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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE | Seasonal Shutdown
If the hot water tank is exposed to freezing temperatures the water must be
drained.
1.
Unplug the tank from the power supply.
2.
Turn the thermostat control dial to OFF position (fully counter clockwise).
3.
Turn water dispenser on and run water until the water is no longer hot.
4.
Place a 3 quart container under the drain plug at the bottom of the tank. Use a
screwdriver to remove the screw and O-ring in the drain tube opening. When
the tank is fully drained replace the O-ring and screw. Tighten to reseal the
drain.
5.
Only use mild cleaners to clean the dispenser and plastic components.
Cleaners with acids, abrasives, alkaline or organic solvents will result in
deterioration of the plastic components and void the warranty.
CLEANING THE QUICK-CONNECT DEBRIS SCREEN
FILTER (Fitting #2)
Clean the quick-connect filter screen if you experience a reduction in water flow.
1.
Unplug the tank from the power supply.
2.
Turn the thermostat control dial to the OFF position (rotate counter clockwise).
3.
Remove the quick-connect from the supply line by
removing the red clips from
quick-connect fitting with filter screen
and depressing the small plastic ring
around the supply line at the end of the quick connect fitting. This will release
tension and allow the tube to be removed from the fitting.
4.
Remove the plastic cap on the fitting with a screw driver by gently prying off the
cap. Next, expose the screen by gently pulling it out of the fitting as shown in the
picture above. Clean the filter screen and cap with a soft brush. It may be
necessary to soak the fitting in vinegar for one or two hours to remove hardened
hard water deposits.
5.
Reassemble the quick-connect fitting to the supply line and follow Steps 4-7 of
the installation instructions before using the tank again.
NOTE: Do not plug
appliance into power
supply if tank is empty.
Drain
Filter
screen
Plastic
Ring