U-Line U-BI98, User Manual & Service Manual

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE SERVICE MANUAL SAFETY INSTALLATION INTEGRATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SERVICE ADA Series BI98 15 Crescent Ice Maker RIGHT PRODUCT RIGHT PLACE RIGHT TEMPERATURE SINCE 1962...

Page 2: ...nstallation Integrated Panel Dimensions Integrated Panel Installation Grille Plinth Installation Door Swing Door Adjust Operating Instructions First Use Ice Airflow and Product Loading Maintenance Cle...

Page 3: ...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 Pr...

Page 4: ...sted 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 th...

Page 5: ...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 regulati...

Page 6: ...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 di...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...ion in the rear CAUTION Units can NOT be installed behind a closed cabinet door CUTOUT DIMENSIONS NOTICE It is extremely important that this unit sits on a level surface as it does not have feet level...

Page 9: ...uct Dimensions 1 u line com SAFETY INSTALLATION INTEGRATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SERVICE Product Dimensions 27 3 8 695 mm 14 15 16 379 mm 20 508 mm Add 1 1 2 For For Water Line Clearance...

Page 10: ...ater line MUST have a shut off valve in the supply line The water line should be looped into 2 coils This will allow the unit to be removed for cleaning and servicing Make certain that the tubing is n...

Page 11: ...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 b...

Page 12: ...not level the ice mold will not fill evenly Use a level to confirm the unit is level Level should be placed along top edge and side edge as shown INSTALLATION 1 Plug in the power electrical cord 2 Ge...

Page 13: ...door panels can be flat or raised as long as the maximum panel thickness where inserted into the door reveal channel is no more than 1 4 6 mm thick For raised panels the depth of the reveal is 1 4 6 m...

Page 14: ...and pull outward moving toward the edge This may take some force 3 Remove two outside screws holding door handle Slightly separate door handle from door 4 Pull handle up and off 5 Slide custom door p...

Page 15: ...re 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 Removi...

Page 16: ...TION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SERVICE Door Swing All units have a zero clearance for the door to open 90 U Line recommends a minimum door clearance of 1 4 6 mm to accommodate the handle if t...

Page 17: ...of the door ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENT 1 Loosen do not remove top and bottom hinge screws 2 Align door squarely with cabinet Make sure gasket is firmly in contact with cabinet all the way around the do...

Page 18: ...ft the handle slightly and press on the locking tab then gently pry the hole plug out of the hole being careful not scratch the top cap 10 Remove pivot screw from top hinge invert screw and reinstall...

Page 19: ...at the factory Initial startup requires no adjustments NOTICE U Line recommends discarding the ice produced during the first two to three hours of operation to avoid possible dirt or scale that may d...

Page 20: ...rtain sounds are normal during the unit s operation You may hear the compressor or fan motor the water valve or ice dropping into the ice bucket CAUTION NEVER use an ice pick knife or other sharp inst...

Page 21: ...igns on the control box CAUTION Too large of an adjustment to the screw can cause the water to overflow the ice maker and can cause property damage 3 Turn the adjusting screw toward the minus sign clo...

Page 22: ...GRATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SERVICE Airflow and Product Loading NOTICE The unit requires proper airflow to perform at its highest efficiency Do not block the front grille at any time or...

Page 23: ...urfaces Clean any glass surfaces with a non chlorine glass cleaner Do not use cleaners not specifically intended for stainless steel on stainless surfaces this includes glass tile and counter cleaners...

Page 24: ...ower to the unit 2 Remove ice bucket and discard ice 3 Place towel or other absorbent material on bottom of ice bin 4 Fill the ice bucket half full with warm not hot water This will help the unit defr...

Page 25: ...ntal conditions more or less frequent cleaning may be necessary WARNING Disconnect electric power to the unit before cleaning the condenser WARNING DO NOT touch the condenser fins The condenser fins a...

Page 26: ...ter is removed from the lines 7 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...

Page 27: ...dency to reflect normal appliance operating noises Listed below are common refrigeration components with a brief description of the normal operating sounds they make NOTE Your product may not contain...

Page 28: ...setting Ambient temperature where installed Installation in direct sunlight or near a heat source The number of door drawer openings and the time the door drawer is open The time the internal light i...

Page 29: ...ranty arising by operation of law U Line will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental damages arising from the breach of these warranties or any other warranty whether express implied o...

Page 30: ...VE SEE COMPRESSOR DIAGRAMS BROWN BLUE BLUE WHITE BLACK BLACK WHITE BIN SW NO NC C WATER SW NC NO C H O L D S W N O N C C CAM 3 RPM MOTOR LIMIT SW MOLD HEATER YELLOW RED WHITE BROWN BLACK RED Y E L L O...

Page 31: ...ment of a part the servicer is authorized to replace the part in question The part that caused the damage must be returned to U Line in its entirety The part must be clearly labeled with the serial nu...

Page 32: ...dashes 12 represents the production month In most cases warranty status can be verified by the production date information within the serial number Alternatively a Proof of Purchase or equivalent may...

Page 33: ...10 Drier 80 54055 00 11 Evap cabinet assembly 80 54600 00 12 Gasket door 80 54595 00 13 Grille w screws 80 54591 00 14 Handle w screws 80 54594 00 15 Hinges 2 w screws 80 54592 00 16 Ice bucket 80 543...

Page 34: ...rts will be shipped at no charge after U Line confirms warranty status Please provide the model serial number part number and part description Some parts will require color or voltage information If U...

Page 35: ...ge Lower than normal Warm near room temperature Hot Warm Warm Extremely cold near inlet Outlet below room temperature Lower than normal Partial Restriction Somewhat lower than normal vacuum Warm near...

Page 36: ...static wrist strap that is grounded to an electrical ground or grounded water pipe Handle circuit boards carefully and avoid touching components To measure the start winding resistance measure across...

Page 37: ...ice Bin switch inoperable closed Replace bin switch Bin arm binding Lubricate bin arm pivot points or loosen bin arm lever screw Water will not stop filling Water switch inoperable closed Replace wate...

Page 38: ...fill tube assembly Defrost drain line not in drain pan Position drain line in drain pan Crack in water line Replace water line Water leak inside unit Ice maker assembly fill cup obstructed Remove obs...

Page 39: ...oltage Voltage Drop Wiring Temperature Control Failure Water Adjustment Bin Switch Failure NO NO EVERYWHERE INTERMITTENT AT 3 00 YES NO AT 12 00 DOES THE UNIT HARVEST ICE IF THE EJECTOR BLADES ARE MOV...

Page 40: ...s 2 and 3 are closed Power to the condenser Power to the condenser fan Figure 1 Freeze Cycle SWITCH LIMIT orange black black black MOTOR MAKER ICE MOLD HEATER WATER SWITCH FILL C NC MOTOR FAN LOAD OVE...

Page 41: ...n power goes through bin arm switch to the ice maker motor If bin arm is up the ice maker will not harvest Figure 2 Harvest 1 Cycle Hold Switch in Normal Position SWITCH LIMIT orange black black black...

Page 42: ...ker motor and mold heater Ejector blades stall on ice and ice maker motor pulsates until mold heater warms and ice releases Figure 3 Harvest 2 Cycle Hold Switch in Switched Position SWITCH LIMIT orang...

Page 43: ...ECT CYCLE Ejector blades push ice into bucket and stop at 12 00 position Temperature control terminals 2 and 3 have closed during harvest cycle Next freeze cycle begins with power to the compressor an...

Page 44: ...erature After ice is sensed in the mold the 2 3 contacts open stopping the compressor and the 2 1 contacts are closed starting the ice maker motor The 2 3 contacts close 2 1 contacts open before the e...

Page 45: ...tch Open temperature 104 F Close temperature 83 F The function of this switch is to open in the event of an overheating condition This bi metal thermostat is normally closed and does not initiate the...

Page 46: ...let tube 5 Remove front cover 3 6 Advance the ejector blade to the 3 o clock position by turning the 5 16 hex head on the small brass gear counterclockwise 4 7 Remove three screws from wall of freezer...

Page 47: ...om evaporator shelf 11 Apply 1 4 layer of fresh alumilastic to heater side of new ice maker 12 Replace parts in reverse order of removal 13 Reconnect all wires 14 Insert capillary tube into ice maker...

Page 48: ...t These units are manual defrost To defrost unit remove ice bucket Turn unit off Use toweling inside to absorb water as it melts down This will help prevent water from getting onto customer s floor Th...

Page 49: ...at plug 3 Disconnect thermistor plug 4 Remove water inlet tube 5 Remove front cover 6 Advance ejector blade to the 3 o clock position by turning the 5 16 hex head on the small brass gear counterclockw...