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INTRODUCTION TO YOUR NEW HAMILTON BEACH

 

WATER DISPENSER (model 2312c) 

 

 

Congratulations, you have acquired a high quality Hamilton Beach

 Water Dispenser for 

bottled water.  This unit is packed with many extra features that you will find convenient to use.  
Multi-temperature capability allows you to enjoy a cool drink, hot beverage or simply cook your 
meals.  It will provide you with many years of trouble free use if you follow the safety 
precautions and operating instructions provided in this easy-to-use manual.  Please take the time 
to read it, and save these instructions for future use.  Please also remember to record the model 
and series code.  They are on a label in back of the unit. 
 
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING! 

                                                                                  

  

 

 

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS   

 

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the 
following: 

 

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WARNING:  BURN HAZARD.  The 
dispenser heats water to a temperature of 
approximately 190°F (88

°

C).  Water 

temperatures above 125

°

F (52

°

C) can 

cause severe burns or death from 
scalding.  Children, the disabled and the 
elderly are at highest risk of being 
scalded. Children should be supervised by 
an adult when using this product. 

 

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WARNING: CRUSH AND FALL 
HAZARD.  Do not allow children to 
climb, stand or hang on the outside of the 
dispenser, or on the shelves inside the 
storage cabinet.  They could tip the 
dispenser over or  fall and seriously 
injure themselves. Children should be 
supervised by an adult when using this 
product. 

 

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WARNING: FIRE HAZARD.

  

Do not 

store or use gasoline or other flammable 
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this 

or any other appliance.  Do not operate 
dispenser with a damaged cord.  Do not 
use with an underrated extension cord. 

 

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WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD.  Unplug 
the water dispenser before cleaning or 
wiping up spilled water on unit. Do not 
attempt to service the dispenser.  Do not 
operate dispenser with a damaged cord.   

 

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WARNING: TOXIC SUBSTANCE 
HAZARD.  Do not use with water that is 
microbiologically unsafe or of unknown 
quality.  Do not dispense anything other 
than water of known quality.

 

 

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CAUTION:  SPOILED FOOD HAZARD.  
The storage compartment in this unit is 
not a refrigerator.  Do not store 
perishable food in compartment.

 

 
 
 

 

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Summary of Contents for 2312c

Page 1: ...C Water temperatures above 125 F 52 C can cause severe burns or death from scalding Children the disabled and the elderly are at highest risk of being scalded Children should be supervised by an adult when using this product WARNING CRUSH AND FALL HAZARD Do not allow children to climb stand or hang on the outside of the dispenser or on the shelves inside the storage cabinet They could tip the disp...

Page 2: ...e doors and discard separately Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside If the dispenser door has a lock make it unusable REFRIGERANT DISPOSAL Your old water dispenser may have used a regulated refrigerant in its cooling system These refrigerants are believed to harm stratospheric ozone If you are throwing away your old dispenser make sure the refrigerant is removed ...

Page 3: ...isk of electric shock This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely under...

Page 4: ... 304 stainless steel Convenient built in 0 50 cubic foot storage compartment for non perishable items Chilling compressor is quiet and durable There are two high flow faucets on the front of the unit The faucet with the red child safety button is for hot water and blue is for cold water Hot water faucet has a child resistant hot water guard To operate it push the red tab to the left to disengage t...

Page 5: ...er Tank 2B HB RS 1014 Removable Shelf 10B HB GIL 1006 Green Indicator Light 3 HB HS 1015 Heating Switch 11 HB RIL 1007 Red Indicator Light 4 HB CS 1016 Cooling Switch 12 HB BIL 1008 Blue Indicator Light 5 HB TH 1017 Thermostat Do not touch 13 under panel HB CWF 1009 Cold Water Faucet 6 HB PC 1018 Power Cord 14 HB HWF 1010 Hot Water Faucet 7 HB DOC 1019 Drain Outlet Cap 15 HB CAS 1011 Casing 8 HB S...

Page 6: ...e water dispenser Wipe up any water that spills on to the water dispenser or floor ________Rotate counterclockwise and pull straight off a Press the hot and cold dispenser buttons until water runs from all faucets NOTICE To avoid damage to the dispenser do not plug in the power cord or turn on the heating switch red until water runs freely from the hot water faucet when the hot water faucet is act...

Page 7: ...water dispenser before cleaning Cleaning the Outside and Storage Compartment IMPORTANT Set both power switches on the back of the dispenser to the OFF position and unplug the water dispenser before cleaning The inside and outside of the cabinet can be washed with mild soap and water Rinse thoroughly with clear water Never use commercial cleaners or abrasive scouring powders Sweep away or vacuum an...

Page 8: ...e OFF position and unplug the dispenser 2 Dispense water from both buttons into container s until no more water can be dispensed about 1 quart of water still remains in the dispenser Put a container that will withstand hot water under the hot water faucet 3 Remove the water bottle from the dispenser 4 Place a large bucket beneath the drain outlet on the rear of the dispenser 5 Using a Phillips scr...

Page 9: ... before plugging in and turning on the dispenser see Preparing Loading and Operating Your Dispenser Cleaning the Drip Tray and Grill The drip tray is not self draining To reduce water spotting or deposits the tray and its grill should be emptied cleaned and wiped dry regularly Clean with mild soap or on the top rack in the dishwasher Cleaning the Separator 1 IMPORTANT Set both power switches on th...

Page 10: ...until it is firmly in place 10 Install a full water bottle on the dispenser see Preparing and Loading Your Dispenser for Use Sanitizing and Cleaning the Water Tanks Important Periodically the water dispenser tanks must be sanitized to prevent unpleasant tastes in the water and cleaned to remove mineral deposits that can impair flow To Sanitize Important Before cleaning set both power switches on t...

Page 11: ...ipe out the cold water reservoir see Cleaning the Separator 14 Clean then reinstall the separator and collar see Cleaning the Separator 15 Pour approximately 1 gallon 4 quarts or 4 liters of fresh tap water into the top and allow to drain into the bucket 16 Flush with an additional 1 gallon 4 quarts or 4 liters of fresh tap water and allow to drain into the bucket 17 Reinstall the silicon stopper ...

Page 12: ...parator After returning from vacation make sure to sanitize the water tanks before using the dispenser see Sanitizing and Cleaning the Water Tank TROUBLE SHOOTING_____________________________________________ PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION No hot or cold water 1 over consumption of hot or 1 wait 30 minutes cold water in short period before using again of time 2 no power supply 2 connect plug to s...

Page 13: ...ait 30 minutes for water to heat or cool PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION No water running 1 empty bottle 1 replace with new bottle out from faucets 2 inlet of bottle supporter 2 clean out wasted paper blocked by bottle seal and bottle seal install bottle again Water dispenser does 1 empty water bottle 1 replace with new bottle not work 2 mineral deposits clogging tank 2 see Care and Cleaning Wate...

Page 14: ... bottle is hot Water is boiling in the hot press the hot dispenser tank and bubbling up into button until water flows to the bottle remove air from the hot tank Foul odor in air around Hot water tank is empty or press the hot dispenser dispenser not completely full button until water flows to remove air from the hot tank Water has poor taste Separator needs cleaning See Cleaning the Separator or o...

Page 15: ... Support__________________________________________________ Questions How to contact us Telephone 800 488 5080 Monday Friday 8 00AM 5 00 PM ET E mail sales hbwaterdispensers com support hbwaterdispensers com 15 ...

Page 16: ...re receipt within the given period of time allowed for returns by the retailer i e 90 days After this period of time contact TTI Appliances at 1 800 579 7990 A refund will be provided once the defective unit and a copy of the receipt has been shipped to and received by TTI Appliances This warranty excludes any cost of shipping to or from TTI Appliances How does state law relate to this warranty Th...

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