U-LINE UHRE515 15" Refrigerator User Guide & Service Manual

Welcome to U-LINE

Congratulations on your U-Line purchase. Your product comes from a company with over five decades of premium modular ice making, refrigeration, and wine preservation experience. U-Line creates products focused on functionality, style, and inspired innovations, paying close attention to even the smallest details. Applications include residential, outdoor, ADA height compliant, marine, and commercial. Complete product categories include Beverage Centers, Wine Refrigerators, Ice Machines, Refrigerators, Freezers, and Dispensers.

Our advanced refrigeration systems, large and flexible capacities, and Built-In to Stand Out® clean integrated look allow you to preserve the right product, in the right place, at the right temperature. Since 2014, U-Line has been part of the Middleby family of brands. All products are designed, engineered, and assembled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, and select products are available worldwide.

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Installation

Integrated Panel Dimensions

Metric measurements rounded and optimized.

Integrated Panel

NOTICE: Due to differences in surrounding cabinetry, the panel may not perfectly align with the door. The procedure below is designed to provide a finished integrated panel that seamlessly integrates with surrounding cabinetry.

Panel Preparation

A full integrated door panel completely covers the door frame and provides a built-in appearance.

NOTICE: The door panel must not weigh more than 20 lbs (10 kg).

It is important to ensure that all drilled holes are drilled to the correct depth in order to avoid splits in the wood when hardware is installed.

1. Cut the panels to the dimensions listed in the diagram below.
2. Optional: Stain or finish panel to desired stain or color. Be sure to closely follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
3. Optional: Install handles and hardware.

NOTICE: When applying an integrated panel to a unit, ensure that both sides are finished in order to prevent warping. In some panel installations, the panel may be visible through the glass while the door is open.

Diagram Description: Integrated Panel Dimensions
A rectangular panel is shown with the following dimensions:
- Width: 14-15/16" (379 mm)
- Height: 30" (762 mm)
- The back surface must have ample flat surface to mount the overlay panel flat and without interference.
- A cutout area is indicated with dimensions: 2-3/4" (70 mm) width.
- A thickness of 3/4" (20 mm) is indicated.

Handleless Integrated Door Panel

The following procedure is designed to provide a finished, handleless solid panel for an 15" (381 mm) door that seamlessly integrates with its surrounding cabinetry.

NOTE: Many cabinet manufacturers provide a ready solution for a handleless, integrated design that can be easily applied to your model. Consult your cabinet manufacturer for applicable design and installation details. The cabinet manufacturer's solution to this design and integration detail will often result in an integrated panel solution wherein the size of the panel may result in a height dimension taller than what we specify. This can be achieved provided the additional height is positioned above the appliance door.

NOTICE: The integrated panel aligns with the surrounding cabinetry and, due to differences in cabinetry, may not align perfectly with the door.

The appliance will need up to 34-1/2" (876 mm) to the underside of the counter to leave room for leveling adjustments.

A single prepared panel with insert must not weigh more than 20 lbs (10 kg).

Integrated Panel Preparation

1. Cut the main panel to the dimensions below. For details, see the drawings on the next page.
2. Create the top design for the handleless feature and the 1/8" (3 mm) notch for the insert(s) indicated on the Top Detail drawing, on the next page.

Main Panel Dimensions:
- Width: 14-15/16" (379 mm)
- Height: 28-13/16" (732 mm)

Wooden Insert Preparation:
Prepare the insert(s) that will back up the handleless design. Wooden Insert – Cut 1/8" (3 mm) thick wooden insert(s) to the dimensions below.

Wooden Insert Dimensions:
- Width: 14-15/16" (379 mm)
- Height: 3-1/2" (89 mm)

Diagram Description: Integrated Panel & Top Detail
A cross-section view shows the main panel with a cutout at the top for a wooden insert. The main panel has a width of 14-15/16" (379 mm) and a height of 28-13/16" (732 mm). The cutout area (insert notch) is 2-3/4" (70 mm) wide. The top detail shows the insert notch with specific dimensions: 1/4" (6 mm) deep, 7/8" (22 mm) wide, with a radius of R 5/8" (R 16 mm). The wooden insert fits into this notch and has a height of 3-1/2" (89 mm) and a thickness of 1/8" (3 mm). The overall panel thickness is 3/4" (20 mm).

Diagram Description: Attach Wooden Insert
Illustrates attaching the wooden insert to the main panel using wood glue or equivalent adhesive.

Optional Finishing:
Optional: Stain or finish panel and wooden insert to desired stain or color. Be sure to closely follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer.

NOTICE: If finishing panel or wooden insert, all sides must be finished to prevent warping.

Attachment:
Attach the insert to the panel. Wood glue or equivalent adhesive should be used to attach insert to panel.

Extended Integrated Panel

NOTICE: Due to differences in surrounding cabinetry, the panel may not perfectly align with the door. The procedure below is designed to provide a finished panel that seamlessly integrates with surrounding cabinetry.

Panel Preparation

An extended integrated panel can be used to maintain alignment with an adjacent extended cabinet height or a reduced toe-kick/grille application.

1. Cut the panels to the dimensions listed in the appropriate diagram on the next page.
2. Optional: Stain or finish panel to desired stain or color. Be sure to closely follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
3. Optional: Install handles and hardware.

NOTICE: The door panel must not weigh more than 20 lbs (10 kg).

It is important to ensure that all drilled holes are drilled to the correct depth in order to avoid splits in the wood when hardware is installed.

Appliance will need up to 34-1/2" (876 mm) to the underside of the counter to leave room for leveling adjustments.

When applying an integrated panel to a unit, ensure that both sides are finished in order to prevent warping. In some installations, the panel may be visible through the glass while the door is open.

Diagram Description: Extended Integrated Panel (Front and Side Views)
These diagrams show the placement of the extended integrated panel relative to the cabinet and U-Line unit. The panel can extend beyond the door frame. A minimum of 1" (25 mm) from the floor is required for proper ventilation. The panel dimensions shown are approximately 3-5/16" (89 mm) to 4-5/16" (114 mm) for the extension/width, and the floor clearance is indicated as 1" (25 mm).

Diagram Description: Extended Integrated Panel Dimensions
A rectangular panel is shown with the following dimensions:
- Width: 14-15/16" (379 mm)
- Height: 30" (762 mm)
- The back surface must have ample flat surface to mount the overlay panel flat and without interference.
- A cutout area is indicated with dimensions: 2-3/4" (70 mm) width.
- A thickness of 3/4" (20 mm) is indicated.
- A note states: A minimum of 1" (25 mm) is required from the floor to the bottom of the extended integrated panel/frame for proper ventilation.

Integrated Grille

If you would like to cover the grille with an integrated panel, purchase U-Line's adjustable grille accessories. 15" - Sales Accessory: ULAGRILLE15. Complete instructions, including dimensions of the integrated grille panel, are included with the accessory.

Integrated Panel Installation

1. Fully open door.
2. Starting at corner, pull gasket away from door.
3. Continue to pull gasket free from gasket channel.
4. Upon removal, lay gasket down on a flat surface.
5. Align top of panel with top edge of door. Center panel on door.

NOTICE: Due to differences in floor construction or surrounding cabinetry, the panel may not sit flush with the top of the door.

6. Secure integrated panel to door using clamps. A robust tape may also be used. U-Line recommends the use of bar clamps to secure the panel to the door. If using tape, be certain the tape will not damage panel finish upon removal.
7. Using a 7/64" (3 mm) drill bit, drill 6 pilot holes into the wood panel 1/2" (12 mm) deep using the holes in the door frame as a guide.

NOTICE: It is important to ensure that all drilled holes are drilled to the correct depth in order to avoid splits in the wood when hardwood is installed.

8. Locate 6 of the #6x 1-1/2" (38 mm) screws provided with your unit.
9. Using a Phillips screwdriver, place one screw into each of the 6 pilot holes and screw down. Do not overtighten screws.
10. Ensure the screws sit flush against the bottom of the channel.

Diagram Description: Integrated Panel Attachment
Illustrates securing the integrated panel to the door. A side view shows the door/drawer with the wood panel. Bar clamps are used to hold the panel in place. Pilot holes are drilled, and screws are inserted to secure the panel. The diagram also shows the integrated panel and the integrated panel with screws inserted.

11. Remove clamps from door.

NOTICE: If panel requires additional adjustment after removing clamps, slightly loosen each screw and adjust panel as necessary. Tighten screws upon completion.

12. Starting at the corners, re-install the gasket into the gasket channel in the frame. Make sure the gasket is fully seated.

Grille Installation

Removing and Installing Grille

WARNING: Disconnect electric power to the unit before removing the grille. When using the unit, the grille must be installed.

WARNING: DO NOT touch the condenser fins. The condenser fins are SHARP and can be easily damaged.

Removing the grille

1. Disconnect power to the unit.
2. Loosen the two screws (1).
3. Remove grille (2) from unit.

Installing the grille

1. Align cabinet and grille holes and secure, but do not over tighten grille screws (1).
2. Reconnect power to the unit.

Diagram Description: Grille Installation
A side view of the appliance front shows the grille installation. Two screws, labeled '1', are used to secure the grille, labeled '2', to the unit.