INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of your U-Line drawer unit. A pioneer in the field for more than 40 years, U-Line is the world’s number one manufacturer of built-in, under-counter ice making and specialty refrigeration products. U-Line dedicates 100% of its research and development to these products. The result: U-Line technology leads the market with innovation, design, depth of product line and performance. U-Line also backs customers with a strong dealer network.
User’s Manual PLEASE RECORD YOUR MODEL’S INFORMATION Whenever you call to request information or service, you will need to know your model number and serial number. You can find this information on the serial plate located on the inside wall of your unit and on the product registration card. PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD The package containing this manual also includes your product registration information. Warranty coverage begins at the time your unit was purchased.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LEVELING THE UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY . . . . BUILT-IN INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . CUSTOM DRAWER PANELS . . . . . . . . INITIAL START-UP AND ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User’s Manual 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, Warning 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 safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ! DANGER ! 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. ! WARNING • Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the unit until the electricity has been disconnected.
User’s Manual INSTALLATION SITE PREPARATION Your U-Line drawer unit must be installed under a counter or in a wall. These units are designed so they can be installed next to a wall. The crisper in the either side. and the caddy in the can be accessed from 1. Position the unit on a flat, level surface, capable of supporting the entire weight of the unit. Remember the unit will be significantly heavier once it is fully loaded. 2.
Your U-Line Drawer unit is designed so it can be installed next to the wall on either side (Figures 1, 2). DWR001A Figure 1 – Right wall installation ! WARNING The anti-tip kit must be installed on this unit before it is used. Never use the drawers as steps or a shelf to support more than the drawers’ content. 3. These units must be installed in a wall or under a counter top to allow for the installation of the anti-tip kit.
User’s Manual CABINET OR WALL DWR002A Figure 2 – Left wall installation DWR003A Figure 3 – Front Clearance 8
4. – Connect the water supply line. See CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY for installation requirements. 5. Position the unit to allow free air flow through the front grille (Figure 4). OFF ON EXHAUST INTAKE DWR004 Figure 4 6. Wipe inside of unit and all inside drawer components with a clean, water dampened cloth only. LEVELING THE UNIT It is important that the unit is level. All Échelon™ Series units are equipped with adjustable feet for leveling and height adjustment (Figure 5). To level the unit: 1.
User’s Manual 4. Place the unit in position where it is to be installed. Re-check cabinet height and levelness (Figure 6) and adjust if necessary. RAISE LOWER DWR005 Figure 5 LEVEL TWO PLACES DWR021 Figure 6 5. - Gently push unit into position to prepare for built-in installation.
CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY Install a 1/4 inch outside diameter copper water line (not supplied with unit) from the nearest COLD water pipe. 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 15 and 150 psi.
User’s Manual 3. For recessed installations, allow extra water supply line length to provide slack for easy removal from the recessed area (see Figure 9). This will also safeguard against kinking the line. DWR033 Figure 9 CAUTION If you are not intending to use the ice maker and do not connect the water supply (or turn the supply valve off), it is imperative to raise the bucket arm of the ice maker (see Figure 10). Failure to raise the bucket arm may result in damage to the water valve.
BUILT-IN INSTALLATION Your U-Line product is designed for built-in installation only. When built-in, it does not require additional air space for the top, sides, or rear. However, the front grille must NOT be obstructed. NOTE Required for ease of installation and door opening, you must allow an additional 1/4" to width of unit. Unit Dimensions Width 23-15/16" Height 34-1/8" Depth* 24" * For full overlay drawer panels, add 3/4".
User’s Manual COUNTER TOP OR WALL HEADER C B A C ATK001a Figure 11 CUSTOM DRAWER PANELS NOTE The is not designed to accept custom drawer panels. Two types of custom drawer panels can be installed on your U-Line unit to harmonize with or accent the surrounding decor. FULL OVERLAY DRAWER PANEL Full overlay drawer panels completely cover the drawer frames and handle to give a built-in appearance. See Table 1 for full overlay drawer panel dimensions (Figure 15, see page 15). Table 1.
OVERLAY PANEL KIT PARTS Part Number 42120 Description Spacer Nylon 3/8 OD x .19 ID Quantity 10 42121 Screw #10 x 5/8 Round Head 10 • The total weight of both drawer panels must not weigh more than 20 lbs. • The thickness of the drawer panel must be 3/4". Remove existing drawer front from cabinet: 1. Open drawer. Pull door gasket (Figure 12) out of the groove (top edge of door only). Start in the middle and pull outward, moving toward the edge. This may take some force. 2.
User’s Manual 5. On a clean surface, place the wood panel face down and tape the existing drawer panel (removed in step 3) on the back of the wood panel (Figure 14) and drill the five (5) holes (5/32" drill 3/8" deep) through the coated steel panel and 3/8" into the wood panel according to the diagram (Figure 15). Remove tape from the drawer panel, and enlarge the five holes in the front panel using a .0201" drill (#7) drill.
6. Attach the drawer panel to the wood panel using #10 x 5/8" (U-Line P/N 42121) wood screws and nylon spacers (U-Line P/N 42120). The nylon spacers fit between the wood panel and the drawer panel as shown (Figure 16). DRAWER PANEL TYPICAL WOOD PANEL #10 X 5/8" ROUND HEAD SCREW FIVE REQUIRED PLASTIC SPACER FIVE REQUIRED DWR_OL_005 Figure 16 Drawer panel and wood panel must be aligned properly or drawer will not operate correctly. Assembling the drawer and wood panel: 7.
User’s Manual CUSTOM INSERT DRAWER PANEL Custom drawer panels can be inserted into the drawer frames to match the surrounding decor. Custom drawer panels can be flat or raised, as long as the maximum panel thickness where inserted into the drawer reveal (channel) is 1/4" thick. For raised panels, the depth of the reveal is 1/4" on all four sides. See Table 2 for custom drawer panel insert dimensions (Figure 17). Table 2.
Install the custom insert as follows: ! WARNING Insert edges may be SHARP! Use care when installing. 1. Open drawer. Pull drawer gasket out of groove (top edge of drawer only). Start in the middle and pull outward, moving toward the edge (Figure 18). This may take some force, be careful. 2. Remove the three screws behind the gasket. Carefully pull the top handle up and off. You may discard the top handle as it will be replaced with the full handle. 3.
User’s Manual 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Slide custom drawer panel insert into 1/4" channel in drawer front. Attach the full handle to the lower handle using the 3 screws removed in step 2. Holding drawer gasket out of the way, replace handle on drawer making sure it is seated properly on insert and that screw holes line up. Install two screws removed in step 3. Starting at the corners and working inward, push drawer gasket into place on the drawer.
To add a final finish coat: 1. Remove wine caddy, the top two racks in the upper drawer and the top rack in the bottom drawer with wood trim from unit. See Wine Rack Removal/Installation. 2. Remove screws securing wood trim to the racks and caddy. 3. Remove screws securing wood trim to the two racks attached at the drawer slides so wood can be removed for treatment. 4. Lightly scruff sand the wood trim with 280 grit 3M™ Tri-M-Ite™ sandpaper. 5. Remove sanding dust with a clean, dry cloth. 6.
User’s Manual To stain for a different wood color: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Remove wine caddy, the top two racks in the upper drawer and the top rack in the bottom drawer with wood trim from unit. See Wine Rack Removal/Installation. Remove screws securing wood trim to the racks and caddy. Remove screws securing wood trim to the two racks attached at the drawer slides so wood can be removed for treatment. Apply Minwax® Water-Based Wood Stain to wood with a synthetic bristle brush or a foam applicator.
INITIAL START-UP AND ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL U-Line recommends the unit be allowed to run overnight and make ice prior to loading the refrigerator and/or freezer with product. It is possible that dirt or scale will dislodge in the water line. Always throw away all ice cubes made during the first two to three hours of operation. Once the installation is complete, the unit is ready for initial start-up and operation. 1. Plug the appliance cord into a 115V polarized, grounded electrical outlet.
User’s Manual Temperature Controller 1 2 WARMER SET TEMP COOLER CLRCO011B Figure 21 The temperature controller (Figure 21) is located in the top drawer. It consists of an LED display, two LED status indicator lights and three touch pad buttons. The LED display shows the temperature set point and is calibrated in degrees Fahrenheit. The controller is factory programmed for a set point of 38°F which will show when the unit is first powered-up.
Temperature Controller 1 2 WARMER SET TEMP COOLER CLRCO011B Figure 22 The temperature controller (Figure 22) is located in the top drawer. It consists of an LED display, two LED status indicator lights and three touch pad buttons. The LED display shows the refrigerator temperature set point and is calibrated in degrees Fahrenheit. The controller is factory programmed for a set point of 38°F for the top drawer which will show when the unit is first powered up.
User’s Manual NOTE The temperature will be the air temperature in the unit and NOT the temperature of your product. The temperature may be higher or lower than your set point; this is the normal air temperature when maintaining a STABLE product temperature. Wait at least an hour to check the unit again before changing set point. To check the actual temperature in the ice compartment, press the WARMER button momentarily, and then press and hold “COOLER” for 3 seconds.
Temperature Controller DWR034 Figure 23 The temperature controls are integrated in the top, front drawer panel. They consist of an LED display and touch sensors for each drawer and a touch sensor to control the lighting (“ ”, “ ” and “ ”). The LED displays show the drawer’s temperature set point, and are calibrated in degrees Fahrenheit. The controls are factory programmed for a set point of 60°F for the top drawer and 40° F for the bottom drawer.
User’s Manual To adjust the temperature set point, touch and hold either the “ ” or “ ” for that drawer for three seconds. When the LED displays “SP,” lift your finger from the controller and the corresponding LED will begin to flash the set point. Touch the “ ” or “ ” until the desired set point displays. Wait 10 seconds for the new set point to be saved. Wait 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize before checking the actual temperature again. Each wine compartment can be set to 40°F to 60°F.
DRAWERS The drawers should only be removed for servicing by a trained and certified repair person. BIN GUIDE TOP STORAGE BIN Grasp the bin handle and slide backward to access the contents below (Figure 25). The bin may be completely removed for cleaning once it clears the guides on each side of the drawer. If heavy items are stored in bin, push front of bin down slightly while sliding. Slide bin forward, especially with heavy items, to ensure that drawer closes completely.
User’s Manual ICE BUCKET The ice bucket can be removed for emptying and cleaning. To remove the ice bucket, raise the bin arm and gently lift the ice bucket to remove the bucket from the ice compartment (Figure 27). Use the ice bucket for ice storage only. ICE BUCKET An accessory ice bucket (U-Line P/N 26014) can be purchased and placed next to the provided ice bucket. When two ice buckets are used, the ice buckets can be rotated for increased ice production and ice storage.
OPERATION DRAWER ORGANIZER Adjust the drawer organizer to compensate for different size bottles or items. – The organizer can be used in either drawer, but is shipped from the factory in the top drawer. An accessory organizer (U-Line P/N 80-48001-00) can be purchased to keep both drawers organized. – The organizer can be used in the top drawer only. The organizer may be adjusted left-to-right or front-to-back as required.
User’s Manual Be sure that items stored in the rear of the top drawer do not interfere with the sliding operation of the storage bin (Figure 29). Tall items such as milk jugs can be stored toward the front of the drawer as long as they do not interfere with the closing of the drawer. Taller items can be stored on their side in the storage bin. STORAGE BIN The storage bin is designed to accommodate the storage of two wine bottles, even when opened.
CASCADING WINE RACKS When the Wine Captain® drawer is opened, the wine bottles will automatically cascade outward (Figure 30). This feature provides presentation to your bottles while the drawer is opening and maximizes access to the bottles. The cascading also allows you to easily identify the bottles or labels. Open and close the drawers, with a slow and steady motion. (In the top drawer, only the bottom two racks will cascade when the drawer is opened. There are three racks total.
User’s Manual WINE CADDY The bottom drawer includes a threebottle caddy for elegant transportation and service of wine (Figure 31). To access the bottle caddy, open the bottom drawer fully. Grasp the handle of either side of the caddy and gently slide the caddy out, supporting the bottom. CAUTION When removing or installing the caddy, pull or push it slowly and gently. If it is pulled out too far or pushed in too hard, it could come out all the way and possibly cause damage or injury.
CASCADE INSTRUCTIONS The U-Line refrigerated Wine Captain® drawer unit is equipped with a proprietary mechanism that allows wine bottles to automatically cascade outward when each drawer is opened. This feature provides bottle presentation upon opening, maximizes access to the bottles and enables easy identification of the bottles/labels. It is best to open the drawers of the Wine Captain with a slow and steady motion.
User’s Manual Figure 32 DISABLING THE CASCADE FEATURE To disable the cascade components in the drawers: 1. Open the drawer fully. 2. Push the upper rack back to the closed position. 3. Using a Phillips screw driver, remove the two screws that attach the cascade assembly to the drawer slide. 4. Repeat Step 3 on other side of drawer to disable cascade completely. There are two of these assemblies on each drawer. 5. Repeat Steps 1-4 on other drawer.
WINE RACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION Do not remove the two racks attached at the drawer slides. 1. To remove the wine racks: • Grasp the end of the wine rack, sliding it out and up. • Clean wine rack with a damp rag. 2. To insert the wine racks: • Position the wine rack above the shelf channel where the rack is to be inserted. (See Figure 33.) • Slide the rack on the channel at an angle until the rack is in the channel. UL302 • Continue sliding until the rack is all the way into the unit.
User’s Manual ICE MAKER When the ice bucket is full, the ice making mechanism will shut off. However, the refrigeration system will continue to cool and maintain the cube supply. Frost free icemaker units have lower ice production than manual defrost units. Ice production may be interrupted by raising the bin arm into an upright and locked position (the unit will maintain temperature for ice storage, see Figure 34). UL002A Figure 34 Certain sounds are normal during the unit’s operation.
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Light bulb replacement in the Échelon™ series is simple. 1. 2. Remove the light housing cover by sliding the cover toward the tab, swinging the end opposite the tab down and pulling down and away (Figure 35). 1 TAB Replace bulb with genuine ULine P/N 31317 replacement. 2 UL305 3 Figure 35 ! WARNING Do not use any other replacement bulb than the one recommended. 3.
User’s Manual CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency, top performance, and long life. The maintenance intervals listed are based on normal conditions. You may want to shorten the intervals if you have pets, the unit is used outdoors, or other special considerations. STAINLESS STEEL MODELS CAUTION Stainless steel models exposed to chlorine gas and moisture, such as areas with spas or swimming pools, may have some discoloration of the stainless steel.
Exterior Cleaning (Non-Stainless Steel) – As Required The door, grille and cabinet 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. Interior Cleaning – As Required 1. Disconnect power to the unit. 2. Remove all the inside drawer components, including any baskets, bins, caddy, crisper or racks.
User’s Manual To remove and replace the grille for access to the condenser fins follow this procedure: DWR019 Figure 36 1. Remove the screws (Figure 36) at each end of the grille. 2. Remove the grille. ! WARNING DO NOT touch the condenser fins. The condenser fins are SHARP and can be easily damaged. 3. Clean the condenser coil using a soft brush with a “combing” action or vacuum cleaner. Do not touch the condenser coil. 4. Position the grille to align the screw holes with the cabinet. 5.
STORAGE If the unit is to be stored or not used for extended periods: 1. Remove all contents from the unit. 2. Disconnect unit from main electrical power source. 3. Leave power cord disconnected until ready to reuse. 4. Prop the drawers open at least two inches to allow for air circulation and prevent mold and mildew. If the unit is to be stored or not used for extended periods, drain the system of water. 1. Remove all contents from the unit. 2. Shut off water supply at the main water source. 3.
User’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, read through NORMAL OPERATION 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 service. The problem could be something very simple which can be solved without a service call.
Troubleshooting — What to check when problems occur TROUBLESHOOTING Problem No interior light. Possible Cause Loose or burned out bulb. Remedy Tighten or replace bulb. See page 39 for light replacement instructions. The unit is not cold enough. Light staying on. Call for service. Item(s) interfering with drawer. Reposition or remove item(s). Dirty condenser coils. Clean condenser. See page 41. Airflow to front grille blocked. Airflow must not be obstructed to front grille. See INSTALLATION.
User’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Problem No interior light. Possible Cause Loose or burned out bulb. The unit is not cold enough. Light staying on. Item(s) interfering with drawer closing. Dirty condenser coils. Airflow to front grille blocked. Temperature not set cold enough. Water is leaking out the back of the unit. Ice cubes sticking together. Noise during operation. No ice. Not enough ice. Water supply connection leaking. Infrequent use of cubes. Drawers left open. Certain sounds are normal.
TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED) Problem Fresh food section too cold. Possible Cause Drawer(s) not closed correctly. Temperature control set too cold. Items too tall. Remedy Be sure drawer(s) is closed correctly. Set temperature controller to warmer setting. See page 23. Be sure drawer(s) is closed correctly. Adjust items in drawer(s). Freezer section too warm. Drawer(s) can’t close. Temperature controller flashes. Drawer(s) not closed. Open Thermistor. Call for service.
User’s Manual IF SERVICE IS REQUIRED 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; you must pull the top drawer out completely to see the serial number plate. If you do not know the name of the selling dealer or local service company, you can check on-line at www.U-LineService.com.
