RIGHT PRODUCT. RIGHT PLACE. RIGHT TEMPERATURE. SINCE 1962.
1000 Series •1215WC•15" Single Zone Wine Captain® Model
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Contents
SAFETY •INSTALLATION &INTEGRATION • OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICE
Intro
Safety
Safety and Warning
Disposal and Recycling
Installation
Environmental Requirements
Electrical
Cutout Dimensions
Product Dimensions
Side by Side Installation
Anti-Tip Bracket
General Installation
Grille / Plinth Installation
Door Swing
Wine Rack Installation
Extended Non-Use
Service
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Service Extended
Wire Diagram
Product Liability
Warranty Claims
Parts
Ordering Replacement Parts
System Diagnosis Guide
Compressor Specifications
Troubleshooting Extended
Door Stop
Door Adjust
Wood Trim Finishing
Operating Instructions
First Use
Control Operation
Sabbath Mode
Airflow and Product Loading
U-Line Wine Guide
Recommended Wine Storage
Maintenance
Cleaning
Cleaning Condenser
Control Quick Guide
Thermistor
Defrost
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WELCOME TO U-LINE
Congratulations on yourU-Line purchase. Your product comes from a company with over five decades of premium modular
ice making,refrigeration, and wine preservation experience. U-Line continues to bethe American leader, delivering versatility
and flexibility for multiple applications includingresidential,light commercial, outdoor and marine use. U-Line’s complete
product collection includes Wine Captain
Door Refrigerators, Drawer Models, Freezers, Combo®Models, and more.
U-Line has captivated those with anappreciation for the finer things with exceptional functionality, style, inspired innovations
and attention to even the smallest details. Weare known and respected for our unwavering dedication to product design,
quality and selection. U-Line is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsinandhasshipped product to five continentsfor over
two decades andis proud to have the opportunity to ship to you.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Looking for additional information on your product? User Guides, Quick Reference Guides, CAD Drawings, Compliance
Documentation, and Product Warranty information are all available for reference and download at u-line.com.
Please read all instructions before installing, operating, or servicing the appliance.
Use thisappliance for its intended purpose only and followthese general precautions with those listed throughout thisguide:
SAFETY ALERT DEFINITIONS
Throughout this guide are safety items labeled with aDanger, Warningor Caution based on the risk type:
DANGER
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Danger means that failure to follow this safetystatement will result in severe personal injuryordeath.
DANGER
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This unit contains R600a (Isobutane) which is a flammable hydrocarbon.It is safe for regular use. Do not use sharp objects to expedite defrosting. Donot service without consulting the “R600a specifications”section included in the User Guide. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING
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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.
WARNING
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Warning means that failure to follow this safetystatement could result in serious personal injury or death.
CAUTION
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Caution means that failure to follow this safety statement may result in minor or moderate personal injury, property or equipment damage.
Pork, Veal, Lamb and PoultryLight-Bodied Red Wines
FruitSweet White and Sparkling
A Toast to Wine Truths
Like the grapes themselves, many winemyths have been
cultivated over the centuries.
Myth 1:Most wines taste better when aged.
Truth:In fact, less than 5% of wines produced todayare
meant to be aged. Most winesare crafted to be consumed
within the first one to two years.
Myth 2: Wines should be uncorked and decanted allowing
them to “breathe.”
Truth:To breathe or not breathe? While it isbetter to
allow a young tannic Red to breathe in a glass or decanter
tosoften the tannins, anold Red reaches a stage in itslife
where it should be enjoyed soon after opening. Allow an
old Red to breathe for a short time to dissipate any off
odors. Most white wines can be served, ideally, 10-15
minutes after opening.
Sparkling or Extra Dry
Champagne
Wines
The Cork: A Mystery on Its Own
Cork Presentation. The ritualof the presentation of the
cork has a richandfascinatinghistory dating backto the
late 1800’s. A phylloxera (root louse) devastation to the
vineyards severely limited the supply of great wines.
Restaurateurswould remove labels on inferior winesand
replace them with labels from superior wines. This made it
necessary forpatrons to protect themselves bychecking
the branding on the cork to ensure that what they ordered
was, in fact, what they were served.
When presented with a cork today, feel it to check for its
integrity, read and match the branding on the cork to the
bottle and set itaside.There is little to be learned from
the cork. The proof is inthe wine.
“Corked” wines. If you’ve ever had a wine that smelled or
tasted of mold, you’ve experienced a wine that may have
been“corked.” Today, betweenfive and eight percent of
wines are tainted with Trichloroanisole (TCA). This
substance, found naturally in plants and trees, is imparted
to the wine through the cork. Corkedwines are a major
concern forwinemakers asit destroysmillions of cases
per yearand puts reputations at stake. Amazing asit may
seem twist-off caps may offer a better alternative and
many great wineries in California, Australia and New
Zealand are pioneering the trend.
Myth 3:When age worthy wines peak, they must be
consumed almost immediately.
Truth:Mostgreat winesreach a plateau period rather
than a peak. Great Bordeaux’s may have as much as a
10-year plateaubefore fading.
Myth 4: Wine colordoesnot change with aging.
Truth:As red wines age they get lighter in color while
whites get darker.
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Common Tasting TermsIDEAL WINE STORAGE CONSIDERATIONS
TerminologyDescription
AcidityAcritical element of wine thatis responsible
for preserving the wines freshness. Excess acidity results in an overly tart and sourwine.
BalanceAdesired trait where tannin, fruit and acidity
are in total harmony. Wines with goodbalance tend to age gracefully.
BodyThe weight and presence ofwine in the
mouth provided by the alcohol and tannin level. Full-bodied wines tend tohave thisstrong concentration.
BouquetThe blending ofa wine’s aromawithin the
bottle over a period of time, caused by volatile acidity.
ComplexAsubjective termoften used in tasting. A
wine issaidto be complex if it offers a variety of flavors and scents that continue to evolve as it develops.
FlabbyA wine thatlacksstructure, or is heavy to
the taste, lacks acidity.
Full-BodiedWine high in alcohol and extract, generally
speaking, fills the mouth, powerful.
LeanGenerally describes wines that are slim,
lacking of generosity or thin.
OakyA desirable flavorimpartedto wine if done in
moderation. Most wines are aged in oakbarrels one to three years, thereby receiving this toastyoak characteristic. However, if a weak wine is left in contact toolong with anoakbarrel itwill tendto be overpoweredwith an oakytaste.
TanninTannins are extracted from the grape skins
and stems and arenecessary for a well-balanced red wine. Tannins are easilyidentified in wine tasting as the drying sensation over thegums. Tannins generally fade as a wineages.
Temperature:The most important element about
storage temperature is stability.If wine is kept in a stable
environment between 40°F (7°C) and 65°F (21°C), it will
remain sound. A small 1-2 degree temperature fluctuation
within a stable environment is acceptable. Larger
temperature fluctuations can affect the corks ability to
seal, allowing the wine to “leak” from the bottle.
Humidity: The traditional view on humiditymaintains
that wines shouldbe stored ontheir sides in 50% - 80%
relative humidity to ensure cork moisture and proper fit in
the bottle. Contemporary wisdom suggests that the cork
surface is too small to be impacted by humidity. Further
the cork is sealed with a metal or wax capsule making
humidity penetrationimpossible. The concept of a humid
storage environment was derived from the necessity of
wineries to maintainmoisture intheir cellars to keep
High ambient temperature and excessive humidity can
also produce frost.
CAUTION
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DO NOT use an ice pick or other sharp
instrument to help speed up defrosting. These
instruments can puncture the inner lining or
damage the cooling unit. DO NOT use any type of
heater to defrost. Using a heater to speed up
defrosting can cause personal injury and
damage to the inner lining.
The drain panwas not designed to capture the
water created when manually defrosting. To
prevent water fromoverflowing the drain pan,
place towels or other absorbent materialsover
the interior drain trough (under the evaporator)
before defrosting.
To defrost:
1.Disconnect power to the unit.
2.Removeall products from the interior.
3.Prop the doorin an open position (2 in. [50 mm]
minimum).
4.Allow the frost tomelt naturally.
5.After the frost melts completely clean the interior and
all removed components. (See INTERIOR CLEANING).
6.When the interior isdry,reconnect power and turn unit
on.
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Cleaning Condenser
INTERVAL - EVERY SIX MONTHS
To maintainoperational efficiency, keep the front grille
free of dustand lint, andclean the condenser when
necessary. Depending on environmental conditions, more
or less frequent cleaning may be necessary.
WARNING
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Disconnect electric power to the unit before
cleaning the condenser.
WARNING
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DO NOT touch the condenser fins. The condenser
fins are SHARPand can be easily damaged.
DO NOT use any type of cleaner on the
condenser unit.
1.Remove the grille. (See GRILLE-PLINTH
INSTALLATION).
2.Clean the condensercoil using a usinga soft brush
with a “combing” action or vacuum cleaner. Do not
touchthe condenser coil.
3.Install the grille.
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Wine Rack Installation
To remove rack from the cabinet:
1.Remove any bottles stored on the rack.
2.Grasp the end of the rack and gently slide itout until it stops.
3.Press the left rack release lever down. At the same time, lift thematchingright rackrelease lever up. Pull the rack out until it isfree of the tracks and the cabinet.
Do not remove the track rails from the cabinet.
To insert rack in the cabinet:
1.Align the left andrightrackchannels withthe tracks inthe cabinet. Ensure an eventrack engagement on both sidesby gently pushingthe rackinto the cabinet until it stops.
2.Before reloading the rack, ensure proper movement of the travel stops in the left and right track rails by pulling the rack out gently until it stops.
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Extended Non-Use
VACATION/HOLIDAY, PROLONGED SHUTDOWN
The following steps are recommended for periods of
extended non-use:
1.Remove all consumable content from the unit.
2.Disconnect the power cord from its outlet/socket and
leave itdisconnected until the unit is returned to
service.
3.If ice ison the evaporator, allow ice to thaw naturally.
4.Clean and drythe interior ofthe unit. Ensure allwater
has been removed from the unit.
5.The door must remain open to prevent formation of
mold and mildew. Open door a minimumof 2"
(50mm) to provide the necessary ventilation.
WINTERIZATION
If the unit will be exposed to temperatures of 40°F (5°C)
For one year from the dateof 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 residentialuse, materialcosmeticdefects are included in this warranty, with coverage limited to 60 days from the date oforiginalpurchase. All service provided by U-Line under the above warranty must beperformed by U-Line factory authorized service, unless otherwise specified by U-Line. Service provided during normal business hours.
Available Second Year Limited Warranty
Beyond thestandard one year warrantyoutlinedabove,U-Line offers an extension ofthe one year warranty coverage for anadditional 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 ofpurchase at u-line.com providing proof of purchase.
Five Year Sealed System Limited Warranty
For five years from the date oforiginal purchase, U-Line will repair or replace the following parts, labor not included, that prove to bedefective 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 providedduring normal business hours.
Terms
These warranties apply only toproducts installed in any one ofthe fifty states of the United States, the District ofColumbia, or the ten provinces of Canada. The warranties do not cover any parts or labor to correct any defectcaused by negligence, accident or improper use, maintenance, installation, service, repair, acts of God, fire, flood or other natural disasters. The productmust be installed, operated, and maintained in accordancewith the U-Line User Guide.
The remedies described abovefor each warranty are theonly ones that U-Line will provide, either under these warranties or under any warranty arising by operation of law. U-Linewill not be responsible for any consequential orincidentaldamages arising from the breach ofthese warranties orany other warranty, whether express, implied, orstatutory. Somestates do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidentalor consequential damages, sothe above limitation orexclusion may not apply to you. These warranties give you specific legal rights, and you may alsohave other rights which vary from state to state.
Any warranty that maybe implied in connectionwith your purchase or use of the product, including any warranty ofmerchantability or any warranty fit for a particular purpose is limited to the duration ofthese warranties, andonly extendsto five yearsin duration forthe parts described in the section related to the five year limited warranty above.Some states do not allowlimitations on how long an implied warrantylasts, sothe above limitations maynot apply toyou.
•The warranties only apply tothe original purchaser and are non-transferable.
•The second year and fiveyear warranties cover products installed and used for normal residential or designated marine use only.
•The warranties apply to unitsoperated outside only ifdesigned for outdoor use by model and serial number.
•Replacement water filters, light bulbs, and other consumable parts are not covered bythese warranties.
•The start ofU-Line’s obligation islimited to four years after the shipment date from U-Line.
•In-homeinstruction on how to use your product is not covered by these warranties.
•Food, beverage, and medicine loss are not covered bythese warranties.
•If the product is located in an area where U-Line factory authorized service isnot available, you may be responsible for a trip chargeoryou may berequired to bringthe product toa U-Line factory authorized service location at your own cost and expense.
•Units purchased afteruse asfloor displays are coveredby the limited one year warranty only and no coverage isprovided forcosmeticdefects.
•Signal issues related toWi-Fi connectivity are not covered by these warranties.
For parts and service assistance, orto findU-Linefactory 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
CONTROL FUNCTION QUICK GUIDEFUNCTIONCOMMANDDISPLAY/OPTIONS
ON/OFFPress and release Unit will immediately turn ON or OFF
Toggle lights
Adjust refrigerator temperature
View temperature in unitPush and release the together
Toggle between F/CHoldthe for five secondsThe display will change units.
Pressand release to leave interior light onfor 3 hours
Push and release
Glass door wine captainsandbeverage centers only.
When the “F” or “C”in the display isflashing,push to adjust the set pointtemperature.
The display will flash and then toggle from set point to temperature inunit.
DOOR ALERT NOTIFICATION
When the door is left openfor more than 5minutes:
•An audible tone will soundfor several seconds every minute.
•“dr” willappear indisplay.
Close door to silence alert and reset.
VIEWING ACTUAL TEMPERATURE
In viewing temperature in these modes any offsets are taken into account.This means that if you place a therm-istor in a known temperature, let’s say ice water,it maynot read the 32°F that you would assume. If the control offset was preset at -3°F while you placed the thermistor in an icebath, the actual thermistor reading when viewing actual temperature would read 35°F. In the unit this would cause the cabinet to push itself 3° cooler. Toview pure thermistor readings you must go into the service menu and choose the correct option.
To view the thermistor temperature, push and release the upand down keys. The display will show the corrected refrigerator temperature.
When the degree symbol is flashingthe unit will allow the use of the control for demonstrations. The unit can be left inthis mode indefinitely.
SERVICE MODE
This mode has options available for service diagnostics.To enter the mode hold the hidden key for 10 seconds.The display will show “0.” When in this modeuse the up and down arrows to select the desiredoption.The LIGHT key is the ENTER key andwill initiatethe function. Ifchanging a setting, you mustpress the LIGHT key again to retain the changed setting. To exit the service mode scrolltooption “0”and press the LIGHT key. After fiveminutesof not touching any keys the mode will alsoexit automatically.
SHOWROOM MODE
Thismodeis designed to showunits in a display environ-ment. When in this mode the only functions will be the control and cabinet lights. The compressor, fans, etc. will not operate. To enter/exit this mode hold the light key and the power key for 5 seconds. The displaywill flash once and beep and the degree symbol will begin to flash.
1View thermistor#1 (no offsets)2View thermistor#2 (no offsets)3View thermistor#3 (no offsets)4View thermistor#4 (no offsets)5Adjust thermistor #1 offset6Adjust thermistor #2 offset7Adjust thermistor #3 offset8Adjust thermistor #4 offset
9View thermistor#2 set point nooffsets10View thermistor#3 set point nooffsets11View thermistor#4 set point nooffsets12Adjust defrostinterval 3 to 24 hours13Adjustdefrost duration 0 to 99 minutes14View error log15Clear error log16Adjust thermistor #1 differential17Adjustevaporator fan delay in minutes (start of cooling
cycle) 0 - 99 minutes
18Adjustevaporator fan delay in minutes (after cooling
cycle stops) 0- 99 minutes19Individual component toggle20Model number indicator21Light all LED segmentsof display22View defrostcycles23View compressor run time24Activate defrost/harvest25Restore factory defaults26View software version - main board27View softwareversion - user interface 28Login period29Factory test mode
0Exit servicemode
NAVIGATE SERVICE MODE
SERVICE MODE GUIDE
1. THERMISTOR 1 — ZONE
This shows the pure thermistor reading with no offsets taken into account.
2. THERMISTOR 2 — EVAPORATOR
This shows the pure thermistor reading with no offsets taken into account.
3. Does not apply to this model.
4. Does not apply to this model.
5. THERMISTOR 1 — ZONE OFFSET
(DO NOT MAKE AN ADJUSTMENT TO THISWITHOUTCONTACTINGTECH LINE: 800-779-2547)
This calibration is only to be used if actual
temperature at thermistor #1is off from set point.
By adjusting the offset higher we can force the unit to drive the temperaturedownbelow the set point.(example: adjusting from 0 to +2 willdrop the unit temperature 2 degrees)
6. THERMISTOR 2 — EVAPORATOR OFFSET
(DONOT MAKE AN ADJUSTMENT TO THIS WITHOUT CONTACTINGTECH LINE: 800-779-2547)
7. Does not apply tothis model.
8. Does not apply to this model.
9. THERMISTOR 2 — SET POINT MINUS
OFFSET
This shows the thermistor reading with offsets taken into account.
10. Does not apply to this model.
11. Does not apply to this model.
12. ADJUST DEFROST INTERVAL — 3 TO 24
HOURS
This will adjust the interval between defrosts from 3 to24 hours.Adjusting from thefactory settings may cause undesired temperature inthe refrigerator section.
Use upor down arrows to scroll throughthe menu.Use the light bulb key to enter or exit menu. If values
have beenchanged, theywill be saved when exiting.
13. ADJUST DEFROST DURATION — 0 TO 99
MINUTES
The lengthof 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 refrigeratorsection.
A list ofthe errors in the order they occurredwill scroll once on the display. All errors are logged in memory. Only door error is displayed onthedisplay and has an audible signal.
E0:
Door 1 (upper) open.
E1:Thermistor 1 open.E2: Thermistor 2 open.E3:Thermistor 3 open.E4: Thermistor 4 open (Does not apply to this
model).
E5:Thermistor 1 shorted.E6:Thermistor 2 shorted.E7:Thermistor 3 shorted.E8:Thermistor 4 shorted(Does not apply to this
model).
E9: Door 2 (lower) open.P1:Pump Circuit open (Does not apply to this
model).
15. CLEAR ERROR LOG
To clear errors, press and hold
(5 seconds)
when CLR is flashing.
16. THERMISTOR — 1DIFFERENTIAL
This number should not be adjusted.
17. Does not apply tothis model.
18. Does not apply tothis model.
21. LIGHT ALL LED SEGMENTS
This will illuminate all the LEDs on the display toensurethey work properly.
22. VIEW DEFROST CYCLES
Displaysthe number ofdefrosts thathaveoccurred in the past 24 hours.
23. VIEW COMPRESSOR RUNTIME
This will show the number ofminutes the compressor has run in the prior cycle (or current cycle if the compressorwas running when service mode was entered).
24. ACTIVATE DEFROST/HARVEST
Turns on the hot gas bypass valve allowing hot gas to circulate through the evaporator causing frost tomelt.
25. RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS
Will restore all adjustable functions to their factory settings.
26. SOFTWARE VERSION — MAIN BOARD
Displays software version ofthe main controlboard.