Sub-Zero UC-15I, Installation & Operation Manual

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION OPERATION U N D E R C O U N T E R I C E M A C H I N E ...

Page 2: ...elevant to a problem free installation signals a situation where minor injury or product damage may occur if you do not follow instructions states a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if precautions are not followed C O N T E N T S Ice Machine Installation 4 Installation Checklist 16 Ice Machine Features 17 Ice Machine Operation 18 Ice Machine Care 23 Troubleshooting Guide 28 Service In...

Page 3: ...call Sub Zero customer service at 800 222 7820 or visit our website at subzero com S U B Z E RO ICE MACHINE I N S TA L L AT I O N A N D O P E R AT I O N IMPORTANT NOTE Your Sub Zero ice machine is designed and manufactured with the highest regard for safety and perform ance It meets or exceeds the standards of UL and CUL Sub Zero assumes no liability or responsibility of any kind for products manu...

Page 4: ...mber are listed on the rating plate in the upper left corner of the ice bin and on the back of the unit Refer to the illustration below Dimensions in parentheses are in millimeters unless otherwise specified 4 S U B Z E RO ICE MACHINE I N S TA L L AT I O N A C C E S S O R I E S Optional acces sories are available through your Sub Zero dealer To obtain local dealer information visit the Showroom Lo...

Page 5: ... 151 4 387 Rough Opening Height 341 2 876 Minimum Height Required levelers in 335 8 854 Rough Opening Depth 24 610 Dimensions may vary 1 8 3 Overall dimensions do not include panels or handles 24 610 ROUGH OPENING DEPTH LOCATION OF WATER LINE 8 203 1 2 13 TOP VIEW 341 2 876 ROUGH OPENING HEIGHT 335 8 854 MINIMUM HEIGHT REQUIRED 151 4 min 387 ROUGH OPENING WIDTH POSITION OUTLET WITH GROUNDING PRONG...

Page 6: ...ce machine in place be sure the finished opening dimensions elec trical and plumbing locations are accurate Refer to pages 7 11 Be sure your plumber electrician and cabinet installer have this information before finishing work is completed Models UC 15I and UC 15IO are gravity drain models that require a drain tube that is pitched down from the outlet at the back of the unit to the sanitary sewer ...

Page 7: ...eaker type ELECTRICAL R E Q U I R E M E N T S Prepare electrical circuit before installation of your ice machine Installation requires a grounded three prong polarized receptacle with a separate fuse circuit breaker in an elec trical service box V O LTA G E All electrical work including wire routing and grounding must conform to local state and national electrical codes The following precau tions ...

Page 8: ...nstall water inlet lines Do not connect the ice machine to a hot water supply Be sure all hot water restric tors installed for other equipment are working Check valves on sink faucets dishwashers etc If water pressure exceeds the maximum recommended pressure 80 psi 551 5 kPA obtain a water pressure regulator from your local plumbing contractor Install a water shut off valve for the ice making wate...

Page 9: ...rature is less than 60 F 16 C water temperature must be equal to or greater than 50 F 10 C IMPORTANT NOTE Although the ice machine has been designed to be serviced in place in some cases it may be necessary to pull the unit out for service For that reason do not restrict access to the unit at the front top and bottom If a floor is to be installed after the ice machine shims the thickness of the fl...

Page 10: ...install drain hose on drain pump Route other end of drain tubing to drain site Refer to Plumbing Requirements on pages 8 9 8 Use compression fitting to connect the Water Inlet on back of ice machine to the prepared 1 4 ID cold water line Refer to Plumbing Requirements on pages 8 9 9 Open the shut off valve on the water line 10 Check all visible connections for water leakage Failure to do so could ...

Page 11: ...ation through these fins The door panel may hang in front of the fins but a decorative kickplate must not cover the fins The kickplate can be painted another color if you choose Follow these easy steps Rough up surface to be painted with fine grit sandpaper Wipe with alcohol to ensure it is clean and dry Use an appliance or industrial grade oil base high gloss enamel paint Do not cover the kickpla...

Page 12: ...it to adjoining cabinets and side panels R E V E R S E T H E D O O R S W I N G The hinged side of the door may be reversed to the other side if desired The Sub Zero ice machine is shipped with the door hinged at the right The door and hinges are designed for placing the hinges on either the right or the left side of the unit Moving the hinges to the left in the pre drilled holes allows the door to...

Page 13: ...removing the two screws along the back of the unit Refer to the illustration below 6 Remove four screws from the front top rail Refer to the illustration below 7 Pivot top rail end for end to expose the two left hand top hinge screw holes and reinstall 8 Remove 2 screws from bottom trim plate and slide to cover right hand hinge mounting screw holes and expose left hand hinge mounting screw holes R...

Page 14: ...ANT NOTE Remember you are viewing the door panel from the back side in the illustration The overall size of the panel shown is the minimum size necessary to cover the door of the unit The exact measurements of your door panel may vary depending on the particular installation you are following Once you have located the proper position for the hardware mark the holes remove template and drill pilot ...

Page 15: ...nge pin enters from the bottom 4 Check for proper operation H I N G E C O V E R I N S TA L L AT I O N IMPORTANT NOTE Install the hinge covers after installation of the ice machine is complete The 90 degree door stop must be installed prior to installing the hinge covers 1 Remove the backing paper of the adhesive pads and bond to the hinge 2 Install center covers magnets will secure these covers Re...

Page 16: ...following checklist should be completed by the installer to ensure that no part of the installation has been overlooked Any questions or problems about the installa tion should be directed to your Sub Zero dealer or Sub Zero customer service at 800 222 7820 You can also visit our website at subzero com Check to see if the unit is operating before you install If not is the unit plugged in Is the wa...

Page 17: ...xibility 24 610 depth design for a complete integrated look Door accepts custom panels Automatic ice maker provides high quality clear ice Ice storage bin capacity of up to 25 lbs 11 kg M O D E L S U C 1 5 I U C 1 5 I P U C 1 5 I O U C 1 5 I P O Ice Machine Automatic defrost Reversible door swing Front venting with removable kickplate allows unit to be serviced from the front Solid core door with ...

Page 18: ...rting the ice machine and completing the Operational Checks are the responsibilities of the owner operator Adjustments and maintenance procedures outlined in this manual are not covered by the warranty S U B Z E RO ICE MACHINE O P E R AT I O N Do not operate equipment that has been misused abused neglected damaged or altered modified from that of original manufactured specifications Do not store f...

Page 19: ...and green POWER light Pressing the POWER button a second time will de activate the ice machine Automatic Ice Making Light Blue The ICE light is illuminated when the ice machine is in the ice making position The light is off when the ice machine is in the clean cycle Delay Start Pressing the DELAY button will initiate a delay cycle The ice machine will not run until the delay time expires Pressing ...

Page 20: ... run At the end of the Harvest cycle the ice machine will start another Freeze cycle Step 3 5 Automatic Shut Off The level of ice in the storage bin controls the ice machine shut off When the bin is full ice will contact the bin thermostat bulb holder The bin thermostat bulb cools which stops the ice machine The ice machine remains off until ice no longer contacts the bin thermostat bulb holder an...

Page 21: ... cubes are removed If the ice machine stops before the bin is full or runs after the bin is full ambient temperatures are probably high or low and the bin thermo stat can be adjusted as follows 1 To access the thermostat remove the four screws attaching the kickplate and tilt forward to remove 2 Turn the thermostat to the left to decrease the level of ice before automatic shut off Turn to the righ...

Page 22: ...nishing time Adjust in 1 minute increments and allow the ice machine to run several freeze harvest cycles then inspect the ice cubes If a heavier cube weight is desired add another minute of freeze time and repeat the process 1 Press and hold the POWER button 2 Press and release the CLEAN button once for each additional minute of freeze cycle time desired 3 Five minutes is the maximum additional f...

Page 23: ...NG You are responsible for maintaining the ice machine in accordance with the instructions in this manual Maintenance procedures are not covered by the warranty We recommend that you perform the following maintenance procedures a minimum of once every six months to ensure reliable trouble free operation and maximum ice production If you do not understand the procedures or the safety precautions th...

Page 24: ...ndenser fins are bent or flattened consult your service representative EXTERIOR C L E A N I N G S TA I N L E S S S T E E L E X T E R I O R To clean the exterior of a stainless steel model use a soft nonabrasive stainless steel cleaner like Signature polish and apply with a soft 100 lint free cloth Signature polish is avail able from Signature Limited Laboratory P O Box 13436 Dayton Ohio 45413 or c...

Page 25: ...rom the evaporator 3 Remove all ice from the bin 4 Wait 3 minutes until the CLEAN light flashes then add the prepared cleaner by lifting the water shutters and pouring directly into the spray area 5 The ice machine will automatically time out a ten minute cleaning cycle followed by eight rinse cycles and stop The CLEAN light will turn off to indicate the clean cycle is complete This entire cycle l...

Page 26: ... turned off The unit is equipped with an auto bypass feature which bypasses the filter when removed 1 Turn the filter 1 4 turn counter clockwise and it will pop out 2 Reverse the process to re install IMPORTANT NOTE Poor water quality may require more frequent cleaning sanitizing and water filter replacement Water filter replacement ...

Page 27: ...lectric service switch 3 Turn off the water supply 4 Remove the water from the water reservoir 5 Disconnect and drain the incoming ice making water line at the rear of the ice machine 6 Disconnect vinyl hose from water pump and allow to drain 7 Make sure water is not trapped in any of the water or drain lines Compressed air can be used to blow out the lines 8 Use a spray bottle and a solution of 1...

Page 28: ...ressed ice machine Bin thermostat incorrectly Adjust bin thermostat refer to adjusted page 21 Drain pump safety switch Verify line is not kinked or crimped is open then call for service Ice machine runs and No water to ice machine Correct water supply no ice is produced Incorrect incoming water pressure Water pressure must be 20 80 psi 1 4 bar 5 5 bar Spray nozzles blocked with Clean and sanitize ...

Page 29: ...nd UC 15IPO Water filtration is poor Replace the filter Water inlet valve stuck open Turn off ice machine If water or leaking continues to enter ice machine the water inlet valve must be replaced Call for service Water inlet valve is not working Water inlet valve must be replaced Call for service Refrigeration problem Call for service Kickplate is obstructed Remove obstruction Ice quality is poor ...

Page 30: ...ruption in service P RO D U C T R E G I S T R AT I O N Register your new Sub Zero today so that we may ensure your satisfaction You may register by one of the following options 1 Mail in the completed Sub Zero product registration card 2 Register online at subzero com 3 Register by phone by calling the Sub Zero customer service department at 800 222 7820 The model and serial numbers of your unit a...

Page 31: ... tial warranty are available upon request The warranty applies only to products installed in any one of the fifty states of the United States the District of Columbia or the ten provinces of Canada This warranty does not cover any parts or labor to correct any defect caused by negligence accident or improper use maintenance installation service or repair including but not limited to improper remov...

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