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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

WHAT TO DO

Water and steam spits

• Water is boiling in storage tank.

• Lift 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 down using dial on tank front.

 

faucet.

 

 

Remember that at higher altitudes, water boils

 

 

 

 

at lower temperatures.

 

 

 

No warm water

• 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 lift faucet handle for 20

or not warm 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

• Lift 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.

10If you are still experiencing trouble call the AnswerLine™ 1-800-558-5700.

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InSinkErator FAUCET owner manual Troubleshooting
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FAUCET specifications

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