U-Line U-1115WCB-00, U-1115WCB-02, U-1115WCS-00, U-1115WCS-02, U-1115WCS-09 Use & Care Guide

USE AND CARE GUIDE

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1100 & ADA SERIES

WINE CAPTAIN®	BEVERAGE		GLASS DOOR
MODELS	CENTERS	REFRIGERATORS	REFRIGERATORS

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U-1175BEVSS-00 U-1175BEVSS-02 U-1175BEVSS-13 U-1175BEVSS-15

U-1115RB-00 U-1115RS-00 U-1115RS-01 U-1175RB-00 U-1175RB-02 U-1175RB-13 U-1175RS-00 U-1175RS-01 U-1175RS-02 U-1175RS-13 U-1175RS-15 U-1175RW-00 U-1175RW-02 U-1175RW-13

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a U-Line refrigerator.

For nearly five decades and three generations, U-Line continues to be the leader in innovation, quality and value in the premium built-in undercounter ice making, refrigeration and wine preservation market. U-Line has captivated those with an appreciation for the finer things with exceptional functionality, style, inspired innovation and attention to even the smallest details. We are known and respected for our unwavering dedication to product design, quality and selection.

In 1962, Henry Uihlein founded U-Line Corporation as an outgrowth of Ben-Hur Freezer Company and was the first to develop and patent an automatic stand-alone undercounter residential ice maker. His foresight and determination to develop new ideas and to succeed when there were no clear guidelines or solutions are evident today. The newest Uihlein generation continues to build upon the family’s innovative legacy at the Milwaukee, Wisconsin based business by providing continuity and vision from which new designs and technology continue to be born.

Today the complete U-Line product collection includes Ice Makers, Wine Captain® Models, Combo® Models, a Refrigerator / Freezer, Refrigerators, Drawers and Beverage Centers. The U-Line brand offers products in the 1000 Series, 2000 Series and the Modular 3000 Series. The 1000 Series offers a more targeted priced product with appropriate features, while the 2000 Series offers upscale features, advanced technology and specialized product families. U-Line’s approach to its breadth of products, multiple price points and features allows a choice and product that will fit any lifestyle.

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NOTICE

READ all instructions in this guide completely before using the appliance 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 direct. Contact information appears on the back cover of this guide.

Before Calling Service. If you think your U-Line product is malfunctioning, read the OPERATION section of this guide to understand clearly the function of the control. If the problem persists, read the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE section of this guide to help you quickly identify common problems, and provide information on possible causes and remedies.

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You will need your product model and serial number when you request additional information or services. You can find this information on the serial plate located on the upper right or back wall in the interior of your product. This information also appears on the warranty registration card. Please complete and mail your warranty registration card. You may also register online at www.u-line.com

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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions
Safety Alert Definitions ........................................................................................................................................	1
General Precautions .............................................................................................................................................	1
1100 Series Product Features
Models Covered: ...................................................................................................................................................	2
All 1100 & ADA Series Models Feature: .........................................................................................................	2
Wine Captain® Model Features: .......................................................................................................................	2
Beverage Center Features: .................................................................................................................................	2
Refrigerator Features: ..........................................................................................................................................	3
ADA Refrigerator Features: ...............................................................................................................................	3
Product Operation
Air Flow ...................................................................................................................................................................	4
Initial Startup ..........................................................................................................................................................	4
Electronic Control Panel .....................................................................................................................................	4
Adjusting Air Temperature .................................................................................................................................	4
Checking Product Temperature ........................................................................................................................	5
Interior Lighting .....................................................................................................................................................	5
Electronic Control Quick Guide .......................................................................................................................	6
U-Line Wine Guide
Looking Behind the Label ....................................................................................................................................	7
Wine Selections Suggestions ..............................................................................................................................	7
Ideal Wine Storage Considerations ..................................................................................................................	8
Wine Stocking Recommendation ......................................................................................................................	9
Wine Rack Removal and Installation ................................................................................................................	9
Wood Trim Finishing ........................................................................................................................................	10
Maintenance
Light Bulb Replacement ....................................................................................................................................	11
Leveling .................................................................................................................................................................	11
Removing and Installing Grille .........................................................................................................................	11
Removing and Installing Interior Shelves ......................................................................................................	12
Removing and Installing Door Shelves ..........................................................................................................	12
Standard Doors
Door Alignment and Adjustment ...................................................................................................................	14
Door Reversability .............................................................................................................................................	14
Reversing the Door ...........................................................................................................................................	14
Cleaning
Exterior Cleaning ...............................................................................................................................................	16
Interior Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................	16
Defrosting ............................................................................................................................................................	16
Condenser Cleaning ..........................................................................................................................................	17
Storage, Vacation and Moving .........................................................................................................................	17
Product Disposal ................................................................................................................................................	17
Service
Before Calling for Service ................................................................................................................................	18
If Service is Required .........................................................................................................................................	18
Replacement Parts .............................................................................................................................................	18
Normal Operating Sounds ...............................................................................................................................	18
Troubleshooting Guide .....................................................................................................................................	18

Safety Precautions

NOTICE

•PLEASE READ all instructions before installing, operating, or servicing the appliance.

•Proper installation procedures must be followed when completing an installation or relocation of a unit. An INSTALLATION GUIDE for the unit, providing complete installation information, is available from U-Line Corporation direct. Consult the installation guide before any installation begins. U-Line contact information appears on the rear cover of this guide.

•This unit requires connection to a dedicated 15 Amp grounded (three-prong), polarized receptacle, installed by a qualified electrician, compliant with applicable electrical codes.

Safety Alert Definitions

Throughout this guide are safety items labeled with a Danger, Warning or Caution based on the risk type:

General Precautions

Use this appliance for its intended purpose only. Follow these general precautions with those listed throughout this guide:

! DANGER

RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer, take off the doors and leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside.

! 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.

! DANGER

Danger means that failure to follow this safety statement will result in severe personal injury or death.

! WARNING

Install provided Anti-Tip kit. Serious personal injury could occur.

! 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.

!CAUTION

•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 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.

NOTICE

•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 airflow can cause the unit to malfunction and will void the warranty.

•Failure to clean the condenser every six months can cause the unit to malfunction. This could void the warranty.

•Do not Block any internal Fans.

Use only genuine U-Line replacement parts. Imitation parts can damage the unit, affect its operation or performance and may void the warranty.

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1100 Series Product Features

Models Covered:

This guide covers the following list of models.

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U-1115RB-00

U-1115RS-00

U-1115RS-01

U-1175RB-00

U-1175RB-02

U-1175RB-13

U-1175RS-00

U-1175RS-01

U-1175RS-02

U-1175RS-13

U-1175RS-15

U-1175RW-00

U-1175RW-02

U-1175RW-13

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All 1100 & ADA Series Models Feature:

Touch Pad Digital Controls. Provides ability to set and see the temperature. Manages key model functions and provides user alerts, except 1075 models.

Sabbath or “Black Out” mode. Easily turns off all lights and control displays. Automatically resets after 36 hours.

Vinyl-clad cabinet. Textured, rich appearance. More resistant to scratching, peeling and flaking.

Integrated handle. Does not add depth to the cabinet when built in. Black and white models only.

Flat recessed grille. Blends with the other models and integrates with surrounding cabinetry.

Stainless steel model. Offers a bold stainless steel handle, stainless steel wrap door with black “cap” on top and bottom of the door.

Field-reversible doors. Flexible installation options. All models with black and white doors are field-reversible. Stainless steel models with glass doors are field-reversible. Stainless steel solid door models must be order rightor left-hand hinged.

Adjustable leveling legs. Achieve a more precise under counter fit. Durable, strong legs will not bend when unit is installed.

Defrost Type: Automatic (cycle) Defrost

For indoor use only.

Wine Captain® Model Features:

Adjustable on/off interior light. Automatically illuminates when the door is opened. May be manually turned on when door is closed for viewing one's wines. Auto shut-off after four hours. Recessed so as not to interfere with access to wine,

Low-E coated, gas filled thermal glass door. Allows for effective product presentation. Protects wine and other products from potentially harmful ultraviolet light rays

3/4 extension slide-out coated wine racks. Allow for easy access to all wine bottles. Four or eight wine bottle capacity (0.75 L) on each rack.

Wood trimmed wine racks. Wood can be stained or replaced with a solid surface material to match surrounding décor.

Capacity. 15" Wine Captain Model up to 24 Bottles. 24" Wine Captain Model up to 48 Bottles.

Multiple temperature zones. Maintains wine at their proper serving temperature. Top Approximately 55°F (Red). Middle Approximately 50°F (White). Bottom Approximately 45°F (Sparkling). Safely stores three or two types, or a single type, of wine.

Stable temperatures. Stable, consistent temperatures provide longer-term storage capability.

Built-in. Provides custom look. No additional clearance around sides, top or rear of unit for ventilation. Do not obstruct front grille.

Beverage Center Features:

Capacity. 24" Beverage Center 5.6 cubic feet

Double temperature zones. Top two wine racks approximately 45°. Middle to lower refrigeration shelves - approximately 38°. - Store and serve beverages at their best-suited temperatures. Soda, water and beer at cooler temperatures. Wine at a warmer temperature - up to 16 (0.75 L) bottles.

Two full-size, removable glass shelves. Generous storage area for beverages.

Built-in or freestanding. Provides custom look when built-in with no additional venting clearance needed on sides, top or rear. Do not obstruct the grille.

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Refrigerator Features:

Capacity. 15" Refrigerator 3.0 cubic feet. 24" Refrigerator Capacity 5.3 cubic feet

Recessed interior light. Automatically illuminates when door is opened. Does not interfere with product access or storage.

Three adjustable tempered glass shelves. Sleek, streamlined interior. Allows flexible shelf locations to meet varying food and beverage storage needs.

Two adjustable in-door storage shelves. Easiest access storage area right where you need it. Adjustable to allow flexible storage options.

Door will accept a 1/4" panel. Ability to match surrounding décor and cabinets. Black and white models only.

Built-in or freestanding. Provides custom look when built-in with no additional venting clearance needed on sides, top or rear. Do not obstruct the grille.

24" Refrigerator is Energy Star qualified. Saves energy, saves money, saves our natural resources.

ADA Refrigerator Features:

Capacity. 5.3 cubic feet.

Security. Includes factory installed door locks. Adjustable shelving. Includes 4 adjustable wire shelves.

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Product Operation

Air Flow

NOTICE

The unit requires proper air flow to perform at its highest efficiency. Do not block the front grille or internal fans at any time, or the unit will not perform as expected. Do not install the unit behind a door.

Initial Startup

All U-Line controls are preset at the factory. Initial startup requires no adjustments.

NOTICE

U-Line recommends allowing the unit to run overnight before loading refrigerator or freezer with product.

To turn the unit on or off, press and hold the ON OFF button (2) for about ten seconds and release. The display will show the unit set-point temperature when turned on and display OFF when the unit is off.

Electronic Control Panel

Digital Display. Wine Captain Models provide three temperature zones within the cabinet to satisfy the specific storage requirements of your finest wines.

The electronic control with digital display shows a single continuous set-point temperature. This set point is for the middle zone, it is a base number used by the controller to maintain the multiple temperature zones in the unit. The factory default setpoint for Beverage Center and Refrigerator models is 38°F. The factory default set-point Wine Captain models is 50°F. The setpoint temperature is a gauge for further temperature adjustments.

Turning the Display Off. Wine Captain Models and Beverage Centers have a DISPLAY OFF mode available through the control panel. This allows you to control if the display (3) will be ON or OFF with the door closed. The button sequence that follows will switch between both modes, On or Off:

1.Press and hold the WARMER button (4), and simultaneously within five seconds press the ON OFF button (2) three times.

2.The display will be either visible or dark with the door closed. To return to the previous mode, repeat Step 1.

Adjusting Air Temperature

NOTICE

Adjust the set point temperature in single increments, and wait 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize before rechecking.

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To adjust the set point temperature:

1.Press and release either the WARMER (4) or COOLER (5) button to put the controller in the SET TEMPERATURE mode. The display (3) will begin to flash the °F (or °C) symbol.

NOTE: This mode will self-cancel in five seconds, and the display (3) will show the original set-point temperature.

2.Within five seconds (while the °F (or °C) symbol is flashing), press the WARMER or COOLER button as required to adjust the set point temperature.

3.The change sets five seconds after adjusting the temperature, and the display (3) will show the new set-point temperature.

Temperature °F °C Selection. U-Line products supplied for 110 VAC have temperatures displayed (3) default in Fahrenheit (°F). Models supplied for 220 VAC have temperatures displayed (3) default in Celsius (°C).

Easily adjust the display for either type temperature display.

Press and hold the LIGHT button (1) and simultaneously within five seconds press the COOLER button (5) three times to change the display (3) as needed.

Temperature Display. The digital display shows set-point. air temperature. Under normal operating conditions the temperatures will fluctuate based on a number of factors including door openings, product load, room temperature, and humidity. On passive cooled units the temperature will always be cool toward the top and coolest toward the bottom.

To display actual temperature:

1.Press the WARMER button (4) for five seconds. The display (3) will indicate the actual temperature.

2.After about 10 seconds, the set point temperature will return to the display.

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