Owner's Manual
USER GUIDE
Cleaning 
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Cleaning
EXTERIOR CLEANING
Vinyl Clad (Black or White) Models
Clean surfaces 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.
Clean any glass surfaces with a non-chlorine glass 
cleaner.
Stainless Models
Stainless door panels, handles and frames 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 and polish 
monthly. For best results use Claire
®
 Stainless Steel 
Polish and Cleaner. 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 steel 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.
Integrated Models
To clean integrated panels, use household cleaner per the 
cabinet manufacturer’s recommendations.
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 
and/or odor to the interior products and damage or 
discolor the interior.
CLEAR ICE MACHINE CLEANING CYCLE
Your U-Line clear ice machine has an automatic clean 
alert function. Cleaning cycles should be run as notified. 
Otherwise, to maintain operational efficiency the unit 
should be cleaned every three months. Depending on 
water conditions, more frequent cleaning may be 
necessary. If the ice machine requires more frequent 
cleaning, consult a plumber to test the water quality and 
recommend appropriate treatment.
CAUTION
!
Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles and/or 
face shield when handling Ice Machine Cleaner.
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