USER GUIDE & SERVICE MANUAL Click on any section below to jump directly there Table of Contents Intro Airflow and Product Loading Safety Service Safety and Warning Troubleshooting Disposal And Recycling Wire Diagram Product Liability Installation Warranty Claims Environmental Requirements Parts Electrical Ordering Replacement Parts...
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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 Environmental Requirements 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 ice production on applicable models. For best performance, keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heat generating equipment.
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.
USER GUIDE 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.
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 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.
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"...
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(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.
USER GUIDE 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).
USER GUIDE 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.
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.
USER GUIDE 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.
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.
USER GUIDE 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.
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USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Remove bottom hinge: Prepare door for reinstallation: 1. Remove bottom hinge from cabinet. 1. Rotate door 180° to reverse. 2. Remove gasket center strip and apply in-line with new opening (approximately 2"...
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USER GUIDE 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.
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USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Control Operation Alert Up Down Light Power Clean CONTROL FUNCTION GUIDE FUNCTION COMMAND DISPLAY/OPTIONS ON/OFF Press and release Unit will immediately turn ON or OFF. Adjust ice thickness See “Ice”...
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USER GUIDE 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" 1/16" TO 1/8" Ice thickness adjustment should only be made (6.4 mm to 12.7 mm) (1.6 mm to 3.2 mm)
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SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 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.
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USER GUIDE 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.
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.
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Water trough Standpipe U-Line Clear Ice Machine Cleaner is used to remove lime scale and other mineral deposits. Refer to the following 6. Clean the Interior Bin as follows: steps to initiate the self-cleaning cycle.
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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.
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.
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 U-CLR1215SOD-00A Item Description U-Line P/N Anti tip bracket 80-54244-00 Back panel 80-54335-00 Circulation pump 80-54137-00 Cleaner 80-54081-00 Compression nut/sleeve 80-54355-00 Compressor electricals only 80-54141-00 Compressor w/electricals 80-54140-00 Condenser assembly 80-54079-00 Condenser fan motor 80-54138-00 10 Condenser fan blade 80-54066-00...
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 SPECIFIC ERRORS AND ISSUES The technically advanced diagnostic capabilities of the electronic controls utilized on the 1200 and 2200 series units allows for easy and thorough troubleshooting. Navigation of the control is the key and is explained in the CONTROL OPERATION section of the manual, along with control button layout, control function descriptions, a...
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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.
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USER GUIDE 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 Warm Cold Normal room...
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USER GUIDE 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 compressor will automatically deactivate during Voltage an overload and will remain deactivated until the Verify Voltage At...
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USER GUIDE 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. REED SWITCH A reed switch is used to monitor door state.
USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Control Operation - Service UI BUTTON LAYOUT Hidden Button -Accesses Service Menu -No LED Up Button -Increases temperature -Navigates through service menu Down Button -Decreases temperature -Navigates through service menu -LED activated with button activation Light Button...
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USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE CONTROL QUICK GUIDE CONTROL FUNCTION GUIDE FUNCTION COMMAND DISPLAY/OPTIONS ON/OFF Push and release the power key to power the unit ON or OFF View bin thermistor set Push and release the UP and DOWN icons, the bin thermistor set point will display point...
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USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE SILENT MODE In some cases it may be requested for the unit to be shut down for short periods during meetings for example. To do this hold the down arrow and press the up arrow three times.
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USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Service Mode Quick Guide Number Service Mode Menu Item To Navigate/Access View thermistor #1 cabinet temp no offsets Use up/down to access and light bulb key to view View thermistor #2 evaporator no offsets Use up/down to access and light bulb key to view View thermistor #3 freezer no offsets...
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USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE SERVICE MODE QUICK GUIDE 13.Does not apply to this model. THERMISTOR 1 — TEMPERATURE This will show the pure thermistor reading with no ERROR LOG offsets taken into account. When placed in ice water A list of the errors in the order they occurred will scroll this thermistor should read 32°F in this menu option.
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USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 22.Does not apply to this model. LIVE LOG PERIOD Can be utilized with a laptop or PC to display control functions while unit is running. COMPRESSOR RUNTIME BASED ON LAST CYCLE ERRORS This will show the number of minutes the compressor...
USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Control Defaults Default Value Fahrenheit/Celsius* °F °C Defrost Duration Minutes Next Defrost Hours Thermistor Four OFFSET** — Thermistor Three OFFSET** — Thermistor Two OFFSET** — Thermistor One OFFSET** —...
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USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Thermistors Thermistor Resistance Data Nominal Resistance Temp (F) Temp (C) Thermistors are used for various temperature readings. (OHMS)* Thermistors provide reliable temperature readings using a 169157 resistance which varies based on surrounding 121795 temperatures.
USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Defrost These models have no defrost options. Defrost 1...
2. During the initial one year warranty period (two years on Modular 3000 Series) for all U-Line products U-Line 5. U-Line products are designed to operate in ambient shall: (1) repair any product or replace any part of a temperatures between 50°F and 100°F unless...
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ARE DISCLAIMED. U-Line’s sole liability and your exclusive remedy under this warranty are set forth in the paragraphs above. U-Line shall have no liability whatsoever for any incidental, consequential or special damages arising from the sale, use or installation of...
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