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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

 

 

 

 

 

14If you are still experiencing trouble call the AnswerLine1-800-558-5700.

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