General Precautions Use this appliance for its intended purpose only and follow these general precautions along with those listed throughout this guide: WARNING SHOCK HAZARD — Electrical Grounding Required. • Keep the unit unplugged throughout installation except during testing. • Never remove the round grounding prong from the plug and never use a two-prong grounding adapter.
® 3 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 and clearance is required for electrical connection in the rear.
60 Hz, 15A circuit (normal household current). See Electrical Specifications on Page 13. Environmental Requirements Many U-Line models are designed to operate in harsh outdoor/marine environments. Special considerations include the following: • The units are designed to operate between 50°F (10°C) and 110°F (40°C).
Side-By-Side Installation Instructions For a complete refreshment center, install your 2175WC or 2175WCOL2 unit beside a U-Line Refrigerator, Ice Maker or Combo Model (see Figure 4 for typical cut-out). Note that each Side-By-Side Installation will be different. • Cut-out width for a side-by-side installation is the total of the widths listed under Cut-Out Dimensions in each unit’s Installation Guide.
Wood Trim Finishing Interior components of your U-Line unit are equipped with a natural wood trim for appearance and durability. Although this wood trim has been coated with a clear...
2175WC/2175WCOL2 Wine Captain Reversing the Door (Black Units Only) All U-Line units (except Stainless Steel models) may be left- or right-hand opening. The door opening is easily reversed by moving the hinge hardware to the opposite side. The top hinge...
Overlay Frame (2175WCOL2 Units Only) FRAME PREPARATION IMPORTANT The thickness of the wood overlay panel must be 3/4". Right-hand isometric view shown. Opposite for left-hand NOTE: Final component is only a picture frame. No panel inside of rails and stiles. NOTE: Front view of wood panel with 29-3/4”...
2175WC/2175WCOL2 Wine Captain PREPARE THE NEW OVERLAY PANEL IMPORTANT The overlay door panel must not weigh more than 20 lbs. The thickness of the door panel must be 3/4". 1. Place a towel, or other similar, soft, non-marking material out on a flat clean surface. Be sure the material is large enough to have the wood panel not touch the hard, marking surface.
TAPE TOP OF OVERLAY Figure 17 12. Use the door frame holes as a guide to lightly punch pilot holes for the #6 x 1” pan head screws (Figure 18). Figure 18 13. Attach the door to the overlay using #6 x 1” wood screws.
2175WC/2175WCOL2 Wine Captain 5 Adjust Door Checking Door Alignment The unit’s door is aligned at the factory before shipment. However, its alignment could have been disturbed during shipment or during overlay frame installation. IMPORTANT Properly aligned, the door should be 1/8" below the top of the unit’s cabinet, NOT flush with the top (see Figure 20).
6 Prepare Power Supply Electrical Specifications CAUTION Electrical installation must observe all state and local codes. This unit requires connection to a grounded (three- prong), polarized receptacle that has been placed by a qualified electrician. The unit requires a grounded and polarized 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 15A power supply (normal household current).
2175WC/2175WCOL2 Wine Captain 8 Install the Unit Anti-Tip Bracket Installation 1. Locate two Anti-Tip Brackets included inside the unit. 2. Place the unit into the area where it will be installed. Check the door, sides and top for a proper fit. Also test to make sure the door opens and closes freely.
Single Unit Installation 1. Remove the two screws from the opposite side of the hinge assembly using a Phillips screwdriver (Figure 30). Right–handed units shown, Left–handed units are mirrored Figure 30 2. Place bracket (part # 14154) over holes and attach to unit with two screws removed in step 1 using a Phillips screwdriver.
For more than four decades, U-Line has distinguished itself as the leader in built-in undercounter ice making, refrigeration and wine storage appliances. U-Line Corporation, located in Milwaukee, WI, is a family operated manufacturer of built-in ®...
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