U Line Refrigerator 15R User Manual

Installation Guide  
15R Refrigerator  
and 15WC Wine Captain  
®
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©2005 U-Line Corporation  
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15R and 15WC Models  
General Precautions  
2 Inspect and Plan  
Use this appliance for its intended purpose only and  
follow these general precautions along with those listed  
throughout this guide:  
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  
the User Manual and this Installation Guide in a safe place  
for future reference.  
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.  
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  
• Never use an extension cord to connect power to  
the unit.  
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.  
• Always keep your working area dry.  
CAUTION  
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.  
• 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.  
Please carefully follow the directions that apply to your  
unit and your intended design.  
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.  
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15R and 15WC Models  
Exterior Cleaning  
(As Required)  
3 Prepare Site  
Your U-Line product has been designed for either free-  
standing 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.  
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.  
Note: Unit can NOT be installed behind a closed cabinet  
door.  
Stainless Models:  
Cut-Out Dimensions  
• 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.  
See Electrical  
Specifications  
for Power Supply  
-
23 1/8"  
34-1/8"  
to  
35"  
7"  
1-1/2"  
15-3/16"  
• Do not clean with steel wool pads.  
• Do not use stainless steel cleaners/polishes on  
any glass surfaces.  
Figure 1  
• Do not use cleaners that are not specifically  
intended for stainless steel on stainless surfaces  
(this includes glass, tile and counter cleaners).  
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).  
• 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.  
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15R and 15WC Models  
Product Dimensions  
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.  
23-1/8"  
Including  
Handle  
23-11/16"  
Including  
Handle  
Wall  
Wall  
1/4" Min.  
11/16" Min.  
34"  
34"  
20-7/8"  
16-1/2"  
20-7/8"  
16-1/2"  
14-15/16"  
14-15/16"  
Black Refrigerator 15R  
and  
Stainless Refrigerator 15R  
and  
Black Wine Captain® 15WC  
Stainless Wine Captain® 15WC  
90°  
Door Swing  
90°  
Door Swing  
Figure 2  
Black Refrigerator 15R  
Stainless Refrigerator 15R  
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).  
and  
and  
Black Wine Captain® 15WC  
Stainless Wine Captain® 15WC  
Figure 3  
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5. Relocate plastic spacer/  
Reversing the Door  
All units may be left- or right-hand opening.  
Black 15R Units  
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  
Bushing  
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:  
screwdriver if necessary.  
1. Remove top hinge from cabinet (three screws). See  
6. Remove plastic hole  
plug from door handle  
and relocate on  
Figure 4. Hold door to keep it from falling.  
Figure 8  
2. Lift the door off the bottom hinge.  
opposite side. See  
.
Hinge  
Plastic  
Plug Hole  
Plastic  
Plug Hole  
Screw  
Right Side  
Door Swing  
Left Side  
Door Swing  
Right Side  
Hinge  
Invert  
Screw  
Invert  
Hinge  
Figure 4  
Figure 5  
Figure 9  
3. Remove bottom hinge from cabinet (two screws). See  
7. Remove pivot screw from top hinge, invert screw and  
Figure 5. Remove screws on opposite side of cabinet  
reinstall pivot screw in top hinge. See Figure 9  
.
(Figure 6). Note that there may be a nut behind one or  
8. Remove three plastic  
screw plugs from hinge  
holes, top of cabinet,  
opposite side. Be careful  
not to scratch cabinet.  
both screws on either side.  
.
9. Place door on lower  
hinge pin. Invert and  
install upper hinge on  
door.  
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.  
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10. Fasten upper hinge to  
unit (three screws).  
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.  
Partially tighten screws.  
.
8. Locate the bushing saved  
in Step 3. Holding the  
bushing in place, lift the  
door onto the newly  
11. Adjust door to assure  
proper seal. Tighten  
upper and lower hinge  
screws securely.  
located bottom hinge  
bracket. See Figure 14  
.
Door  
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.  
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  
Pivot Plate  
Figure 11  
Bushing  
Figure 14  
screws to attach new top  
hinge plate to cabinet.  
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.  
10. Adjust door to assure proper seal.  
Other Site Requirements  
Power Supply  
Stainless 15R Refrigerator  
models and Black and  
Stainless 15WC Wine Captain  
models are reversible by  
moving the hinge hardware  
to the opposite side  
Hinge  
Plate  
The unit requires a grounded and polarized 115 VAC,  
60 Hz, 15A circuit (normal household current). See  
Electrical Specifications on Page 10.  
(Figure 12) as follows:  
Environmental Requirements  
1. Remove the top hinge  
plate (three screws) from  
cabinet and save.  
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.  
2. Remove the bushing from  
the top pivot plate’s post  
Hinge  
Bracket  
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.  
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  
Bushing  
opposite side, bottom of  
Pivot Plate  
cabinet. See Figure 7  
.
Replace nut on back side  
where installed. Align  
hinge outer edge with  
cabinet before tightening  
screws.  
Door  
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.  
Figure 13  
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15R and 15WC Models  
Side-By-Side Installation  
Instructions  
4 Prepare/Install Door Panel  
15R Refrigerators will accept a Custom 1/4" Thick Insert to  
harmonize with or accent the surrounding decor.  
For a complete refreshment center, install two of the  
15 series units side by side: 15R and 15WC.  
If this treatment is not included in this installation, go on  
to 5 Adjust Door.  
• Cut-out width for a side-by-side installation is the total  
of the widths listed under Cut-Out Dimensions in each  
unit’s Installation Guide.  
Custom 1/4'' Thick Door Panel Insert  
(15R Refrigerator Units Only)  
For example:  
Placing a 15R next to a 15WC would require a cut-out  
width of:  
15-3/16" + 15-3/16" = 30-3/8"  
Door Panel Preparation  
A custom door panel can be inserted into the doorframe.  
Custom door panels can be flat or raised, as long as the  
maximum panel thickness where inserted into the door  
reveal (channel) is 1/4"-thick. For raised panels, the depth  
of the reveal is 1/4" on all four sides.  
No trim kit is required. However, 1/4-inch space needs to  
be maintained between the units to ensure  
unobstructed door swing.  
• Units must operate from separate, properly grounded  
electrical receptacles placed according to each unit’s  
Electrical Specifications.  
IMPORTANT  
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 (see Page 5).  
Typical Side-By-Side Cut-Out  
Cut the panel insert to the following dimensions.  
Custom 1/4" Dimensions for Black units:  
Width:  
13-15/16"  
Height: 28-5/32"  
-
23 1/8"  
Custom 1/4" Dimensions for Stainless units:  
34-1/8"  
to  
35"  
Width:  
13-15/16"  
7"  
Height: 29-13/32"  
The door panel must not weigh more than 20 lbs.  
1/4" Space  
Between Appliances  
1-1/2"  
Door Panel Installation  
Figure 15  
Install the insert as follows:  
CAUTION  
Use care when handling the insert. Insert edges may be  
sharp.  
1. Remove top hinge from cabinet (three screws). See  
Figure 14. Hold door to keep it from falling.  
2. Lift the door off the bottom hinge.  
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5 Adjust Door  
Checking Door Alignment  
The unit’s door is aligned at the factory before shipment.  
However, its alignment could have been disturbed during  
shipment or during door panel installation.  
IMPORTANT  
Properly aligned, the door's gasket should be firmly in  
contact with the cabinet all the way around the door (no  
gaps).  
Figure 16  
Figure 17  
1. Carefully examine the door's gasket to assure that it is  
firmly in contact with the cabinet.  
3. Pull door gasket out of  
groove (top edge of door  
only). Start in the middle  
and pull outward, moving  
toward the edge (see  
Figure 16). This may take  
some force.  
Note: When inspecting door alignment, make sure the  
light switch bracket makes contact with the light switch  
plunger. Also make sure the door gasket is not pinched on  
the hinge side of the door.  
2. If the door is properly aligned, go on to 6 Prepare  
Power Supply. If it is not, use the following procedure.  
4. Remove two outside  
screws holding door  
handle. Slightly separate  
door handle from door  
(see Figure 17).  
Adjusting Door Alignment  
15R and 15WC Units  
Figure 18  
1. Loosen (do not remove)  
top and bottom hinge  
screws. See Figure 19.  
5. Pull handle up and off.  
2. Align door squarely with  
cabinet. Make sure gasket  
is firmly in contact with  
cabinet all the way around  
the door (no gaps).  
IMPORTANT  
Use care not to bend light switch bracket (where  
installed), located on door bottom when installing door  
insert. Do not set door on bottom edge when pushing  
insert into place.  
3. Tighten bottom hinge  
screws.  
6. Slide custom door panel insert into 1/4-inch channel in  
door front.  
Figure 19  
4. Tighten top hinge screws.  
7. Holding door gasket out of the way, replace handle on  
door, making sure it is seated properly on insert and  
that screw holes line up.  
Go on to 6 Prepare  
Power Supply  
.
8. Install two small screws removed in Step 4  
.
9. Starting at the corners and working inward, push door  
gasket into place on door.  
10. Place door on bottom hinge and install upper hinge.  
11. Go on to 5 Adjust Door  
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15R and 15WC Models  
6 Prepare Power Supply  
Electrical Specifications  
CAUTION  
7 Level the Unit  
Leveling Information  
Note: It is recommended that the unit is level.  
1. Use a level to check the  
Check  
Level  
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.  
levelness of the unit from  
front to back and from  
side to side. Level should  
be placed along top edge  
and side edge as shown  
(see Figure 21).  
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  
breaker is recommended. GFCI (ground fault circuit  
interrupter) is usually not required for fixed location  
appliances and is not recommended for your unit because  
a GFCI could be prone to nuisance tripping. However, be  
sure to consult your local codes.  
See Figure 20 for recommended receptacle location.  
Figure 21  
2. If the unit is not level, adjust the feet on the corners of  
the unit as necessary (see Figure 22).  
-
23 1/8"  
7"  
1-1/2"  
Turn Feet to Adjust  
Figure 20  
Figure 22  
WARNING  
3. Check the levelness after each adjustment and repeat  
the previous steps until the unit is level. Go on to  
SHOCK HAZARD — Electrical Grounding Required.  
8 Install the Unit  
.
• Never remove the round grounding prong from  
the plug and never use a two-prong grounding  
adapter.  
Installation Tip  
If the room floor is higher than the floor in the cut-out  
opening, adjust the rear feet to achieve a total unit rear  
• Never use an extension cord to connect power to  
the unit.  
height of 1/8 less than the opening’s rear height. Shorten  
"
Go on to 7 Level the Unit.  
the unit height in the front by adjusting the front feet.  
This allows the unit to be gently tipped into the opening.  
Readjust the front feet to level the unit after it is correctly  
positioned in the opening.  
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4. Place the two hook-hinges (located on the rear bottom  
8 Install the Unit  
side of the grille) onto the front lip of the unit base.  
Swing the grille up into position, aligning the grille  
screw hole on the grille to the grille screw hole on the  
Installation of the 15R/15WC  
cabinet. See Figure 24  
.
1. Plug in the power cord.  
2. Gently push the unit into position. Be careful not to  
entangle the electrical cord.  
3. Re-check the leveling, from front to back and side to  
side. Make any necessary adjustments. The unit’s top  
surface should be approximately 1/8" below the  
countertop.  
Grille  
Hook-Hinge  
Unit Base  
Front Lip  
Grille Installation  
1. Locate and remove the grille screw from the cabinet,  
using a standard blade screwdriver (or a 1/4"  
Hook-Hinges  
nutdriver). See Figure 23  
.
Figure 24  
.
5. Insert the screw. Do not overtighten.  
6. Reinstall control knob.  
Grille Screw  
Glass Shelf Installation  
(15R Refrigerator Only)  
1. Carefully remove the glass shelves from the packaging.  
2. Slide the shelves onto  
lower sets of ribs, making  
sure the decorative  
graphics are on the  
underside of the shelves.  
White edge strips go  
Figure 23  
toward the rear and silver  
edge strips go toward the  
2. Remove the control knob by pulling it away from the  
cabinet.  
front. See Figure 25  
.
3. Identify the grille screw hole on the grille itself. It is  
located toward the top of the middle recessed section  
of the grille.  
Figure 25  
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Who to Call  
9 Start-Up for the First Time  
Initial Start-Up  
Service Information  
If the need for service arises, contact the dealer from  
whom the unit was purchased. State the Model Number  
and Serial Number and explain the problem. The Model  
and Serial Number plate is located inside unit at upper  
right hand corner.  
The unit is shipped with the control preset to a mid-point  
setting between 4 and 5. Assure that setting was not  
altered in shipment. No other adjustments should be  
necessary at this time. For information about Adjusting  
the Temperature Control, see the User Manual.  
If you need to locate a service company, you can go online  
at www.U-LineService.com and search for a service  
company by zip code.  
Start-Up Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Q:  
Unit does not appear to turn on when plugged in.  
Solution  
A:  
Make sure outlet has power (circuit breaker has not  
tripped).  
Problem  
Q:  
The light stays on when the door is closed.  
Solution  
A:  
On 15WC units make sure on/off switch is turned OFF. For  
all units, check to see that light switch actuator bracket is  
contacting the light switch properly.  
IMPORTANT  
See the User Manual’s Troubleshooting Guide for more  
solutions.  
For more than four decades, U-Line has distinguished itself as the leader in built-in  
undercounter ice making, refrigeration and wine storage appliances.  
U-Line Corporation, located in Milwaukee, WI, is a family operated manufacturer of built-in  
undercounter icemakers, Combo® icemaker/refrigerators, Wine Captain® wine storage units,  
refrigerators, refrigerated drawers and refrigerator/freezers.  
©2005 U-Line Corporation  
Publication No. 30064E  
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