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U-Line 29AD User Manual

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Summary of 29AD

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    Ice-makers, combos and refrigerators user’ user’ s manual s manual.

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    U-line corporation limited warranty u-line corporation warrants each u-line product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase; and warrants the sealed system (consisting of the compressor, the condenser, the evaporator, the hot gas bypass...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction congratulations on your purchase of u-line ice making or refrigeration products. A pioneer in the field for more than 30 years, u-line is the world’s number one manufacturer of built-in, under-counter ice making and specialty refrigeration products. U-line dedicates 100% of its research...

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    Table of contents introduction..........................................................................1 safety precautions ...............................................................2 installation ...........................................................................4 connecting the water...

  • Page 5: Caution

    Warning means that failure to follow this safety statement may result in extensive product damage, serious personal injury, or death. Caution means that failure to follow this safety statement may result in minor or moderate personal injury, property or equipment damage. • never attempt to repair or...

  • Page 6: User’S Manual

    4 user’s manual • using a heater to speed up defrosting can cause per- sonal injury and damage to the inner lining. Do not use any type of electrical heater to defrost. • use only genuine u-line replacement parts. Imitation parts can reduce ice rate, cause water to overflow from ice maker mold, dama...

  • Page 7: Note

    5 note keep in mind that the door of the unit may be mounted on either side of the cabinet (see reversing the door). All u-line units have a zero clear- ance for the door to open when the handle is on the right (see figure 1). Additional clearance is need- ed for combo models 29a, 29ff, 75a, and 75f...

  • Page 8: Connecting The Water Supply

    Connecting the water supply 6 user’s manual ul101 power cord water line 3. Carefully bend the water sup- ply line into position and con- nect the line to the solenoid valve (see figures 5 and 6). Avoid kinking the water sup- ply line. Figure 3 figure 5 figure 6 figure 4 1. Install the 1/4 inch coppe...

  • Page 9: Note

    4. For recessed installations, allow extra water supply line length to provide slack for easy removal from the recessed area (see figure 7). This will also safeguard against kinking the line. Note after completing the installation, turn on the water and recheck water connection for leaks. Apply addi...

  • Page 10: Leveling The Unit

    8. Allow at least 1-1/2 inches clearance behind the unit for electri- cal and water supply connections. Leveling the unit it is important that the unit, primarily the ice maker assembly, is level. All 75 and 15 series units are equipped with adjustable feet for level- ing and height adjustment (see ...

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    Figure 10 4. Place the two hook-hinges (located on the rear bottom side of the grill) on the front lip of the unit base. Swing the grill up into posi- tion, aligning the grill and cabinet screw holes (see figure 11). Figure 11 5. Insert the screw, being careful not to over tighten. 6. Reinstall cont...

  • Page 12: Glass Shelf Installation

    Glass shelf installation (for models with glass shelves) 1. Carefully remove the shelves from inside the unit and remove the packaging. 2. Slide the shelves onto desired ribs, making sure that the silver edge strip is toward the front of the unit and the decorative graph- ics are on the underside of...

  • Page 13: Reversing The Door

    Reversing the door depending upon the location of the unit, it may be desirable to change the side on which the door is mounted. Note on combo models 29a and 29ff (built-in installations only), changing the door mounting to the left side may interfere with ice bucket removal. See built-in installati...

  • Page 14: User’S Manual

    6. Relocate plastic spacer/bushing on bottom of door to opposite side, and place door on bottom hinge pin (see figure 18). Clean out bushing hole in door bottom with a screwdriver if needed. 7. Remove plastic hole plug from door handle and relocate on oppo- site side. 12 user’s manual ul110 ul113 bu...

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    11. Fasten upper hinge to unit (3 screws). Partially tighten screws until door is aligned. See figure 21. 9. Remove three plastic plugs in hinge holes, top of cabinet, opposite side. Be careful not to scratch cabinet (see figure 20). 10. Place door on lower hinge pin. Invert and install upper hinge ...

  • Page 16: Note

    12. Adjust door to assure proper seal. Tighten upper hinge screws securely. 13. Replace three plastic plugs removed in step 8 into holes on top of unit. Replace screws in holes in bottom of unit, opposite side. 14. Reinspect door seal and alignment. Adjust if needed. 15. Reinstall grill (1 screw). N...

  • Page 17: Aligning The Door

    8. Install bottom hinge on cabi- net, opposite side, aligning flat edge of hinge with outer edge of unit. Partially tighten screws until door is aligned. See figure 23. 9. Relocate plastic spacer/ bushing on bottom of door to opposite side, and place door on bottom hinge pin (see figure 18). Clean o...

  • Page 18: Note

    Note when inspecting door align- ment, make sure that the light switch bracket (where equipped) makes contact with the light switch plunger (see figure 24). Also, make sure that the door gasket is not pinched too tightly on the hinge side of the door. Custom door panel insert installation a custom d...

  • Page 19: Warning

    Install the insert as follows: insert edges may be sharp! Use care when installing. 1. Remove top hinge screw pin (large phillips head, see figure 25). Hold door to keep it from falling. 2. Remove door, being careful not to scratch top of door on hinge. 3. Remove two small screws holding door handle...

  • Page 20: Note

    Note use care not to bend light switch bracket (where installed), located on door bottom when installing door insert. Do not set door on bottom edge when pushing insert into place. 6. Slide custom door panel insert into 1/4 inch channel in door front. 7. Holding door gasket out of the way, replace h...

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    19 h d w ul118 cabinet or wall ul126 at least 1" clearance required if unit is installed flush with cabinet or wall. 1.000 cabinet or wall ul125 at least 9" required if unit is installed adjacent to cabinet or wall. 9.000 figure 29 figure 30 figure 28.

  • Page 22: Initial Start-Up

    Initial start-up once installation is complete, the unit is ready for initial start-up and operation. Note models sp18, bi-15, bi-95, bi-98, combo 29a, combo 29ff, combo 75a, and combo 75ff have the on-off switch recessed behind the front grill. An opening is provided in the grill to access the swit...

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    4. Model 29ad only - the auto- matic defrost timer, located behind the front grill, must be set whenever the refrig- erator is put into operation. To set the defrost timer, proceed as follows (see figure 32): • observe the time of day. • set the defrost timer screw with a flat-blade screwdriver to t...

  • Page 24: Normal Operation

    Normal operation on units with refrigerator sections, the unit has been designed to achieve a fresh food temperature of approximately 38°f. Those units with a freezer section are designed to have a freezer temperature of approximately 15°f. On units with ice makers, when the ice bucket is full, the ...

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Temperature

    If ice maker is not used regularly, the ice bucket should be emptied peri- odically to ensure fresh cubes. It is normal for cubes to appear cloudy. This is caused by air being trapped in the water due to fast freezing. It has nothing to do with the health, taste or chemical make-up of the water. It ...

  • Page 26: Adjusting Ice Cube Size

    Adjusting ice cube size on models equipped with an ice maker, the cube size may be adjusted by changing the amount of water injected into the ice maker assembly. 1. Remove the ice maker assembly cover (see figure 35). 2. Locate the adjusting screw on the ice maker assembly control box. The adjusting...

  • Page 27: Care and Cleaning

    Care and cleaning periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency, top performance, and long life. We suggest the following: • the interior may be cleaned with a mild detergent and warm water. • avoid the use of solvent cleaning agents or abrasives on the interior. These cleansers ma...

  • Page 28: Defrosting

    Defrosting do not use any type of electrical heating device, ice pick, knife, or other sharp instrument to defrost, as this could damage the inner lining or refrigeration system and void the warranty. Manual defrost models should be defrosted approximately every 8 weeks. However, this interval may n...

  • Page 29: Note

    8. Leave water supply line and power cord disconnected until ready to reuse. Note the use of anti-freeze or other products of this nature is not necessary and is not recommended. Troubleshooting before calling for service if the unit appears to be malfunctioning, read through normal oper- ation firs...

  • Page 30: User’S Manual

    Problem possible cause remedy the unit is not for model 29ad only: cold enough is the defrost timer set (continued) to the correct time of day? See initial start-up the unit is not cold the door was left open turn off the unit to manually enough (frost free causing the evaporator defrost the evapora...

  • Page 31: If Service Is Required

    29 if service is required if the need for service arises, contact the dealer from whom the unit was purchased. State the model number and serial number and explain the problem. The model and serial number plate is located inside unit at upper right hand corner. Use only genuine u-line replacement pa...

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    R r r c p.O. Box 245040 milwaukee, wi 53224-9540 phone 414.354.0300 fax 414.354.7905 printed in u.S.A. P/n 41923.