U-Line Echelon 2115RS00, Echelon 2115R Installation Manual

Installation Guide

2115R — Refrigerator

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2115R — Refrigerator

Contents

Exterior Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Cut-Out Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Product Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Door Swing/Clearances Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Reversing the Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Other Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Side-By-Side Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Custom 1/4'' Door Panel Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Full Overlay Door Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Checking Door Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Adjusting Door Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Leveling Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installation Tip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installation of the 2115R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Relocating the Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installation Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Start-Up Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

1 Follow Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT

PLEASE READ all instructions completely before
attempting to install or operate the unit.

• This unit requires connection to a grounded (three­prong), polarized receptacle that has been placed by a
qualified electrician in accordance with applicable
electrical codes.

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.

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General Precautions

Use this appliance for its intended purpose only and
follow these general precautions along with those listed
throughout this guide:

WARNING

SHOCK HAZARD — Electrical Grounding Required.

• Keep the unit unplugged throughout installation
except during testing.

• Never remove the round grounding prong from
the plug and never use a two-prong grounding
adapter.

• Never use an extension cord to connect power to
the unit.

• Always keep your working area dry.

CAUTION

• Use care when moving and handling the unit. Use
gloves to prevent personal injury from sharp edges.

• Do not lift the unit by the door or door handle.

• Do not install the unit behind closed doors or in any
way that would obstruct airflow to the front grille,
which may cause the unit to malfunction.

2 Inspect and Plan

You have received a carton containing your 2115R
Refrigerator with a package inside containing a Use and
Care Guide and a Product Registration Card. Complete and
mail the Product Registration Card or register online at
www.U-LineService.com. Once your unit is installed, keep
the Use and Care Guide and this Installation Guide in a
safe place for future reference.

Your unit is Black, White or Stainless Steel. Black and
White units have a reversible door with a slightly
contoured handle across the top. They come with a flush
mounted door panel that, when removed, will accept a
custom 1/4-inch thick door panel or a 3/4-inch thick full
overlay door panel. Stainless Steel units are covered with
a protective coating and have been ordered left- or right­hand hinged. The Stainless doors are not reversible and
do not accept custom panels. Please carefully follow the
directions that apply to your unit and your intended
design.

Tools/Materials Required

• Screwdrivers — slotted and Phillips head

• 1/4-inch thick door panel material and cutting tools
(Black or White units) (if installing a 1/4” Panel Insert)

• Full Overlay Door Panel Kit (part number U-OL2115B —
Black or part number U-OL2115W — White), 3/4-inch
door panel overlay, cutting tools, drill and bits (Black or
White units) (If installing a 3/4” Full Overlay)

Inspection

Unwrap and inspect the unit on a flat, level surface
capable of supporting its entire weight.

Removing Protective Coating

(Stainless Steel Units Only)

When inspecting/installing a Stainless Steel unit, the
protective coating covering the unit must be removed
first. Start at a corner of the unit/door and pull back the
protective coating to remove it from the unit/door.

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After all the protective coating has been removed from
the unit/door, clean all Stainless Steel surfaces with Claire
Stainless Steel Polish and Cleaner or comparable product
or a mild detergent and warm water solution and soft
cloth. Do NOT use abrasive cleaning agents.

Note: If cleaning with mild detergent and warm water
solution and soft cloth, the unit MUST be treated with
Claire Stainless Steel Polish and Cleaner or comparable
product to prevent discoloration.

Exterior Cleaning

(As Required)

Black and White Models:

• The door, grille and cabinet may be cleaned with a mild
detergent and warm water solution. Do not use
solvent-based or abrasive cleaners. Use a soft sponge
and rinse with clean water. Wipe with a soft, clean
towel to prevent water spotting.

Stainless Steel Models:

• Stainless steel models can discolor when exposed to
chlorine gas, pool chemicals, salt water or cleaners with
bleach.

• Keep your stainless steel unit looking new by cleaning
with a good quality all-in-one stainless steel cleaner/
polish on a monthly basis. For best results use Claire
Stainless Steel Polish and Cleaner, which can be
purchased from U-Line Corporation. (The part number
is 173348.) Comparable products are acceptable.
Frequent cleaning will remove surface contamination
that could lead to rust. Some installations may require
cleaning on a weekly basis.

• Do not clean with steel wool pads.

• Do not use cleaners that are not specifically
intended for stainless steel (this includes glass,
tile and counter cleaners).

• If any surface discolors or rusting appears, clean it
quickly with Bon-Ami or Barkeepers Friend Cleanser
and a non-abrasive cloth. Always clean in the direction
of the grain. Always finish this process with Claire
Stainless Steel Polish and Cleaner or comparable
product to prevent further problems.

• Use of abrasive pads such as Scotchbrite will
cause the graining in the stainless to become
blurred.

• Rust that is allowed to linger can penetrate into the
surface of the stainless steel and complete removal of
the rust may not be possible.

3 Prepare Site

Your U-Line product has been designed for either free­standing or built-in installation. 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 electrical connection in the rear.

Note: Unit can NOT be installed behind a closed cabinet
door.

Cut-Out Dimensions

34-1/4"

to

35-1/8"

7"

1"

15-3/16"

Figure 1

Follow the cut-out drawing in Figure 1. The 15-3/16"
width allows 1/4" for ease in installation and removal of
the unit. 24" is the cabinet depth in most installations.
The unit is 23-1/4" deep including the handle on Black
and White models and 23-1/4" deep including the door
and not the handle on Stainless Steel models (see
Figure 2).

23-1/4"

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Product Dimensions

23-1/4"

Including

Handle

34-1/8"

14-15/16"

Black and White Stainless Steel

Figure 2

Please note that the unit has adjustable feet that can add
one additional inch to height during leveling or to match
adjacent cabinets (see Figure 33 on Page 13).

25-3/8"

Including

Handle

34-1/8"

14-15/16"

Door Swing/Clearances Information

Black and White units have a zero clearance for the door
to open 90° (see Figure 3). Stainless Steel models require
a minimum of 2-1/8" door clearance to accommodate the
handle if the unit is installed next to a wall or similar type
of structure.

Reversing the Door

(Black and White Units Only)

All U-Line units
(except Stainless
Steel models) may be
left- or right-hand
opening. The door
opening is easily
reversed by moving
the hinge hardware
to the opposite side.
The top hinge
hardware will be
used on the bottom
of the other side and
the bottom hinge
hardware will be
used on the top of
the other side (see
Figure 4).

To reverse the door:

1. Remove top

Figure 4

hinge screw pin
from door (Phillips screwdriver) (see Figure 5).
Remove door by tilting forward and lifting off bottom
hinge pin.

2.

Remove plastic screw plugs (3 each, top and bottom)
from new hinge location. Do not discard (see

ULIN_0015_A

Figure 6

).

1/4" Min.

90°

Door Swing

Black and White

Figure 3

Wall

21"

16-1/2"

2-1/8" Min.

90°

Door Swing

Wall

Stainless Steel

21"

16-1/2"

Screw Plugs

Figure 6

Figure 5

ULIN_0133_A

3. Remove top hinge (3 screws), reinstall hinge screw pin,
and remount on opposite side BOTTOM (see

Figure 7

).

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