Installation Guide
BI-95 Ice Maker
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©2005 U-Line Corporation
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General Precautions
2 Inspect and Plan
Use this appliance for its intended purpose only and
follow these general precautions along with those listed
throughout this guide:
You have received a carton containing your BI-95 Ice
Maker with a package inside containing a User Manual, a
Product Registration Card and water connection parts.
Complete and mail the Product Registration Card or
is installed, keep the User Manual and this Installation
Guide in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
SHOCK HAZARD — Electrical Grounding Required.
• Keep the unit unplugged throughout installation
except during testing.
BI-95 units are available in vinyl clad cabinets with
matching doors which have a slightly contoured handle
across the top and are reversible. The doors have recessed
front panels that will accept a custom 1/4 inch thick door
panel.
• Never remove the round grounding prong from
the plug and never use a two-prong grounding
adapter.
• Never use an extension cord to connect power to
the unit.
Please carefully follow the directions that apply to your
unit and your intended design.
• Always keep your working area dry.
CAUTION
Tools/Materials Required
• Screwdrivers — slotted and Phillips head
• Use care when moving and handling the unit. Use
gloves to prevent personal injury from sharp edges.
• 1/4-inch OD copper tubing and shut-off valve for water
supply line
• Do not lift the unit by the door or door handle.
• 1/4-inch thick door panel material and cutting tools
• Do not install the unit behind closed doors or in any
way that would obstruct airflow to the front grille,
which may cause the unit to malfunction.
Inspection
Unwrap and inspect the unit on a flat, level surface
capable of supporting its entire weight.
Exterior Cleaning
(As Required)
Black and White Models:
Black and white surfaces 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.
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Product Dimensions
3 Prepare Site
17"
Including
Handle
Your U-Line product has been designed for either free-
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.
24-3/4"
Cut-Out Dimensions
Filler Panel (Not Provided by U-Line) –
May Be Added Above or Below Unit
to Enclose for a Built-In Look
13-15/16"
Figure 2
Door Swing/Clearances Information
Units have a zero clearance for the door to open
clearance of 1/4" to accommodate the handle if the unit is
right-hand hinged and installed next to a wall or similar
type of structure.
Typical
Counter
Height
34-1/4"
to
18-1/2" Minimum
See Electrical
Specifications
for Power Supply
35-1/8"
Note: When a raised panel is used, additional clearance is
needed for easy removal of ice bin if door hinge side is
installed adjacent to wall.
Cut-Out
Height
24-7/8"
to
25"
8"
Wall
14-3/16"
1/4" Min.
Figure 1
14-3/8"
width allows 1/4" for ease in installation and removal of
the unit. 24" is the counter depth in most installations.
18-1/2" depth includes the door, handle and water line
15-1/2"
90°
Door Swing
IMPORTANT
It is extremely important that the unit sits on a level
surface, as it does not have feet levelers. If it is not level,
the ice mold will not fill evenly.
Figure 3
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5. Relocate plastic spacer/
Reversing the Door
bushing on bottom of
door to opposite side,
and place door on
bottom hinge pin. See
Figure 8. Clean out
bushing hole in door
bottom with a
All units may be left- or right-hand opening.
Note: The grille should not yet be installed. If it has been
Bushing
To reverse the door:
1. Remove top hinge from cabinet (three screws). See
screwdriver if necessary.
Figure 4. Hold door to keep it from falling.
6. Remove plastic hole
plug from door handle
and relocate on
2. Lift the door off the bottom hinge.
Figure 8
opposite side. See
.
Hinge
Plastic
Plug Hole
Plastic
Plug Hole
Screw
Right Side
Door Swing
Left Side
Door Swing
Figure 4
Figure 5
Right Side
Hinge
Invert
Screw
Invert
Hinge
Figure 9
3. Remove bottom hinge from cabinet (two screws). See
Figure 5. Remove screws on opposite side of cabinet
7. Remove pivot screw from top hinge, invert screw and
reinstall pivot screw in top hinge. See Figure 9
.
both screws on either side.
8. Remove three plastic
screw plugs from hinge
holes, top of cabinet,
opposite side. Be careful
not to scratch cabinet.
See Figure 10
.
9. Place door on lower
hinge pin. Invert and
install upper hinge on
door.
Figure 10
Figure 6
Figure 7
4. Install hinge on opposite side, bottom of cabinet. See
Figure 7. Replace nut on back side where installed.
Align hinge outer edge with cabinet before tightening
screws.
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10. Fasten upper hinge to
unit (three screws).
4 Prepare and Install Door Panel
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
upper and lower hinge
screws securely.
If this treatment is not included in this installation, go on
to 5 Adjust Door.
Custom 1/4" Thick Door Panel Insert
12. Replace three plastic
plugs removed in Step 8
into holes on top of
unit. Replace screws in
holes in bottom of unit
on opposite side.
Door Panel Preparation
Figure 11
A custom door panel can be inserted into the doorframe.
Custom door panels can be flat or raised, as long as the
maximum panel thickness where inserted into the door
reveal (channel) is 1/4"-thick. For raised panels, the depth
of the reveal is 1/4" on all four sides.
Other Site Requirements
Power Supply
IMPORTANT
Raised panels will reduce the door’s 90° swing/zero
clearance if the unit is installed next to a wall or similar
The unit requires a grounded and polarized 115 VAC,
60 Hz, 15A circuit (normal household current). See
Cut the panel insert to the following dimensions.
Custom 1/4" Dimensions:
Water Supply
The unit requires a 1/4-inch OD water supply line and a
Width:
12-15/16"
Height: 13-15/32"
Environmental Requirements
The door panel must not weigh more than 20 lbs.
The surrounding air temperature must be at least 50°F
(10°C) but must not exceed 110°F (40°C). Units may be
installed outdoors in a covered area. The unit must not be
located near heat-generating equipment or in direct
sunlight.
Door Panel Installation
Install the insert as follows:
CAUTION
Use care when handling the insert. Insert edges may be
sharp.
1. Remove top hinge screw pin with a Phillips head
forward and lifting off bottom hinge pin.
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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
groove (top edge of door
only). Start in the middle
and pull outward, moving
toward the edge (see
Figure 13). This may take
some force.
Note: When inspecting door alignment, make sure the
door gasket is not pinched on the hinge side of the door.
2. If the door is properly aligned, go on to 6 Prepare
Plumbing. If it is not, use the following procedure.
Adjusting Door Alignment
3. Remove two outside
screws holding door
handle. Slightly separate
door handle from door
1. Loosen (do not remove)
top and bottom hinge
Figure 14
2. Align door squarely with
cabinet. Make sure gasket
is firmly in contact with
cabinet all the way around
the door (no gaps).
4. Pull handle up and off.
5. Slide custom door panel insert into 1/4-inch channel in
door front.
3. Tighten bottom hinge
screws.
6. Holding door gasket out of the way, replace handle on
door, making sure it is seated properly on insert and
that screw holes line up.
4. Tighten top hinge screws.
Go on to 6 Prepare
Plumbing
Figure 15
7. Install two small screws removed in Step 3
.
.
8. Starting at the corners and working inward, push door
gasket into place on door.
9. Place door on bottom hinge pin and install upper hinge
screw.
10. Go on to 5 Adjust Door
.
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6 Prepare 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
dry whenever power is removed from, or applied
to, the unit.
2. Locate the compression fitting and ferrule packed with
the unit. Slide the compression fitting and ferrule over
the 1/4-inch OD water supply line. Do not use thread
sealing compound or tape. Using two wrenches,
tighten the compression fitting on the supply line (see
Water Supply Connection
When connecting the water supply, follow these
guidelines:
3. Carefully bend the water supply line into position and
Avoid kinking the water supply line.
• Review the local plumbing codes before you install the
unit.
• Connect to the cold water supply.
• The water pressure should be between 20 and 120 psi.
• Install a shut-off valve in the 1/4 inch OD water supply
line.
• Connect sufficient tubing to the unit so that tubing
may be looped, allowing the unit to be removed for
certain that the tubing is not pinched or damaged
during installation.
• U-Line recommends the use of copper tubing for
installation.
To connect to water supply:
1. Install the 1/4 inch OD copper water line from the
main water source.
Figure 18
IMPORTANT
Route the water supply line through the unit so it does not
come into contact with any internal components other
creates some vibration. A water supply line contacting an
internal component or cabinet wall can cause excessive
noise during operation or damage to the line.
4. For recessed installations, allow extra water supply line
length to provide slack for easy removal from the
against kinking the line.
5. Go on to 7 Prepare Power Supply
.
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7 Prepare Power Supply
Electrical Specifications
CAUTION
8 Level the Unit
Leveling Information
IMPORTANT
It is extremely important that the unit sits on a level
surface, as it does not have feet levelers. If it is not level,
the ice mold will not fill evenly.
Electrical installation must observe all state and local
codes. This unit requires connection to a grounded (three-
prong), polarized receptacle that has been placed by a
qualified electrician.
Use a level to check the
levelness of the unit from
front to back and from side
to side. Level should be
placed along top edge and
side edge as shown (see
Figure 20). Go on to
The unit requires a grounded and polarized 115 VAC,
60 Hz, 15A power supply (normal household current).
An individual, properly grounded branch circuit or circuit
breaker is recommended. GFCI (ground fault circuit
interrupter) is usually not required for fixed location
appliances and is not recommended for your unit because
a GFCI could be prone to nuisance tripping. However, be
sure to consult your local codes.
9 Install the Unit.
Check
Level
Figure 20
18-1/2"
Minimum
7"
1-1/2"
Figure 19
WARNING
SHOCK HAZARD — Electrical Grounding Required.
• Never remove the round grounding prong from
the plug and never use a two-prong grounding
adapter.
• Never use an extension cord to connect power to
the unit.
Go on to 8 Level the Unit.
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9 Install the Unit
Installation of the BI-95
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
kink the water supply line or entangle the electrical
cord.
Hook-Hinge
Unit Base
Front Lip
4. Re-check the leveling, from front to back and side to
side. Make any necessary adjustments. The unit’s top
surface should be approximately 1/8" below the
countertop.
Figure 22
4. Insert the screw. Do not overtighten.
Installation Troubleshooting
Grille Installation
1. Locate and remove the grille screw from the cabinet,
using a standard blade screwdriver (or a 1/4"
Problem
Q:
Water is leaking under the unit.
nutdriver). See Figure 21
.
Solution
A:
Grille Screw
A water leak under the unit is most likely caused by a bad
connection in the water supply line. Make sure the water
line’s brass fitting is screwed tight to its valve and
threaded correctly. Make sure that plumbers tape was
NOT used; if it was remove all traces before reinstalling.
Figure 21
2. Identify the grille screw hole on the grille itself. It is
located toward the top of the middle recessed section
of the grille.
3. Place the two hook-hinges (located on the rear bottom
side of the grille) onto the front lip of the unit base.
Swing the grille up into position, aligning the grille
screw hole on the grille to the grille screw hole on the
cabinet. See Figure 22
.
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Start-Up Troubleshooting
10 Start-Up for the First Time
Initial Start-Up
Problem
Q:
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
the switch. Ensure that the switch is turned on.
Solution
A:
Make sure outlet has power (circuit breaker has not
tripped). Make sure the on/off switch is turned on.
No setting adjustments should be necessary at this time.
For information about Adjusting the Temperature
Control, see the User Manual.
Problem
Q:
As soon as the ice maker
mold reaches the proper
temperature, the ice maker
mechanism will fill the mold
with water.
Water does not appear to be flowing into unit.
Solution
A:
Check that the water is connected and turned on and the
line is not obstructed. Water coming into the unit may
take an hour or more.
Note: The first cubes may be
small because of air in the
water line. After two hours,
cubes will be standard size.
Problem
Q:
The ice maker will continue
The cubes produced during the first two to three hours of
operation have been discarded. New cubes still appear
cloudy.
to produce until the bin is
full. You may interrupt
Figure 23
production by raising the bin
While the bin arm is locked, the unit will maintain
temperature for ice storage.
Solution
A:
This is normal and is caused by air being trapped in the
cube during fast freezing.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
It is possible that dirt or scale will dislodge in the water
line. Always throw away all ice cubes made during the
first twenty-four (24) hours of operation.
See the User Manual’s Troubleshooting Guide for more
solutions.
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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
company by zip code.
For more than four decades, U-Line has distinguished itself as the leader in built-in
undercounter ice making, refrigeration and wine storage appliances.
U-Line Corporation, located in Milwaukee, WI, is a family operated manufacturer of built-in
undercounter icemakers, Combo® icemaker/refrigerators, Wine Captain® wine storage units,
refrigerators, refrigerated drawers and refrigerator/freezers.
©2005 U-Line Corporation
Publication No. 30067E
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