InSinkErator 1100 owner manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

WHAT TO DO

Water and steam spits

• Unit is boiling.

• Activate faucet lever to release some water from

forcefully from spout

May be normal during initial setup.

the tank.

without turning on the

• Adjust water temperature using dial on tank front.

 

dispenser faucet.

 

 

Remember that at higher altitudes, water boils

 

 

 

 

at lower temperatures.

 

 

 

Water is not hot.

• The unit is unplugged.

• Make sure the unit is connected to a properly grounded

 

• The electric outlet is inoperative.

electric outlet.

 

• Make sure the circuit breaker or fuses are

 

 

 

 

functioning properly.

 

 

• Check that the outlet is not switched off.

 

 

 

Water is too hot

• Thermostat is not adjusted to

• Adjust the thermostat slowly, then activate faucet lever for 20

or not hot enough.

your needs.

seconds to bring in fresh water to be heated at the new setting.

 

 

Allow 5-7 minutes for water to reach new temperature.

 

 

 

Water comes out the

• Outlet tube is blocked.

• Check that outlet tube is not kinked, twisted or pinched.

vent instead of spout.

 

• Unscrew spout end piece and clean out any debris.

 

 

 

 

 

Water is dripping from

• The expansion chamber isn’t draining

• Unplug the unit. If the dripping doesn’t stop after a few

the spout/vent

properly due to low water pressure.

minutes, check the supply valve to ensure that is fully

intermittently.

• The spout is blocked.

open and there are no obstructions in the water line

 

reducing the pressure below 30 psi (i.e., a poorly mounted

 

 

 

 

saddle valve, a clogged water filter, or a partially opened

 

 

shut-off valve).

 

 

• Unscrew spout end piece and clean out any debris.

 

 

 

Water is dripping

• Debris in the water line may be

• Unscrew spout end piece and clean out any debris.

from the spout/vent

in the faucet valve seat causing a

• Activate faucet lever 7-10 times to flush faucet & lines.

constantly.

slow water leak.

 

Divided stream.

• Debris in the end piece.

• Unscrew spout end piece and clean out any debris.

FILTRATION ISSUES

Water taste or odor

• Filter needs to be flushed out

• Activate the faucet lever and run until the water is cold.

 

• Life of filter has expired

If there is no change, replace filter cartridge.

 

 

 

New filter leaks or

• Head and bracket not fully rotated

• Remove, inspect, reinstall filter cartridge.

doesn’t fit

• Filter O-ring breach

• Remove new filter, replace with old filter. Check operation.

 

 

 

If OK, reinstall new filter and recheck operation.

 

 

 

No water flow or

• Life of filter has expired

• Replace filter cartridge. See page 12.

low water flow

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Instant Hot Water Dispenser What YOU should Know Before YOU Begin What YOU Need to GET StartedUnpack dispenser components Straighten the copper tubingSemi-circular Mounting Plate Hex Tool Components in this PackagePlug Filter Head37⁄8 Preparation31⁄8 Straighten the copper tubing Installing the FaucetOn a firm, flat surface, carefully Unpack dispenser componentsTank a Connecting Faucet to TankMounting the Tank Tank BInstalling Filtration System Screws provided are for use in woodFinal Water Connection Turn on the cold water supplyProperty Damage If Installing only NEW FaucetIf Installing only NEW Tank Warranty Information Year warranty excluding replaceable filter cartridgeCare and USE Factory temperature pre-set isDisconnect power from unit Shut the cold water supply off at the valveFiltration Information Troubleshooting Manual del usuario LO QUE Usted Debe Saber Antes DE Comenzar Cómo Usar Este Manual DE Instrucciones Lo que usted verá en el manual de instruccionesContenido DE Este Paquete HexagonalPreparación Mínimo requerido delInstalación DEL Grifo Tanque a Montaje DEL TanqueConexión DEL Grifo EN EL Tanque Tanque BInstalación DEL Filtro Conexión Final DEL Agua El agua saldrá fría en un principioInserte el tubo azul dentro del accesorio Para Instalar Sólo UN Grifo NuevoPara Instalar Sólo UN Tanque Nuevo Del tanqueExcluyendo el cartucho del filtro reemplazable Información Sobre LA GarantíaTanques de acero inoxidable Mantenimiento Y USO Ajuste DEL Termostato Guía Para EL Filtro Y ReemplazoInformación DE LA Filtración Identificación Y Solución DE Problemas Manuel du propriétaire CE QUE Vous Devriez Savoir Avant DE Commencer Comment Utiliser CE Manuel D’INSTRUCTIONS CuivreDans CET Emballage GN2200 37⁄8 10 cm HC1100 PréparationGN2215 37⁄8 10 cm HC2200 GN1100 37⁄8 10 cmDu distributeur Installation DU RobinetDéballez les composantes Sur une surface plane et fermeRéservoir a Montage DU RéservoirRaccordement DU Robinet AU Réservoir Réservoir BDe cuivre plus loin que les 16 po fournis Installation DU Systéme DE FiltrationOu de pincement du tube Branchez le réservoir d’eau chaude instantanée Connexion Finale DE L’EAU’eau sera froide au début Ne serrez pas trop l’écrou en laiton Dommage matérielAvant de raccorder le robinet Dernier pouce du tubeRenseignements SUR LA Garantie Réservoir en acier inoxydableSoins ET Utilisation Réglage DU ThermostatInformation DE Filtration Diagnostics 800.558.5700

1100 specifications

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