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USER GUIDE & SERVICE MANUAL

SAFETY

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INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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MAINTENANCE

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SERVICE

Marine Series

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SS98

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15" Crescent Ice Maker

RIGHT PRODUCT. RIGHT PLACE. RIGHT TEMPERATURE. SINCE 1962.

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Page 1: ...USER GUIDE SERVICE MANUAL SAFETY INSTALLATION INTEGRATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SERVICE Marine Series SS98 15 Crescent Ice Maker RIGHT PRODUCT RIGHT PLACE RIGHT TEMPERATURE SINCE 1962 ...

Page 2: ...ntegrated Panel Dimensions Integrated Panel Installation Grille Plinth Installation Door Swing Door Adjust Maintenance Door Latch Cleaning Cleaning Condenser Extended Non Use Operating Instructions First Use Ice Airflow and Product Loading Service Troubleshooting Wire Diagram Product Liability Warranty Claims Parts Ordering Replacement Parts System Diagnosis Guide Compressor Specifications Trouble...

Page 3: ...elect products are available worldwide PRODUCT INFORMATION Looking for additional information on your product User Guides Spec Sheets CAD Drawings Compliance Documentation and Product Warranty information are all available for reference and download at u line com PROPERTY DAMAGE INJURY CONCERNS In the unlikely event property damage or personal injury is suspected related to a U Line product please...

Page 4: ...sted 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 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 m...

Page 5: ...freezer take off the doors and leave shelves in 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 refrigeration appliances and follow these steps completely 1 Remove all consumable contents from the unit 2 Unplug the electrical cord from its socket 3 Rem...

Page 6: ...F 10 C and 100 F 38 C Higher ambient temperatures 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 generating equipment In climates where high humidity and dew points are present condensation may appear on outside surfaces This is considered normal The condensation ...

Page 7: ... to the 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 been placed by a qualified electrician The unit requires a grounded and polarized 115 VAC 60 Hz 15A power supply normal household current An individual properly grounded branch circuit or circuit b...

Page 8: ...ion in the rear CAUTION Units can NOT be installed behind a closed cabinet door CUTOUT DIMENSIONS NOTICE It is extremely important that this unit sits on a level surface as it does not have feet levelers If it is not level the ice mold will not fill evenly Typical Counter Height 34 1 4 870 mm to 35 1 8 892 mm Cutout Height 27 3 8 695 mm Filler Panel Not Provided by U Line May Be Added Above or Bel...

Page 9: ...uct Dimensions 1 u line com SAFETY INSTALLATION INTEGRATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SERVICE Product Dimensions 27 3 8 695 mm 14 15 16 379 mm 20 508 mm Add 1 1 2 For For Water Line Clearance 8 15 16 227 mm 9 ...

Page 10: ...ne The water line should be looped into 2 coils This will allow the unit to be removed for cleaning and servicing Make certain that the tubing is not pinched or damaged during installation WARNING Connect to potable water supply only CAUTION Do not use any plastic water supply line The line is under pressure at all times Plastic may crack or rupture with age and cause damage to your home Do not us...

Page 11: ...solenoid valve Normal operation creates some vibration A water supply line contacting an internal component or cabinet wall can cause excessive noise during operation or damage to the line 4 On the back panel break away filler feature in bushing with flat screwdriver 5 Thread water line through back panel hole with bushing 6 Turn on water supply and check for leaks 7 Reinstall the grille plinth st...

Page 12: ...not level the ice mold will not fill evenly Use a level to confirm the unit is level Level should be placed along top edge and side edge as shown INSTALLATION 1 Plug in the power electrical cord 2 Gently push the unit into position Be careful not to entangle the cord and water line 3 Re check the leveling from front to back and side to side Make any necessary adjustments 4 Remove the interior pack...

Page 13: ...door panels can be flat or raised as long as the maximum panel thickness where inserted into the door reveal channel is no more than 1 4 6 mm thick For raised panels the depth of the reveal is 1 4 6 mm on all four sides NOTICE Raised panels will reduce the door s 90 swing zero clearance if the unit is installed next to a wall or similar type of structure Panel Dimensions The door panel must not we...

Page 14: ...and pull outward moving toward the edge This may take some force 3 Remove two outside screws holding door handle Slightly separate door handle from door 4 Pull handle up and off 5 Slide custom door panel insert into 1 4 6 mm channel in door front NOTICE Use care not to damage magnet located on door bottom when installing door insert Do not set door on bottom edge when pushing insert into place 6 H...

Page 15: ...e removing the grille When using the unit the grille plinth strip base fascia must be installed WARNING DO NOT touch the condenser fins 4 The condenser fins are SHARP and can be easily damaged Removing the grille 1 Disconnect power to the unit 2 Loosen the screw 1 3 Remove grille 2 from unit Installing the grille 1 Align cabinet and grille holes and secure but do not over tighten grille screw 1 2 ...

Page 16: ...RUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SERVICE Door Swing All units have a zero clearance for the door to open 90 U Line recommends a minimum door clearance of 3 4 19 mm to accommodate the handle if the unit is installed next to a wall or similar type of structure 3 4 19 mm Min Wall 90 Door Swing 16 ...

Page 17: ...of the door ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENT 1 Loosen do not remove top and bottom hinge screws 2 Align door squarely with cabinet Make sure gasket is firmly in contact with cabinet all the way around the door no gaps 3 Tighten bottom hinge screws 4 Tighten top hinge screws REVERSING THE DOOR Location of the unit may make it desirable to mount the door on the opposite side of the cabinet The hinge hardwar...

Page 18: ... on the opposite side of the door Do not place handle on door until you have completed step 9 9 Remove plastic hole plug from door handle and relocate to opposite side Lift the handle slightly and press on the locking tab then gently pry the hole plug out of the hole being careful not scratch the top cap 10 Attach handle removed in Step 8 to opposite side of door frame Be sure to tighten all four ...

Page 19: ...ssembly 13 Place the door latch assembly on opposite side of unit Be sure to tighten all three screws securely 14 Place door on lower hinge pin Invert and install upper hinge on door Fasten upper hinge to unit three screws Partially tighten screws 15 Adjust door to ensure proper seal Tighten upper and lower hinge screws securely 16 Replace screws in holes in bottom of unit on opposite side 17 Repl...

Page 20: ... motion To install perform the following 1 Remove the two outer most screws from the non hinge side 2 Place spacer 2 over mounting holes Place latch 1 on top of spacer 2 NOTE Spacer 2 only required if included with unit 3 Re install the screws but do not tighten all the way 4 Verify door latch engagement and adjust as necessary 5 Tighten screws Door latch can be used to prop door open approximatel...

Page 21: ...at the factory Initial startup requires no adjustments NOTICE U Line recommends discarding the ice produced during the first two to three hours of operation to avoid possible dirt or scale that may dislodge from the water line To turn the unit on or off Press the rocker switch located inside the door on the front panel or behind the grille OFF ON 21 ...

Page 22: ...rtain sounds are normal during the unit s operation You may hear the compressor or fan motor the water valve or ice dropping into the ice bucket CAUTION NEVER use an ice pick knife or other sharp instrument to separate cubes Shake the ice bucket instead During periods of limited use or high ambient temperatures it is common for cubes to fuse together Gently shake the bucket to break apart cubes If...

Page 23: ...gns on the control box CAUTION Too large of an adjustment to the screw can cause the water to overflow the ice maker and can cause property damage 3 Turn the adjusting screw toward the minus sign clockwise for smaller cubes or toward the plus sign counterclockwise for larger cubes 4 Install the ice maker assembly cover ADJUSTING ICE HARVEST 1 Remove the front grille see GRILLE PLINTH INSTALLATION ...

Page 24: ...RATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SERVICE Airflow and Product Loading NOTICE The unit requires proper airflow to perform at its highest efficiency Do not block the front grille at any time or the unit will not perform as expected Do not install the unit behind a door 24 ...

Page 25: ...rfaces 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 ...

Page 26: ...wer to the unit 2 Remove ice bucket and discard ice 3 Place towel or other absorbent material on bottom of ice bin 4 Fill the ice bucket half full with warm not hot water This will help the unit defrost faster 5 Place the ice bucket back into the unit on top of the towel or other absorbent material 6 Prop the door in an open position 2 in 50 mm minimum 7 After about 1 hour remove the ice bin and d...

Page 27: ...ntal conditions more or less frequent cleaning may be necessary WARNING Disconnect electric power to the unit before cleaning the condenser WARNING DO NOT touch the condenser fins The condenser fins are SHARP and can be easily damaged NOTICE DO NOT use any type of cleaner on the condenser unit 1 Remove the grille See GRILLE PLINTH INSTALLATION 2 Clean the condenser coil using a using a soft brush ...

Page 28: ...ter is removed from the lines 7 The door must remain open to prevent formation of mold and mildew Open door a minimum of 2 50 mm to provide the necessary ventilation WINTERIZATION If the unit will be exposed to temperatures of 40 F 5 C or less the steps above must be followed In addition P60 drain pumps in clear ice machines must be drained according to the following procedure 1 Remove the drain p...

Page 29: ...dency to reflect normal appliance operating noises Listed below are common refrigeration components with a brief description of the normal operating sounds they make NOTE Your product may not contain all the components listed Compressor The compressor makes a hum or pulsing sound that may be heard when it operates Evaporator Refrigerant flowing through an evaporator may sound like boiling liquid C...

Page 30: ... setting Ambient temperature where installed Installation in direct sunlight or near a heat source The number of door drawer openings and the time the door drawer is open The time the internal light is illuminated This mainly affects product on the top rack or shelf Obstruction of front grille or condenser Product is Not Cold Enough Air temperature does not indicate product temperature See CHECKIN...

Page 31: ...IGHT BLUE WHITE DARK BLUE BLACK BROWN BLACK BROWN WHITE DARK BLUE BIN SW NO NC C WATER SW NC NO C H O L D S W N O N C C CAM 3 RPM MOTOR LIMIT SW MOLD HEATER YELLOW BLACK RED WHITE WHITE DARK BLUE BROWN YELLOW RED BROWN ORANGE BLACK BROWN BROWN W YELLOW RED Y E L L O W BROWN BLACK BROWN O R A N G E O R B L U E BLACK OR BLUE OR ALL OTHER MODELS ICEMAKER BI1215 ONLY CONTROL POWER CORD ASSEMBLY GROUND...

Page 32: ...ent of a part the servicer is authorized to replace the part 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 servicer who removed the part If the service technician determines the damage is the result of installation issues water connection drain etc the c...

Page 33: ...ashes 12 represents the production month In most cases warranty status can be verified by the production date information within the serial number Alternatively a Proof of Purchase or equivalent may submitted with the warranty claim to document warranty status We also accept the following information to verify warranty status New Construction Occupancy Documents Closing Paperwork Final Billing Rem...

Page 34: ... 00 10 Drier 80 54055 00 11 Evap cabinet assembly 80 54615 00 12 Grille w screws 80 54591 00 13 Handle w screws 80 54594 00 14 Hinges 2 w screws 80 54608 00 15 Feet 4 80 54563 00 16 Packaging 80 54596 00 17 Power cord 80 54597 00 18 Rocker switch 80 54105 00 19 Travel handle w screws 80 54607 00 20 Travel latch assembly 80 54572 00 21 Water line assembly 80 54599 00 22 Water valve assembly 80 5435...

Page 35: ...ts will be shipped at no charge after U Line confirms warranty status Please provide 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 order is taken This requirement will be noted on your packing list A prepaid shipping label will be included with the repla...

Page 36: ...e Lower than normal Warm near room temperature 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 warm Lower passes cool near room temperature due to liquid Room temperature cool or colder Extremely cold near inlet Outlet below room temperature backing up Lower ...

Page 37: ...static wrist strap that is grounded to an electrical ground or grounded water pipe Handle circuit boards carefully and avoid touching components To measure the start winding resistance measure across the C and S pins To measure the run winding resistance measure across the C and R pins Also check S to R and you should get the sum of the run and start windings To ensure the windings are not shorted...

Page 38: ...ice Bin switch inoperable closed Replace bin switch Bin arm binding Lubricate bin arm pivot points or loosen bin arm lever screw Water will not stop filling Water switch inoperable closed Replace water switch Solenoid valve inoperable Replace solenoid valve Stalled ice maker motor Replace motor Temperature control inoperable Ice maker is in continuous harvest cycle contacts 1 2 closed Replace temp...

Page 39: ... fill tube assembly Defrost drain line not in drain pan Position drain line in drain pan Crack in water line Replace water line Water leak inside unit Ice maker assembly fill cup obstructed Remove obstruction Fill ice cup and fill tube out of alignment Align fill tube and fill cup Water level too high Adjust water level Defrost drain plugged Frost Free units only Ice in drain trough Frost Free uni...

Page 40: ...ltage Voltage Drop Wiring Temperature Control Failure Water Adjustment Bin Switch Failure NO NO EVERYWHERE INTERMITTENT AT 3 00 YES NO AT 12 00 DOES THE UNIT HARVEST ICE IF THE EJECTOR BLADES ARE MOVED BY HAND OR WITH A WRENCH WHERE DO THE EJECTOR BLADES STOP Mold Heater Failure Solenoid Valve Failure Ice Motor Failure Hold Switch Failure Limit Switch Failure Binding Cam Ejector Water Switch Failu...

Page 41: ... 2 and 3 are closed Power to the condenser Power to the condenser fan Figure 1 Freeze Cycle SWITCH LIMIT orange black black black MOTOR MAKER ICE MOLD HEATER WATER SWITCH FILL C NC MOTOR FAN LOAD OVER black RELAY START COMP SWITCH OFF ON black black blue black CONTROL TEMP NC black orange 3 yellow 2 orange SWITCH BIN red NO 1 C NO brown black white C SWITCH HOLD VALVE WATER ground UL183 4 41 ...

Page 42: ... power goes through bin arm switch to the ice maker motor If bin arm is up the ice maker will not harvest Figure 2 Harvest 1 Cycle Hold Switch in Normal Position SWITCH LIMIT orange black black black MOTOR MAKER ICE MOLD HEATER WATER SWITCH FILL C NC MOTOR FAN LOAD OVER black RELAY START COMP SWITCH OFF ON black black blue black CONTROL TEMP NC black orange 3 yellow 2 orange SWITCH BIN red NO 1 C ...

Page 43: ...er motor and mold heater Ejector blades stall on ice and ice maker motor pulsates until mold heater warms and ice releases Figure 3 Harvest 2 Cycle Hold Switch in Switched Position SWITCH LIMIT orange black black black MOTOR MAKER ICE MOLD HEATER WATER SWITCH FILL C NC MOTOR FAN LOAD OVER black RELAY START COMP SWITCH OFF ON black black blue black CONTROL TEMP NC black orange 3 yellow 2 orange SWI...

Page 44: ...CT CYCLE Ejector blades push ice into bucket and stop at 12 00 position Temperature control terminals 2 and 3 have closed during harvest cycle Next freeze cycle begins with power to the compressor and condenser fan SWITCH LIMIT orange black black black MOTOR MAKER ICE MOLD HEATER WATER SWITCH FILL C NC MOTOR FAN LOAD OVER black RELAY START COMP SWITCH OFF ON black black blue black CONTROL TEMP NC ...

Page 45: ...erature After ice is sensed in the mold the 2 3 contacts open stopping the compressor and the 2 1 contacts are closed starting the ice maker motor The 2 3 contacts close 2 1 contacts open before the end of the ice harvest cycle The hold switch prevents power going back to the compressor This prepares the control for the next cycle Figure 5 Temperature Controls Manual Defrost Ice Makers YELLOW WIRE...

Page 46: ...tch Open temperature 104 F Close temperature 83 F The function of this switch is to open in the event of an overheating condition This bi metal thermostat is normally closed and does not initiate the ice harvest cycle The ice harvest cycle is initiated by a double throw single pole temperature located remotely from the ice maker assembly Figure 6 Limit Switch 28 12 3 00 183 10 46 ...

Page 47: ...et tube 5 Remove front cover 3 6 Advance the ejector blade to the 3 o clock position by turning the 5 16 hex head on the small brass gear counterclockwise 4 7 Remove three screws from wall of freezer housing 5 8 Remove ice maker assembly 9 Place new ice maker assembly into position and secure with three screws 5 10 Reconnect wire harness at plug 11 Insert control capillary tube into ice maker sens...

Page 48: ...m evaporator shelf 11 Apply 1 4 layer of fresh alumilastic to heater side of new ice maker 12 Replace parts in reverse order of removal 13 Reconnect all wires 14 Insert capillary tube into ice maker sensing tube 15 Insert water inlet tube 16 Apply permagum to all exit holes Mount back panel 17 Mount the back panel 18 Plug in unit and test 220 Volt Conversion List All models listed in this manual a...

Page 49: ...o defrost unit remove ice bucket Turn unit off Use toweling inside to absorb water as it melts down This will help prevent water from getting onto customer s floor The defrost duration is dependent upon usage or climate Typically defrosting is needed approximately every 3 6 weeks and or when 1 4 or more of frost is present whichever comes first 49 ...

Page 50: ...anty arising by operation of law U Line 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 exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you These warranties give you specific lega...

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