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Installation Guide
BI-98 Ice Maker
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02/2005
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BI-98 Ice Maker Contents 1 Follow Safety Precautions Exterior Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cut-Out Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 IMPORTANT Product Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PLEASE READ all instructions completely before Door Swing/Clearances Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 attempting to install or operate the unit. Reversing the Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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BI-98 Ice Maker General Precautions 2 Inspect and Plan Use this appliance for its intended purpose only and follow these general precautions along with those listed You have received a carton containing your BI-98 Ice throughout this guide: Maker with a package inside containing a User Manual, a Product Registration Card and water connection parts. WARNING Complete and mail the Product Registration Card or register online at www.U-LineService.com. Once your unit SHOCK HAZARD — Electrical
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BI-98 Ice Maker Product Dimensions 3 Prepare Site 20" Your U-Line product has been designed for either free- Including Handle 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 water and electrical connections in the rear. Note: Unit can NOT be installed behind a closed cabinet door. 27-3/8" Cut-Out Dimensions Filler Panel (Not Provided by U-L
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BI-98 Ice Maker 5. Relocate plastic spacer/ Reversing the Door bushing on bottom of All units may be left- or right-hand opening. door to opposite side, and place door on Note: The grille should not yet be installed. If it has been Bushing bottom hinge pin. See installed, remove it for door reversing. See Page 10. Figure 8. Clean out To reverse the door: bushing hole in door bottom with a 1. Remove top hinge from cabinet (three screws). See screwdriver if necessary. Figure 4. Hold door t
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BI-98 Ice Maker 10. Fasten upper hinge to 4 Prepare and Install Door Panel unit (three screws). Partially tighten screws. See Figure 11. Units will accept a Custom 1/4" Thick Insert to harmonize with or accent the surrounding decor. 11. Adjust door to assure proper seal. Tighten If this treatment is not included in this installation, go on upper and lower hinge to 5 Adjust Door. screws securely. Custom 1/4" Thick Door Panel Insert 12. Replace three plastic plugs removed in Step 8 Door
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BI-98 Ice Maker 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 12 Figure 13 1. Carefully examine the door's gasket to assure that it is firmly in contact with the cabinet. 2. Pull door gasket out of Note: Wh
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BI-98 Ice Maker 6Prepare Plumbing CAUTION Plumbing installation must observe all state and local codes. All water connections MUST BE made by a licensed/ qualified plumbing contractor. Failure to follow recommendations and instructions may result in damage and/or harm. Water Line WARNING Figure 16 Figure 17 To prevent accidental electrocution, make certain that the floor surfaces surrounding the unit are 2. Locate the compression fitting and ferrule packed with the unit. Slide the compressi
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BI-98 Ice Maker 7 Prepare Power Supply 8 Level the Unit Electrical Specifications Leveling Information CAUTION IMPORTANT Electrical installation must observe all state and local It is extremely important that the unit sits on a level surface, as it does not have feet levelers. If it is not level, codes. This unit requires connection to a grounded (three- the ice mold will not fill evenly. prong), polarized receptacle that has been placed by a qualified electrician. Use a level to check the l
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BI-98 Ice Maker 9 Install the Unit Installation of the BI-98 Grille 1. Open the water supply valve in the main water source. 2. Plug in the power cord. 3. Gently push the unit into position. Be careful not to Hook-Hinge kink the water supply line or entangle the electrical Unit Base Front Lip cord. 4. Re-check the leveling, from front to back and side to Figure 22 side. Make any necessary adjustments. The unit’s top surface should be approximately 1/8" below the 4. Insert the screw. Do not
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BI-98 Ice Maker Start-Up Troubleshooting 10 Start-Up for the First Time Problem Q: Initial Start-Up Unit does not appear to turn on when plugged in. The on/off switch is located behind the front grille. A small opening in the top of the grille is provided to access Solution A: the switch. Ensure that the switch is turned on. Make sure outlet has power (circuit breaker has not No setting adjustments should be necessary at this time. tripped). Make sure the on/off switch is turned on. For inf
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Who to Call 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. 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. For more than four decades, U-Line has distinguished itself as the leader in built-in undercoun
