Care and Maintenance, Troubleshooting Guide

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

•Wash the inside of the reservoir with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water. (Turn off the hot water function).

•The drip tray and water faucets should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.

•At regular intervals or once a month inspect the coils located across the back of the dispenser. Vacuum accumulation of dust or clean it with a hard brush.

TAKING DISPENSER OUT OF SERVICE

•If the water dispenser will not be used for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

•Turn off the hot water.

•Drain the water through the faucets.

•Drain the water from the tanks by removing the plug from the back of the dispenser.

WARNING—THE WATER COMING OUT OF THE BACK MAY BE SCOLDING HOT.

Unit should NOT be transported on its side. Place it upright if possible and cover it with a blanket.

PROBLEMS WITH YOUR WATER DISPENSER?

You can solve many common water dispenser problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions outlined below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE
Water dispenser does not operate.	Not plugged in.
	The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
Water cooler is not cold enough.	Check to be sure the cold switch on the back is ON.
	The water dispenser does not have the correct
	clearances.
Water dispenser hot water is not hot enough.	Check to be sure the hot switch on the back is ON.
Compressor turns on and off frequently.	The room temperature is hotter than normal.
	The temperature control is not set correctly.
	The water dispenser does not have the correct
	clearances.
Vibrations.	Check to assure that the water dispenser is level.
The water dispenser seems to make too much	The rattling noise may come from the flow of the
noise.	refrigerant, which is normal.
	As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds
	caused by the flow of refrigerant in your water dispenser.
	Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may
	cause popping and crackling noises.
	The water dispenser is not level.
Bottle feels warm.	The water system is overfilled. Dispense Cold water until
	air is released into the bottle.
Water bottle is hot.	Water is boiling in the hot tank and bubbling up into the
	bottle. Press the hot dispenser button until water flows to
	remove air from the hot tank.