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USER GUIDE SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE RIGHT PRODUCT. RIGHT PLACE. RIGHT TEMPERATURE. SINCE 1962. 1000 Series 1224BEV 24" Beverage Center • •...
Anti-Tip Bracket General Installation Grille / Plinth Installation Door Swing Door Stop Door Adjust Wood Trim Finishing Free Standing Kit Operating Instructions First Use Control Operation Sabbath Mode Airflow and Product Loading U-Line Wine Guide Recommended Wine Storage Interior Shelves Maintenance...
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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.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Safety and Warning DANGER NOTICE This unit contains R600a (Isobutane) which is a Please read all instructions before installing, flammable hydrocarbon. It is safe for regular operating, or servicing the appliance.
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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.
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). Higher ambient temperatures may reduce the unit’s ability to reach low temperatures and/or reduce ice production on applicable models.
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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.
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 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.
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).
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE General Installation INSTALLATION 1. Plug in the power cord. LEVELING INFORMATION 1. Use a level to 2. Gently push the unit into position. Be careful not to...
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. The condenser fins are SHARP and can be easily damaged.
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.
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 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.
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USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 3. Remove bottom hinge from cabinet by removing three 4. Tighten three screws. screws. Support the door and hinge assembly and remove it from the cabinet.
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USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE SHIFTING WINE RACK SPACERS (OPTIONAL) 5. Place the spacer in between the liner and slide. NOTICE Only perform these steps if you require wine rack clearance with a 90° door opening. Doors which are allowed to open past 90°...
Not following this warning may cause the inner liner of the unit to have a permanent odor, which the warranty will not cover. ® U-Line recommends Minwax Brand Water Based Stains ® and Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Free Standing Kit The free standing kit is an optional accessory. It is only used when unit is not installed in surrounding cabinetry. To install the kit: 1.
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 allowing the unit to run overnight before loading with product.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Control Operation Alert Up Down Light Power Used CONTROL FUNCTION GUIDE FUNCTION COMMAND DISPLAY/OPTIONS ON/OFF Press and release Unit will immediately turn ON or OFF.
The unit will still maintain internal temperatures and set points. View a full list of Star-K certified U-Line units at www.star-k.org. To enable Sabbath Mode. 1. Press (4) and hold for ten seconds and release (the °F/°C symbol will flash briefly at the end of the ten...
Anything in direct contact with the evaporator is subject to freezing. When properly loaded, your U-Line unit will store up to 105 (12 oz. [330 ml]) cans or 85 (12 oz. [330 ml]) bottles and 16 (750 ml) bottles of wine.
YOUNG wine OLD wine LIGHT-BODIED wine FULL-BODIED wine Any step back in quality will be noticed. If a fine wine is tasted prior to a lesser wine, many of the fine wine’s subtle qualities may be missed. U-Line Wine Guide 1...
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Great Bordeaux’s may have as much as a 10-year plateau before fading. Myth 4: Wine color does not change with aging. Truth: As red wines age they get lighter in color while whites get darker. U-Line Wine Guide 2...
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Wines can become flat or tired when voids and vacuums are created inside the wine bottle. In order to create voids and vacuums within a liquid, aggressive motion or shaking of the wine bottle would have to occur. U-Line Wine Guide 3...
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Approximately 45°F (7°C) Sparkling ® Wine Captain Models - A Touch of Elegance In 1985 U-Line was the first North American appliance manufacturer to develop a residential wine storage unit, ® ® the Wine Captain . Each U-Line Wine Captain...
Specially designed horizontal wine racks properly position the bottles so the wine remains in contact with the cork, which ensures the cork does not become dry. U-Line recommends arranging wine bottles as shown in the illustrations below. Racks 1 and 2: NOTE: After stocking, allow unit to stabilize product temperatures for 24 hours.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Interior Shelves REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTERIOR SHELVES For models equipped with glass shelves having shelf supports, remove the shelves as follows: 1. Open door completely.
For best results use Claire Stainless Steel Rinse the interior using a soft sponge and clean water. Polish and Cleaner, which can be purchased from U-Line Corporation (Part Number 173348). Comparable products Do not use any solvent-based or abrasive are acceptable.
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USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • • SERVICE MAINTENANCE CAUTION DO NOT use an ice pick or other sharp instrument to help speed up defrosting. These instruments can puncture the inner lining or damage the cooling unit. DO NOT use any type of heater to defrost.
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.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE Wine Rack Installation To remove rack from the cabinet: 1. Remove any bottles stored on the rack. 2. Grasp the end of the rack and gently slide it out until it stops.
If the unit will be exposed to temperatures of 40°F (5°C) or less, the steps above must be followed. For questions regarding winterization, please call U-Line at +1.800.779.2547. CAUTION Damage caused by freezing temperatures is not covered by the warranty.
• 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.
USER GUIDE u-line.com SAFETY • INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE 6. After 24 hours, check the temperature of the water. If Problem Possible Cause and Remedy required, adjust the temperature control in a small Product Is Because product in contact with the rear wall increment (see CONTROL OPERATION).
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.
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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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