WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
• 70% rubbing alcohol or disinfecting wipes
• Dishwashing soap
• Clean cloth or soft brush
• Disposable non-latex gloves
• Hot water (about a gallon)
• Heat-resistant container, like a metal pot
• Towels to absorb any water spills
1. Turn off the hot tank heater switch on the back of the dispenser and unplug your unit
(Fig 1)
. Let the unit stand for one hour before cleaning to allow the hot tank to cool.
(NOTE: If your cooler does not dispense hot water, you can proceed immediately to Step 2.)
2. Remove the water bottle and drain the water reservoir by dispensing water through
the hot and cold spigots.
3. Clean the cabinet, bottle receptacle and spigots with 70% rubbing alcohol or disinfecting
wipes. Vacuum or wipe the grill on the back of the dispenser to remove any dust.
4. Clean the drip tray and grill by emptying the tray and cleaning the tray and grill with
dishwashing soap or by placing them on the top rack of the dishwasher
(Fig 2)
.
5. Remove the no-spill dispenser insert.
– If your insert has a notch, remove by pulling
up on the notch located on the top rear of
the dispenser
(Fig 3a)
.
– If your dispenser insert has arrows, twist the
insert to align the “Open” arrows. Pull up
(Fig 3b)
.
DIY: HOW TO CLEAN
YOUR WATER DISPENSER
Your water dispenser should be thoroughly cleaned at least twice a year. If your
dispenser hasn’t been used in a while, we recommend
prior to cleaning. Here are instructions for do-it-yourself cleaning:
Before you start cleaning, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Fig 1
Fig 2
Fig 3a
Fig 3b
TIP:
The drip tray and grill should be cleaned monthly.
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TIP:
The best time to clean your dispenser is when the existing water bottle is empty.
WARNING:
Always use caution when handling hot water.
