GE PXCF22RBS, GXCF25FBS Cleaning the Separator, Sanitizing and Cleaning the Water Tanks

To remove To replace

Support collar

Separator

Cleaning the Separator

IMPORTANT: Set both power switches (on the back of the dispenser, if equipped) in the O (off) position and unplug the water dispenser before cleaning.

1.Remove the water bottle and drain the dispenser (see Draining the Dispenser).

2.Remove the support collar by turning counterclockwise and pulling straight off.

3.Remove the plastic separator by pulling straight out (you may need

to twist slightly to loosen).

4.Clean the separator with dish soap and water or in the top rack of the dishwasher.

5.Dry the separator thoroughly on both sides.

6.Using a clean cloth or paper towel, thoroughly dry the cold water reservoir.

7.Place the separator back in the dispenser. Make sure the long, tapered end of the separator is positioned firmly on the metal plug on the bottom of the reservoir.

8.Replace the support collar and turn clockwise until it is firmly in place.

9.Install a full water bottle on the dispenser (see Loading the Dispenser).

Sanitizing and Cleaning the Water Tanks

IMPORTANT: Periodically the water dispenser tanks must be sanitized to prevent unpleasant tastes in the water and cleaned to remove mineral deposits that can impair flow.

To Sanitize:

1. Before cleaning, set both power switches (on the back of the dispenser, if equipped)

in the O (off) position and unplug the water

— IMPORTANT: Remove the separator and wipe out the

cold water reservoir (see Cleaning the Separator).

dispenser.

OFF

— Clean, then reinstall the separator and collar

NOTE: For first time installation, skip steps 2–4.

position

(see Cleaning the Separator).

— Pour approximately 1 gallon (4 quarts or 4 liters)

of fresh tap water into the top and allow to drain

2.Empty the water bottle, then remove it from the dispenser.

3.Drain the water tanks (see Draining the Dispenser).

4.Reinstall the silicon stopper and drain cap

(see Draining the Dispenser).

5.DO NOT ADD BLEACH FIRST OR DIRECTLY TO THE DISPENSER. Concentrated bleach may damage plastic.

Add 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) of ordinary 6.0% maximum household bleach to a 2 quart (2 liter) pitcher filled with tap water.

6.Pour the solution in the opening at the top of the dispenser.

7.Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the dispenser is full.

8.Press the hot and cold dispenser buttons until the water just begins to flow from the taps.

9.Allow to sit for 15–20 minutes.

10.Rinse out the bleach solution:

—Drain the water tanks into a large bucket (see Draining the Dispenser).

—Make sure that the silicon stopper is NOT installed.

	into the bucket.
	— Flush with an additional 1 gallon (4 quarts or
	4 liters) of fresh tap water and allow to drain
	into the bucket.
11.	Reinstall the silicon stopper and drain cap
	(see Draining the Dispenser).
12.	Install a fresh water bottle (see Loading the Dispenser).
13.	Dispense 1 quart (1 liter) of water from each tap and taste
	to make sure the bleach solution is completely
	removed.

If you continue to taste the chlorine from the bleach solution, repeat steps 10–13 until the taste is gone.

14. Plug in the dispenser. Then turn on the hot
and cold power switches (on the back of the
dispenser, if equipped).	ON
	position

To Remove Mineral Deposits:

Mix 2 quarts (2 liters) of water with two quarts of vinegar OR mix 1 gallon of water (4 liters) with 16 ounces (454 g) of citric acid crystals. Bleach does not remove mineral deposits. Do this in place of step 5 when removing mineral deposits.

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