Marvel MLRE124-IS11A User manual

OWNER’S GUIDE & SERVICE MANUAL
MARVEL UNDERCOUNTER REFRIGERATION
Model: MLRE124-IS11A

WELCOME
Welcome to the Marvel Experience!
Thank you for choosing our quality American-built product
to add to your home. We are thrilled to welcome you to
our growing community of Marvel owners, who trust in our
products and our support.
The information in this guide is intended to help you install
and maintain your new Marvel undercounter model to
protect and prolong its lifetime. We encourage you to
contact our Technical Support team at [phone] with
any questions.
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Online registration
available at
marvelrefrigeration.com
Warranty Registration
It is important you register your product warranty after
taking delivery of your appliance. You can register online at
www.marvelrefrigeration.com.
The following information will be
required when registering your
appliance:
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Dealer’s name and address
The serial number can be found on the serial plate which is
located inside the cabinet on the left side near the top.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tip: Click on any section below to jump directly there
Safety
Important Safety Instructions
Installation
Unpacking Your Appliance
Electrical
Cutout & Product Dimensions
Installing Your Appliance
Side-by-Side & Stacking Installations
Integrated Panel Dimensions
Integrated Panel Installation
Maintenance
Care and Cleaning
Stainless Steel Maintenance
Extended Non-Use
Operating Instructions
Using Your Electronic Control
Interior Adjustments
Energy Savng Tips
Service
Obtaining Service
Troubleshooting
Wire Diagram
Product Liability
Warranty Claims
Ordering Replacement Parts
R600a Specifications
System Diagnosis Guide
Compressor Specifications
Troubleshooting Extended
Thermistor
Defrost
Remove Fan and Cover
Warranty
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions
Warnings and safety instructions appearing in this guide
are not meant to cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and
care must be exercised when installing, maintaining or
operating this appliance.
Recognize Safety Symbols,
Words and Labels
!WARNING
WARNING - You can be killed or seriously injured
if you do not follow these instructions.
!CAUTION
CAUTION -Hazards or unsafe practices which could
result in personal injury or property/product damage.
NOTE
NOTE -Important information to help assure a
problem-free installation and operation.
!WARNING
State of California Proposition 65 Warning:
This product contains one or more chemicals known
to the State of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
!WARNING
State of California Proposition 65 Warning:
This product contains one or more chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer.
!WARNING
WARNING - This unit contains R600a (isobutane)
which is a ammable hydrocarbon. It is safe for
regular use. Do not use sharp objects to expedite
defrosting. Do not damage refrigerant circuit.
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UNPACKING YOUR APPLIANCE
!WARNING
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD
Use two or more people to move product.
Failure to do so can result in personal injury.
Remove Interior Packaging
Your appliance has been packed for shipment with all parts
that could be damaged by movement securely fastened.
Remove internal packing materials and any tape holding
internal components in place. The getting started guide is
shipped inside the product in a plastic bag along with the
warranty registration card and other accessory items.
Important
Keep your carton and packaging until your appliance has
been thoroughly inspected and found to be in good condi-
tion. If there is any damage, the packaging will be needed
as proof of damage in transit. Afterwards, please dispose of
all items responsibly.
!WARNING
WARNING - Dispose of the plastic bags which can
be a su󰀨ocation hazard.
Note to Customer
This merchandise was carefully packed and thoroughly
inspected before leaving out facility. Responsibility for its
safe delivery was assumed by the retailer upon acceptance
of the shipment. Claims for loss or damage sustained in
transit must be made to the retailer.
DO NOT RETURN DAMAGED MERCHANDISE TO THE
MANUFACTURER - FILE THE CLAIM WITH THE
RETAILER.
NOTE
!CAUTION
If the appliance was shipped, handled or stored in other
than an upright position for any period of time, allow the
appliance to sit upright for a period of at least 24 hours
before plugging in. This will assure oil returns to the
compressor. Plugging the appliance in immediately may
cause damage to internal parts.
!WARNING
WARNING - Help Prevent Tragedies
Child entrapment and su󰀨ocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous, even if they sit outside for “just a few hours”.
If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please
follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
• Take o󰀨 the doors or remove the drawers.
• Leave the shelves in place so children may not
easily climb inside.
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ELECTRICAL
Do not remove
ground prong
!WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
• Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
They can be hazardous and can degrade product
performance.
• This appliance should not, under any
• circumstances, be installed to an un-grounded
• electrical supply. Do not remove the grounding
prong from the power cord.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not splash or spray water from a hose on the
appliance. Doing so may cause an electrical shock,
which may result in severe injury or death.
Electrical Connection
A grounded 115 volt, 15 amp dedicated circuit is required.
This product is factory equipped with a power supply
cord that has a three-pronged, grounded plug. It must be
plugged into a mating grounding type receptacle in
accordance with the National Electrical Code and
applicable local codes and ordinances. If the circuit does
not have a grounding type receptacle, it is the responsibility
and obligation of the customer to provide the proper power
supply. The third-ground prong should not, under any
circumstances, be cut or removed.
NOTE
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are prone to
nuisance tripping which will cause the appliance to shut
down. GFCI’s are generally not used on circuits with power
equipment that must run unattended for long periods of
time, unles required to meet local building codes and
ordinances.
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CUTOUT AND PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
"A"
"B"
"D"
"E" Solid Door
Shown
If necessary, to gain clearance inside the rough-in
opening, a hole can be cut through the adjacent
cabinet and the power cord routed through this hole to
a power outlet. Another way to increase the available
opening depth is to recess the power outlet into the
rear wall to gain the thickness of the power cord plug.
Not all recessed outlet boxes will work for this applica-
tion as they are too narrow, but a recessed outlet box
equivalent to Arlington #DVFR1W is recommended for
this application.
ROUGH-IN OPENING DIMENSIONS CABINET DIMENSIONS
"A" "B" "C" "D" "E" "F" "G" "H" "J"
24"
(61 cm)
34” to 35"
(85.7 cm to 88.3 cm)
24"
(61 cm)
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(60.7 cm)
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(86.4 cm to 88.9 cm)

(58.1 cm) - (118.1 cm) -
"C"
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CUTOUT AND PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
312" (8.9 cm)
Minimum
"D"
"E"
"F"
"G"
"J"
Solid Door
Shown
2112"
(54.6 cm)
PRODUCT DATA
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS #
PRODUCT
WEIGHT
115V/60Hz/15A 140 lbs
(63.6 kg)
Minimum rough-in opening required is to be larger than the
adjusted height of the cabinet.
A grounded 15 amp dedicated circuit is required. Follow all
local building codes when installing electrical and
appliance.
"H"
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Front grille
screws
Select Location
The proper location will ensure peak performance of your
appliance. We recommend a location where the unit will
be out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources. To
ensure your product performs to specications, the recom-
mended installation location temperature range is from 55
to 100°F (13 to 38°C).
Cabinet Clearance
Ventilation is required from the bottom front of the appli-
ance. Keep this area open and clear of any obstructions.
Adjacent cabinets and counter top can be installed around
the appliance as long as the front grille remains unobstruct-
ed. All Marvel Professional models with articulated hinges
are intended for built-in applications only.
Front Grille
Do not obstruct the front grille. The openings within the
front grille allow air to ow through the condenser heat ex-
changer. Restrictions to this air ow will result in increased
energy usage and loss of cooling capacity. For this reason
it is important this area to not be obstructed and the grille
openings kept clean. Marvel does not recommend the use
of a custom made grille as air flow may be restricted.
INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE
!WARNING
An optional stacking kit, for 24" wide models, is re-
quired to stack products. Failure to use a stacking kit
could result in personal injury. Contact your dealer or
Marvel customer service at 616-754-5601 to order.
For safety concerns 15" wide models should not be
stacked.
Front Leveling
Legs
Leveling Legs
Adjustable legs at the front and rear corners of the appli-
ance should be set so the unit is rmly positioned on the
oor and level from side to side and front to back. The over-
all height of your Marvel appliance may be adjusted higher
(by turning the leveling leg out, CCW) and lower (by turning
the leveling leg in, CW).
To adjust the leveling legs, place the appliance on a solid
surface and protect the oor beneath the legs to avoid
scratching the oor. With the assistance of another person,
lean the appliance back to access the front leveling legs.
Raise or lower the legs to the required dimension by turning
the legs. Repeat this process for the rear by tilting the appli-
ance forward using caution. On a level surface check the
appliance for levelness and adjust accordingly.
The front grille screws may be loosened and the grille ad-
justed to the desired height. When adjustment is complete
tighten the two front grille screws.
Rear
Leveling
Legs
Front grille screw
Front grille
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SIDE-BY-SIDE AND STACKING INSTALLATIONS
Side-by-Side Installation
Other Site Requirements
Units must operate from separate, properly grounded elec-
trical receptacles placed according to each unit's electrical
To ensure unobstructed door swing (opening both doors at
the same time), 1/4" (6.4 mm) of space needs to be maint-
ained between the units.
Hinge-by-Hinge Installation (Mullion)
When installing two units hinge-by-hinge, 13/16" (22 mm)
is required for integrated models. Additional space may be
needed for any knobs, pulls or handles installed.
Stainless steel models which include the standard stainless
handle will require 4-9/16" (116 mm) to allow both doors to
open to 90° at the same time.
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
Hinge-by-Wall Installation
When installing a unit hinge-by-wall or adjacent cabinetry,
7/16” (11mm) is required for integrated models. Additional
space may be needed for any knobs, pulls or handles installed.
¼”
13/16”
7/16”
4-9/16”
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15⁄32"
(2.9 cm)
NOTE
•Panel thickness may be 5/8" or 3/4"
•Center the unit in the 24" opening
•If the hinge side of the product is pressed
against the adjacent cabinet, use a 5/8" thick
panel
•The window cutout is for glass door models only
•Do not use a solid door panel on a glass door
model
INTEGRATED PANEL DIMENSIONS
Top of door
24" (60 cm) wide appliance
24" (60 cm)
Door Dimensions
Back of Panel
Back of Panel
Front of Panel
Front of Panel
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!CAUTION
Step 1: Removing the Door and Hinges
Hold the door secure in the closed position and remove
Hinge Pin from the Upper Hinge using a 1/8” Hex Key tool.
Slowly remove the door by sliding outward away from the
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the door, remove hinges from cabinet per Door Reversal

Remove the hinge bushing from the adaptor plate. A new
bushing is included in the literature pack with your unit.
Cut and prepare panels according to the information
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through the condenser. The use of a custom grille is not
recommended and will void the warranty.
INTEGRATED DOOR PANEL INSTALLATION
Step 2: Remove the Door Gasket
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corner of the door, remove the magnetic door gasket from
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surface.
There are 10 holes in the gasket retainer extrusions (3 on
each side and 2 at the top and bottom) which are used to
fasten the panel to the front of the door. The screws are
provided in the literature pack.
Step 3: Assemble the Panel to the Door
The preferred method of attaching the panel to the door
is to clamp the panel to the door so it cannot move while
drilling the screw pilot holes. Use bar clamps or "C" clamps
with pads on the clamping surfaces that will not mar the
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the top of the door and centered along the width of the
door. Drill holes through the gasket extrusion using the 10
holes as pilot holes. Use the drill size from the chart in the
table below being careful not to drill through the front sur-
face of the panel. Fasten the panel to the door with the 10
screws provided in the literature pack. Remove the clamps
and replace the gasket in the gasket extrusion channels of
the door. Some force may be required to seat the gasket
into the channels. Be sure the gasket corners are seated
properly.
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door
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
door
Holes in gasket
container
Material Type #10 Wood Screw
Hardwood ¹" (3.2 mm) Diameter. Pilot Hole
Softwood  (2.8 mm) Diameter. Pilot Hole
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INTEGRATED DOOR PANEL INSTALLATION
Step 4: Install the Door
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into adaptor plate.
Align hinge bushing with top hinge and reinstall upper hinge
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USING YOUR ELECTRONIC CONTROL
Figure 13
Electronic control
Control Function Guide
• A tone will sound for several seconds every minute
• will appear in display
• Close door to silence alert and reset
NOTE
Function Notes
ON/OFF
Adjust Temperature
Toggle Between oF / oC
Press and release to leave interior light on for
Hide Display
The oF / o
light and display will go dark and remain so until user resets
The oF/o
Unit will not cool.
Upper (38oF 65oF)
Lower (38oF 65oF)
>o
Note: Adjusting the temperature in the lower zone may result in the upper
When the door is left open for more than 30 minutes:
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Tall bottle
storage
area
To Add or Remove a Shelf
Remove stored product from the shelf. Do not try to remove
a loaded shelf from the appliance. Grasp the shelf front with
both hands, rotate the front upward and lift out. (See Figure
42b). To install a shelf insert the shelf in the appliance and
insert the top hooks into the shelf support slots and drop
the shelf down so the hooks drop over the bottom of the
slots.
Rear tang
(hook) on
shelf
Shelf support
slot
Installed shelf
tang
Make sure your cantilever shelf is secure on the shelf
supports by pressing down on the shelf before loading the
shelf.
!CAUTION
Grasp the shelf by the front with
both hands and rotate the front
of the shelf up, then lift the shelf
up and remove the shelf from the
shelf ladders.
!CAUTION
Never try to move a loaded shelf, remove everything from
the shelf before moving. Use both hands when moving a
shelf.
Figure 42a
Figure 42 Figure 42b
INTERIOR ADJUSTMENTS
To remove the crisper :
Pull out until it stops. Lift up on the
front of the pan, and remove it from
the frame.
Door storage racks
Tall bottle
storage area
Figure 43
Shelf load limit is 35 lbs. Overloading the shelf could
result in deection and risk of injury.
!CAUTION
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!CAUTION
Front Grille
Be sure that nothing obstructs the required air ow open-
ings in front of the cabinet. At least once or twice a year,
brush or vacuum lint and dirt from the front grille area (see
page 8).
SHOCK HAZARD: Disconnect electrical power from the
appliance before cleaning with soap and water.
Cabinet
The painted cabinet can be washed with either a mild soap
and water and thoroughly rinsed with clear water. NEVER
use abrasive scouring cleaners.
Interior
Wash interior compartment with mild soap and water. Do
NOT use an abrasive cleaner, solvent, polish cleaner or
undiluted detergent.
Care of Appliance
1. Avoid leaning on the door, you may bend the door
hinges or tip the appliance.
2. Exercise caution when sweeping, vacuuming or mop-
ping near the front of the appliance. Damage to the
grille can occur.
3. Periodically clean the interior of the appliance as
needed.
4. Periodically check and/or clean the front grille as
needed.
In the Event of a Power Failure
If a power failure occurs, try to correct it as soon as pos-
sible. Minimize the number of door openings while the
power is o󰀨 so as not to adversely a󰀨ect the appliance's
temperature.
Light assembly replacement
All models use an LED to illuminate the interior of the ap-
pliance. This component is very reliable, but should it fail,
contact a qualied service technician for replacement of the
LED.
CARE AND CLEANING
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STAINLESS STEEL MAINTENANCE
Background
Stainless steel does not stain, corrode, or rust as easily as
ordinary steel, but it is not stain or corrosion proof. Stain-
less steels can discolor or corrode if not maintained prop-
erly.
amount of chromium present. It is this chromium that
surface can be damaged or contaminated, which may
result in discoloration, staining, or corrosion of the base
metal.
Care & Cleaning
Routine cleaning of the stainless steel surfaces will serve to
greatly extend the life of your product by removing contami-
nants. This is especially important in coastal areas which
can expose the stainless to severe contaminants such as
It is strongly recommended to periodically inspect and thor-
oughly clean crevices, weld points, under gaskets, rivets,
bolt heads, and any locations where small amounts of liquid
could collect, become stagnant, and concentrate contami-
nates. Additionally, any mounting hardware that is showing
signs of corrosion should be replaced.
Frequency of cleaning will depend upon the installation
location, environmental, and usage conditions.
Choosing a Cleaning Product
The choice of a proper cleaning product is ultimately that
of the consumer, and there are many products from which
to choose. Depending upon the type of cleaning and the
degree of contamination, some products are better than
others.
cleaning of most stainless steel products is to give the sur-
faces a brisk rubbing with a soft cloth soaked in warm water
and a gentle detergent, or mild mixture of ammonia. Rub-
bing should, to the extent possible, follow the polish lines of
the steel, and always insure thorough rinsing after cleaning.
Although some products are called "stainless steel clean-
ers," some may contain abrasives which could scratch the
and some many contain chlorine bleach which will dull,
tarnish or discolor the surface if not completely removed.
After the stainless surfaces have been thoroughly cleaned,
a good quality car wax may be applied to help maintain the
Stainless steel products should never be installed, or stored
in close proximity to chlorine chemicals.
Whichever cleaning product you chose, it should be used
in strict accordance with the instructions of the cleaner
manufacturer.
NOTE
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ENERGY SAVING TIPS
4. Plug your appliance into a dedicated power circuit. (Not
shared with other appliances).
5. When initially loading your new product, or whenever
large quantities of warm contents are placed within
refrigerated storage compartment, minimize door
openings for the next 12 hours to allow contents to pull
down to compartment set temperature.
6. Maintaining a relatively full storage compartment will
require less appliance run time than an empty compart-
ment.
7. Ensure door closing is not obstructed by contents
stored in your appliance.
8. Allow hot items to reach room temperature before plac-
ing in product.
9. Minimize door openings and duration of door openings.
10. Use the warmest temperature control set temperature
that meets your personal preference and provides the
proper storage for your stored contents.
11. When on vacation or away from home for extended pe-
riods, set the appliance to warmest acceptable tem-
perature for the stored contents.
12. Set the control to the “o󰀨” position if cleaning the
appliance requires the door to be open for an extended
period of time.
13. For wine storage products:
When serving temperatures are not required,
return the compartment(s) set temperature to the
ideal red and white wine long term storage tem-
perature of 13°C / 55°F.
The following suggestions will minimize the
cost of operating your refrigeration appliance.
1. Do not install your appliance next to a hot appliance
(cooker, dishwasher, etc.), heating air duct, or other
heat sources.
2. Install product out of direct sunlight.
3. Ensure the front grille vents at front of appliance be-
neath door are not obstructed and kept clean to allow
ventilation for the refrigeration system to expel heat.
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Vacation/Holiday, Prolonged Shutdown
The following steps are recommended for periods of ex-
tended non-use:
EXTENDED NON-USE
1. Remove all consumable content from the unit.
2. Disconnect the power cord from its outlet/socket and
leave it disconnected until the unit is returned to service.
3. If ice is on the evaporator, allow ice to thaw naturally.
4. Clean and dry the interior of the unit. Ensure all water
has been removed from the unit.
5. The door must remain open to prevent formation of mold
and mildew. Open door a minimum of 2" (50 mm) to provide
the necessary ventilation.
Winterization
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 Marvel at
[phone].
!CAUTION
Damage caused by freezing temperatures is not covered
by the warranty.
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If Service is Required:
• If the product is within the rst year warranty period
please contact your dealer or call Marvel Customer
Service at 616.754.5601 for directions on how to obtain
warranty coverage in your area.
• If the product is outside the rst year warranty period,
Marvel Customer Service can provide recommenda-
tions of service centers in your area. A listing of autho-
rized service centers is also available at www.marvelre-
frigeration.com under the service and support section.
• In all correspondence regarding service, be sure to
give the service number, serial number, and proof of
purchase.
• Try to have information or description of nature of the
problem, how long the appliance has been running, the
room temperature, and any additional information that
may be helpful in quickly solving the problem.
• Table "B" is provided for recording pertinent information
regarding your product for future reference.
For Your Records
Date of Purchase
Dealer’s name
Dealer’s Address
Dealer’s City
Dealer’s State
Dealer’s Zip Code
Appliance Serial Number
Appliance Service Number
Date Warranty Card Sent (Must
be within 10 days of purchase).
Table B
OBTAINING SERVICE
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