The operation of the Quooker VAQ E
The Quooker system consists of a small tank under the sink which is connected
to the Nordic boiling-water tap or the Fusion tap. The tank is vacuum-insulated
and is connected to the cold water supply via an inlet combination. Inside the
tank the water is heated electrically to approx. 110°C and is kept at this
temperature. When boiling water is drawn off, cold water flows into the tank at
the same time and is heated automatically. If the entire content of boiling water
is used in one go, the heating-up time is ca. 10 minutes (PRO3-VAQ E) to
15 minutes (PRO7-VAQ E).
Before the water leaves the tank it is purified by the HiTAC
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water filter (High
Temperature Activated Carbon). The Nordic boiling-water tap and the Fusion
tap are insulated and are fitted with a childproof push-and-turn handle (see ‘Tips
for use’ for instructions). When the tap handle is touched an light ring lights up
to alert the user that it is a boiling-water tap. The Nordic boiling-water tap is
also height-adjustable.
The Quooker has been fitted with various safety features. Nevertheless, caution
should always be applied when using boiling water – whether dispensed from
the Quooker or otherwise. Children should not use the tap unattended and
people not familiar with the tap should be advised on how to use it properly.
Installation, maintenance and warranty
The Quooker can be installed in almost any location provided there is sufficient
space for the tank as well as a 13 amp socket, water supply and waste.
The Quooker tank must be fitted in an upright position. If the tank is to be fitted
in a cabinet with drawers, an optional bracket can be purchased to suspend the
tank from the cabinet wall.
The HiTAC
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filter should be changed once every five years. If you live in a hard
water area, lime scale will collect at the bottom of the tank and will need to be
cleaned out by one of our engineers approximately once a year depending on
usage and the quality of the water in your area. Alternatively, you can install a
suitable descaling system. This system must not reduce the pH level of the
water below 7 or remove all the minerals from the water (reverse osmosis) as
this can be harmful to the tank and would void the warranty. Suitable descaling
systems are also available directly from Quooker as an optional extra.
The warranty period is two years and covers supply of parts only. It does not
cover labour costs or issues resulting from insufficient lime scale maintenance.
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