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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Wash the inside of the reservoir with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution
should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.
The drip tray and water faucets should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.
TAKING DISPENSER OUT OF SERVICE
If the water dispenser will not be used for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from
the wall outlet.
Drain the water through the faucets.
Drain the water from the tank by removing the plug from the bottom of the dispenser
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PROBLEMS WITH YOUR WATER DISPENSER?
You can solve many common water dispenser problems easily, saving you the cost of a
possible service call. Try the suggestions outlined below to see if you can solve the problem before
calling the service center.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Water dispenser does not operate.
Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
Water cooler is not cold enough.
Check to be sure the cold switch on the back is
ON.
Water dispenser hot water is not hot enough.
Check to be sure the hot switch on the back is ON.
Vibrations.
Check to assure that the water dispenser is level.
The water dispenser seems to make too much
noise.
The rattling noise may come from the flow of
the refrigerant, this is normal.
As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds
caused by the flow of refrigerant in your water
dispenser.
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls
may cause popping and crackling noises.
Bottle feels warm.
The water system is overfilled. Dispense cold
water until air is released into the bottle.
Water bottle is hot.
Water is boiling in the hot tank and bubbling up into
the bottle. Press the hot dispenser button until
water flows to remove air from the hot tank.
