U-Line UCRE518 Installation manual

USER GUIDE & SERVICE MANUAL

Refrigerators ●UCRE518 ●18” Refrigerator

USER GUIDE & SERVICE MANUAL

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Table of Contents

Intro

Safety

Safety and Warning

Disposal And Recycling

Installation

Environmental Requirements

Electrical

Cutout & Product Dimensions

Anti-Tip Bracket

General Installation

Grille Installation

Door Swing

Door Adjust

Interior Adjustments

Maintenance

Cleaning

Cleaning Condenser

Extended Non-Use

Operating Instructions

First Use

Control Operation

Airflow and Product Loading

Service

Troubleshooting

Wire Diagram

Product Liability

Warranty Claims

Parts

Ordering Replacement Parts

R600a Specifications

System Diagnosis Guide

Compressor Specifications

Troubleshooting Extended

Control Operation - Service

Thermistor

Defrost

Remove Fan and Cover

Warranty

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Introduction

WELCOME TO U-LINE

Congratulations on your U-Line purchase. Your product comes from a company with over ve decades of premium modular ice

making, refrigeration, and wine preservation experience. U-Line creates products focused on functionality, style, and inspired

innovations — paying close attention to even the smallest details. Applications include residential, outdoor, ADA height

compliant, marine, and commercial. Complete product categories include Beverage Centers, Wine Refrigerators, Ice Machines,

Refrigerators, Freezers, and Dispensers.

Our advanced refrigeration systems, large and exible capacities, and Built-In to Stand Out®clean integrated look allow you

to preserve the right product, in the right place, at the right temperature. Since 2014, U-Line has been part of the Middleby

family of brands. All products are designed, engineered, and assembled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, and select products

are available worldwide.

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 +1.414.354.0300.

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 eld 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

Email: sales@u-line.com

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CONNECT WITH US

SERVICE & PARTS ASSISTANCE

Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm CST

T: +1.414.354.0300

Service Email: onlineservice@u-line.com

Parts Email: onlineparts@u-line.com

Designed, engineered and assembled in WI, USA

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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 means that failure to follow this safety

statement will result in severe personal injury or

death.

Warning means that failure to follow this safety

statement could result in 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.

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 service without consulting the

“R600a specications” section included in the

User Guide. Do not damage the refrigerant

circuit.

Service must be done by factory authorized

service personnel. Any parts shall be replaced

with like components. Failure to comply could

increase the risk of possible ignition due to

incorrect parts or improper service.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

This product contains chemicals known to the

state of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

www.P65warnings.CA.gov

This equipment is to be installed with adequate

backow protection to comply with applicable

federal, state and local codes.

This equipment is intended for the storage and

display of packaged products only.

If this refrigerator has a glass door, it is a display

refrigerator. Please see caution statement below:

This display refrigerator is not for the display of

potentially hazardous foods.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

DANGER

CAUTION

WARNING

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Disposal and Recycling

RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT. Before you throw

away your old refrigerator or freezer, take o

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).

DANGER

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Environmental Requirements

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Environmental Requirements

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 & PRODUCT DIMENSIONS for recommended

receptacle location.

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Cutout & Product 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.

CUTOUT DIMENSIONS

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

REAR

FRONT

TOP

SIDE

(102 mm)

(178 mm)

34"

(864 mm)

Preferred location

for electrical outlet

is in adjacent

cabinet.

24"

(610 mm)

5/8"

(16 mm)

18"

(458 mm)

8 ¾”

(222 mm)

6 ft (183 cm)

Power Cord

1 ⁄”

(35 mm)

17 ¾”

(450 mm)

3 ½”

(89 mm)

28”

(711 mm) 33 ⁄”

(855 mm)

1 ⁄”

(48 mm)

21 /”

(535 mm)

13 ⁄”

(341 mm)

18 ¾”

(476 mm)

17 ⁄”

(445 mm)

24 ⁄”

(616 mm)

22 ⁄”

(583 mm)

24 ⁄”

(630 mm)

4“ (102 mm)

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Anti-Tip Bracket

FLOOR MOUNTED ANTI-TIP INSTALLATION

1. Locate two anti-tip brackets included with the kit.

2. Place the unit into the area where it will be installed.

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test to make sure the door opens and closes freely.

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center of the unit.

4. Remove the unit. Using a square, extend center line

“B” (see chart below). This line serves as the back

edge for the anti-tip brackets. From the center line,

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edge of each bracket.

Back wall

Back of unit

Front of unit

Surrounding

area (Top view)

515 518 524

A7  9” 11 ”

B22” 22” 22”

5. 

drawn for the outer edge. Mark spots for the screw

holes.

Surrounding

area (Top view)

Drill holes and

mount anti-tip

brackets to ﬂoor Back wall

Front

unit

Back

unit

6. Use a 1/8” drill to make two starter holes and fasten

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provided.

7. Place the unit back into position, making sure the

feet engage the anti-tip brackets properly. Check

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3 with the position of the front feet to ensure proper

positioning.

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General Installation

LEVELING INFORMATION

To comply with applicable federal, state and local

codes, this equipment may need to be caulked to

the oor.

1. Use a level to

conrm 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. Conrm the unit is level after each adjustment and

repeat the previous steps as needed.

INSTALLATION TIP

If the room oor is higher than the oor in the cutout

opening, adjust the rear legs to achieve a total unit rear

height of 1⁄8” (3 mm) less than 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, if

applicable.

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.

Turn to Adjust

CAUTION

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