U-Line U-CLR1215 User Manual & Service Manual

U-Line U-CLR1215 User Manual & Service Manual

15" clear ice maker

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USER GUIDE & SERVICE MANUAL
SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE
RIGHT PRODUCT. RIGHT PLACE. RIGHT TEMPERATURE. SINCE 1962.
1000 Series
CLR1215
15" Clear Ice Maker

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE & SERVICE MANUAL SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE RIGHT PRODUCT. RIGHT PLACE. RIGHT TEMPERATURE. SINCE 1962. 1000 Series CLR1215 15" Clear Ice Maker • •...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Contents Intro Cleaning Condenser Extended Non-Use Safety Safety and Warning Service Disposal and Recycling Troubleshooting Warranty Installation Environmental Requirements Service Extended Electrical Wire Diagram Cutout Dimensions...
  • Page 3 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: Disposal And Recycling

    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 model is intended for indoor/interior applications only and is not to be used in installations that are open/ exposed to natural elements.
  • 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 Not Including Handle 23-1/4" (591 mm) 34-1/8" to 35-1/8" (867 mm to 892 mm) 3-9/16" (91 mm) 14-15/16" (379 mm) Product Dimensions 1...
  • Page 10: Side By Side Installation

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 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.
  • Page 11: Water Hookup

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Water Hookup CAUTION PREPARE PLUMBING Do not use any plastic water supply line. The line The water valve uses a standard 1/4" (6.35 mm) is under pressure at all times. Plastic may crack compression fitting.
  • Page 12 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 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...
  • Page 13: Drain

    DRAIN CONNECTION CAUTION With Trap and Vent Proper Drain If your U-Line unit did not come with a factory installed drain pump you must use a gravity A gravity drain may be used if: style drain connection. For assistance in Drain line has at least a 1"...
  • Page 14 (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 Valve DRAIN PUMP section in the User Manual.
  • Page 15: Drain Pump

    Ice Machine ships with before installing the unit. discharge tube installed.) • The U-Line P60-00 drain pump is designed to be used 5. 2x Vent tube Zip Ties exclusively on the U-Line Clear Ice Machine and is UL recognized only for use on the U-Line Clear Ice 6.
  • Page 16 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Note: Slide clamp on hose end before installing hose. Do not tighten clamp until pump and hoses have been installed. 6. Install the 3 hoses and hose...
  • Page 17 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE WARNING The back panel serves as a guard. Do not put your hands inside the ice machine cabinet or attempt to touch any components except the discharge tube during testing.
  • Page 18: 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 19: 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 1. Use a level to 2. Gently push the unit into position. Be careful not to confirm the unit is entangle the cord or water and drain lines.
  • Page 20: 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. When using the unit, the grille (plinth strip/base fascia) must be installed.
  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 NOTE: Threaded pin will be inserted from the bottom.
  • Page 23: Door Adjust

    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.
  • Page 24 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 3. Remove door by tilting forward and lifting door off 2. Remove magnet assembly from door with T-10 TORX bottom hinge. Retain shoulder washers; they will driver.
  • Page 25: 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 26: Control Operation

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Control Operation Up Down Light Power Clean LED CONTROL FUNCTION GUIDE FUNCTION COMMAND DISPLAY/OPTIONS ON/OFF Press and release Unit will immediately turn ON or OFF.
  • Page 27: Ice

    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 28: Sabbath Mode

      Sabbath Mode Select Down U-Line Clear Ice Machine models are Star-K certified and can be used during the Sabbath. View a full list of Star-K certified U-Line units at www.star-k.org. To prepare the unit for the Sabbath: 1. Press and hold the until the unit turns off.
  • Page 29: 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 30 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 31 Water trough before use. 6. Clean the Interior Bin as follows: U-Line Ice Machine Cleaner is used to remove lime scale and other mineral deposits. Refer to the following steps to initiate the self-cleaning cycle. • Dilute one packet of CLR cleaner into two quarts of water.
  • Page 32 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 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 • Condenser Fan: Air moving through a condenser may the CONTROL OPERATION section to clearly understand be heard.
  • Page 36: Warranty 1

    One Year Limited Warranty For one year from the date of original purchase, this U-Line product 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.
  • Page 37: Wire Diagram

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Wire Diagram Wire Diagram 1...
  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: Troubleshooting Extended

    DC outputs located on the relay/power board. Included in this section are some diagnostic tips and of course, if additional help is required please contact the U-Line Corp, “Customer Care Facility” at +1.800.779.2547 for assistance. Troubleshooting - Extended 1...
  • Page 45 Go to component testing and turn off fill valve, level unit if needed. Low Ice Dirty evaporator, dirty condenser, faulty bin Clean the evaporator using U-Line cleaner, clean the condenser coil if Production thermistor needed, check bin thermistor reading in service mode.
  • Page 46 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS GUIDE System Suction Suction Compressor Condenser Capillary Evaporator Wattage Condition Pressure Line Discharge Tube Normal Normal Slightly below Very hot Very hot...
  • Page 47 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE NOTICE Check Voltage Alert Customer No Voltage Frequently toggling the compressor relay could At Wall Outlet Of Power Failure force the compressor into overload. The...
  • Page 48 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE THERMISTOR FAILURE Always assure that all thermistor connections are clean and dry. Whenever opening a thermistor connection be sure to apply a fresh dab of die electric grease.
  • Page 49 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 50 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 51 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 52 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 53 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 54 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Control Operation - Service 6...
  • Page 55 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Thermistors Thermistor Resistance Data - Type 1 Nominal Resistance Temp (F) Temp (C) Thermistors are used for various temperature readings. (OHMS)* Thermistors provide reliable temperature readings using a...
  • Page 56 USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE The Condenser Line Out Thermistor is a type 2 thermistor. At 77° the resistance should read 10k OHMs +/-5% on your meter. Thermistor Resistance Data - Type 2...
  • Page 57: Defrost

    USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Defrost These models have no defrost options. Defrost 1...

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