Cleaning & Maintenance
For maximum efficiency and performance this water dispenser requires cleaning on a regular
basis. Regular cleaning will help to maintain a clean and sanitary environment within the
cooler. Only use food quality cleaners.
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There is no maintenance required on the plastic cabinetry. Regular cleaning with hot water
and a mild dish detergent is all that is required.
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Abrasives or other types of harsh cleaners are not recommended. They may scratch or
dull the surface.
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The drip tray can be cleaned in a dishwasher (top rack), but do not use the high heat or
heated dry settings.
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If the reservoir or other parts have stubborn mineral build up, try rinsing with white
vinegar and then scrubbing with a nylon scrubber or Scotch Brite.
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To clean the condenser, use a vacuum or stiff non-metallic brush to clean the coils.
Cleaning the Water way
NOTE: Before cleaning, turn off hot tank switch, but leave cooler plugged into the electrical
outlet, and give adequate time for hot tank to cool before starting.
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Open compartment door, pull out bottle and place on floor.
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Remove the dip tube cap and dip tube from bottle and hang on the hook inside lower
compartment.
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Place a bucket under the spigots and drain the reservoir by depressing the cold water
button until the water flow stops. NOTE: The pump may run for several minutes after
draining. The empty bottle light may also flash.
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Using a clean bucket, mix 8 cups of white vinegar with 8 cups of hot water. Place bucket in
lower compartment, insert the dip tube and close door. The pump will run for several
minutes until the reservoir is filled with the cleaning solution. Once the pump stops, drain
3 cups of water from the reservoir, depressing all 3 buttons to do so. Let the cleaning
solution sit for 20 minutes.
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Place a bucket under the spigot area and press the 3 buttons until the solution stops
flowing. The pump may continue to run for several minutes. The Empty Bottle light will
flash.
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Drain the remaining solution form the hot tank by placing a bucket under the hot tank
drain and removing it. Once the solution has drained, Install the drain plug back in place,
securely.
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Flush clean water through the system by repeating the steps above with clean water until
at least 2 reservoirs of water have been flushed through the unit.
Draining the Hot Tank
NOTE: Before draining the hot tank turn of switch, unplug unit from outlet and allow to cool.
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Remove water bottle and hang dip tube on hook in compartment.
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Place a bucket under the spigot and drain water in hot tank.
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Press dispense buttons until the water no longer flows.
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Place a bucket under the hot tank drain at the rear of the cooler and drain until empty.
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Install the hot tank drain plug.
