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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

• Unplug the unit. If the dripping doesn’t stop after a few

the spout/vent

draining properly due to low

minutes, check the supply valve to ensure that is fully

intermittently.

water pressure.

open and there are no obstructions in the water line

 

• The spout is blocked.

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.

 

 

 

Water continues to run

• Mounting nut too tight.

• Loosen mounting nut, 1/4 turn at a time, until shut-off occurs.

after releasing lever.

• Mounting washers not

• See page 6 or 7, Step 2B to check proper mounting

(HC3/GN3/View/ Wave)

installed properly

washer installation.

 

 

 

 

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

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