USER GUIDE & SERVICE MANUAL Click on any section below to jump directly there Table of Contents Intro Interior Shelves Door Shelves Safety Troubleshooting Safety and Warning Wire Diagram Disposal And Recycling Product Liability Warranty Claims Installation Parts Environmental Requirements Ordering Replacement Parts Electrical System Diagnosis Guide...
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® 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.
USER GUIDE 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 these general precautions with those listed throughout this guide: SAFETY ALERT DEFINITIONS Throughout this guide are safety items labeled with a...
USER GUIDE 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.
USER GUIDE 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. This unit is designed to operate between 50°F (10°C) and 100°F (38°C).
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USER GUIDE 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.
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.
The water valve uses a standard 1/4" (6.35 mm) is under pressure at all times. Plastic may crack compression fitting. U-Line recommends using accessory or rupture with age and cause damage to your water hook up kit – part # 80-54674-00. The kit includes a home.
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USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 3. Locate water valve inlet. 9. Install retaining clip. 4. Break away filler feature in bushing with flat screwdriver. Remove screwdriver 5. Thread water line through back panel hole (with bushing).
USER GUIDE 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. Because these units do not have leveling legs, it is extremely important that they sit on a level surface.
USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Integrated Panel Dimensions INSERT CUSTOM 1/4'' THICK DOOR PANEL Insert 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"...
USER GUIDE 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 INSERT PANEL INSTALLATION door, making sure it is seated properly on insert and that screw holes line up.
USER GUIDE 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.
Door Swing All units have a zero clearance for the door to open 90°. U-Line recommends a minimum door clearance of 3/4" (19 mm) to accommodate the handle if the unit is installed next to a wall or similar type of structure.
USER GUIDE 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. However, its alignment could have been disturbed during 2.
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USER GUIDE 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.
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USER GUIDE 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. hinge on door.
USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Door Latch The door latch assembly included with your unit can be installed to prevent the door from opening when the vehicle is in motion. To install, perform the following: 1.
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USER GUIDE 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 allowing the unit to run overnight before loading with product.
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USER GUIDE 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.
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USER GUIDE 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.
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Anything in direct contact with the evaporator is subject to freezing. When properly loaded, your U-Line unit will store up to 44 (12 oz. [330 ml]) cans or 24 (12 oz. [330 ml]) bottles. Airflow and Product Loading 1...
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USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Interior Shelves NOTICE Make sure the shelves are inserted fully into the REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTERIOR unit. SHELVES The edge strip toward the rear prevents cans and bottles from freezing against the cold evaporator.
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USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Door Shelves REMOVING AND INSTALLING DOOR SHELVES To remove the door shelf: 1. Grasp shelf in center, and lift until the shelf notches (1) clear the pins (2). 2.
USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Cleaning If any surface discoloring or rusting appears, clean it ® ® quickly with Bon-Ami or Barkeepers Friend Cleanser EXTERIOR CLEANING a nonabrasive cloth. Always clean with the grain. Always ®...
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USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE DEFROSTING 7. Prop the door in an open position (2 in. [50 mm] minimum). Manual Defrost Models Unit is a manual defrost model and will require occasional defrosting.
USER GUIDE 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.
SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 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: CAUTION 1. Remove all consumable content from the unit.
• 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.
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USER GUIDE 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. Cold Enough.
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.
• Final Billing – Remodel • Narda (or equivalent) form or submitted online at Noting all of the following on the warranty claim will be www.u-line.com considered proof of purchase, hard copy will not be required: • 60 day submittal deadline from date of completed service •...
Parts ULN-CO29B-03A Item Description U-Line P/N Back panel 80-54554-00 Bottle retainer, long 80-54530-00 Compression nut/sleeve 80-54355-00 Compressor electricals only 80-54377-00 Compressor w/electricals 80-54376-00 Condenser assembly 80-54555-00 Condenser fan motor 80-54378-00 Condenser fan blade 80-54379-00 Control knob 80-54222-00 10 Control w/knob...
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.
USER GUIDE 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 Very hot Warm Cold...
USER GUIDE 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.
USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Troubleshooting - Extended CAUTION Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the unit until the main electrical power has been disconnected from the unit. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Concern Potential Causes Suggested Remedy...
USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Defrost These units are manual defrost. To defrost unit remove ice bucket. Turn unit off. Use toweling inside to absorb water as it melts down. This will help prevent water from getting onto customer’s floor.
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.