GE UCC15 Operating instructions

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OWNER’S MANUAL
AND INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
ICE MACHINE
49-1000437 Rev. 0 09-19 GEA
UCC15
ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/
ESPAÑOL
SAFETY INFORMATION .........3
USING THE ICE MACHINE
Packaging ............................5
Controls ..............................5
Features ..............................6
Starting the Ice Machine ................6
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Grounding the Ice Machine..............7
Before You Begin ......................7
Location and Preparation ...............7
Advance Planning .....................9
Dimensions ..........................10
Door Swing .......................... 11
Door Panel...........................12
Handle Reversing Instructions ..........14
Plumbing ............................14
Placement of the Ice Machine ..........15
CARE AND CLEANING ..........16
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS......18
LIMITED WARRANTY ...........19
ACCESSORIES .................. 20
CONSUMER SUPPORT ..........22

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CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury when using your appliance, follow these basic safety
precautions.
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clearances between the doors and between the
doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful
closing doors when children are in the area.
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mechanism, or with the heating element that
releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands on
the automatic ice making mechanism while the ice
machine is plugged in.
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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your ice
machine follow these basic safety precautions:
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and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
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replacing a light bulb, or cleaning.
NOTE: Power to the appliance cannot be
disconnected by any setting on the control panel.
NOTE: Repairs must be performed by a qualified
service professional.
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vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
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conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an extension cord. However, if you must use an
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cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and
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children, remove the door from any appliance before
disposing of it or discontinuing its use.
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door handle of the appliance. They could seriously
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can cause burns. If concentrated cleaner comes in
contact with skin, flush with water. If swallowed, do
NOT induce vomiting. Give large amounts of water
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reach of children.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
INSTALLATION
WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD
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explosion, or death.

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WARNING SUFFOCATION AND CHILD ENTRAPMENT HAZARD
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lead to death or brain damage.
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned appliances
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please follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Appliance:
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children may not easily climb inside.
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which
under federal law must be removed prior to product
disposal. If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration
product, check with the company handling the disposal
about what to do.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD APPLIANCE
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For
personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a
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Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it
is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
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performance and also prevents overloading house
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overheated wires.
Never unplug your ice maker by pulling on the power
cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from
the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
When moving the ice maker, be careful not to roll over
or damage the power cord.
KEEP FROM FREEZING: Severe damage will occur
to the unit if left in or operated in temperatures beyond
the limits listed in this manual. That damage is NOT
covered by warranty.
KEEP DRY: Do not locate in low lying areas where
puddles will accumulate
PROVIDE SHADE: Heat gain from the sun will reduce
the unit's ability to make and store ice, and ultraviolet
radiation from the sun can potentially damage the unit's
plastic components.
WATER SUPPLY: Avoid a long run of hose or tubing
exposed to the sun. Plastic water supply tubing should
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Copper tubing is recommended.
BACK FLOW PREVENTION: The unit includes back
flow prevention, no additional check valve is required.
DRAINAGE: DO NOT drain into swimming pool or onto
grounds.
CONNECTING ELECTRICITY
OUTDOOR USE NOTICE
WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet
Do not remove the ground prong
Do not use an adapter
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
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Remove Packaging
IMPORTANT: Do not remove any permanent instruction
labels inside your ice machine or the Tech Sheet that is
fastened behind the lower access panel.
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To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area
briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also
be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid
dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe
with warm water and dry.
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Safety Instructions.
1. POWER ON/OFF - Press to turn the ice machine on or off.
2. ICE MAKING - Glows white when the unit is ON.
3. CHECK WATER - Glows red when there is not water supplied to the machine.
4. TIME TO CLEAN - Glows yellow when it's time to clean the machine. The light will switch ON after 6 months of
use. It will remain on until the ice making system is cleaned using the process in the Care and
Cleaning section.
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Starting the ice machine
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Initial Start Up
1. Turn on the water supply.
2. Switch on the electrical power.
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switch will glow white.
4. Water will begin to flow into the unit. When the
reservoir is full, water will start to drain from the
machine. After a few minutes the compressor, water
pump and fan motor will begin to operate as the first
ice making cycle begins.
No adjustments are needed.
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storage bin. The machine makes 24 gourmet cubes at a
time. It is normal for the first batches of ice to melt as the
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to fill the ice bin. When the ice bin is full, the ice machine
will shut off. It will automatically restart when the ice level
falls, either from use or normal meltage.
Discard the first bin full of ice.
This machine takes in room temperature air at the lower
right front and forces warm air out the lower left front.
Restricting the airflow or operating the machine in a hot
or cold environment will adversely affect the ability of the
ice machine to make ice.
When the door is opened, the control panel, ice making
area and ice storage bin are visible. The scoop is located
in a holder along the right side wall.
This is a gravity drain model that must have a building
drain connection below the level of the drain tube at the
back of the cabinet. A pump can be installed, which can
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to be located where a gravity drain isn't available. See
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GROUNDING THE ICE MACHINE
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fire, or electrical shock.
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Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.
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it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have
it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
outlet.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
• IMPORTANT —Observe all governing codes
and ordinances. Save these instructions for local
inspector’s use.
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instructions with the Consumer.
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future reference.
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basic mechanical skills.
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minutes
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
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• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
ICE MACHINE LOCATION AND
PREPARATION
This ice machine is designed to be used indoors, in
a controlled environment or outdoors within certain
limits.
It is made up of two major systems: the ice making
system and the ice storage system. The ice making
system is a continuous flow that makes ice when the
ice level becomes low and stops when it is full.
The ice storage system is an insulated chest
with a drain at the bottom for melting ice. It is not
refrigerated, insuring that the bin contains fresh ice.
IMPORTANT: Never keep anything in the ice storage
bin that is not ice. Objects like wine or beer bottles are
not only unsanitary, but the labels can slip off and plug
up the drain.
IMPORTANT: Never allow the machine to operate
without regular cleaning. The machine will last longer
if it is kept clean. Regular cleaning should happen
at least once per year, and preferably twice. Some
water conditions will dictate even more frequent
cleaning of the ice making section, and some carpets
or pets will dictate more frequent cleaning of the
condenser.
Specifications
The ice machine will operate adequately within the
limits, but functions best in temperatures between
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Electrical voltage limits:
See the Rating Plate inside the ice machine.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ICE MACHINE LOCATION AND PREPARATION (Cont.)
Water Quality
All water, including potable water supplied by
municipalities, contains some impurities or minerals.
Water absorbs impurities from the air as rain and/or
as it flows through the ground. Some of the impurities
are solid particles. These are known as suspended
solids, and a fine particle filter will remove them.
Other impurities are chemically bonded to the water
molecules and cannot be filtered out. These are called
dissolved solids.
Ice made by this machine will have a lower mineral
content than the water it was made from. This is due
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temperature. This concentrates most of the impurities
of the ice machine water reservoir where they may form
hard deposits known as scale. The machine dilutes the
concentration of minerals by over-filling the reservoir
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temperatures. Between 2 and 4 pints of water flow into
the unit each cycle. Between 1 and 3.5 pints of that
rinses the reservoir and goes down the drain.
Some impurities will inevitably remain, and will stick to
the parts in the machine. This will cause malformed ice
cubes. Eventually, built up mineral scale can shorten
machine life.
To keep the machine operating properly, these
impurities or minerals will have to be regularly dissolved
by an acid cleaner. Directions for this may be found in
the Care and Cleaning section.
Filters and Treatment
In general, it is always a good idea to filter the water.
A proper water filter can remove taste and odors
as well as particles. We recommend using a GE
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go to GEAppliances.com to review the installation
instructions and determine which filter will suit your
application. In Canada visit GEAppliances.ca. Some
other methods of water treatment for dissolved solids
include reverse osmosis, and polyphosphate feeders.
RO Water
This machine can be supplied with Reverse Osmosis
water, but the water conductivity must be no less than
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recommended.
Because water softeners exchange one mineral
for another, softened water may not improve water
conditions when used with ice machines. Where water
is very hard, softened water could result in white,
mushy cubes that stick together.
If in doubt about the water, contact a local point of
use water specialist for recommendations on water
treatment.
Installation Overview
The ice machine must:
- be connected to cold, potable water
- be connected to a drain
- be connected to the proper power supply
- be able to circulate air through the vents at the front
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ADVANCE PLANNING
CAUTION Due to excessive weight, TWO
PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO MOVE AND INSTALL
THIS Ice maker. Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
Cutout & Product Dimensions
Installation Notes
Built-In Installation: If a finished floor is to be installed
in the area after the ice machine has been built in,
shims the expected thickness of the floor should be
installed under the unit to keep the machine level with
the planned floor level.
NOTE: The water connection is at the back and adds a
few inches to the cabinet depth.
Installation on a slab: You will need to install a drain
pump to the appliance and pump the water to the point
of drainage. See Accessories. Pump models will pump
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Installation over a crawl space or basement: Either
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Accessories. If there is not enough room behind the
machine for a drain/waste receptacle, the drain will
have to be below the floor.
NOTE: When installed in a corner, the door swing may
be limited due to handle contact with the wall or cabinet
face.
A water supply is required. Water supplies vary in the
degree of mineral content. High mineral content water
will require more frequent maintenance. Water filtration
may improve the taste of the ice as well as cut down on
some of the mineral build up.
Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

 49-1000437 Rev. 0
14 7/8"
AIR IN
AIR OUT
.75
SHEET METAL DOOR FRONT
.63 MIN. CABINET DOOR
29-7/8"
1"
LEG ADJUSTMENT
(4) PLACES
33-7/8 "
22"
2 3/4"
4-3/8"
3 3/4"
1 1/2"
2 1/2" 3 1/4"
7 3/8"
115 V
POWER CORD
DRAIN
FLEXIBLE TUBING
5/8" I.D. x 7/8" I.D.
POTABLE WATER INLET
1/4" COMPRESSION FITTING
3 7/8"
2
0 3/8"
FLOOR DRAIN
ACCESS HOLE
DIMENSIONS
Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS