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Proper Care and Cleaning
WARNING!
• Always unplug the unit before cleaning to avoid electric shock.
SECTION I-PERIODIC CLEANING
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SECTION II-ANNUAL CLEANING
1.Turn off
2.Remove and drain fill tank.
3.Remove water from unit by placing a
4.Dispense remaining water by pressing cold temperature button (marked with blue waves), room temperature button (gray waves) and hot temperature water (marked with red waves) into a large glass.
5.Remove the filters from the unit and throw them away to ensure unit is completely clean.
6.Vacuum or brush the condenser coils on the rear of the unit if dust is present. (See figure 13)
7.Prepare a solution of 4 tsp (20ml) of common
household bleach (5.25% sodium hypochlorite) to 1 | 13 |
gal (4 liters) of room temperature water. |
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8.Pour the bleach solution into the fill tank. Put the fill tank back onto the unit. Let bleach solution flow through the unit and wait for 5 minutes.
9.Drain all the bleach solution from the cooler by repeating steps 3 and 4.
10.Rinse the cooler by filling the reservoir with clean water and draining by repeating steps 3 and 4 to remove water. Repeat rinsing step one more time to ensure the system is thoroughly rinsed. Wipe away any residue on each part including the chilling area with a clean damp cloth.
11.Install new filters and refill the unit with water. (See
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Storing Unit
1.Follow steps
2.When moving, the unit must be stored vertically. DO NOT store the unit on its side as this may cause possible damage to compressor.
3.When removing the unit from storage, you may want to follow the direction suggested under Proper Care and Cleaning.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will it take for the water to filter through?
•The system will take less than 1 hour for the water to filter through and chill or heat the water to be ready for dispensing.
Does the filter dry up if I don’t use it?
•Yes, the filters can dry up if left dry for any period of time.
•Repeat
Where will we be able to find PU¯R Ultimate
• The filters may be purchased at most retail outlets.
I found an extra white part the shape of a circle with a pole sticking out the center on one side. What do I do with it?
•This is called a baffle - it helps separate the room temperature water from the cold water in the chilling area. The chilling area is underneath the reservoir. Remove the fill tank, filter tray and reservoir to access the chilling area. Refer to the illustration on page 2. With the pole end in, insert the baffle inside the unit and resecure the pole into the hole provided.
Troubleshooting
Unfiltered water leaks into the filtered water reservoir.
•Check that the filter that has been twisted firmly into place. (See
The Filter Life Indicator doesn’t seem to be moving.
•Remove the filter cartridge from the fill tray and rinse under tap water for a few seconds and replace.
Cannot remove the filter tray.
• To remove the filter tray, grasp the top of the filters firmly and lift up to remove.
The unit does not operate.
•Check if the unit is plugged in and the power switch is in the ON position.
•Check your house circuit breaker to make sure there is power at the outlet.
Hot water isn’t hot
•Check if the hot water switch is in the ON position.
•Too much hot water may have been used in too short a period of time. Wait for the indi- cator light to turn off before dispensing.
The cold water isn’t cold.
•Check if the power switch is in the ON position.
•Too much cold water may have been used in too short a period of time. Wait for the indicator light to go out before dispensing water.
•Adjust the cold water temperature knob closer to max.
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Compressor runs too frequently.
•On hot and humid days, the compressor needs to run more frequently.
•Vacuum or brush the condenser coils on the rear of the unit if dust is present. (See figure 14)
If you have tried the recommended suggestions for troubleshooting and you are still encountering problems with your unit, please call
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