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Purchasing an Oasis Water Dispenser was a GREAT choice!
This unique design off ers the benefi ts of:
• No more struggling to lift heavy water bottles!
• No more spills during water bottle installation!
• No more unsightly bruised or battered recycled water bottles!
• Waterways stay cleaner between regular cleaning and maintenance!
Please read the enclosed operating instructions carefully and retain this booklet for future reference. We have
carefully engineered your water dispenser to provide years of enjoyment and trouble-free operation.
• This dispenser is equipped with a grounded power cord plug for your safety.
• Do not operate this (or any other appliance) with a damaged power cord. Be sure that the plug is fully inserted
into the GFCI outlet and that no other appliance is plugged into the same outlet.
• Do not run the power cord over carpeting or other heat insulators, and do not cover it. Avoid laying the cord in
high
traffi
c areas, and never submerge it in water.
• Do not use an extension cord as it may overheat, increasing the risk of fi re.
• If the supply cord is damaged, contact Oasis or a qualifi ed electrician to replace it before plugging it in.
• Never turn the dispenser upside down. If the dispenser has been resting on its side for a long period of time,
place the it in the upright position for approximately 12 hours before using.
• For use with 3 or 5 gallon (12 or 19 liter) water bottles.
• Never allow children to dispense hot water without proper and direct supervision.
• Always use known and microbiologically-safe bottled water.
• Keep your dispenser in a dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Do not use this dispenser outdoors.
• Never put anything fl ammable close to the dispenser.
• Leave a minimum clearance of 6 in (15 cm) in back and on both sides of the dispenser for proper ventilation.
• Always install your dispenser on a level fl oor.
• Wait 5 minutes before restarting the dispenser after turning it off .
• Always unplug the dispenser before servicing.
• Regular cleaning of your dispenser is required to maintain your warranty.
• Please follow the cleaning instructions outlined in this manual and clean the dispenser every 6 months.
• To provide additional protection from the risk of shock, this dispenser MUST be connected to a ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet at all times. Use of an extension cord will void any warranties.
• This appliance must be grounded. Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock,
causing serious injury and possibly death.
• This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug and must be
connected into a properly-grounded, polarized outlet.
• Consult a qualifi ed electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as
to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If the wall outlet is a standard, 2-prong outlet, it is your
personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly-grounded, 3-prong wall outlet.
• Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord plug.
• Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
