Damage caused by freezing temperatures is not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 29: Ice

    • 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 • Condenser Fan: Air moving through a condenser may the CONTROL OPERATION section to clearly understand be heard.
  • Page 30: Product Liability

    The part that caused the damage must be returned to U-Line in its entirety. The part must be clearly labeled with the serial number of the unit it was removed from, the date, and the servicer who removed the part.
  • Page 31: Warranty Claims

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Warranty Claims warranty status. We also accept the following information to verify warranty status: The following information defines the parameters for filing a warranty claim: •...
  • Page 32: Parts

    Parts U-CLR1215S-00B Item Description U-Line P/N Anti tip brackets w/screws 80-54239-00 Back panel 80-54335-00 Circulation pump 80-54137-00 Cleaner 80-54081-00 Compressor electricals only 80-54141-00 Compressor w/electricals 80-54140-00 Condenser assembly 80-54079-00 Condenser fan 80-54138-00 Condenser fan blade 80-54066-00 10 Cover pump, white...
  • Page 33: Ordering Replacement Parts

    Warranty parts will be shipped at no charge after U-Line confirms warranty status. Please provide the model, serial number, part number and part description. Some parts will require color or voltage information.
  • Page 34: System Diagnosis Guide

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE System Diagnosis Guide REFRIGERATION SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS GUIDE System Suction Suction Compressor Condenser Capillary Evaporator Wattage Condition Pressure Line Discharge Tube Normal Normal Slightly below Very hot...
  • Page 35: Compressor Specifications

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Compressor Specifications DANGER OVERLOAD PROTECTOR Electrocution can cause death or serious injury. Burns from hot or cold surfaces can cause serious injury. Take precautions when servicing this unit.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Extended

    DC outputs located on the relay/power board. Included in this section is some diagnostic tips and as always, if additional help is required please contact the U-Line Corp, “Customer Care Facility” at +1.800.779.2547 for assistance. NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS All models incorporate rigid foam insulated cabinets to provide high thermal efficiency and maximum sound reduction for its internal working components.
  • Page 37 Go to component testing and turn off fill valve, level unit if needed. Low Ice Production Dirty evaporator, dirty condenser, faulty bin Clean the evaporator using U-Line cleaner, clean the condenser coil if thermistor needed, check bin thermistor reading in service mode. Ice Does Not Fall...
  • Page 38 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE MAIN CONTROL The main control board is very robust and is rarely the cause of system issues. It is important to fully diagnose the board for any suspected failures before attempting to remove the board for replacement or service.
  • Page 39: Control Operation - Service

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Control Operation - Service UI BUTTON LAYOUT Hidden Button -Accesses Service Menu -No LED directly above. All LEDs turn on with button activation except #7.
  • Page 40 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE CONTROL FUNCTION GUIDE FUNCTION COMMAND DISPLAY/OPTIONS ON/OFF Press and release Unit will immediately turn ON or OFF. Adjust ice thickness See “Ice” section Sabbath Mode See “Sabbath Mode”...
  • Page 41 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE SERVICE MODE GUIDE SERVICE MODE GUIDE 1. THERMISTOR 1 — BIN Service Mode Menu Item This shows the pure thermistor reading with no View thermistor #1 (no offsets) offsets taken into account.
  • Page 42 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 15. CLEAR ERROR LOG 26. SOFTWARE VERSION — MAIN BOARD To clear errors, press and hold (5 seconds) Displays software version of the main control when CLR is flashing.
  • Page 43 MODEL NUMBER 1. Disconnect the unit from power source. 2. Push and hold the U-Line button. 3. While still holding the U-Line button, plug the unit into the appropriate power source. 4. When the flashing digits appear (3-5 seconds), use the up and down arrow buttons to select the appropriate model number*.
  • Page 44 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Control Operation - Service 6...
  • Page 45: Thermistor

    USER GUIDE u-line.com Thermistors Evaporator Thermistor Thermistors are used for various temperature readings. If the evaporator thermistor fails, the unit will rely on a USER GUIDE Thermistors provide reliable temperature readings preset defrost timer during defrost cycles. The unit will u-line.com...
  • Page 46: Defrost

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Defrost These models have no defrost options. Defrost 1...
  • Page 47 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. All service provided by U-Line under the above warranty must be performed by a U-Line factory authorized servicer, unless otherwise specified by U-Line.

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