Avanti WD361, WD363P Instruction Manual

WATER DISPENSER

DISPENSATEUR D’EAU

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS.

Avanti has a policy of continuous improveme nt on its products and reserves
the right to change materials and specifications without notice.

Avanti Products LLC

www.avantiproducts.com

Model / Modelo / Modelé: WD361 / WD363P

DISPENSADOR DE AGUA

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING

P.O. Box 520604
Miami, FL 33152

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Help Us Help you

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Parts and Features

4

Important Safety Instructions

5 – 6

Electrical Connection

7

Installation Guidelines

8 – 10

Operation Instructions

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Before Using Your Water Dispenser

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Operating Your Water Dispenser

12

Replacing the Water Bottle

12

Cold Water Control

12

Hot Water Control

12

Child Safety Guard (Hot Water Faucet)

12

Cup Dispenser (Optional)

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Care and Maintenance

13

Taking the dispenser out of service

13

Problems with Your Water Dispenser

13

Troubleshooting Guide

13

Service for Your Water Dispenser

14

Your Avanti Products Warranty

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Instrucciones en Español

16 – 19

Instructions en Français

20 – 32

Registration Information and Registration Card

Last Page

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain
your new water dispenser properly.

Keep it handy to answer your questions.
If you don't understand something or you need
more help, please call:

Avanti Customer Service
800-220-5570

Keep proof of original purchase date (such as
your sales slip) with this guide to establish the
warranty period.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

We're proud of our ser vice and w ant you to be
pleased. If for some reaso n you are not happ y
with the service you receive, here are some
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the p eople who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In
most cases, this will solve the problem.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You'll find them on a label located on the back
side of the unit.

Please write these numbers here:

____________________________________
Date of Purchase

____________________________________
Model Number

____________________________________
Serial Number

Use these numbers in any corresponden ce or
service calls concerning your water di spens er .

If you received a damaged water dispenser,
immediately contact t he de aler (or bu ilder) that
sold you the water dispenser.

Save time and money. Before you call for
service, check the Problem Solver Guide. It
lists causes of minor operating problems that
you can corr e ct yourse lf.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details, including your telephone number, and
send to:

Customer Serv ice

Avanti Products
10880 NW 30 Street
Miami, FL 33172

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1. WATER INTAK E

Model WD363P ONLY

PARTS AND FEATURES

2. HOT WATER LIGHT (RED)

3. POWER INDICA TOR (YELLOW)

4. COLD INDICATOR LIGHT (GREEN )

5. HOT WATER FAUCET (PINK)

6. COLD WATER FAUCET (GREY)

7. REMOVABLE DRIP TRAY

8. ADJUSTABLE FOOT

9. COOLING SWIT C H

10. HEATING SWITCH

11. CONDENSER COIL

12. POWER SUPPLY CORD

13. WATER DRAIN

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
PLATFORM

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APPLIANCE SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the Safety Alert Symbol. This

Warning means that failure to heed

personal injury, or death.

Caution means that failure to heed

or property or equipment damage.

All safety messages will alert you to what the potential hazard is, tell you how to
are not followed.

symbol alerts you to potential
hazards that can kill or injure you
and others.
All safety messages will follow the
Safety Alert Symbol and either the
wards” DANGER”, “WARNING” or
“CAUTION”.

Danger means that failure to heed
this safety statement may result in
severe personal injury or death.

this safety statement may result in
extensive product damage, serious

this safety statement may result in
minor or moderate personal injur y,

reduce the chance of injury, and let you know what can happen if the instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Before the beverage cooler is used, it must be properly positioned and installed

Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet, do not remove grounding prong, do not use an adapter, and do

in this material. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

• Use two or more people to move and install the appliance. Failure to do so can result in back or

• Do not use this apparatus for other than its intended purpose.

as described in this manual, so read the manual carefully. To reduce the risk of
fire, electrical shock or injury when using the beverage cooler, follow basic
precautions, including the following:

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not use an extension cord

• Replace all panels before operatin g

• It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your beverage cooler, be provided. Use
receptacles that cannot be turned off b y a switch or pul l chain

• Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. These fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion. And do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

• Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance oper ations, make sure the power line of the unit
is disconnected.

• Do not connect or disconnect the electric pl ug when your hand s are wet

• Unplug the appliance or disconnect the power before cleaning or servicing. Failure to do so can
result in electrical shock or death.

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended

other injury.

• To ensure proper ventilation for your appliance, the unit must be completely unobstructed. Choose a
well-ventilated area with temperatures above 55
be installed in an area protected from the elements, such as wind, rain, water spray or sunlight.

• The appliance should not be located next to ovens, grills or other sources of high heat.

• The appliance must be installed with all electrical, water and drain connections in accordance with
state and local codes. A standard electrical supply (115 V AC only, 60 Hz), properly grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances is required.

• Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord of the appliance.

• The fuse (or circuit breaker) size should be 15 amperes.

• It is important for the appliance to be leveled in order to work properly. You may need to make
several adjustments to level it.

• All installation must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.

• Make certain that the pipes are not pinched or kinked or damaged during installation.

• Check for leaks after connection.

• Never allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the applian ce

• Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents or abrasives on the interior. These cleaners may damage

or discolor the interior.

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F (130C) and below 900F (32 0C). This unit must

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Electrical Connection

Warning

Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is

damaged, have it replaced by an authorized Avanti Products service center.

This appliance should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this appliance is

and not left exposed or dangling to prevent

electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance.

 EXTENSION CORD

Because of potential safet y hazard s under certa in co n dit ion s, it is strong l y recom mend ed that you do

amperes.

 SURGE PROTECTOR

needed contact a licensed electrician in your area.

Damages due to power surges are not considered a manufacturer covered defect and will void your
product warranty.

equipped with a t hree-prong p lug which mates with standard t hree prong wall outlets to minimize the
possibility of electrical shoc k.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord supplied.
This appliance requires a standard 115Volts~/60Hz electrical outlet with three-prong ground.
The cord should be secured behind the appliance

accidental injury.
Never unplug the appli ance by pullin g the pow er cord. Alwa ys grip th e plug f irml y and pull stra ight ou t

from the receptacle.
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified

not use an extension cord with this unit. Howe ver, if you must use an ext en sion c ord it is absolu tely
necessary that it be a UL/CUL-Listed, 3-wire grounding type applian ce exten si on cord ha vi ng a
grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 115 volts and at least 10

Most electrical appliances use a series of electric control boards to operate. These boards are very
susceptible to power surges and could be damaged or destroyed.

If the appliance is going to be used in an area or if your city / country is prone to power surges /
outages; it is suggested that you use a power surge protector for all electrical devices / appliances
you use. The surge protector that you select must have a surge block high enough to protect the
appliance it is connected to. If you have any questions regarding the type and size of surge protector

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES:

• Remove the exterior and interior packing.

• Place your appliance o n a floor that i s strong enou gh to support the dispen ser when it is fully

loaded. If it doe s no t sit le vel on th e floor, adjust t he front right foot to le vel t he un it wel l to th e
floor. Note: Only the front right foot is adjustable.

• Locate the applian ce away from direct sunlight and source s of heat (stove, heat er, radiator,
etc.). Direct sunlight ma y affect the acrylic coating and heat sourc es may increase electrical
consumption. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the appliance not to
perform properly.

• ALLO W 5 INCHES OF SPACE BETWEEN THE WATER DISPENSER AND THE WALL,
WHICH ALLOWS FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION TO COOL THE COMPRESSOR.

• Plug the appliance into an exclusive properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not cut or
remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord under any circumstances. Any
questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified
electrician or an authorized Avanti Products service center.

• This water dispenser is not recommende d for outd oor use.

• Do not locate the dispenser in area where the temperature may fall below freezing (32

• Keep area around dispenser free of dust and dirt.

• Keep the reserve supply of water bottles away from excessive heat and light.

• Never unplug the water cooler, except for maintenance.

º F).

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Height Adjustment Platform (Model WD363P – ONLY)

Front Panel

Back Panel
Bottom Ring

 To make the water dispenser faucet s more acce s sible your uni t has bee n sup pl ied with a

height adjustment platform. The platform requires assembly as shown below.

Parts Provided:
1 Front Panel 1 Back Panel 1 Stability Ring (located on the top foam cover)
2 Short Screws 2 Long Self-tapping Screws (located in the bag with instruction manual)

Remove all parts from the box and remove the packing materials.

a) Align both the front and back panels of the platform and assemble as shown in

figure 1.

Fig. 1

b) Align the assembled platform to the bottom stability ring as shown in figure 2a.

Align the areas marked “1” and “2” on the platform with same areas marked “1”
and “2” on the stability ring.
(NOTE: These areas must be aligned correctly for the unit to be assembled. If the
platform is not aligned correctly to the stability ring, the retaining clips could be
permanently damaged and cause the platform to be unstable).

Fig 2a

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b) Be sure that both the clips on each side of the platform and the screw holes align

Clip slot on

Clip foot on

Recessed screw

Fixing scre w

correctly before inserting the clips in their respective slots on the stability ring as
shown in Fig 2b.

the ring

stud on the
back piece

hole on the
bottom ring

Fig 2b

c) Once you have assembled both the platform and stability ring together, using the

screws (2 short) provided firmly secure the stability ring to the platform as shown
in Fig 2b and Fig 2c.

d) Place the water dispenser on the assembled platform and firmly secure the water

dispenser and platform together using the screws provided (2 long self-tapping).
Be sure the power cord fits securely over the cutout in the back panel.

the ring

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Before Using Your Water Dispenser

• Check to be sure the following parts are included:

 Instruction manual
 4 extra cup dispenser cabinet plug s
 Accessories order form.
 1 height adjustment platform assembly (2 panels, 1 stability ring, 4 screws) (WD363P)

• Before connecting the appliance to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately 2
hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling
during transportation.

• The water dispenser is pre-cleaned at the factory but the reservoir and water lines
must be flushed with fresh water before use as follows:

• Keep the unit unplugged.

• Fill water tank with tap water full to capacity (more than 3/4 of a gallon). Wait for 5

minutes until water settles.

• Press the hot water faucet until water comes out, then stop.

• Plug the dispenser into the electrical outlet. Both heating and cooling indicator lights

on front will light up at first. We are ready to complete the first cycle. In order to do
that, wait for the hot water indicator light to go off first (approximately 10 minutes),
then wait for the cold water indicator light to go off (another 40 minutes,
approximately).

• Unplug the dispenser from the electrical outlet. Proceed to drain the water from the
faucets one at a time until no more water remains.

(Note: To facilitate this operation, use a large container).

• Then, drain any water left in the tanks by opening the drain plug located on the back,
until it drains completely.

• Proceed to close the drain cap.

• Place the 5-gallon bottle of water on the water intake, allow water to stand for

approximately one minute.

• Open water faucets to insure water flows from both faucets.

• Plug dispenser into the electrical outlet.

• Now you are ready to use your water dispenser.

NOTE: Your water dispenser has been cleaned and sanitized before leaving the
factory, but in case a taste problem develops, place two tablespoons of
baking soda and add tap water. Fill water tank again and repeat basic
operations previously outlined, except turn the switch mar ked HOT “OFF” to
avoid leaving residues in hot water tank.

ATTENTION:

If you do not plan to use the water heating function for more than three days, we

recommend that you turn the HOT switch to the “OFF” position.

IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDED PLUG CAN RESULT IN THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. IF
THE POWER CORD IS DAMAGED, HAVE IT REPLACED BY AN AUTHORIZED AVANTI PRODUCTS
SERVICE CENTER.