Emerson Hot1 manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible Cause, What To Do, at lower temperatures

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	WHAT TO DO
Water and steam spits	• Unit is boiling.	• Depress 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 fuse is functioning properly.
		• Check that the outlet is not switched off.
Water is too hot	• Thermostat is not adjusted to	• Adjust the thermostat slowly, then depress or twist faucet handle
or not hot enough	your needs.	for 20 seconds to bring in fresh water to be heated at the new
		setting. Allow 5-7 minutes for water to reach new temperature.
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	• Depress 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.

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