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U-Line Corporation (U-Line) Limited Warranty

One Year Limited Warranty 

For one year from the date of original purchase, this U-Line product warranty covers all parts and labor to repair or replace any part of the 
product that proves to be defective in materials or workmanship. For products installed and used for normal residential use, material 
cosmetic defects are included in this warranty, with coverage limited to 60 days from the date of original purchase. All service provided by U-
Line under the above warranty must be performed by U-Line factory authorized service, unless otherwise specified by U-Line. Service 
provided during normal business hours.

 

Available Second Year Limited Warranty 

Beyond the standard one year warranty outlined above, U-Line offers an extension of the one year warranty coverage for an additional 
second year from the date of purchase, free of charge. To take advantage of this second year warranty, you must register your product with 
U-Line within two months from the date of purchase at u-line.com providing proof of purchase. 

Five Year Sealed System Limited Warranty 

For five years from the date of original purchase, U-Line will repair or replace the following parts, labor not included, that prove to be 
defective in materials or workmanship: compressor, condenser, evaporator, drier, and all connecting tubing. All service provided by U-Line 
under the above warranty must be performed by U-Line factory authorized service, unless otherwise specified by U-Line. Service provided 
during normal business hours. 

Terms 

These warranties apply 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. The warranties do not cover any parts or labor to correct any defect caused by negligence, accident or improper use, 
maintenance, installation, service, repair, acts of God, fire, flood or other natural disasters. The product must be installed, operated, and 
maintained in accordance with the U-Line User Guide. 

The remedies described above for each warranty are the only ones that U-Line will provide, either under these warranties or under any 
warranty 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, or statutory. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of 
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. These warranties give you specific legal 
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 

Any warranty that may be implied in connection with your purchase or use of the product, including any warranty of 

merchantability 

or any 

warranty 

fit for a particular purpose 

is limited to the duration of these warranties, and only extends to five years in duration for the parts 

described in the section related to the five year limited warranty above. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty 
lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. 

• The warranties only apply to the original purchaser and are non-transferable. 
• The second year and five year warranties cover products installed and used for normal residential or designated marine use only. 
• The warranties apply to units operated outside only if designed for outdoor use by model and serial number. 
• Replacement water filters, light bulbs, and other consumable parts are not covered by these warranties. 
• The start of U-Line’s obligation is limited to four years after the shipment date from U-Line. 
• In-home instruction on how to use your product is not covered by these warranties. 
• Food, beverage, and medicine loss are not covered by these warranties. 
• If the product is located in an area where U-Line factory authorized service is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge 

or you may be required to bring the product to a U-Line factory authorized service location at your own cost and expense. 

• Units purchased after use as floor displays

,

 and/or certified reconditioned units, are covered by the limited one year warranty only and 

no coverage is provided for cosmetic defects. 

• Signal issues related to Wi-Fi connectivity are not covered by these warranties. 

For parts and service assistance, or to find U-Line factory authorized service near you, contact U-Line: 

8900 N. 55th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53223 • u-line.com • onlineservice@u-line.com • +1.800.779.2547

 

Copyright © 2014/2017 U-Line Corporation. All Rights Reserved. |  Publication Number 30379 |  10/2017 Rev. L 

                                            
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Summary of Contents for U1224RS00B

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE SERVICE MANUAL SAFETY INSTALLATION INTEGRATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SERVICE 1000 Series 1224R 24 Solid Door Refrigerator RIGHT PRODUCT RIGHT PLACE RIGHT TEMPERATURE SINCE 1962 ...

Page 2: ... Installation Grille Plinth Installation Door Swing Door Adjust Free Standing Kit Operating Instructions First Use Control Operation Sabbath Mode Airflow and Product Loading Interior Shelves Maintenance Cleaning Cleaning Condenser Extended Non Use Service Troubleshooting Wire Diagram Product Liability Warranty Claims Parts Ordering Replacement Parts R600a Specifications System Diagnosis Guide Comp...

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 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...

Page 4: ...jury 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 DANGER This unit contains R600a Isobutane which is a flammable hydrocarbon It is safe for regular use Do not use sharp objects...

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 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 Rem...

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 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 ...

Page 7: ... 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 b...

Page 8: ...tion 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 4 102 mm 7 178 mm 24 610 mm 24 1 4 616 mm 34 1 4 870 mm to 35 1 8 892 mm Preferred location for electrical outlet i...

Page 9: ...duct Dimensions 1 u line com SAFETY INSTALLATION INTEGRATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SERVICE Product Dimensions 34 1 8 to 35 1 8 867 mm to 892 mm 24 610 mm 3 9 16 91 mm Not Including Handle 23 1 4 591 mm 9 ...

Page 10: ...ced 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 ...

Page 11: ... 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 ...

Page 12: ...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 posit...

Page 13: ... removing the grille When using the unit the grille plinth strip base fascia must be installed WARNING DO NOT touch the condenser fins 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 from unit Installing the grille 1 Align cabinet and grille holes and secure but do not over tighten grille screws 1...

Page 14: ...d 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 14 ...

Page 15: ... door TO ALIGN AND ADJUST THE DOOR Remove grille Remove the grille see GRILLE PLINTH INSTALLATION section of this guide 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...

Page 16: ...pare door for reinstallation 1 Remove gasket This will reveal mounting holes for the magnet assembly 2 Remove plunger bracket 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 Rot...

Page 17: ...ly used when unit is not installed in surrounding cabinetry To install the kit 1 Remove grille see GRILLE PLINTH INSTALLATION section 2 Place shell accessory over front and back of cabinet base aligning holes of shell accessory with the holes on the base Insert sheet metal screw in back of base 3 Align front hole with hole in shell accessory hole in base and hole in grille Tighten screw 17 ...

Page 18: ...U Line recommends allowing the unit to run overnight before loading with product As warm air rises the temperature inside the unit tends to be slightly warmer at the top and slightly cooler at the bottom When plugged in the unit will begin operating under the factory default settings If the unit was turned off during installation simply press and the unit will immediately switch on To turn the uni...

Page 19: ...ROL FUNCTION GUIDE FUNCTION COMMAND DISPLAY OPTIONS ON OFF Press and release Unit will immediately turn ON or OFF Toggle lights Press and release to leave interior light on for 3 hours Glass door wine and beverage centers only Adjust refrigerator set point Press and release When the F or C in the display is flashing press to adjust the set point temperature View temperature in unit Press together ...

Page 20: ...tain internal temperatures and set points View a full list of Star K certified U Line units at www star k org To enable Sabbath Mode 1 Press 4 and hold for ten seconds and release the F C symbol will flash briefly at the end of the ten second period 2 The interior light and control display 3 will go dark until user resets mode 3 NOTE Although the display will not be visible the temperature control...

Page 21: ... perform at its highest efficiency Do not block the front grille or the unit will not perform as expected Do not install the unit behind a door When loading your unit leave space between the evaporator and product loaded Anything in direct contact with the evaporator is subject to freezing When properly loaded your U Line unit will store up to 185 12 oz 330 ml cans or 123 12 oz 330 ml bottles 21 ...

Page 22: ... by pulling out 3 Insert the shelves as follows 1 To move to a different position in the unit insert shelf at an angle approximately 15 20 over the rib in the side of the unit where you want to place the shelf Place the shelf into the unit at an angle to clear the door 2 Continue to slide the shelf into the unit at an angle until it clears the door Lower the shelf and push it in completely Ensure ...

Page 23: ...ass tile and counter cleaners If any surface discoloring or rusting appears clean it quickly with Bon Ami or Barkeepers Friend Cleanser and a nonabrasive cloth Always clean with the grain Always finish with Claire Stainless Steel Polish and Cleaner or comparable product to prevent further problems Using abrasive pads such as Scotchbrite will cause the graining in the stainless steel to become blur...

Page 24: ...onal injury and damage to the inner lining NOTICE The drain pan was not designed to capture the water created when manually defrosting To prevent water from overflowing the drain pan place towels or other absorbent materials over the interior drain trough under the evaporator before defrosting To defrost 1 Disconnect power to the unit 2 Remove all products from the interior 3 Prop the door in an o...

Page 25: ...ecessary Depending on environmental 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 are SHARP and can be easily damaged NOTICE DO NOT use any type of cleaner on the condenser unit 1 Remove the grille 2 Clean the condenser coil using a using a soft brush ...

Page 26: ...t is returned to service 3 If ice is on the evaporator allow ice to thaw naturally 4 Clean and dry the interior of the unit Ensure all water has been removed from the unit 5 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 exposed to temperatures of 40 F 5 C or less the steps abov...

Page 27: ... listed Compressor The compressor makes a hum or pulsing sound that may be heard when it operates Evaporator Refrigerant flowing through an evaporator may sound like boiling liquid Condenser Fan Air moving through a condenser may be heard Automatic Defrost Drain Pan Water may be heard dripping or running into the drain pan when the unit is in the defrost cycle TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE DANGER ELECTROC...

Page 28: ... openings and the time the door is open The time the internal light is illuminated This mainly affects product on the top rack or shelf Digital Display Shows 1 16 or 99 A factory test mode may be enabled Adjust the temperature to 99 and press the LIGHT icon Product Is Freezing Because product in contact with the rear wall may freeze ensure no product is touching the rear wall Adjust the temperatur...

Page 29: ...LUG 220 240 VOLT PLUG OVERLOAD NEUTRAL WHITE 115v DARK BLUE 220 240v TO COMPRESSOR NEUTRAL WHITE 115v DARK BLUE 220 240v BLUE 115V LIGHT BLUE 220V 240V TO COMPRESSOR 1 10 CONTROL BOARD ZONE TEMP FUSE 16 8 9 1 6 1 10 5 EVAP TEMP L T DOOR SWITCH AMBIENT TEMP R B LIGHT L T LIGHT COND FAN EVAP TEMP R B DOOR SWITCH CAP P R O G R A M I N G T O D I S P L A Y OPEN A N T E N N A J9 J10 HOT LIGHT BLUE OVERL...

Page 30: ...ent 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 number of the unit it was removed from the date and the servicer who removed the part If the service technician determines the damage is the result of installation issues water connection drain etc the c...

Page 31: ...ashes 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 submitted with the warranty claim to document warranty status We also accept the following information to verify warranty status New Construction Occupancy Documents Closing Paperwork Final Billing Rem...

Page 32: ...55 00 13 Evaporator assembly 80 54275 00 14 Glass assembly w edge trim 80 54277 00 15 Glass shelf 1 btm 80 54274 00 16 Grille w screws 80 54267 00 17 Handle w logo 80 54214 00 18 Hinges 2 w screws 80 54208 00 19 LED light strip and cover assy 80 54000 00 20 Leg Levelers 4 80 54201 00 21 Magnet w brkt and screws 80 54250 00 22 Main board no case or wires 80 54008 00 23 Packaging 80 54209 00 24 Powe...

Page 33: ...ts 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 Line requires the return of original parts we will inform you when the parts order is taken This requirement will be noted on your packing list A prepaid shipping label will be included with the repla...

Page 34: ... federal state and local laws regarding refrigerants Gloves and Eye Protection must be used R 600a is considered non toxic but is flammable when mixed with air Keep a dry powder type fire extinguisher in the work area R 600a is heavier than air do not allow any leakage migration to low areas such as basements and stairs Never use a torch on a fully charged refrigeration system Never substitute U L...

Page 35: ...y equipment should be at least 10 feet from the work area It is recommended that a simple LPG gas detector is on site during service Ensure that all R 600a is removed from the system prior to brazing any part of the sealed system Only a clean dry leak free system should be charged with R 600a R 600A SPECIFICATIONS LABELING R 600a equipped products are labeled both the unit and the compressor R 600...

Page 36: ...the system prior to repair simple venting is not sufficient Evacuate and charge with dry nitrogen for leak checks Repair leaks or replace system parts as required When re brazing the system must be purged with dry nitrogen and at least one access point open to the atmosphere When re brazing proper ventilation is required along with constant monitoring for the presence of R600a refrigerant The filt...

Page 37: ...pe access port on the compressor process stub Evacuate the system to 100 microns prior to charging Weigh in the R 600a charge using a refrigerant scale run compressor an extra two minutes to clear the charging hoses Seal the Schrader Type access port a proper cap and seal must be used to close the system SUMMARY Safely handling R 600a requires proper procedures and training R 600a approved service...

Page 38: ...e 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 room temperature Very hot Top passes warm Lower passes cool near room temperature due to liquid Room temperature cool or colder Extremely cold near inlet Outlet below room temperature backing up Lower ...

Page 39: ...ist 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 the C and S pins To measure the run winding resistance measure across the C and R pins Also check S to R and you should get the sum of the run and start windings To ensure the windings are not shorted check th...

Page 40: ...outputs located on the relay power board Included in this section are some diagnostic tips and of course if additional help is required please contact the U Line Corp Customer Care Facility at 1 800 779 2547 for assistance NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS All models incorporate rigid foam insulated cabinets to provide high thermal efficiency and maximum sound reduction for its internal working components D...

Page 41: ...Refer to 14 Error Log in Service Mode Thermistor failure Check Error Log in Service Mode OHM thermistor Frost Buildup Inside Unit Door Ajar or Restricted from Closing Check door clearance to adjoining cabinetry Check distribution of product in unit Evaporator fan not operating Use Relay Toggle Component Testing in Service Mode Thermistor failure Check Error Log Display Not Working Unit placed in S...

Page 42: ... into overload The compressor will automatically deactivate during an overload and will remain deactivated until the overload switch cools This could take some time It is important to allow the compressor at least 5 minutes off time between relay cycles 2 Toggle the relay Its related component should activate deactivate with the switching of the relay If it does not test component Other Suspected ...

Page 43: ...ed magnetic force pulls the reed to its contact and closes the circuit which turns the light and display off When the door is open the reed pulls away from the contact and opens the circuit If the door is left open for longer than 5 minutes the switch will trigger an error code and set an audible warning Magnet Close To Switch Door Closed Switch Closed Magnet Away From Switch Door Open Switch Open...

Page 44: ...igates through service menu LED activated with button activation 3 Down Button Decreases temperature Navigates through service menu LED activated with button activation 4 Light Button Activates light for 3 hours on select models Used to select items in service menu LED activated with button activation 5 Power Button Turns unit off on LED activated with button activation only turning unit off 6 Cle...

Page 45: ...nter exit this mode hold the light key and the power key for 5 seconds The display will flash once and beep and the degree symbol will begin to flash When the degree symbol is flashing the unit will allow the use of the control for demonstrations The unit can be left in this mode indefinitely SERVICE MODE This mode has options available for service diagnostics To enter the mode hold the hidden key...

Page 46: ...refrigerator section 13 ADJUST DEFROST DURATION 0 TO 99 MINUTES The length of the defrost can be adjusted 0 to 99 minutes long The other defrost parameters still apply Lengthening a defrost may cause higher than normal temperatures in the refrigerator section Service Mode Menu Item 1 View thermistor 1 no offsets 2 View thermistor 2 no offsets 3 View thermistor 3 no offsets 4 View thermistor 4 no o...

Page 47: ...he two digit model number of the specific unit See model list table 21 LIGHT ALL LED SEGMENTS This will illuminate all the LEDs on the display to ensure they work properly 22 VIEW DEFROST CYCLES Displays the number of defrosts that have occurred in the past 24 hours 23 VIEW COMPRESSOR RUNTIME This will show the number of minutes the compressor has run in the prior cycle or current cycle if the com...

Page 48: ...econds use the up and down arrow buttons to select the appropriate model number See Above Model List 5 Press the light bulb button once 6 The display will blink and then will appear as the programmed display 1000 MODEL INDICATOR 2000 120V MODEL INDICATOR 2000 230V MODEL INDICATOR 1215R 07 2218R 05 2245R 55 1215WC 12 2218RGL 04 2245DC 54 1224BEV 13 2218WC 06 2245WC 56 1224DWR 08 2224BEV 00 2260DC 5...

Page 49: ...rator Fan Condenser Fan N A N A 2218R N A N A N A N A N A Compressor Light Evaporator Fan Condenser Fan N A N A 2218RGL N A N A N A N A N A Compressor Light Evaporator Fan Condenser Fan N A N A 2218WC N A N A N A N A N A Compressor Light Evaporator Fan Condenser Fan N A N A 2224BEV N A N A N A N A N A Compressor Light Evaporator Fan Condenser Fan N A N A 2224R N A N A N A N A N A Compressor Light ...

Page 50: ... thermistor connection you should replace the thermistor and the thermistor harness Thermistor error information can be found in the Control Operations Service section This unit has two thermistors Thermistor one Zone Located along the right hand side wall It is used to maintain the operating temperature within that zone Thermistor two Evaporator Located on the evaporator It is used for defrost TH...

Page 51: ...F C 1224 RF 12 45 15 9 1215 1224 2218 2245 2224 2260 WC ZWC 12 45 45 7 1215 1224 2218 2245 2224 2260 R RSOD RDC BEV DC DWR RGL 12 45 42 6 CO29 F 12 18 n a CO1224 F 12 18 45 7 1224FZR Freezer Mode 6 45 42 6 1224FZR Refrigerator Mode 12 45 42 6 Defrost Settings by Zone 3000 Series Zones Compressor Run Time Between Defrost Hours Duration in Minutes Minimum Duration in Minutes Maximum Stop Temperature...

Page 52: ...anty 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 or statutory Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you These warranties give you specific lega...

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