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TROUBLESHOOTING

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, read through NORMAL OPER-
ATION first. If the problem persists, check the TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE. Locate the problem in the guide and refer to the cause and its
remedy before calling for service. The problem could be something very
simple which can be solved without a service call.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

NEVER attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the
unit until the main electrical power has been disconnected.

Troubleshooting — What to check when problems occur

Problem

Possible Cause

Remedy

The unit does 

No electrical power 

Make sure power cord 

not operate

to the unit

is plugged in. Check for 
blown fuse or tripped 
circuit breaker

Cycle selector switch 

Make sure cycle selector 

set improperly

switch is set to ICE

Low air temperature 

Surrounding air 

around unit

temperature must be at 
least 50°F (10°C)

Unit runs but no  No water being 

Check to see that water 

ice is produced

supplied to the unit

is connected and turned 
on to the unit

Unit runs but 

Dirty condenser coils

Clean the condenser. 

produces very 

See CARE AND 

little ice

CLEANING

High air temperature 

Surrounding air 

around unit

temperature of over 
90°F (32°C). Low ice 
production at high 
temperatures is normal

Scale and mineral 

Clean unit.  See CARE 

buildup in unit

AND CLEANING

!

WARNING

!

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User’s Manual

Summary of Contents for CLR60

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Page 2: ...ing damages incurred or resulting from shipping improper installation unauthorized modification or mis use abuse of the product customer education calls food loss spoilage door and water level adjustments except during the first 90 days from the date of purchase defrosting the product adjusting the controls door reversal or cleaning the condenser If a product defect is discovered during the applic...

Page 3: ... of your ability to safely connect the water supply to the unit and the unit to the drain consult a licensed plumber for assistance Once you have your unit installed we suggest that you keep this man ual in a safe place for future reference Should any problems occur refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual This informa tion will help you to quickly identify a problem and get it remedied...

Page 4: ...Address ________________________________________ Dealer Telephone ________________________________________ Keep this manual and the sales slip together in a safe place for further reference TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS 4 DRAIN INSTALLATION 5 CONNECTING A DRAIN PUMP 7 SITE PREPARATION 8 CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY 10 LEVELING THE UNIT 12 GRILLE INSTA...

Page 5: ... damage Never attempt to repair or perform main tenance on the unit until the electricity has been disconnected Altering cutting of power cord removal of power cord removal of power plug or direct wiring can cause serious injury fire flood and or loss of property and or life and will void the warranty Do not lift unit by door handle Never use an ice pick or other sharp instrument to help remove ic...

Page 6: ...flow from the ice maker cause flooding damage the unit and may void the warranty DANGER Risk of child entrapment Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer Take off the doors leave shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS Figure 1 UL202 14 15 16 37 9 34 86 4 FULL RETRACT HEIGHT WATER DRAIN WATER VALVE WATER OUTLET 8 1 2 21 6 FULL RETRACT HEI...

Page 7: ... can be installed using a gravity drain or can use a factory installed or equivalent drain pump Follow these guidelines when installing drain lines to prevent water from flowing back into the ice maker storage bin and or potentially flowing onto the floor causing water damage Gravity Drain Drain lines must have a 5 8 inch inside diameter Drain lines must have a 1 inch drop per 48 inches of run 1 4...

Page 8: ... outlet 2 Using a screwdriver carefully push the power cord grommet through the hole in the back panel 3 Using a screwdriver or 1 4 nut driver remove 12 screws and back panel 4 Check that the clamps and hose connections are tight at the fol lowing areas Discharge tube A Drain tube B Vent tube C UL184 2 BACK VIEW SIDE VIEW A C B B UL184 1 POWER CORD DRAIN FITTING BACK PANEL GROMMET SCREWS WARNING 6...

Page 9: ... unit power cord from electrical outlet 10 Leave back panel off for water line installation 11 Continue to the next step in the installation process SITE PREPA RATION CONNECTING A DRAIN PUMP Connecting A Drain Pump If a gravity drain connection is not available and you have not pur chased the CLR60 with factory installed pump install the U Line P60 drain pump in the rear compartment of the ice mak...

Page 10: ... related conse quential damages and harm SITE PREPARATION 1 Position the unit on a flat level surface capable of supporting the entire weight of the unit Remember that the unit will be signifi cantly heavier once it is fully loaded NOTE It is extremely important that the unit is level If it is not level the ice mold will not fill evenly This can cause a reduc tion in ice rate uneven sized cubes or...

Page 11: ...nce is equipped with a three prong grounding polarized plug for your protection against pos sible shock hazards Never remove the round grounding prong from the plug Never use a two prong grounding adapter Where a two prong wall receptacle is encoun tered contact a qualified electrician to have it replaced with a three prong receptacle in accordance with applicable electrical codes WARNING WARNING ...

Page 12: ...the front grille see Figure 3 7 Wipe the inside and outside of the unit with a damp cloth CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY 10 User s Manual UL005A Figure 3 UL203 PANEL PANEL SCREW SCREWS Figure 4 Figure 5 1 Remove access panel from front of the unit see Figure 4 2 Remove the back panel to ease water line connection 3 Install the 1 4 inch copper water line from the main water source The water line is in...

Page 13: ...ine see Figure 6 Figure 6 5 Carefully bend the water sup ply line into position and con nect the line to the solenoid valve see Figures 7 and 8 Avoid kinking the water sup ply line Figure 7 Figure 8 6 For recessed installations allow extra water supply line length to provide slack for easy removal from the recessed area see Figure 9 This will also safeguard against kinking the line Figure 9 UL200 ...

Page 14: ...e grille See GRILLE INSTALLATION 10 Plug in the power cord 11 Gently push the unit into position If desired the unit may be recessed into cabinet or wall 12 Allow at least 1 1 2 inches clearance behind the unit for electri cal water supply and drain connections LEVELING THE UNIT NOTE It is extremely important that the unit is level If it is not level the ice mold will not fill evenly This can caus...

Page 15: ...d blade screwdriver or 1 4 nutdriver remove the screw needed to attach the grille see Figure 12 2 Carefully remove the grille which is packaged inside of the unit A small screw hole is located toward the top of the middle recessed section of the grille Figure 12 UL206 GRILLE SCREW 13 UL215 Figure 10 UL205 TURN FOOT TO ADJUST Figure 11 ...

Page 16: ...ew being careful not to over tighten 14 User s Manual UL109 UL207 Figure 13 Figure 15 REVERSING THE DOOR Depending upon the location of the unit it may be desirable to change the side on which the door is mounted To reverse the door mounting perform the following UL116 REMOVE SCREW Figure 14 1 Remove grille 1 screw see Figure 14 2 Remove top hinge from cabi net 3 screws see Figure 15 Hold door to ...

Page 17: ...6 Remove screws on opposite side of cabinet see Figure 17 Note that there may be a nut behind one or both screws on either side 15 UL210 Figure 17 UL212 Figure 18 UL211 Figure 16 6 Relocate plastic spacer bushing on bottom of door to opposite side and place door on bottom hinge pin see Figure 19 Clean out bushing hole in door bottom with a screwdriver if needed 7 Remove plastic hole plug from door...

Page 18: ...h cabinet see Figure 21 10 Invert and install upper hinge on door 16 User s Manual HINGE RIGHT SIDE DOOR SWING LEFT SIDE DOOR SWING RIGHT SIDE HINGE INVERT SCREW INVERT HINGE SCREW UL115 Figure 20 UL214 Figure 21 UL119 Figure 22 11 Fasten upper hinge to unit 3 screws Partially tighten screws until door is aligned see Figure 22 12 Adjust door to assure proper seal Tighten upper hinge screws securel...

Page 19: ...Tighten bottom hinge screws 5 Tighten top hinge screws NOTE Make sure that the door gasket is not pinched too tightly on the hinge side of the door CUSTOM DOOR PANEL INSERT INSTALLATION A custom door panel insert can be installed in your U Line unit The door will accept a flat or raised panel The maximum panel thickness where inserted into the door reveal channel is 1 4 thick For raised panels the...

Page 20: ...in large Phillips head see Figure 23 Hold door to keep it from falling 2 Remove door being careful not to scratch top of door on hinge 3 Remove two small screws holding door handle Slightly separate door handle from door see Figure 24 4 Pull door gasket out of groove top edge of door only Start in the middle and pull outwards moving towards the edge see Figure 25 This may take some force 5 Pull ha...

Page 21: ...d for either free standing or built in installation When built in your U Line product does not require addi tional air space for top sides or rear However the front grille must NOT be obstructed Do not install unit behind closed doors BUILT IN CABINET DIMENSIONS Model Unit Dimensions Width Height Depth CLR 60 14 15 16 34 35 24 NOTE To ease unit installation and removal increase the above measureme...

Page 22: ...will energize and fill the water reservoir The water fill valve shuts off after 180 seconds The compressor begins to operate and water flows over the evapora tor assembly ice cube tray 4 Upon initial start up water flow over the evaporator may be uneven This may cause uneven sized cubes or water spilling into the ice storage bin This is a normal situation and will correct itself within the first t...

Page 23: ...level of ice reaches the top of the storage bin the unit shuts off As the ice level in the bin drops the unit will automatically restart to keep the bin full Your unit s ice production rate may vary depending on many consider ations Ambient air temperatures water temperatures condenser cleanliness and ice maker cleanliness are all contributing factors to how quickly the unit produces ice Certain s...

Page 24: ...es Disconnect power to the ice maker before making any ice thickness adjustments 1 Disconnect power from the unit 2 Remove front access panel 2 screws 3 Locate the ice thickness adjustment dial on the control board see Figure 29 Figure 29 UL318A DIAL IS FACTORY SET TO 1 ICE THICKNESS ADJUSTMENT DIAL 0 1 2 3 4 5 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 5 4 3 2 1 WARNING 22 User s Manual ICE BRIDGE SHOULD BE 1 16 1 8 ...

Page 25: ...nd all cleansers that may impart taste to the ice cubes The exterior may be cleaned with non abrasive cleansers as used on fine furniture CONDENSER CLEANING Disconnect electric power to the ice maker before cleaning the condenser The condenser fins are SHARP DO NOT run hands over condenser fins The front grille should be kept free of dust and lint to permit free air flow to the condenser see Figur...

Page 26: ...1 DO NOT remove the screen 5 Attach the hose connector to the solenoid valve Tighten connector securely with a pli ers Open the water supply valve and check for leakage at the hose connector AUTOMATIC CLEAN CYCLE To maintain operational efficiency clean the unit every six months depending on water conditions more or less frequent cleaning may be necessary If the ice maker requires more frequent cl...

Page 27: ...ral deposit removal Never use anything to force ice from the evaporator Damage may result 1 Set the cycle selector switch to OFF and allow the ice to melt off of the evaporator 2 Remove all ice from the storage bin 3 Remove inside front cover see Figure 32 4 Remove the overflow tube by lifting it up while using a slight back and forth motion to loosen it from the drain hole see Figure 33 The water...

Page 28: ...le selector switch to the ICE position to resume ice production 26 User s Manual INTERIOR STORAGE BIN CLEANING 1 Disconnect power from the ice maker 2 Open the door and remove any ice from the storage bin 3 Wipe down the storage bin with a solution of non abrasive mild soap or detergent and warm water Rinse with clean water Sanitize the bin with a solution of 1 tablespoon of bleach in 1 gal lon of...

Page 29: ...rage bin 3 Shut off water supply at the main water source 4 Remove grille 1 screw 5 Remove the front access panel 2 screws see Figure 4 6 Disconnect the inlet and out let lines to the water valve and allow them to drain see Figure 34 7 Reconnect inlet and outlet lines to the water valve 8 Replace front access panel 9 Replace grille 10 Drain water from the water trough and drain line by removing th...

Page 30: ...medy The unit does No electrical power Make sure power cord not operate to the unit is plugged in Check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker Cycle selector switch Make sure cycle selector set improperly switch is set to ICE Low air temperature Surrounding air around unit temperature must be at least 50 F 10 C Unit runs but no No water being Check to see that water ice is produced supplied to ...

Page 31: ... be at least 50 F 10 C Poor ice quality Poor incoming water Consult a qualified soft or unclear quality plumber to test the water quality and recommend appropriate treatment Ice making system is Run unit through dirty automatic clean cycle See CARE AND CLEANING Unit produces Low water level Check to see that shallow or overflow tube is fully incomplete cubes seated or the ice fill pattern on the H...

Page 32: ...see that full of water storage bin drain opening is free from obstruction and debris REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only genuine U Line replacement parts The use of non U Line parts can reduce ice rate cause water to overflow from ice maker mold damage the unit and may void the warranty IF SERVICE IS REQUIRED If the need for service arises contact the dealer from whom the unit was purchased State the Model...

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