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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 AnswerLine™ 1-800-558-5700.