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. | |
| Cooling coils at the back of the unit need to be cleaned. | |
Water dispenser hot water is not hot enough. | Check to be sure the hot switch on the back is ON. | |
| Thermostat may be tripped. Contact Customer Service | |
| for additional instructions. | |
Compressor turns on and off frequently. | The room temperature is hotter than normal. | |
| 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. | |
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| 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. | |
Water Leaks | • | Over filling the ZeroWater Bottle Kit: |
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| - Only add enough water to fill the bottom |
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| chamber up to the “MAX” fill line. |
| • | Float Valve is sticking or improperly installed: |
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| - To reset the valve simply lift the bottles until the |
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| valve clears the water level and replace the |
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| bottles back into the water intake area. |
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| - If the valve is still leaking, check to ensure it is |
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| securely attached as instructed. |
| each of the 3 locations | |
| Adapter connection to top tank (1) | |
| Filter connection to adapter (2) | |
Water not Reading “000” | ||
| Check each of the 3 locations | |
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| Adapter connection to top tank (1) |
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| Filter connection to adapter (2) |
| • Filters need replacing. | |
| • Dispenser needs cleaning. |
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