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    P .O. Box 245040 M ilwaukee, WI 53224-9540 P hone: 414.354.0300 F ax: 414.354.7905 www .u-line.com Printed in U.S.A. P/N 30-10009 (Rev . 12/04) Échelon ™ U S E R M A N U A L Icemaker_UM_Cover.qxd 12/17/04 9:15 AM Page 1[...]

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    U-LINE CORPORA TION LIMITED W ARRANTY U-Line Cor poration warr ants each U-Line product to be free from defects in materials and wor kmanship f or a per iod of one year from the date of purchase; and warrants the sealed system (consisting of the compressor , the condenser , the e vaporator , the hot gas bypass v alv e, the dryer and the connecting [...]

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    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a U-Line CLR2060 Ice Maker . A pioneer in the field for more than 40 years, U-Line is the world’ s num- ber one manufacturer of built-in, under-counter ice making and spe- cialty refrigeration products. U-Line dedicates 100% of its research and development to these products. The result: U-Line lead[...]

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    If you do not return your Product Registration Card, U-Line will use the date of sale to the U-Line distributor as the first date of warranty for your new ice maker . Please also record the purchase date of your U-Line unit and your dealer’ s name, address and telephone number . Model Number: ________________________________________ Serial Number[...]

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    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a Danger , W arning or Caution based on the risk type. DEFINITIONS This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all s[...]

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    GENERAL PRECAUTIONS RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT . Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer , take off the doors and leave shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. • Never attempt to repair or perfor m maintenance on the unit until the electricity has been disconnected. •A ltering, cutting of power cord, removal [...]

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    5 INST ALLATION DIMENSIONS Figure 1 DRAIN INST ALLATION PLEASE READ all instructions completely before attempting to install or operate the unit. All Ice Makers require a con- nection to the water supply and improper hook-up can r esult in substantial property damage! All water and drain connections MUST BE made by a licensed/qualified plumb- ing c[...]

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    6 User’s Manual 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" inside diameter . • Drain lines must have a 1" drop per 48" of run (1/4" per foot[...]

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    3. 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) • V ent tube (C) 5. Place a suitable container beneath the pump’ s discharge tube. (The bucket must be able to hold a minimum of one gallon.) Back panel serves as a guard. DO NOT put you[...]

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    CONNECTING A DRAIN PUMP If a gravity drain connection is not available , and you have not pur- chased the CLR2060 with factory installed pump, we strongly rec- ommend the use of the U-Line P60 drain pump. The U-Line P60 drain pump is available through your Dealer , or direct from U-Line with com- plete installation instructions. If a pump other tha[...]

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    SITE PREP ARATION 1. Position the unit on a flat, level surface, capable of suppor ting the entire weight of the unit. Remember that the unit will be signifi- cantly heavier once it is fully loaded. I t is extremely impor tant 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, u[...]

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    10 User’s Manual ELECTROCUTION HAZARD! Electrical Grounding Required. This appliance is equipped with a three prong (gr ounding) polarized plug for your protection against possible shock hazards. It must be plugged into a properly grounded thr ee-prong r eceptacle. • NEVER remove the round gr ounding prong from the plug. •N EVER use a two-pro[...]

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    11 8. Install and connect the water supply line. See CONNECTING THE WA TER SUPPL Y for installation requirements. 9. Position the unit to allow free air flow through the front grille (see Figure 3). Figure 3 10. Wipe out inside of unit with a damp cloth. UL307A INTAKE EXHAUST I C E O F F C L N Body_UM.qxd 12/17/04 9:16 AM Page 11[...]

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    12 User’s Manual CONNECTING THE W ATER SUPPL Y When connecting the water supply , follow these guidelines: • Review the local plumbing codes before you install the unit. • In most instances, the cold water supply will come from the basement through a hole in the floor . • The water pressure should be between 20 and 120 psi. If you are using[...]

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    13 Figure 5 2. Carefully bend the water sup- ply line into position and con- nect the line to the solenoid valve (see Figure 6). A void kinking the water supply line. Figure 6 3. For recessed installations, allow extra water supply line length to provide slack for easy removal from the recessed area (see Figure 7). This will also safeguard against [...]

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    14 User’s Manual UL314 CHECK LEVEL Figure 8 UL205A T URN FOOT TO ADJUST Figure 9 LEVELING THE UNIT NOTE It is extremely impor tant 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 water spilling into the storage area which will cause the ice in the bin [...]

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    15 REVERSING THE DOOR All U-Line units (except Stainless Steel models) may be left or right hand opening. The door opening is easily reversed by moving the hinge hard- ware to the opposite side (see Figure 10). T o reverse the door: Figure 10 UL318B 1. Remove top hinge screw pin (7/64" Allen wrench) from cabinet (see Figure 11). Remove door by[...]

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    16 User’s Manual 2. Remove plastic screw plugs (3 each, top and bottom) from new hinge location. Do not discard (see Figure 12). Figure 12 3. Remove top hinge (3 screws), reinstall hinge screw pin, and remount on opposite side BOTTOM (see Figure 13). Figure 13 4. Remove the two door closer inser ts from the existing bottom hinge and install as sh[...]

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    17 Figure 15 7. Holding door upright with top of door tilted for ward, place hole of door pivot plate on bottom hinge screw pin (see Figure 16). Be sure that the bosses on the closers align with holes in hinge and hinge plate. 8. Tilt top of door into position in top hinge and install top hinge screw pin. 9. Install plastic screw plugs removed in S[...]

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    18 User’s Manual DOOR ADJUSTMENT Y our door is aligned at the factor y before shipment. Occasional re-adjustment may be necessar y , especially if an Overlay Panel is installed. The following procedure will correct for up to 1/4" alignment. The door should never be flush with the top of the cabinet. Even when level, the top edge of the door [...]

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    4. If door edge opposite the hinges needs to move up, move plate toward outside of door . If door edge needs to move down, move plate toward inside of door (Figure 19). Repeat until top edge of door is parallel with top of cabinet and tighten screws securely . Figure 19 5. After adjustment is complete, remove the door closers from the bottom hinge,[...]

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    20 User’s Manual CUSTOM DOOR P ANELS T wo types of custom door panels can be installed on your U-Line unit to harmonize with or accent the surrounding decor . FULL OVERLA Y DOOR PANEL A full overlay door panel completely covers the door frame and handle to give a built-in appearance. See your U-Line dealer for the optional Full Overlay Door Panel[...]

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    21 Install the inser t as follows: Insert edges may be SHARP! Use care when installing. 1. Remove top hinge screw pin (7/64" Allen wrench, see Figure 22). Remove door by tilting for ward and lifting off bottom hinge pin. 2. Pull door gasket out of groove (top edge of door only). Star t in the middle and pull outward, mov- ing toward the edge ([...]

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    22 User’s Manual BUIL T -IN INST ALLATION Y our U-Line product has been designed 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. T able 3. Built-in Cabi[...]

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    INITIAL ST AR T-UP Once installation and leveling is complete, the unit is ready for initial star t-up and operation. Y our unit is shipped in the OFF position, how- ever , you may turn it ON/OFF using the cycle selector switch located in the grille (see Figure 26). Figure 26 1. Plug the appliance cord into a 115V polarized and grounded elec- trica[...]

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    NORMAL OPERATION The ice maker is designed to make clear ice from most water sources on a consistent basis. W ater is constantly circulated over the evapo- rator assembly . As the water freezes, gravity causes any sediment to drop into the water trough and not become imbedded in the ice. This gives a clearer ice cube with a low mineral content. Whe[...]

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    25 The ice cube thickness control is factor y set for best overall perfor- mance. The factor y setting is designed to maintain an ice bridge of approximately 1/16" to 1/8" under normal conditions resulting in a dimple of approximately 1/4" to 1/2" in depth (see Figure 28). A fuller cube with less of a dimple results in a thicker[...]

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    26 User’s Manual 2. Remove the screws securing the front access panel (see Figure 29). Figure 30 – Ice Thickness Adjustment Dial 3. Locate the ice cube thickness adjustment dial on the control board (see Figure 30). T urn the dial clockwise (+ number) to thicken or counterclockwise (- number) to thin the ice bridge. Ice thickness adjustment dia[...]

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    Figure 31 – Ice Cube Mold 4. Reinstall front access cover . 5. Reconnect power to ice maker . OUTDOOR USE Some CLR2060 models are designed to operate outdoors. Special considerations include the following: • For best performance, keep the unit out of direct sunlight. •T urn the unit OFF and dispose of any ice cubes if the unit will not be use[...]

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    28 User’s Manual MAINTENANCE Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency , top performance, and long life. The maintenance inter vals listed are based on normal conditions. Y ou may want to shor ten the inter vals if you have pets, the unit is used outdoors, or other special considerations. EXTERIOR CLEANING — AS REQUIRED Th[...]

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    29 Stainless steel models exposed to chlorine gas and mois- ture, such as areas with spas or swimming pools, may have some discoloration of the stainless steel. Discoloration from chlorine gas is normal. Follow exterior cleaning instructions. INTERIOR CLEANING — AS REQUIRED 1. Disconnect power to the ice maker . 2. Open the door and remove any ic[...]

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    30 User’s Manual CONDENSER CLEANING — EVERY 3 MONTHS To maintain operational efficiency , clean the condenser ever y three months (depending on environmental conditions, more or less fre- quent cleaning may be necessar y). Disconnect electric power to the ice maker before cleaning the condenser . To remove and replace the grille for access to t[...]

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    31 3. Clean the condenser coil using a brush or vacuum cleaner . Do not touch. 4. Position the grille to align the screw holes with the cabinet. 5. Inser t the grille screws and tighten being ver y careful not to over tighten. SELF CLEANING CYCLE — EVERY 6 MONTHS To maintain operational efficiency , clean the unit every six months (depending on w[...]

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    32 User’s Manual 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 33). 4. Remove the over flow tube by lifting it up while using a slight back and for th motion to loosen it from the drain hole (see Figure 34). The water in th[...]

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    33 INLET SCREEN CLEANING — EVERY YEAR The solenoid valve inlet screen must be cleaned at least once each year as follows: 1. Shut of f the water at the water supply valve. 2. Pull the unit out to access the back panel. 3. Disconnect electrical power to the unit. 4. Disconnect the hose connec- tor from the water solenoid valve (Figure 35). 5. Use [...]

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    34 User’s Manual STORAGE, V ACATION AND MOVING If the unit is to be stored, moved or not used for extended periods, it will be necessar y to drain the system of water . Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before servicing. Befor e operating replace all panels. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Disconnect power fro[...]

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    35 8. Clean the ice maker and storage bin before next use. 9. Prop door open to allow for air circulation and prevent mold and mildew . It is possible that dirt or scale will dislodge in the water line. Always throw away all ice cubes made during the first 24 hours of operation when the unit is returned to ser vice. Body_UM.qxd 12/17/04 9:16 AM Pag[...]

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    36 User’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, read through NORMAL OPER- A TION 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 ser vice. The problem could be something ver y simple which[...]

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    37 Problem Possible Cause Remedy Unit runs but Scale and mineral Clean unit. See produces ver y buildup in unit. MAINTENANCE. little ice. Inadequate airflow at Remove items blocking (continued) the front of the unit. airflow . Ice is slow to Ice-making system Run unit through release or does is dir ty . automatic clean cycle. not release from See M[...]

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    38 User’s Manual Problem Possible Cause Remedy W ater leaking Supply line leaking. Check to see that water from under the inlet line is attached to unit. inlet valve properly . See CONNECTING THE WA TER SUPPL Y . Fill tube leaking. Check connection at water valve outlet. Bin drain leaking. Check integrity of bin drain hose and clamp. Ice storage [...]

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    39 Notes ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ _________________[...]

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    40 User’s Manual Notes ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ _[...]

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    P .O. Box 245040 M ilwaukee, WI 53224-9540 P hone: 414.354.0300 F ax: 414.354.7905 www .u-line.com Printed in U.S.A. P/N 30-10009 (Rev . 12/04) Échelon ™ U S E R M A N U A L Icemaker_UM_Cover.qxd 12/17/04 9:15 AM Page 1[...]