U-Line CLR1215 Installation manual

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1000 Series •CLR1215 •15" Clear Ice Maker
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Table of Contents
Intro
Safety
Safety and Warning
Disposal And Recycling
Installation
Environmental Requirements
Electrical
Cutout Dimensions
Product Dimensions
Side by Side Installation
Water Hookup
Drain
Anti-Tip Bracket
General Installation
Grille / Plinth Installation
Door Swing
Door Adjust
Maintenance
Cleaning
Cleaning Condenser
Extended Non-Use
Operating Instructions
First Use
Control Operation
Ice
Sabbath Mode
Airflow and Product Loading
Service
Troubleshooting
Wire Diagram
Product Liability
Warranty Claims
Parts
Ordering Replacement Parts
System Diagnosis Guide
Compressor Specifications
Troubleshooting Extended
Control Operation - Service
Thermistor
Defrost
Warranty

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Introduction 1
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WELCOME TO U-LINE
Congratulations on your U-Line purchase. Your product comes from a company with over five decades of premium modular
ice making, refrigeration, and wine preservation experience. U-Line continues to be the American leader, delivering versatility
and flexibility for multiple applications including residential, light commercial, outdoor and marine use. U-Line’s complete
product collection includes Wine Captain®Models, Beverage Centers, Clear Ice Machines, Crescent Ice Makers, Glass & Solid
Door Refrigerators, Drawer Models, Freezers, Combo®Models, and more.
U-Line has captivated those with an appreciation for the finer things with exceptional functionality, style, inspired innovations
and attention to even the smallest details. We are known and respected for our unwavering dedication to product design,
quality and selection. U-Line is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has shipped product to five continents for over
two decades and is proud to have the opportunity to ship to you.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Looking for additional information on your product? User Guides, Spec Sheets, CAD Drawings, Compliance Documentation,
and Product Warranty information are all available for reference and download at u-line.com.
PROPERTY DAMAGE / INJURY CONCERNS
In the unlikely event property damage or personal injury is suspected related to a U-Line product, please take the following
steps:
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.
GENERAL INQUIRIES
U-Line Corporation
8900 N. 55th Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223 USA
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm CST
T: +1.414.354.0300
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Safety and Warning 1
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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
Danger, Warning or Caution based on the risk type:
DANGER
!
Danger means that failure to follow this safety
statement will result in severe personal injury or
death.
WARNING
!
Warning means that failure to follow this safety
statement could result in serious personal injury
or death.
CAUTION
!
Caution means that failure to follow this safety
statement may result in minor or moderate
personal injury, property or equipment damage.
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Disposal and Recycling 1
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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.
If the unit is being removed from service for disposal,
check and obey all federal, state and local regulations
regarding the disposal and recycling of refrigeration
appliances, and follow these steps completely:
1. Remove all consumable contents from the unit.
2. Unplug the electrical cord from its socket.
3. Remove the door(s)/drawer(s).
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Environmental Requirements 1
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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). 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.
In climates where high humidity and dew points are
present, condensation may appear on outside surfaces.
This is considered normal. The condensation will
evaporate when the humidity drops.
CAUTION
!
Damages caused by ambient temperatures of
40°F (4°C) or below are not covered by the
warranty.
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Electrical
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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.
Altering, cutting or removing power cord,
removing power plug, or direct wiring can cause
serious injury, fire, loss of property and/or life,
and will void the warranty.
Never use an extension cord to connect power to
the unit.
Always keep your working area dry.
NOTICE
Electrical installation must observe all state and
local codes. This unit requires connection to a
grounded (three-prong), polarized receptacle
that has been placed by a qualified electrician.
The unit requires a grounded and polarized 115 VAC,
60 Hz, 15A power supply (normal household current). An
individual, properly grounded branch circuit or circuit
breaker is recommended. A GFCI (ground fault circuit
interrupter) is usually not required for fixed location
appliances and is not recommended for your unit because
it could be prone to nuisance tripping. However, be sure
to consult your local codes.
See CUTOUT DIMENSIONS for recommended receptacle
location.
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Cutout Dimensions 1
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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. However, the front grille must NOT be obstructed,
and clearance is required for an electrical connection in
the rear.
CAUTION
!
Unit can NOT be installed behind a closed cabinet
door.
If you would like to align the face of the unit
with other adjacent cabinet doors, you may need
to alter the wall just behind the drain connection
on the unit to accommodate the drain.
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
34-1/4"
(870 mm)
to
35"
(889 mm)
15-1/4"
(387 mm)
24"
(610 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
7"
(178 mm)
5/8"
(16 mm)
Preferred location
for water line and
eletrical outlet is in
adjacent cabinet.
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Product Dimensions 1
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Product Dimensions
34-1/8" to 35-1/8"
(867 mm to 892 mm)
14-15/16" (379 mm)
3-9/16 " (91 mm)
Not Including Handle
23-1/4" (591 mm)
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Side-by-Side Installation
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Side-by-Side Installation
Two units may be installed side-by-side.
Cutout width for a side-by-side installation is the cutout
dimension of a single unit times two.
No trim kit is required. However, 1/4" (6 mm) of space
needs to be maintained between the units to ensure
unobstructed door swing.
Units must operate from separate, properly grounded
electrical receptacles placed according to each unit’s
electrical specifications requirements.
Side-by-Side Installation with Bracket
1. Slide both units out so screws on top of units are easily
accessible.
2. Remove screws as shown below.
3. Place bracket over holes and attach to unit with two
screws removed in step 2 using a T-25 Torx driver.
Tighten screws fully.
4. Gently push units into position. Be careful not to
entangle the electrical cord or water line, if applicable.
5. Re-check the leveling, from front to back and side to
side. Make any necessary adjustments. The unit’s top
surface should be approximately 1/8" (3 mm) below
the countertop.
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Door Swing 1
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Water Hookup
PREPARE PLUMBING
The water valve uses a standard 1/4” (6.35 mm)
compression fitting.
U-Line recommends using accessory water hookup kit -
Part # 80-54674-00. The kit includes a 10’ (3 m) braided
flexible water supply line and a brass hose fitting.
WARNING
!
Prior to installation, determine if this product
contains a gravity style drain or factory installed
drain pump. Products without a drain pump may
only use a gravity style drain. Failure to connect
water supply or drain line connections properly
may result in water leakage, personal injury,
and/or property damage. Disconnect power and
turn off water to the unit before attempting to
alter these connections. These connections are
the responsibility of the owner and must be
connected per local plumbing code. If you are
uncertain of how to safely and properly install
this product, contact a licensed plumber.
Water Supply Connection
WARNING
!
Connect to potable water supply only.
CAUTION
!
Review, obey, and understand the local
plumbing codes before you install your unit.
Connect to the cold water supply. The water
pressure should be between 20 and 120 psi (138
and 827 kPa). The water line MUST have a shut-
off valve on the supply line.
CAUTION
!
Do not use any plastic water supply line. The line
is under pressure at all times. Plastic may crack
or rupture with age and cause damage to your
home.
Do not use tape or joint compound when
attaching a braided flexible water supply line
that includes a rubber gasket. The gasket
provides an adequate seal – other materials
could cause blockage of the valve.
Failure to follow recommendations and
instructions may result in damage and/or harm,
flooding or void the product warranty.
CAUTION
!
Turn off water supply and disconnect electrical
supply to unit prior to installation.
Use caution when handling back panel. The
edges could be sharp.
1. Turn off water supply and disconnect electrical supply
to product prior to attempting installation.
2. Remove the grille/access panel in the front and the
back panel.
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Door Swing 2
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3. Locate water
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. Normal operation creates some
vibration. A water supply line contacting an
internal component or cabinet wall can cause
excessive noise during operation or damage to
the line.
4. On the back panel,
break away filler feature
in bushing with flat
screwdriver.
5. Thread water line
through back panel hole
(with bushing) and
connect to cold water
supply line.
6. Turn on water supply and check for leaks.
7. Reinstall back panel and grille/front access panel.
8. Install retaining clip.
Remove
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Drain 1
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Drain
Model numbers including “-00” or “-07” do not include a
factory installed drain pump.
Model numbers including “-40” or “-47” include a factory
installed drain pump.
DRAIN CONNECTION
CAUTION
!
If your U-Line unit did not come with a factory
installed drain pump you must use a gravity
style drain connection. For assistance in
determining if your unit has a pump please
contact U-Line. The floor drain must be large
enough to accommodate drainage from all
attached drains. Follow these guidelines when
installing drain lines to prevent water from
flowing back into the ice maker storage bin and/
or potentially flowing onto the floor, which may
result in personal injury or property damage.
NOTICE
Drain can NOT be located directly below the unit.
Unit has a solid base that will not allow the unit
to drain below itself.
There is a possibility that hose connections may
have loosened during shipment.
Verify all connections and fittings are free from
leaks.
GRAVITY DRAIN
A gravity drain may be used if:
Drain line has at least a 1" drop per 48" (approximately
2 cm drop per 100 cm) of run.
Drain line does not create traps and is vented per local
code.
1. Cut the pre-installed drain tube to length.
2. Connect to your local plumbing per the local code.
3. If necessary, insulate drain line to prevent
condensation.
CAUTION
!
Failure to connect water supply or drain line
connections properly can result in personal
injury and property damage. Gravity drain
connections must be routed downward from the
rest of the unit at the rate of 1/4" per foot (1 cm
per 50 cm).
Normal
Proper Drain
With Trap
Poor Drainage, Water Will Back Up
With Trap and Vent
Proper Drain
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Drain 2
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FACTORY INSTALLED DRAIN PUMP
If your drain line will run up to a stand pipe, disposal or
spigot assembly, or does not otherwise meet the
requirements for a gravity drain, you may have ordered a
pre-installed U-Line P60 drain pump.
If you need to install a P60 drain pump into your unit, see
DRAIN PUMP section in the User Manual.
See below for typical installations requiring a drain pump.
NOTICE
The maximum lift for the P60 drain pump is
10 feet. This must be done as close to the rear of
the unit as possible.
Cold
Water
Hot
Water
Waste
Waste
6KXW2ɞ
Valve
Stand Pipe
P60 Pump Required
Air Gap
(Optional Hook-Up)
Cold
Water
Hot
Water
Waste
6KXW2ɞ
Valve
Disposal Assembly
P60 Pump Required
Waste
Cold
Wate
r
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Valve
Hot
Water
Air Gap
(Optional Hook-Up)
Y-Branch Tailpiece
P60 Pump Required
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Anti-Tip Bracket 1
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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).
NOTE: 1224 models shown with four screw. 1215 models
only have three screws, but same screws are used in both
applications.
3. Place bracket (part #14154) over holes and attach to
unit with two screws removed in step 2 using a T-25
Torx driver. Tighten screws fully.
4. Gently push unit into position. Be careful not to
entangle the electrical cord or water line, if applicable.
5. Check to be sure the unit is level from front to back
and side to side. Make any necessary adjustments.
The unit’s top surface should be approximately 1/8"
(3 mm) below the countertop.
6. Secure bracket into adjoining surface.
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General Installation 1
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General Installation
LEVELING INFORMATION
1. Use a level to
confirm the unit is
level. Level should
be placed along top
edge and side edge
as shown.
2. If the unit is not level, adjust the legs on the corners of
the unit as necessary.
3. Confirm the unit is level after each adjustment and
repeat the previous steps until the unit is level.
INSTALLATION TIP
If the room floor is higher than the floor in the cutout
opening, adjust the rear legs to achieve a total unit rear
height of 1/8" (3 mm) less than the opening’s rear height.
Shorten the unit height in the front by adjusting the front
legs. This allows the unit to be gently tipped into the
opening. Readjust the front legs to level the unit after it is
correctly positioned in the opening.
INSTALLATION
1. Plug in the power/electrical cord.
2. Gently push the unit into position. Be careful not to
entangle the cord or water and drain lines.
3. Re-check the leveling, from front to back and side to
side. Make any necessary adjustments. The unit’s top
surface should be approximately 1/8" (3 mm) below
the countertop.
4. Install the anti-tip bracket.
5. Remove interior packing material and wipe out the
inside of the unit with a clean, water-dampened cloth.
1
Turn to Adjust
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Grille - Plinth Installation 1
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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.
WARNING
!
DO NOT touch the condenser fins (4). The
condenser fins are SHARP and can be easily
damaged.
Removing the grille
1. Disconnect power to the unit.
2. Loosen the two screws (1).
3. Remove grille (2) and grille cap (3) from unit.
Installing the grille
1. Make sure grille cap (3) is behind grille in slots (2)
provided in grille before attaching grille to unit.
2. Align cabinet and grille holes and secure, but do not
over tighten grille screws (1).
3. Reconnect power to the unit.
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Door Swing 1
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Door Swing
Units have a zero clearance for the door to open 90°,
when installed adjacent to cabinets.
Stainless Steel and black and white models require 2-1/8"
(54 mm) door clearance to accommodate the handle if
installed next to a wall.
Integrated models require 1/4" (6 mm) clearance if
installed next to a wall. Allow for additional space for any
knobs or pulls installed on the integrated panel/frame.
Wall Wall
90
Door Swing
90
Door Swing
2-1/8" Min.
(54 mm)
1/4" Min.
(6 mm)
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Door Adjustments 1
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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.
NOTICE
Properly aligned, the door’s gasket should be
firmly in contact with the cabinet all the way
around the door (no gaps). Carefully examine
the door’s gasket to ensure that it is firmly in
contact with the cabinet. Also make sure the
door gasket is not pinched on the hinge side of
the door.
To align and adjust the door:
1. Loosen (do not remove) top and bottom hinge screws.
2. Align door squarely with cabinet.
3. Make sure gasket is firmly in contact with cabinet all
the way around the door (no gaps).
4. Tighten bottom hinge screws.
5. Tighten top hinge screws.
REVERSING THE DOOR
Location of the unit may make it desirable to mount the
door on the opposite side of the cabinet.
The hinge hardware will be removed and reinstalled on the
opposite side of the cabinet.
TO REVERSE THE DOOR
Remove grille:
Remove the grille (see GRILLE-PLINTH INSTALLATION
section of this guide).
Remove top hinge and door:
1. Hold door to keep it from falling.
2. Remove top hinge from cabinet by removing three
screws. Set aside and save for possible future use.
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Door Adjustments 2
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3. Remove door by tilting forward and lifting door off
bottom hinge. Retain shoulder washers; they will
be reused.
4. Remove three screws from hinge holes on the opposite
side. Reinstall into holes where the hinge was
removed. Take care not to scratch cabinet.
Remove bottom hinge:
1. Remove bottom hinge from cabinet.
2. Remove corresponding screws on opposite side of
cabinet. On some models there may be a nut behind
one or both screws on either side.
Install bottom hinge:
Install two or three screws, depending on model. Replace
nuts if used.
Prepare door for reinstallation:
1. Remove gasket. This will reveal mounting holes for the
magnet assembly
2. Remove magnet assembly from door with T-10 TORX
driver. Be sure to only remove the two screws holding
the assembly to the door. Reinstall on the opposite end
of the door
3. Rotate gasket 180°, aligning notch with magnet
assembly and pressing firmly into the gasket channel
starting at the corners.
4. Rotate door 180° to reverse.
Install top hinge and door:
1. Use alternate hinge supplied with unit and reinstall the
screws. Do not tighten..
2. Lift the door on to the bottom hinge.
3. Align flat edge of the hinge with the outer edge of the
unit.
4. Tighten three screws.
Align and adjust the door:
Align and adjust the door (see DOOR ALIGNMENT AND
ADJUSTMENT).
Install grille:
Install the grille.
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