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WELCOME TO U-LINE

Congratulations on your U-Line purchase. Your product comes from a company with over five decades of premium modular 
ice making, refrigeration, and wine preservation experience. U-Line continues to be the American leader, delivering versatility 
and flexibility for multiple applications including residential, light commercial, outdoor and marine use. U-Line’s complete 
product collection includes Wine Captain

®

 Models, Beverage Centers, Clear Ice Machines, Nugget Ice Machines, Crescent Ice 

Makers, Glass & Solid Door Refrigerators, Drawer Models, Freezers, Combo

®

 Models, and more.

U-Line has captivated those with an appreciation for the finer things with exceptional functionality, style, inspired innovations 
and attention to even the smallest details. We are known and respected for our unwavering dedication to product design, 
quality and selection. U-Line is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has shipped product to five continents for over 
two decades and is proud to have the opportunity to ship to you.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Looking for additional information on your product? User Guides, Spec Sheets, CAD Drawings, Compliance Documentation, 
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steps:

1. U-Line Customer Care must be contacted immediately at +1.800.779.2547.
2. Service or repairs performed on the unit without prior written approval from U-Line is not permitted. If the unit has been 

altered or repaired in the field without prior written approval from U-Line, claims will not be eligible.

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Summary of Contents for HWC515IG01A

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE SERVICE MANUAL 5 Class UHWC515 15 Wine Captain...

Page 2: ...ensions Integrated Panel Installation Grille Installation Door Swing Door Adjust Operating Instructions First Use Control Operation Airflow and Product Loading Interior Adjustments Wine Guide Maintena...

Page 3: ...over two decades and is proud to have the opportunity to ship to you PRODUCT INFORMATION Looking for additional information on your product User Guides Spec Sheets CAD Drawings Compliance Documentatio...

Page 4: ...ted throughout this guide SAFETY ALERT DEFINITIONS Throughout this guide are safety items labeled with a Danger Warning or Caution based on the risk type DANGER Danger means that failure to follow thi...

Page 5: ...n place so children may not easily climb inside If the unit is being removed from service for disposal check and obey all federal state and local regulations regarding the disposal and recycling of re...

Page 6: ...mperatures may reduce the unit s ability to reach low temperatures and or reduce ice production on applicable models For best performance keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heat genera...

Page 7: ...he unit Always keep your working area dry NOTICE Electrical installation must observe all state and local codes This unit requires connection to a grounded three prong polarized receptacle that has be...

Page 8: ...OT be installed behind a closed cabinet door CUTOUT DIMENSIONS PRODUCT DIMENSIONS REAR FRONT TOP SIDE 24 610 mm 4 102 mm 15 381 mm 34 1 4 870 mm to 35 889 mm Preferred location for electrical outlet i...

Page 9: ...on Guide Each door can be opened individually one at a time without interference However to ensure unobstructed door swing opening both doors at the same time 1 4 6 4 mm of space needs to be maintaine...

Page 10: ...r a proper fit Also test to make sure the door opens and closes freely 3 Remove grille and place a mark on the floor at the front of the unit Also place a mark on the floor in the center of the unit 4...

Page 11: ...s than the opening s rear height Shorten the unit height in the front by adjusting the front legs This allows the unit to be gently tipped into the opening Readjust the front legs to level the unit af...

Page 12: ...nt to ensure that all drilled holes are drilled to the correct depth in order to avoid splits in the wood when hardware is installed 1 Cut the panels to the dimensions listed in the diagram below 2 Op...

Page 13: ...34 1 2 876 mm to the underside of the counter to leave room for leveling adjustments A single prepared panel with insert must not weigh more than 20 lbs 10 kg Integrated Panel Preparation 1 Cut the ma...

Page 14: ...ne com Handleless Integrated Panel Dimensions 20 mm 28 732 mm 2 70 mm 2 70 mm R R 16 mm 3 mm 6 mm Wooden Insert Notch Depth 3 mm 2 60 mm 22 mm Ref Top Detail Insert Notch Top Design 3 mm 3 89 mm 14 37...

Page 15: ...djustments When applying an integrated panel to a unit ensure that both sides are finished in order to prevent warping In some installations the panel may be visible through the glass while the door i...

Page 16: ...sories 15 Sales Accessory ULAGRILLE15 Complete instructions including dimensions of the integrated grille panel are included with the accessory A minimum of 1 25 mm is required from the floor to the b...

Page 17: ...it drill 6 pilot holes into the wood panel 1 2 12 mm deep using the holes in the door frame as a guide NOTICE It is important to ensure that all drilled holes are drilled to the correct depth in order...

Page 18: ...e unit the grille must be installed WARNING DO NOT touch the condenser fins The condenser fins are SHARP and can be easily damaged Removing the grille 1 Disconnect power to the unit 2 Loosen the two s...

Page 19: ...itional space for any knobs or pulls installed on the integrated panel frame Stainless Steel models that are installed adjacent to a wall require 2 1 4 57 mm door clearance on hinge side to allow for...

Page 20: ...en each pair of Torx head screws both the upper and lower hinge plates 3 Square and align door as necessary 4 Tighten Torx head screws on hinge 5 Reinstall gasket into the channel starting at the corn...

Page 21: ...as turned off during installation simply press and the unit will immediately switch on To turn the unit off press If the temperature displayed is different than selected the unit is progressing toward...

Page 22: ...ust light color While holding press and release to scroll through lighting options Option Open Door Closed Door 00 White White 01 Blue Blue 02 White Blue Light will be set at full intensity when door...

Page 23: ...ies U Line uses the following sizes Combinations of red and white bottles are used in Wine Captain Models and Beverage Centers NOTICE Restricting airflow may result in poor product performance product...

Page 24: ...you to remove rack from unit Note Take care when removing rack to avoid scratching interior of unit 5 Once removed retract the slides Note The slides on the rack have a thin coating which is used to b...

Page 25: ...n the bottles so the wine remains in contact with the cork which ensures the cork does not become dry Racks are designed to accommodate typical 750ml wine bottles as follows UHWC515 15 Wine Captain Mo...

Page 26: ...est viewed as a hobby and enjoyed When assembling your collection try not to become obsessed with Vintages Although a chart can be a useful tool generalizations about a specific year have led more tha...

Page 27: ...h 4 Wine color does not change with aging Truth As red wines age they get lighter in color while whites get darker The Cork A Mystery on Its Own Cork Presentation The ritual of the presentation of the...

Page 28: ...NS Temperature The most important element about storage temperature is stability If wine is kept in a stable environment between 40 F 7 C and 65 F 21 C it will remain sound A small 1 2 degree temperat...

Page 29: ...r to develop a residential wine storage unit the Wine Captain Each U Line Wine Captain model is designed to impress and inspire anyone with an interest in wine by providing cellar conditions in stylis...

Page 30: ...ess steel to become blurred Rust not cleaned up promptly can penetrate the surface of the stainless steel and complete removal of the rust may not be possible Integrated Models To clean integrated pan...

Page 31: ...sensitive flooring the unit must be removed from cabinetry To defrost 1 Disconnect power to the unit 2 Remove all products from the interior 3 Prop the door in an open position 2 in 50 mm minimum 4 A...

Page 32: ...nvironmental conditions more or less frequent cleaning may be necessary WARNING Disconnect electric power to the unit before cleaning the condenser NOTICE DO NOT use any type of cleaner on the condens...

Page 33: ...n the evaporator allow ice to thaw naturally 4 Clean and dry the interior of the unit Ensure all water has been removed from the unit 5 The door must remain open to prevent formation of mold and milde...

Page 34: ...ompressor makes a hum or pulsing sound that may be heard when it operates BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ELECTROCUTION HAZARD Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the un...

Page 35: ...ng the testing period 6 After 24 hours check the temperature of the water If required adjust the temperature control in a small increment see CONTROL OPERATION Causes which affect the internal tempera...

Page 36: ...FUSE 11 10 22 1 1 12 White light Blue light L T Evap fan R B Evap fan Condenser fan L T Zone temp L T Door switch R B Door switch L T Evap temp R B Zone temp R B Evap temp Compressor Open Programming...

Page 37: ...art in question The part that caused the damage must be returned to U Line in its entirety The part must be clearly labeled with the serial number of the unit it was removed from the date and the serv...

Page 38: ...ing for warranty labor Units must be registered prior to warranty submittal Customers may register at www U Line com A proof of purchase is required We also accept the following information to update...

Page 39: ...IER 80 54055 00 10 EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLY 80 55458 00 11 EVAPORATOR COVER 80 55456 00 12 EVAPORATOR FAN W COVER 80 55457 00 13 GASKET DOOR 80 55459 00 14 GRILLE 80 55461 00 15 HINGE ASSEMBLY 80 55374 00...

Page 40: ...rovide the model serial number part number and part description Some parts will require color or voltage information If U Line requires the return of original parts we will inform you when the parts o...

Page 41: ...cian must observe all federal state and local laws regarding refrigerants Gloves and Eye Protection must be used R 600a is considered non toxic but is flammable when mixed with air Keep a dry powder t...

Page 42: ...cuum pump and recovery equipment should be at least 10 feet from the work area It is recommended that a simple LPG gas detector is on site during service Ensure that all R 600a is removed from the sys...

Page 43: ...erant is left within the system prior to repair simple venting is not sufficient Evacuate and charge with dry nitrogen for leak checks Repair leaks or replace system parts as required When re brazing...

Page 44: ...Install a Schrader Type access port on the compressor process stub Evacuate the system to 100 microns prior to charging Weigh in the R 600a charge using a refrigerant scale run compressor an extra two...

Page 45: ...erature Hot Warm Warm Extremely cold near inlet Outlet below room temperature Lower than normal Partial Restriction Somewhat lower than normal vacuum Warm near room temperature Very hot Top passes war...

Page 46: ...h are not hot or frozen Do not touch a bare circuit board unless you are wearing an anti static wrist strap that is grounded to an electrical ground or grounded water pipe Handle circuit boards carefu...

Page 47: ...2547 for assistance NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS All models incorporate rigid foam insulated cabinets to provide high thermal efficiency and maximum sound reduction for its internal working components Des...

Page 48: ...Mode OHM thermistor Frost Buildup Inside Unit Door Ajar or Restricted from Closing Check door clearance to adjoining cabinetry Check distribution of product in unit Thermistor failure OHM thermistor...

Page 49: ...e Plunger Switch Replace Main Board Replace Fuse Replace Power Cord Alert Customer Of Power Failure Is the Plunger Switch Operating Properly Inspect Customer UI and Data Cable Connect Test Display Cyc...

Page 50: ...the light key and the power key for 5 seconds The display will flash once and beep and the degree symbol will begin to flash When the degree symbol is flashing the unit will allow the use of the cont...

Page 51: ...igh temp alarm limit Model 55 only 1 THERMISTOR 1 ZONE This shows the pure thermistor reading with no offsets taken into account 2 THERMISTOR 2 EVAPORATOR This shows the pure thermistor reading with n...

Page 52: ...of the specific unit See Model list table 22 LIGHT ALL LED SEGMENTS This will illuminate all the LEDs on the display to ensure they work properly 23 ACTIVATE DEFROST HARVEST Press and hold for 3 secon...

Page 53: ...A 38 HWC524 1A 39 HWC524 2A 40 HWC336 1A 41 HBD324 1A 42 HBD324 2A 43 HBD524 1A 44 HBD524 2A 45 HWD324 2A 46 HWD324 1A 47 HWD524 2A 48 HWD524 1A 49 HRF124 2A 50 HRF124 1A 51 HRI124 2A 52 HRI124 1A 53...

Page 54: ...RE336 1A Compressor Top Left Valve Bot Right Valve Light 1 Light 2 Evap Fan Evap Fan 2 Cond Fan 23 RE515 1A Compressor Light 1 Light 2 Evap Fan Cond Fan 25 RE524 1A Compressor Light 1 Light 2 Evap Fa...

Page 55: ...ain the operating temperature within that zone Thermistor two Evaporator Located on the evaporator It is used for defrost THERMISTOR FAILURE Zone Thermistor If the zone thermistor in the unit fails th...

Page 56: ...hours of compressor runtime for 45 minutes If you have verified that the unit does not have an ambient air leak utilize the Control Operation Service section and adjust unit to defrost every 9 hours...

Page 57: ...irculate air and clear any condensation that may have appeared on glass doors and shelves Note If the unit is set to sabbath mode the evaporator fan will no longer respond to the state of the door swi...

Page 58: ...t fan mounting location 13 Installation is the reverse of removal 14 Care must be taken to assure the bottom of the evaporator cover is reinstalled behind the front edge of the train trough 15 Use sea...

Page 59: ...will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental damages arising from the breach of these warranties or any other warranty whether express implied or statutory Some states do not allow the...

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