Installation Guide 15R Refrigerator and 15WC Wine Captain® www.U-LineService.com Phone (414) 354-0300 · FAX (414) 354-7905 Service & Parts Tech Lines Phone (800) 779-2547 · FAX (414) 354-5696 OnlineService@U-Line.com ©2005 U-Line Corporation 02/2005 15R and 15WC Models Contents Exterior Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cut-Out Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Product Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door Swing/Clearances Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reversing the Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Side-By-Side Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Custom 1/4'' Thick Door Panel Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking Door Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting Door Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leveling Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation Tip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation of the 15R/15WC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grille Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glass Shelf Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Start-Up Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 5 5 6 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 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. www.U-LineService.com 2 02/2005 15R and 15WC Models General Precautions Use this appliance for its intended purpose only and follow these general precautions along with those listed throughout this guide: 2 Inspect and Plan You have received a carton containing your 15R Refrigerator or 15WC Wine Captain® with a package inside containing a User Manual 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 User Manual and this Installation Guide in a safe place for future reference. 15R units are available in Black vinyl clad cabinets with matching doors and in Stainless models with a stainless steel door panel, brushed aluminum doorframe and handle, and a black cabinet. All 15R unit doors have a slightly contoured handle across the top and are reversible. The black doors have recessed front panels that will accept a custom 1/4 inch thick door panel. 15R units have three full and one "half" tempered glass shelves. 15WC units are Black or Stainless and have a vinyl-clad cabinet and a framed, reversible, tinted glass door with a slightly contoured handle across the top and a lock. Stainless models have a black cabinet and grille and a brushed aluminum doorframe and handle. All 15WC units have five fixed wine racks and one "half" tempered glass shelf. Please carefully follow the directions that apply to your unit and your intended design. 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. Tools/Materials Required · Screwdrivers -- slotted and Phillips head · 1/4-inch thick door panel material and cutting tools (15R units) Inspection Unwrap and inspect the unit on a flat, level surface capable of supporting its entire weight. 02/2005 3 www.U-LineService.com 15R and 15WC Models Exterior Cleaning (As Required) Black Models: · Black surfaces 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 Models: · Stainless door panels, handles and frames can discolor when exposed to chlorine gas, pool chemicals, salt water or cleaners with bleach. · Clean any glass door fronts with a non-chlorine glass cleaner. · Keep your Stainless 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 stainless steel cleaners/polishes on any glass surfaces. · Do not use cleaners that are not specifically intended for stainless steel on stainless surfaces (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 See Electrical Specifications for Power Supply 34-1/8" to 35" 23-1/8" 7" 1-1/2" 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 counter depth in most installations. The unit is 23-1/8" deep including the door and not the handle on Stainless models and 23-1/8" deep including the handle on Black models (see Figure 2). www.U-LineService.com 4 02/2005 15R and 15WC Models Product Dimensions 23-1/8" Including Handle 23-11/16" Including Handle Door Swing/Clearances Information Black 15R units have a zero clearance for the door to open 90° (see Figure 3). U-line recommends a minimum clearance of 1/4" for black units and 11/16" for Stainless units to accommodate the handle if the unit is installed next to a wall or similar type of structure. Wall 1/4" Min. Wall 11/16" Min. 34" 34" 20-7/8" 20-7/8" 14-15/16" Black Refrigerator 15R and Black Wine Captain® 15WC 14-15/16" Stainless Refrigerator 15R and Stainless Wine Captain® 15WC 16-1/2" 90° Door Swing 90° Door Swing 16-1/2" 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 22 on Page 10). Black Refrigerator 15R and Black Wine Captain® 15WC Stainless Refrigerator 15R and Stainless Wine Captain® 15WC Figure 3 02/2005 5 www.U-LineService.com 15R and 15WC Models Reversing the Door All units may be left- or right-hand opening. Black 15R Units Note: The grille should not yet be installed. If it has been installed, remove it for door reversing. See Page 11. To reverse the door on Black 15R Refrigerator models: 1. Remove top hinge from cabinet (three screws). See Figure 4. Hold door to keep it from falling. 2. Lift the door off the bottom hinge. 5. Relocate plastic spacer/ bushing on bottom of door to opposite side, and place door on bottom hinge pin. See Figure 8. Clean out bushing hole in door bottom with a screwdriver if necessary. 6. Remove plastic hole plug from door handle and relocate on opposite side. See Figure 9. Bushing Figure 8 Hinge Plastic Plug Hole Plastic Plug Hole Screw Right Side Door Swing Right Side Hinge Invert Screw Invert Hinge Left Side Door Swing Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 9 7. Remove pivot screw from top hinge, invert screw and reinstall pivot screw in top hinge. See Figure 9. 8. Remove three plastic screw plugs from hinge holes, top of cabinet, opposite side. Be careful not to scratch cabinet. See Figure 10. 9. Place door on lower hinge pin. Invert and install upper hinge on door. 3. Remove bottom hinge from cabinet (two screws). See Figure 5. Remove screws on opposite side of cabinet (Figure 6). Note that there may be a nut behind one or both screws on either side. Figure 10 Figure 6 Figure 7 4. Install hinge on opposite side, bottom of cabinet. See Figure 7. Replace nut on back side where installed. Align hinge outer edge with cabinet before tightening screws. www.U-LineService.com 6 02/2005 15R and 15WC Models 10. Fasten upper hinge to unit (three screws). Partially tighten screws. See Figure 11. 11. Adjust door to assure proper seal. Tighten upper and lower hinge screws securely. 12. Replace three plastic plugs removed in Step 8 into holes on top of unit. Replace screws in holes in bottom of unit on opposite side. 7. Remove the bottom pivot plate from the door (two screws). Invert and install it on the top of the opposite side of the door. 8. Locate the bushing saved in Step 3. Holding the bushing in place, lift the door onto the newly located bottom hinge bracket. See Figure 14. Figure 11 9. Onto the new top pivot plate's post, assemble the bushing saved in Step 2 and the hinge plate saved in Step 1. Install three screws to attach new top hinge plate to cabinet. Door Pivot Plate Bushing Figure 14 Stainless 15R Units and All 15WC Units Note: The grille should not yet be installed. If it has been installed, remove it for door reversing. See Page 11. Stainless 15R Refrigerator models and Black and Stainless 15WC Wine Captain models are reversible by moving the hinge hardware to the opposite side (Figure 12) as follows: 1. Remove the top hinge plate (three screws) from cabinet and save. 2. Remove the bushing from the top pivot plate's post and save. See Figure 13. 3. Being careful not to lose the bottom pivot plate's bushing (Figure 14), remove the door by lifting it off the bottom hinge bracket. Save the bushing. Hinge Bracket 10. Adjust door to assure proper seal. Other Site Requirements Power Supply Hinge Plate The unit requires a grounded and polarized 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 15A circuit (normal household current). See Electrical Specifications on Page 10. Environmental Requirements The surrounding air temperature must be at least 50°F (10°C) but must not exceed 110°F (40°C). Units may be installed outdoors in a covered area. The unit must not be located near heat-generating equipment or in direct sunlight. Figure 12 4. Remove bottom hinge bracket from cabinet (two screws). See Figure 5. Remove screws on opposite side of cabinet (Figure 6). Note that there may be a nut behind one or both screws on either side. 5. Install hinge bracket on opposite side, bottom of cabinet. See Figure 7. Replace nut on back side where installed. Align hinge outer edge with cabinet before tightening screws. 6. Remove the top pivot plate from the door (two screws). Invert and install it on the bottom of the opposite side of the door. Bushing Pivot Plate Door Figure 13 02/2005 7 www.U-LineService.com 15R and 15WC Models Side-By-Side Installation Instructions For a complete refreshment center, install two of the 15 series units side by side: 15R and 15WC. · Cut-out width for a side-by-side installation is the total of the widths listed under Cut-Out Dimensions in each unit's Inst ...