U-Line CLR2160, CLRCO2175 User Manual
Use and Care Guide
Clear Ice Maker Model:
CLR2160
®
Clear Combo
Model:
CLRCO2175
Ice Maker/Refrigerator
CLR2160 CLRCO2175
1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a U-Line refrigeration product. A pioneer in the field for more than 40 years, U-Line
Corporation is the world’s number one manufacturer of built-in, under-counter, specialty refrigeration and ice making
products. U-Line dedicates 100% of its research and development to these products. The result: U-Line technology
consistently leads the market with innovation, design, depth of product line and performance.
U-Line products are making life more convenient in homes, businesses, and hotels around the world. U-Line supports its
products with a strong dealer network, and its commitment to quality even extends to environmentally safe packaging.
IMPORTANT
READ all of the instructions in this guide completely before operating the unit for the first time.
For future reference, keep this guide in a safe, accessible location. If you need additional information or assistance,
please contact U-Line Corporation directly. Contact information appears on the rear cover of this guide.
If you have a problem with the operation of this product, the SERVICE section of this guide will assist you in quickly
identifying common problems and provide information on possible causes and remedies. If your product needs service,
contact U-Line directly.
Warranty Registration
Your U-Line Corporation Limited Warranty is located on the inside rear cover of this guide. To validate your warranty, the
product and its original purchase date must be registered. A Warranty Registration Card has been included for this
purpose in the package containing this manual. Complete and mail the Warranty Registration Card, or register your
product online at www.U-LineService.com as soon as possible after purchase.
If your product registration is not on file and a request for warranty coverage is received, the date of sale to the U-Line
Selling Dealer or Distributor will be established as the first date of warranty coverage for your product.
Please Record Your Model Information
When you request additional information or service, you will be asked for your products model and serial numbers. You
can find this information on the serial plate located on the upper right or rear wall in the interior of your unit. This
information also appears on the warranty registration card.
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Figure 1
Please record the model number (Figure 1, 1), serial number (Figure 1, 2), date of purchase, and dealer contact
information for your U-Line product below:
Model Number:
_____________________________________________________
Serial Number:
_____________________________________________________
Purchase Date:
_____________________________________________________
Dealer Name:
_____________________________________________________
Dealer Address:
_____________________________________________________
Dealer Telephone:
_____________________________________________________
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2 Table of Contents
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................2
Warranty Registration .......................................................................................................2
Please Record Your Model Information ...........................................................................2
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................3
Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................5
Safety Alert Definitions .....................................................................................................5
General Precautions ...........................................................................................................5
Product Features ........................................................................................................................6
Échelon Model CLR2160 Clear Ice Maker, Model CLRCO2175 Clear Ice Maker/
Refrigerator ........................................................................................................................6
Operation ...................................................................................................................................7
Initial Startup .....................................................................................................................7
Other Site Requirements ...................................................................................................7
Temperature Control .........................................................................................................8
Interior Lighting .................................................................................................................8
Electronic Control Panel ....................................................................................................8
Normal Operating Sounds .................................................................................................9
Outdoor Usage ...................................................................................................................9
Storage, Vacation, Moving ..............................................................................................10
Product Disposal ...............................................................................................................10
Cleaning and Maintenance .....................................................................................................11
General Cleaning .............................................................................................................11
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................11
Prepare Plumbing ....................................................................................................................19
Drain Connection .............................................................................................................19
Water Supply Connection ................................................................................................22
Prepare Power Supply ..............................................................................................................23
Electrical Specifications ....................................................................................................23
Service .......................................................................................................................................23
Before Calling for Service ................................................................................................23
If Service is Required ........................................................................................................23
Replacement Parts ...........................................................................................................23
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................................24
Electronic Control Quick Guide .......................................................................................26
U-Line Corporation Limited Warranty ....................................................................................27
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3 Safety Precautions
IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
PLEASE READ all instructions completely before
attempting to install, operate, or service your unit.
• Proper installation procedures must be followed
if this unit is being initially installed, or is moved
to a new location after being in service. An
INSTALLATION GUIDE for your unit, providing
complete installation information is available
from U-Line Corporation directly, and must be
consulted before any installation is begun. U-Line
contact information appears on the rear cover of
this guide.
• This unit requires connection to a grounded
(three-prong), polarized receptacle that has been
placed by a qualified electrician in accordance
with applicable electrical codes.
WARNING
SHOCK HAZARD - Electrical Grounding Required.
• Never attempt to repair or perform
maintenance on the unit until the electricity
has been disconnected.
• Never remove the round grounding prong from
the plug and never use a two-prong grounding
adapter.
• Altering, cutting of power cord, removal of
power cord, removal of power plug, or direct
wiring can cause serious injury, fire and/or loss
of property and/or life, and will void the
warranty.
• Never use an extension cord to connect power
to the unit.
• Always keep your working area dry.
CAUTION
Safety Alert Definitions
Safety items throughout this guide are labeled with a
Danger, Warning or Caution based on the risk type:
DANGER
Danger means that failure to follow this safety
statement will result in severe personal injury 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.
General Precautions
Use this appliance for its intended purpose only and
follow these general precautions along with those listed
throughout this guide:
• Use care when moving and handling the unit. Use
gloves to prevent personal injury from sharp
edges.
• If your model requires defrosting, 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.
IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
• Do not lift unit by door handle.
• Never install or operate the unit behind closed
doors. Be sure front grille is free of obstruction.
Obstructing free air flow can cause the unit to
malfunction and may void the warranty.
• Failure to clean the condenser every three months
can cause the unit to malfunction. This could void
the warranty.
• Allow unit temperature to stabilize for 24 hours
before use.
• If your model requires defrosting, never 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.
• Use only genuine U-Line replacement parts.
Imitation parts can damage the unit, affect its
operation or performance and may void the
warranty.
DANGER
RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT. Before you throw away
your old refrigerator or freezer, take off the doors
and leave shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.
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4 Product Features
Échelon Model CLR2160 Clear Ice
Maker, Model CLRCO2175 Clear Ice
Maker/Refrigerator
CLR2160
• This model produces up to 60 lbs (27.2 kg) of ice per
day, will store 30 lbs (13.6 kg).
• Stainless steel model is deemed suitable for outdoor
use by UL.
• An electronic control panel with digital display allows
you to control all operating functions.
CLRCO2175
• This model produces up to 40 lbs (18.1 kg) of ice per
day, will store 15 lbs (6.8 kg), and provides 2.5 cu ft (71
L) of refrigeration capacity.
• An electronic control panel with digital display allows
you to display the interior refrigerator temperature
and adjust the setting to your preference.
• Automatic (cycle) defrost eliminates the need for
manual defrosting.
• Three fully encapsulated, contoured shelves contain
spills and are easy to clean.
• Recessed shelf channels, supporting the encapsulated
shelves, provide a sleek, clean appearance to the
interior of the cabinet by eliminating protruding shelf
supports.
• Two contoured, inner door “pick-off” shelves are
adjustable for storage of a variety of different bottle,
can, and container sizes and shapes.
• An interior light will illuminate automatically as the
cabinet door is opened. However, you can easily select
another mode of operation. A blackout/Sabbath mode
(not Star K certified) allows you to darken both interior
light and the LED display, while maintaining complete
temperature control in the unit.
Exclusive Features of Échelon
• An easy, self-cleaning process for the clear ice maker
eliminates complicated procedures.
• Black and white models feature a slightly contoured,
across the top, integrated door handle design that
permits the door to be easily reversed. The door comes
standard with a factory-installed flush panel. These
models can accommodate a 1/4 in. (0.64 cm) thick
custom panel to achieve a custom, built-in look by
matching surrounding cabinets.
• An optional full overlay door panel kit for black and
white units, using a customer provided 3/4" (1.9 cm)
thick panel, is available that provides a fully integrated
appearance with surrounding cabinets. The overlay
panel is easily attached to the door.
• Stainless steel model doors are not field-reversible.
• All stainless steel models have a stainless steel full wrap
cabinet, door and sculpted handle that distinguishes
the Echelon stainless steel units from other heavier
“commercial” looks.
• Black and white models have vinyl clad steel cabinets
that feature a rich textured look, and resist scratching,
peeling, or flaking.
• Self-closing door hinges engage when the door is open
approximately 8-10 in. (20-25 cm), ensuring a positive
door seal and preventing door bounce back.
Features and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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5 Operation
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Figure 2
IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
Proper air flow (Figure 2) is required for your unit to
operate at its highest efficiently. A grille, located in
the base of the unit, must not be blocked at any
time, or your unit will not perform as expected.
Initial Startup
All U-Line units are shipped with controls that are preset.
No initial adjustments are required.
IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
• U-Line recommends the unit be allowed to run
overnight prior to loading the Model CLRCO2175
refrigerator with product.
• On ice maker equipped units, it is possible that
dirt or scale will dislodge in the water line.
Always throw away all ice cubes made during the
first two to three hours of operation.
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Figure 3
To turn the unit on or off, touch and hold the POWER icon
(Figure 3, 1) on the display panel for approximately five
seconds until the °F symbol flashes and release.
• A small LED above the icon will illuminate to confirm
the touch of any controller icon.
• The CLRCO2175 display (Figure 3, 3) will show the
unit set-point temperature (38°F) when the unit is on
and will show OFF when the unit is off. The CLR2160
display (Figure 3, 3) will show ICE when the unit is on
and will show OFF when the unit is off.
• Turning the unit off will override any other control
function.
Other Site Requirements
Power Supply
The unit requires a grounded and polarized 115 VAC,
60 Hz, 15A circuit (normal household current). See
Electrical Specifications on Page 23.
Water Supply
The unit requires a 1/4-inch OD water supply line and a
shut-off valve. For more information see Page 22.
Drain
The unit’s generous 7-inch drain connection height
extends the distance the unit can be located from a
gravity drain. For more information see Page 19.
IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
Drain can NOT be located directly below unit. Unit
has a solid base that will not allow unit to drain
below itself.
Environmental Requirements
Many U-Line models are designed to operate in harsh
outdoor/marine environments. Special considerations
include the following:
• The units are designed to operate between 50°F (10°C)
and 110°F (40°C). High ambient temperatures (110°F
[40°C] or higher) may reduce the unit’s ability to reach
low temperatures and may also reduce the ice
production rate for those models with icemakers.
• If the ambient temperature is expected to drop below
45°F (7°C), drain all water from the unit to prevent
freezing damage not covered by the warranty.
• For best performance, keep the unit out of direct
sunlight and away from heat generating equipment.
• For best performance and life outdoors, place under a
counter or provide shelter of some kind.
• In climates where high humidity and dew points are
present, condensation may appear on outside surfaces.
This is considered normal. The condensation will
disappear when the humidity drops.
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Temperature Control
Interior Lighting
Checking Product Temperature
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Figure 4
To check the actual product temperature, in refrigerator
section only, insert an accurate thermometer into a plastic
(non-breakable) bottle that is partially filled with water.
Tighten the bottle cap securely (Figure 4).
The interior of Model CLR2160 is not illuminated. The
refrigerator section of Model CLRCO2175 is illuminated
whenever the door is opened.
The LIGHT icon (Figure 3, 5) on the control panel is used
to control an additional Model CLRCO2175 lighting
function. The blackout/Sabbath mode (not Star K
certified) will turn the interior light and display (Figure
3, 3) off.
To access the blackout/Sabbath mode (not Star K
certified):
1. Touch and hold the LIGHT icon (Figure 3, 5) for ten
seconds and release (the °F symbol will flash briefly at
the end of the five second period).
2. The interior light and control display
go dark for 36 hours.
NOTE: Although the display will not be visible, the
temperature controls in the unit remain active, and the
interior temperature will be maintained.
3. To exit the
certified) before the 36-hour period
blackout/Sabbath mode (not Star K
(Figure 3, 3)
, repeat Step 1.
will
Electronic Control Panel
Place the bottle in the refrigerator area for 24 hours.
Refrain from opening the unit during the testing period.
After 24 hours, check the temperature of the water. If
required, adjust the temperature control in a small
increment (See ADJUSTING TEMPERATURE).
Factors which affect the internal temperatures of the
cabinet include:
• Temperature setting.
• Ambient temperature where installed.
• Number of times and length of time the door is
opened and closed.
• Installation in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
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Figure 5
The electronic control with digital display (Figure 5) is
configured to show a single temperature continuously.
This set-point temperature is a base number used by the
controller to maintain the temperature zone in your unit.
The factory default set-point is 38°F. This set-point
temperature is used as a gauge if further temperature
adjustments are required.
Temperature Display Selection
U-Line products supplied for 110 VAC operation have
temperatures displayed in a default Fahrenheit (°F)
configuration (Figure 5, 3). Models supplied for 220 VAC
operation have temperatures displayed in a default
Celsius (°C) configuration.
The display can easily be adjusted for either type of
temperature display. Press and hold the LIGHT icon
(Figure 5, 5) and within five seconds press the COOLER
icon (Figure 5, 4) three times to change the display as
desired.
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Temperature Display
To display the Model CLRCO2175 interior temperature:
1. Touch and hold the WARMER icon (Figure 5, 2) for
approximately five seconds and release when the °F
symbol in the display (Figure 5, 3) begins to flash.
2. The display
refrigerator temperature.
3. After approximately 10 seconds, the set-point
temperature will return to the display.
Factors which affect the internal temperatures of the
cabinet include:
• Temperature setting.
• Ambient temperature where installed.
• Number of times and length of time the door is
opened and closed.
• Installation in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
(Figure 5, 3)
will indicate the actual
Adjusting Temperature
NOTE: The CLRCO2175 refrigerator section temperature is
adjustable. The storage bin temperatures in Model
CLRCO2175 and CLR2160 are not adjustable.
IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
Adjust the set-point temperature in single
increments, and wait 24 hours for the temperature
to stabilize before rechecking.
Normal Operating Sounds
All models incorporate rigid foam insulated cabinets to
provide high thermal efficiency and maximum sound
reduction for its internal working components. In spite of
this technology, your model may make sounds that are
unfamiliar.
Normal operating sounds may be more noticeable
because of the unit’s environment. Hard surfaces such as
cabinets, wood/vinyl/tiled floors and paneled walls have a
tendency to reflect normal appliance operating noises.
Common refrigeration components, and a brief
description of the normal operating sounds they make,
are listed below. NOTE: Your product may not contain all
of the components 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.
• Automatic Ice Maker: You will hear ice as it drops from
the mold into the ice bin/tray.
• Water Valve: The water valve will make an occasional
buzzing sound and running water will be heard.
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Figure 6
To adjust the set-point temperature:
1. Press and release either the WARMER (Figure 6, 2) or
COOLER (Figure 6, 4) icon to put the controller in the
SET TEMPERATURE mode. The °F symbol (Figure 6, 3)
will begin to flash.
NOTE: If no further action is taken, this mode will self
cancel in five seconds, and the original set-point
temperature will be displayed.
2. While the °F symbol is flashing, press the WARMER or
COOLER icon as required to adjust the set-point
temperature.
3. The change will be set five seconds after adjusting the
temperature, and the new set-point temperature will
be displayed.
Outdoor Usage
Some U-Line models are designed to operate in outdoor
environments. For best performance, keep the unit out of
direct sunlight.
• If the unit will be shut off for five days or more, prop
door open to allow for air circulation and prevent mold
and mildew.
IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
If the ambient temperature is expected to drop
below 45°F, turn off and unplug unit, and drain all
water from the unit to prevent freezing damage not
covered by the warranty.
• High ambient temperatures (110°F or higher) may
reduce the unit’s ability to reach low temperatures.
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Storage, Vacation, Moving
If the unit will not be used for an extended period, or
otherwise stored, follow these steps completely:
WARNING
Product Disposal
If the unit is being removed from service for disposal,
check and obey all Federal, State and/or Local regulations
regarding the disposal and recycling of refrigeration
appliances, and follow these steps completely:
Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before
servicing. Before operating, replace all panels.
Failure to do so may result in death or electrical
shock.
1. Remove all consumable contents from the unit.
2. Disconnect power to the unit.
3. Shut off water supply to the unit at the main water
source.
IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
• If the ambient temperature is expected to drop
below 45°F, turn off and unplug unit, and drain all
water from the unit to prevent freezing damage
not covered by the warranty.
• The use of anti-freeze or other products of this
nature is not necessary and is not recommended.
4. Disconnect the water valve inlet and outlet lines, and
allow them to drain completely.
5. Reconnect power to the unit, and allow it to run for
one hour (minimum) until any remaining ice has been
ejected from the ice maker assembly.
6. Disconnect power to the unit, dry any remaining water
from the ice maker assembly, and reconnect any lines
removed from the water supply valve.
7. Disconnect the power cord from its outlet, and leave it
disconnected until the unit is returned to service.
1. Disconnect power to the unit and unplug the power
cord from its outlet.
2. Shut off water supply to the unit at the main water
source and disconnect the supply line to the unit’s water
valve.
DANGER
RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPEMENT. Before you throw
away your old refrigerator or freezer, take off the
doors and leave shelves in place so that children
may not easily climb inside.
3. Remove the cabinet door if equipped and secure all
interior shelves to the interior of the cabinet using a
heavy duty cloth or package sealing tape.
8. Clean and dry the interior of the cabinet (See CLEANING
AND MAINTENANCE: GENERAL CLEANING).
9. During periods of non-use, the cabinet must remain
open to prevent the formation of mold and mildew.
Open door a minimum of 2" (5 cm) to provide the
necessary ventilation.
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