U-Line 3000 Series Cleaning
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Exterior Cleaning
• Stainless door panels, and handles can discolor when exposed
to chlorine gas, pool chemicals, saltwater or cleaners with
bleach.
• Keep your stainless unit looking new by cleaning with a good
quality all-in-one stainless steel cleaner polish monthly. For best
results use Claire® Stainless Steel Polish and Cleaner, which can
be purchased from U-Line Corporation (Part Number 173348).
Comparable products are acceptable. Frequent cleaning will
remove surface contamination that could lead to rust. Some
installations may require cleaning weekly.
• Do not clean with steel wool pads.
• Do not use stainless steel cleaners or polishes on any
glass surfaces.
• Clean any glass surfaces with a non-chlorine glass cleaner.
• Do not use cleaners not specifically intended for
stainless steel on stainless surfaces (this includes glass,
tile and counter cleaners).
• If any surface discoloring or rusting appears, clean it quickly
with Bon-Ami® or Barkeepers Friend Cleanser® and a
nonabrasive cloth. Always clean with the grain. Always finish
with Claire Stainless Steel Polish and Cleaner or comparable
product to prevent further problems.
• Using abrasive pads such as Scotchbrite™ will cause
the graining in the stainless 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.
Interior Cleaning
• Disconnect power to the unit.
• Clean the interior and all removed components using a mild
nonabrasive detergent and warm water solution applied with a
soft sponge or non-abrasive cloth.
• Rinse the interior using a soft sponge and clean water.
• Do not use any solvent-based or abrasive cleaners. These types
of cleaners may transfer taste to the interior products and
damage or discolor the lining.
Defrosting
Minor Frost on the rear wall, or visible through the evaporator
plate vents is normal and will melt during each off cycle. If there is
excessive build-up of 1/4" or more, manually defrost the unit.
• Ensure the door is closing and sealing properly.
• High ambient temperature and excessive humidity can also
produce frost.
CAUTION
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.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
The drain pan was not designed to capture the water
created when manually defrosting. To prevent water from
overflowing the drain pan and possibly damaging water
sensitive flooring the unit must be removed from
cabinetry.
WARNING
Do not attempt to manually defrost your unit without
first contacting customer care. The unit must be
removed from installation to properly defrost.
Attempting to defrost the unit without following
proper procedure may result in substantial water
damage.
8 Cleaning
