Marvel Refrigeration ML15BC Operator’s Manual

EN Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions

FR Instructions d’installation, d’utilisation et d’entretien

Refrigerators
Réfrigérateurs

ML15BCG2**
ML15BCF3**
ML15BCP3**

CONTENTS

Contents:

Safety information ...............................................................2

Unpacking your appliance ..................................................3

Warranty registration .....................................................3

Installing your appliance ......................................................4

Cabinet clearances .........................................................4

Leveling the appliance ....................................................4

Electrical connection ......................................................5

Product Dimensions ...........................................................6

Using your Electronic control .............................................8

Starting your appliance ..................................................8

Sleep mode ...................................................................8

Turning your appliance "ON" or "OFF" ...........................8

Adjusting the temperature .............................................8

Interior display lighting ...................................................9

Temperature mode .........................................................9

Control lock ...................................................................10

Temperature sensor error codes .................................10

Alarms ...........................................................................10

Door ajar ...................................................................10

Power failure .............................................................11

Temperature alarm ....................................................11

Vacation mode .............................................................11

Overlay door panel installation .........................................12

Shelving congurations .....................................................16

Care and cleaning .............................................................18

Energy saving tips ............................................................18

Obtaining service .............................................................19

Troubleshooting ................................................................20

Warranty ...........................................................................21

Important Safety Instructions

Warnings and safety instructions appearing in this guide
are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situa­tions that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care
must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operat­ing this appliance.

Recognize Safety Symbols,

Words, and Labels.

!

WARNING

WARNING-You can be killed or seriously injured if

you do not follow these instructions.

!

CAUTION

CAUTION-Hazards or unsafe practices which could re-

sult in personal injury or property / product damage.

NOTE

!

WARNING

State of California Proposition 65 Warning:

This product contains one or more chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer.

NOTE-Important information to help assure a problem

free installation and operation.

!

WARNING

State of California Proposition 65 Warning:

This product contains one or more chemicals known
to the State of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm..

2

UNPACKING YOUR APPLIANCE

!

WARNING

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD

Use two or more people to move product.

Failure to do so can result in personal injury.

Remove Interior Packaging

Your appliance has been packed for shipment with all parts
that could be damaged by movement securely fastened.
Remove internal packing materials and any tape holding in­ternal components in place. The owners manual is shipped
inside the product in a plastic bag along with the warranty
registration card, and other accessory items.

Important

Keep your carton and packaging until your appliance has
been thoroughly inspected and found to be in good condi­tion. If there is damage, the packaging will be needed as
proof of damage in transit. Afterwards please dispose of all
items responsibly.

Warranty Registration

It is important you send in your warranty registration card
immediately after taking delivery of your appliance or you
can register online at www.marvelrefrigeration,com.

The following information will
be required when registering
your appliance.
Service Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Dealer’s name and address

The service number and serial number can be found on the
serial plate which is located inside the cabinet on the left
side near the top. (See Figure 1).

Online registra­tion available at

www.marvelrefrig-

eration.com

MARVEL

!

WARNING

WARNING - Dispose of the plastic bags which can

be a suffocation hazard.

Note to Customer

This merchandise was carefully packed and thoroughly
inspected before leaving our plant. Responsibility for its
safe delivery was assumed by the retailer upon acceptance
of the shipment. Claims for loss or damage sustained in
transit must be made to the retailer.

NOTE

DO NOT RETURN DAMAGED MERCHANDISE TO THE
MANUFACTURER - FILE THE CLAIM WITH THE

RETAILER.

!

CAUTION

XXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXX

Figure 1

!

WARNING

WARNING - Help Prevent Tragedies

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous - even if they sit out for "just a few hours".

If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please
follow the instructions below to help prevent acci­dents.

If the appliance was shipped, handled, or stored in other
than an upright position for any period of time, allow the ap­pliance to sit upright for a period of at least 24 hours before
plugging in. This will assure oil returns to the compressor.
Plugging the appliance in immediately may cause damage
to internal parts.

Before you throw away your old refrigerator or
freezer:

• Take off the doors or remove the drawers.

• Leave the shelves in place so children may not
easily climb inside.

3

INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE

Select Location

The proper location will ensure peak performance of your
appliance. We recommend a location where the unit will
be out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources. To
ensure your product performs to specications, the recom­mended installation location temperature range is from 55
to 100°F (13 to 38°C).

Cabinet Clearance

Ventilation is required from the bottom front of the appli­ance. Keep this area open and clear of any obstructions.
Adjacent cabinets and counter top can be installed around
the appliance as long as the front grille remains unob­structed. Overlay door models with articulated hinges are
intended for built-in applications only.

Front Grille,
keep this area
open.

Front Leveling
Legs

Figure 2

Rear

Leveling

Legs

Leveling Legs

Adjustable legs at the front and rear corners of the appli-

ance should be set so the unit is rmly positioned on the
oor and level from side to side and front to back. The over-

all height of your Marvel appliance may be adjusted higher
(by turning the leveling leg out, CCW) and lower (by turning
the leveling leg in, CW) dimensions as shown in Table A.

!

CAUTION

Front Grille

Do not obstruct the front grille. The openings within the

front grille allow air to ow through the condenser heat ex­changer. Restrictions to this air ow will result in increased

energy usage and loss of cooling capacity. For this reason
it is important this area not be obstructed and the grille
openings kept clean. Marvel does not recommend the use

of a custom made grille as air ow may be restricted. (See

Figure 2).

To adjust the leveling legs, place the appliance on a solid

surface and protect the oor beneath the legs to avoid
scratching the oor. With the assistance of another person,

lean the appliance back to access the front leveling legs.
Raise or lower the legs to the required dimension by turning
the legs. Repeat this process for the rear by tilting the appli­ance forward using caution. On a level surface check the
appliance for levelness and adjust accordingly.

The front grille screws may be loosened and the grille ad­justed to the desired height. When adjustment is complete
tighten the two front grille screws. (See Figure 5).

Model Door Style

ML15* (G)

ML15* (P or (F)

Table A

Minimum

Height

3

33

⁄4"

(85.7 cm)

34"

(86.4 cm)

Maximum

Height

34 3⁄4"

(88.3 cm)

35"

(88.9 cm)

4

INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE

!

WARNING

Figure 3

Do not remove
ground prong

Figure 4

Electrical Shock Hazard

• Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
They can be hazardous and can degrade product
performance.

• This appliance should not, under any circumstanc­es, be installed to an un-grounded electrical supply.

• Do not remove the grounding prong from the power
cord. (See Figure 3).

• Do not use an adapter. (See Figure 4).

• Do not splash or spray water from a hose on the
appliance. Doing so may cause an electrical shock,
which may result in severe injury or death.

Electrical Connection

A grounded 115 volt, 15 amp dedicated circuit is required.

This product is factory equipped with a power supply
cord that has a three-pronged, grounded plug. It must be
plugged into a mating grounding type receptacle in accor­dance with the National Electrical Code and applicable lo­cal codes and ordinances (see Figure 6). If the circuit does
not have a grounding type receptacle, it is the responsibility
and obligation of the customer to provide the proper power
supply. The third ground prong should not, under any cir­cumstances, be cut or removed.

Figure 5

Front grille

Front grille screw

Figure 6

NOTE

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are prone to nui­sance tripping which will cause the appliance to shut down.
GFCI’s are generally not used on circuits with power equip­ment that must run unattended for long periods of time, un­less required to meet local building codes and ordinances.

5

MODEL

ML15BC(G)

ML15BC(P) or (F)

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

ROUGH-IN OPENING DIMENSIONS CABINET DIMENSIONS

"A" "B" "C" "D" "E" "F" "G" "H" "J"

15"

(38.1 cm)

15"

(38.1 cm)

DOOR STYLE

(G) Glass Frame Door
(P) Solid Overlay Door (no handle)
(F) Frame Glass Overlay Door (no handle)

**34" to 35"

(86.4 to 88.9 cm)

1

**34

⁄4" to 351⁄4"

(87 to 89.5 cm)

24"

(61 cm)

* 24"

(61 cm)

7

14

⁄8"

(37.8 cm)

147⁄8"

(37.8 cm)

333⁄4" to 343⁄4"

(85.7 to 88.3 cm)

34" to 35"

(86.4 to 88.9 cm)

2323⁄32"

(60.2 cm)

227⁄8"

(58.1 cm)

2521⁄32"

(65.2 cm)

-

3713⁄32"

(95 cm)

371⁄2"

(95.2 cm)

1611⁄16"

(42.4 cm)

141⁄8"

35.9 cm)

Figure 7a

Figure 8

"B"

"A"

"E"

Figure 7
(G) Glass door shown

"C"

"D"

If necessary to gain clearance inside the rough-in
opening a hole can be cut through the adjacent
cabinet and the power cord routed through this
hole to a power outlet. Another way to increase
the available opening depth is to recess the power
outlet into the rear wall to gain the thickness of the
power cord plug. Not all recessed outlet boxes will
work for this application as they are too narrow,
but a recessed outlet box equivalent to Arlington
#DVFR1W is recommended for this application,
(see Figure 8).

6

PRODUCT DATA

MODEL

ML15BC(G) 115V/60Hz/15A

ML15BC(P) or (F) 115V/60Hz/15A

ELECTRICAL

REQUIREMENTS #

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

PRODUCT

WEIGHT

105 lbs

(47.7 kg)

105 lbs

(47.7 kg)

"J"

"H"

"D"

"E"

Figure 9
(G) Glass door shown

"G"

211⁄2"

(54.6 cm)

"F"

* To install (F) and (P) models with the door face ush with

adjacent cabinetry doors, custom decorative panel thick­ness cannot exceed 3⁄4" (19 mm).

** Minimum rough-in opening required is to be larger than
the adjusted height of the cabinet.

# A grounded 15 amp dedicated circuit is required. Follow
all local building codes when installing electrical and appli­ance.

7

USING YOUR ELECTRONIC CONTROL

Temp

Minus

keypad

On/Off

keypad

Temp

Plus

keypad

Display Area

Figure 10

Electronic control

Power Failure

ALARM RESET

Starting your appliance:

Plug the appliance power cord into a 115 volt wall outlet.
Your appliance is shipped from the factory in the "On" posi­tion and will begin start-up of cooling as soon as power is

supplied. If the appliance does not start, conrm that the

wall outlet has power, and that the control is in the "On"
position, (See "Turning your appliance On and Off" below).

The control display is covered with a clear plastic lm. This
lm may be removed by carefully lifting the lm at a corner.

Lights keypad

(glass door

only)

Lock

keypad

System Status

indicators

The sleep mode can be disabled if you prefer to have the
display on continuously. Press and hold the "Lock" key­pad until the display goes past "Loc" and reads "nSL". To
enable the sleep mode, repeat the instruction, again going
past "Loc" until the display reads "SLP".

On initial power up, the control display will indicate a
"Power Failure" alarm. This is a normal condition as the ap­pliance was powered-up at the factory for quality inspection
and then removed from power. A momentary press of the
"On/Off" keypad will reset this alarm condition. (See Alarms
section on page 10).

Sleep mode:

If no keypads are pressed for 60 seconds, the display will
enter sleep mode to conserve power. The control panel will
go dark with the exception of the system status "OK" indi­cator which will remain enabled. Alarm conditions will wake
the display, (see alarms on page 10).

To make the following changes to the control settings
(turning the appliance ON/OFF, adjusting the tempera­ture, changing the interior lights, and activating vaca­tion mode), the control must be awake.

To wake the display press any keypad. A conrm tone will

sound, and the current storage compartment temperature
will be displayed.

Turning your appliance ON and OFF:

If the appliance is "On", (and out of sleep mode) the tem­perature will be shown in the display area of the control.
To turn the appliance "Off", press and hold the "On/Off"
keypad for 4-seconds. "OFF" will now be displayed on the
control.

To turn the appliance "On", press and hold the "On/Off"
keypad for 4-seconds.

Adjusting the temperature:

NOTE

When initially loading your product with warm contents, it
may take up to 48-hours for the storage compartment tem­perature to stabilize.

When making temperature set-point changes, it may take
up to 24-hours for the stored contents to stabilize at your
new set-point temperature.

8

USING YOUR ELECTRONIC CONTROL

Factors that affect the storage compartment stabilized
temperature:

• Changes to temperature setting.

• Room temperature changes.

• Temperature of stored contents.

- Loading warm contents.

- Cold content load will delay the change to a warmer
set-point temperature.

- Warm content load will delay the change to a colder
set-point temperature.

• Usage, (number and duration of the door openings).

• Use of the storage compartment display lighting, (glass
door product only).

• Installation of the appliance in direct sunlight or next to
a heat source.

Interior display lighting: (Glass door models only)

Your appliance is equipped with a dual light level display
lighting feature. With the control out of sleep mode press
the "Light" keypad once to activate the interior lighting

display feature at full illumination. A conrmation tone will

sound, and the light bulb "Icon" will illuminate. Pressing
the "Light" keypad a 2nd time will dim the lighting to 50%.
A 3rd press will deactivate the display lighting feature. The
display lighting will automatically deactivate after 4-hours.

Single Zone Models:

To set or check the set-point temperature (with the control
out of sleep mode), press the "-" or "+" keypads. "SET" will
be indicated on the user interface panel and the current

set-point temperature will display and ash. Subsequent

presses of the "-" or "+" keypads will adjust the temperature
colder or warmer respectively. When you have reached
your desired set-point temperature, press the "On/Off" key­pad to accept, or do nothing and the "Set" mode will time­out in 10-seconds accepting the displayed temperature as
the new set-point.

The available set-point temperature range for your ap­pliance is 34°F (1.2°C) to 42°F (5.7°C). If you attempt to
adjust the temperature outside of this range you will receive

an audible notication.

Temperature mode:

The temperature mode is preset from the factory in Fahren­heit (°F) but you have the option to change it to Centigrade
(°C). To change the mode, press and hold the "-" keypad,
while pressing the "+" keypad, then release the "-" keypad.
The temperature will now be displayed in Centigrade (°C).
Repeat the procedure to change the temperature mode
back to Fahrenheit (°F).

9

USING YOUR ELECTRONIC CONTROL

Alarms:

The control will alert you to conditions that could adversely
affect the performance of the appliance.

Control lock:

The control panel can be locked to avoid unintentional
changes. To lock the control, press and hold the "Lock" key­pad until the display reads "Loc" then immediately release

your nger from the keypad. The lock icon will ash 3-times

and then continuously illuminate. When the control panel is
locked, only the Lock keypad, System Status OK indicator
, and the Alarm indicator are active. To un-lock the control
panel, repeat this instruction until the display reads "nLc",

then immediately release your nger from the keypad.

NOTE

If the control lock is active (illuminated lock icon) the control
will have to be unlocked before using the keypad to reset
an alarm condition. See page 10 (Control Lock) for instruc­tions for unlocking the control.

Door Ajar

ALARM RESET

• Door ajar - If the door is open, or not closed prop-

erly, for more than 5-minutes the System Status OK

indicator will turn-off, the "Door Ajar" indicator will ash,

and a tone will sound every 60 seconds. Additionally,
an "ALARM RESET" indicator will be displayed below
the "On/Off" keypad.

NOTE

The audible alarm can be muted, for each occurrence,
by pressing the lock keypad.

This alarm condition can be reset by closing the door or
momentarily pressing the "On/Off" keypad, (i.e.-if you
are cleaning the storage compartment, etc.). The alarm
will recur in 5-minutes if the alarm condition persists.

Temperature Sensor Error Codes

The temperature sensors are monitored continuously. Any
OPEN or SHORTED circuit condition will initiate an
ERROR CODE as listed below:

Temperature Sensor Error Codes

Sensor Displayed Code Error Description Action to Take

Single Zone

Temperature Sensor

Defrost Sensor

Failed temperature sensor in the single

zone compartment. Can lead to unwant-

ed wine storage temperatures.

Failed defrost temperature sensor.

Causes unit to not defrost properly and

can create large frost build-up. Can lead

to water damage to the unit and sur-

Call service to have the tem-

perature sensor replaced.

Unplug the power cord imme-

diately and call service to have

the defrost sensor replaced.

rounding oor.

10

USING YOUR ELECTRONIC CONTROL

Power Failure

ALARM RESET

• Power failure - If power to the appliance is inter-

rupted the System Status indicator will turn-off and

the "Power Failure" indicator will ash. Additionally, an

"ALARM RESET" indicator will be displayed below the
"On/Off" keypad. No audible tone will sound. This alarm
condition can be reset by momentarily pressing the
"On/Off" keypad. If this alarm occurs, it is recommend­ed that you check the condition of any perishables,
even if the appliance is operating normally and the tem­perature has recovered, as prolonged power outages
could result in excessive temperature excursions which
may spoil perishables.

Temp

ALARM RESET

• Temperature alarm - If the storage compart-

ment temperature deviates excessively from your
set-point temperature for an extended period of time,

the "TEMP" indicator will ash, and an audible tone

will sound every 60 seconds. Additionally, an "ALARM
RESET" indicator will be displayed below the "ON/
OFF" keypad.

This alarm condition can be reset by momentarily pressing
the "On/Off" keypad. If this alarm occurs it is recommended
that you check the condition of your stored contents, even
though the appliance is operating normally and the temper­ature has recovered, as prolonged temperature excursions
could spoil perishables.

Door Ajar

NOTE

Multiple alarms are possible, i.e.- "Door Ajar" for a pro­longed period may trigger a "Temp" alarm, in which case
both "Door Ajar" and "Temp" indicators will activate.

Temp

Vacation mode:

This operating mode can be used to save energy during
high cost energy periods, or when you won't be using your
appliance for an extended period of time by disabling the
lights, alarm tones, and keypad entry tones. Vacation mode
also serves as a Sabbath mode, disabling functions and
its controls in accordance with the weekly Sabbath and
religious holidays observed within the Orthodox Jewish
community. When used as Sabbath mode, you may open
or close the door at any time to access contents without
concern of directly turning on or off any lights, digital read­outs, solenoids, fans, valves, compressor, icons, tones, or
alarms.

NOTE

After a high temperature alarm condition, check all perish­ables to ensure they are safe for consumption.

NOTE

The temperature alarm may occur as a result of high usage
or introduction of warm contents to the storage compart­ment. If the temperature alarm continues to occur, your unit
may require service.

NOTE

The audible alarm can be muted, for each occurrence, by
pressing the lock keypad.

When activated, the display, alarm indicators and tones,
keypad touch tones, interior lights, and all options are dis­abled. All keypad functions are disabled, with the exception
of the "On/Off" keypad which is required to exit Vacation­mode. Storage compartment temperatures are monitored
and controlled at the settings prior to entering Vacation
mode.

To enter Vacation Mode (with the control out of sleep
mode), press and hold the "On/Off" keypad until the display

goes past "OFF" and reads "VAC". The display will ash

"VAC" 3-times to acknowledge your request, then will
display "VAC" continuously until Vacation mode is exited.
A power outage will not exit Vacation mode, exiting can
only be accomplished manually. To exit Vacation mode and
return to normal operation, press and hold the "On/Off"
keypad until the control displays the temperature.

11

OVERLAY DOOR PANEL INSTALLATION

If you purchased an overlay panel model, your unit is
equipped with articulated hinges to allow fully integrated
built-in installations. Custom panel thicknesses of 5⁄8" (15
mm) and 3⁄4" (18 mm) are accommodated.

!

CAUTION

It is important to use the factory provided grille that came

with the product to assure proper air ow is maintained

through the condenser. The use of a custom grille is not
recommended and will void the warranty.

!

WARNING

!

WARNING

Use extreme caution with the articulated hinges. The
hinge is self closing and many pinch points exist prior
to built-in installation. Do not remove the cabinet "Z"

bracket from the top of the cabinet.

Overlay panel models are designed for use with built­in installations only. Use in freestanding installations

could result in personal injury.

Step 1: Removing the Door

With a phillips screwdriver remove the screw and "P" clamp
from the bottom of the door near the hinge. See Figure 11b.

Disconnect the door wire harness by pressing and holding
down the locking tab on the wire connector and pulling the
connector apart. See Figure 12.

Open the door and loosen the screws holding the hinges to
the cabinet (2 at the top and 2 at the bottom hinge). Do not
remove the screws but loosen them enough so the hinges
can be slipped off of the screws when sliding the door to
the side.

!

WARNING

Loosen (do not remove ) these
2 phillips head screws on the
top and bottom hinges

Figure 11a

Cabinet
"Z" Bracket

Figure 11

The articulated hinges have many pinch points. Care­fully close / collapse the hinges as soon as the door is
removed from the cabinet.

With a helper, and being careful not to scratch the cabinet
or the door, slide the door to the side about 1⁄2 inch and
remove the hinges and door from the unit.

Figure 11b
Bottom of
door

12

"P" clamp
and screw

Wire connector
see Figure 12

OVERLAY DOOR PANEL INSTALLATION

Step 2: Remove the door gasket

With the door laying on a at surface and starting at a

corner of the door remove the magnetic door gasket from
the interior side of the door, see Figure 13. Set the gasket

aside on a at surface.

There are 10 holes in the gasket retainer extrusions, (3 on
each side and 2 at the top and bottom which are used to
fasten the panel to the front of the door. The screws are
provided in the literature pack along with the door lock,
which is provided on certain models.

Overlay panel

ush with top

of door.

Figure 12

Press and hold down this
tab on the wire connec­tor and pull the connector
apart.

Holes in

gasket

retainer.

Figure 13a

Overlay panel to
be centered on
width of door.

Magnetic Gasket
remove starting at
a corner, grasp and
pull away from the
door.

Figure 13

Step 3: Cut and drill the overlay panel

Depending on your model cut the overlay door panel to the
dimensions shown in Figure 14 to Figure 17. The window
cut out is for glass door models only.

!

CAUTION

Weight of overlay door panel must not exceed 15
pounds (6.8 kg) for a solid door model or 10 pounds
(4.5 kg) for a glass door model.

13

Clearance for

screw head,

4 places

Figure 14
Left Hand Hinged Door
15" (38.1 cm) wide appliance

OVERLAY DOOR PANEL INSTALLATION

Top of door

Hinge side of door

Hinge side of door

Clearance for
screw head,
4 places

Figure 16
Right Hand Hinged Door
15" (38.1 cm) wide appliance

1" (25.4 mm) diameter
counter bore 1⁄4" (6 mm)
deep 4 places.

27

3

⁄32"

(9.8 cm)

1

3

(7.9 cm)

Minimum

15⁄32"

(2.9 cm)

41⁄8"

(10.5 cm)

Minimum

Clearance

for hinge

2 places

143⁄4"

(37.5 cm)

5"

(12.7 cm)

3

1

⁄16"

(3 cm)

1

⁄4" (6 mm)

47⁄8"

(12.4 cm)

31⁄8"

(7.9 cm)

1

⁄4" (6 mm)

Deep

13⁄4"

(4.4 cm)

1

⁄4" (6 mm)

Deep

13⁄4"

(4.4 cm)

1

⁄8"

3

(7.9 cm)

(12.4 cm)

47⁄8"

Clearance
for hinge
2 places

143⁄4"

(37.5 cm)

5"

(12.7 cm)

3

1

(3 cm)

1" (25.4 mm) diameter
counter bore 1⁄4" (6 mm)
deep 4 places.

⁄16"

27

3

⁄32"

(9.8 cm)

radius is
permissible

3011⁄32"

(77.1 cm)

11

30

⁄32"

(77.1 cm)

⁄8"

31⁄8"

(7.9 cm)

Minimum

31⁄8"

(7.9 cm)

Minimum

1

⁄4" (6 mm)

radius is
permissible

31⁄8"

(7.9 cm)

Minimum

15⁄32"

(2.9 cm)

This side

facing interior

This side

facing interior

11⁄2"

11

1

⁄16"

(4.3 cm)

(3.8 cm)

typical

Figure 15
Left Hand Hinged Door
15" (38.1 cm) Wide Appliance

11

3

⁄16"

(9.4 cm)

2"

(5.1 cm)

14

2"

(5.1 cm)

311⁄16"

(9.4 cm)

11⁄2"

(3.8 cm)

typical

Figure 17
Right Hand Hinged Door
15" (38.1 cm) wide appliance

111⁄16"

(4.3 cm)

41⁄8"

(10.5 cm)

Minimum