U-Line BI98 User Manual

U-Line BI98 User Manual

15" crescent ice maker
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USER GUIDE
SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE
RIGHT PRODUCT. RIGHT PLACE. RIGHT TEMPERATURE. SINCE 1962.
ADA Height Compliant Series
BI98
15" Crescent Ice Maker

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE RIGHT PRODUCT. RIGHT PLACE. RIGHT TEMPERATURE. SINCE 1962. ADA Height Compliant Series BI98 15" Crescent Ice Maker • •...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Contents Intro Troubleshooting Warranty Safety Safety and Warning Disposal Installation Environmental Requirements Electrical Cutout Dimensions Product Dimensions Water Hookup General Installation Integrated Panel Dimensions Integrated Panel Installation...
  • Page 3: U-Line.com

    1. U-Line Customer Care must be contacted immediately at +1.800.779.2547. 2. Service or repairs performed on the unit without prior written approval from U-Line is not permitted. If the unit has been altered or repaired in the field without prior written approval from U-Line, claims will not be eligible.
  • Page 4: Safety And Warning

    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. Use this appliance for its intended purpose only and follow...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Environmental Requirements

    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.
  • Page 7: Electrical

    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.
  • Page 8: Cutout Dimensions

    SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Cutout Dimensions 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.
  • Page 9: Product Dimensions

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Product Dimensions 14-15/16" (379 mm) 20" (508 mm)* 27-3/8" (695 mm) 8-15/16" (227 mm) *Add 1-1/2" For For Water Line Clearance Product Dimensions 1...
  • Page 10: Water Hookup

    The water valve in this unit uses a standard 1/4" is under pressure at all times. Plastic may crack (6.35 mm) compression fitting. U-Line recommends a or rupture with age and cause damage to your braided stainless steel water supply line.
  • Page 11 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 3. Locate water 6. Turn on water supply and check for leaks. valve in the front of the unit and 7. Reinstall back panel and grille/front access panel.
  • Page 12: General Installation

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE General Installation INSTALLATION 1. Plug in the power/electrical cord. LEVELING INFORMATION 2. Gently push the unit into position. Be careful not to NOTICE entangle the cord and water line.
  • Page 13: Integrated Panel Dimensions

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Integrated Panel Dimensions DOOR PANEL INSTALLATION Door Panel Preparation A custom door panel may be inserted into the door frame. Custom door panels can be flat or raised, as long as the maximum panel thickness, where inserted into the door reveal (channel), is no more than 1/4"...
  • Page 14: Integrated Panel Installation

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Integrated Panel Installation 5. Slide custom door panel insert into 1/4" (6 mm) channel in door front. This model accepts a 1/4" insert panel. 6. Holding door gasket out of the way, replace handle on...
  • Page 15: Grille / Plinth Installation

    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.
  • Page 16: Door Swing

    SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Door Swing All units have a zero clearance for the door to open 90°. U-Line recommends a minimum door clearance of 1/4" (6 mm) to accommodate the handle if the unit is installed next to a wall.
  • Page 17: Door Adjust

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Door Adjustments To reverse the door mounting, perform the following: CHECKING DOOR ALIGNMENT 1. Remove grille (see GRILLE-PLINTH INSTALLATION). The unit’s door is aligned at the factory before shipment.
  • Page 18 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 6. Install hinge on opposite side at bottom of cabinet. 9. Remove plastic hole plug from door handle and Align hinge outer edge with cabinet before tightening relocate to opposite side.
  • Page 19 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 12.Remove all three screws on the opposite side of the 14.Place door on lower hinge pin. Invert and install upper hinge and carefully lift off the door latch assembly.
  • Page 20: First Use

    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.
  • Page 21: Ice

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE CAUTION ICE MAKER OPERATION NEVER use an ice pick, knife or other sharp When the ice bucket is full, the ice making mechanism will instrument to separate cubes. Shake the ice shut off.
  • Page 22 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 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.
  • Page 23: Airflow And Product Loading

    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

    For best results use Claire Stainless Steel Disconnect power to the unit. Polish and Cleaner, which can be purchased from U-Line Corporation (Part Number 173348). Comparable products Clean the interior and all removed components using a are acceptable. Frequent cleaning will remove surface mild nonabrasive detergent and warm water solution contamination that could lead to rust.
  • Page 25 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 damaged.
  • Page 26: Cleaning Condenser

    USER GUIDE 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.
  • Page 27: Extended Non-Use

    SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Extended Non-Use VACATION/HOLIDAY, PROLONGED SHUTDOWN For questions regarding winterization, please call U-Line at +1.800.779.2547. The following steps are recommended for periods of extended non-use: CAUTION 1. Remove all consumable content from the unit.
  • Page 28 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Accessories 80-51004-00 WATERHOOKUP Accessories - Anti-Tip Accessories - Braided Water Mounting Brackets Line Supply Kit US$18.99 US$49.00 Accessories 1...
  • Page 29 • 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 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Causes which affect the internal temperatures of Problem Possible Cause and Remedy the cabinet include: Product is Not Air temperature does not indicate product • Temperature setting.
  • Page 31 God, such as fire, floods, wind and U-Line product to be free from defects in materials and lightning; damages incurred or resulting from shipping, workmanship for a period of five years from the date of improper installation, unauthorized modification, or purchase.
  • Page 32 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.

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