GE GXCF35GBS Owner’s Manual

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GE Profile™Electronic Tri-Temperature

Water Dispenser with Refreshment Chiller

215C1176P002 49-50175 12-05 JR

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3

Using the Water Dispenser

Features and Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Loading the Dispenser and Start Up . . . . . . . . . . .4

Child Safeguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Draining the Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Sanitizing and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Control Panel and Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Start Up and Operation Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . .7

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–9

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

Français

Informations en matière de sécurité . . . . . . . .12, 13

Utilisation du distributeur d’eau

Caractéristiques et liste de pièces . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Chargement du distributeur et démarrage . . . . .14

Sauvegarde pour la protection des enfants . . . . .14

Vidange du distributeur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Désinfection et nettoyage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Caractéristiques du panneau de contrôle

et de l’affichage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Démarrage et réglage du fonctionnement . . . . . .17

Caractéristiques techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Conseils de dépannage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17–19

Entretien et nettoyage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 20

Soutien au consommateur

Soutien au consommateur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Garantie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Español

Información de seguridad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 23

Cómo utilizar el dispensador de agua

Lista de partes y características . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Cómo cargar el dispensador y operación de inicio . .24

Seguro contra niños . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Cómo drenar el dispensador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Cómo desinfectar y limpiar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Funciones del panel de control y de visualización . .26

Operación de inicio y ajuste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Especificaciones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Solucionar problemas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27–29

Cuidado y limpieza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 30

Apoyo al consumidor

Apoyo al consumidor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Garantía . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

GXCF35GBS

Owner’s Manual

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Distributeur d’eau de

GE Profile

™

électronique à trois

températures avec réfrigérant

de rafraîchissements

Dispensador de agua de

GE Profile

™

electrónico de tres

temperaturas con enfriador

de refrescos

Manuel d’utilisation

Manual del propietario

As an ENERGY STAR®partner, GE

has determined that this product

meets the E

NERGY STAR

guidelines

for energy efficiency.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

PROPER INSTALLATION AND LOCATION

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■ This product is for indoor use only.

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■ Allow at least 1″ (2.5 cm) of space between the

back of the water dispenser and the wall to allow for proper air circulation.

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■ Do not install the water dispenser where the

temperature will go below 55°F (13°C) or above 100°F (38°C).

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■ Install the water dispenser on a level floor strong

enough to support it when fully loaded. Do not install where it will be subject to direct sunlight, heat or moisture.

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■ The control panel is covered with a clear

protective film; please peel from the edge to remove.

WARNING!

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

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■ This water dispenser must be properly installed

and located in accordance with these instructions before it is used.

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■ Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang

on the outside of the dispenser, or on the shelves inside the storage cabinet (on some models). They could tip the dispenser over and damage it and seriously injure themselves.

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■ Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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■ Unplug the water dispenser before cleaning or

making repairs.

NOTE: GE does not support any servicing of the dispenser. We strongly recommend that you do not attempt to service the dispenser yourself.

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■ Do not use this dispenser to dispense anything

other than water.

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■ Do not plug in the power cord or turn on the

power switches when the water dispenser is empty.

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■ Wipe up any water spills immediately after loading

or unloading water bottles.

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■ Children should be supervised by a parent when

using this product.

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WARNING: Do not use with water that is

microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality.

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CAUTION: The dispenser heats water

up to a temperature of 195°F (91°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.

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NOTICE: This product is intended solely for

use in chilling canned and boxed beverages, and packaged nonperishables.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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 understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install an outlet near the appliance.

For best operation, plug the appliance into its own electrical outlet on a dedicated circuit to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE WATER DISPENSER

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 and recovered for proper disposal by an EPA-certified technician. If you intentionally release this refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Sanitize the dispenser water tanks prior to installing a full bottle of water for the first time (see “Sanitizing and Cleaning the Water Tanks”).

IMPORTANT: Make sure the dispenser is

unplugged. Before placing the water bottle on the dispenser, wash hands and wipe the top of the bottle with a clean cloth. Avoid touching the part of the bottle that will be in contact with the water dispenser.

Make sure the water level in the top of the dispenser is low enough to allow for proper bottle installation. Failure to do so may cause the dispenser to overflow.

Peel the label from the top cover of the bottle (if present). Do not remove the entire bottle cap.

Place the bottle on top of the dispenser as shown, aligning the dispensing valve probe to the center of the water bottle cap. Press down until the probe penetrates the bottle cap, allowing the bottle to rest on the support collar.

3. IMPORTANT: Press

both dispense

buttons

until water runs from both taps.

4. Plug in the dispenser.

5. Set the clock, hot water temperature level

and energy saver cycle. See the Start Up and Operation Adjustment section for detailed

instructions.

6. Press the (power) button.

7. Allow 30 minutes for water to reach hot

and cold temperatures.

Contact a local water bottle distributor to purchase water bottles.

Loading the Dispenser and Start Up

The HOT dispenser button is equipped with a child safeguard that reduces the risk of hot water being dispensed accidentally or by small children. To dispense water, rotate the knob counterclockwise and push the button in. The knob will reset automatically when the button is released.

The dispenser heats water up to a temperature of 195°F (91°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.

CAUTION: Children should be

supervised by a parent when using this product.

Child Safeguard

Using the water dispenser.

Child

safeguard

Features and Parts List

Bottle Support Collar—Black (WS28X10048)

Separator (WS28X10013)

Cold Water Tank

Control Panel

Hot , Room Temperature , Cold Water Dispenser Buttons

Dispenser Drip Tray (WS28X10031) and Grille (WS28X10032)

Compartment Drip Tray (WS29X10029)

Chiller Compartment. The compartment is intended solely for

use in chilling canned and boxed beverages and packaged nonperishables.

Compartment Shelf (WS28X10028)

Drainage Cap (WS01X10008)

Silicon Stopper (WS01X10007)

Draining the Dispenser

Drain outlet cap

(rear of dispenser)

The dispenser should be drained before cleaning the tanks and before leaving for long vacations or absences.

1. Unplug the dispenser.

2. Remove the water bottle from the

dispenser.

3. Put a container that will withstand hot water under the hot water tap. Press the

hot dispenser button until the water is cool (about 1 quart). Add water to the

cold water reservoir (on top where the bottle supplies water) as needed.

4. 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).

5. Place a large bucket beneath the drain outlet on the rear of the dispenser.

6. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screws on the bracket covering the drain outlet cap. Rotate the bracket out of the way to allow access to the cap.

7. Remove the cap and silicon stopper from the drain outlet and and allow water to drain. After draining, replace the stopper

and cap.

8. Rotate the bracket back into place and tighten screws.

Make sure to install a full bottle and dispense water from the hot water tap before plugging in and turning on the dispenser (see Loading the Dispenser and Start Up section).

1. Before cleaning, unplug the water dispenser. NOTE: For first time installation, skip steps 2–4.

2. Empty the water bottle, then remove it from the dispenser.

3. Drain the water tanks (see Draining the Dispenser).

4. Reinstall the silicon stopper and drain cap (see Draining

the Dispenser).

5. DO NOT ADD BLEACH FIRST OR DIRECTLY TO THE DISPENSER. Concentrated bleach may damage plastic.

Add 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) of ordinary 6.0% maximum household bleach to a 2 quart (2 liter) pitcher filled with tap water.

6. Pour the solution in the opening at the top of the dispenser.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the dispenser is full.

8. Press the hot and cold dispenser buttons until

the water just begins to flow from the taps.

9. Allow to sit for 15–20 minutes.

10. Rinse out the bleach solution:

— Drain the water tanks into a large bucket

(see Draining the Dispenser).

— Make sure that the silicon stopper is NOT installed.

— IMPORTANT: Remove the separator and wipe out the

cold water reservoir (see Cleaning the Separator).

— Clean, then reinstall the separator and collar

(see Cleaning the Separator).

— Pour approximately 1 gallon (4 quarts or 4 liters)

of fresh tap water into the top and allow to drain into the bucket.

— Flush with an additional 1 gallon (4 quarts or

4 liters) of fresh tap water and allow to drain into the bucket.

11. Reinstall the silicon stopper and drain cap (see Draining the Dispenser).

12. Install a fresh water bottle (see Loading the Dispenser).

13. Dispense 1 quart (1 liter) of water from each tap and

taste to make sure the bleach solution is completely removed.

If you continue to taste the chlorine from the bleach solution, repeat steps 10–13 until the taste is gone.

14. Plug in the dispenser.

Sanitizing and Cleaning the Water Tanks

IMPORTANT: Before initial use and 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 Remove Mineral Deposits:

Mix 2 quarts (2 liters) of water with two quarts of vinegar OR mix 1 gallon of water (4 liters) with 16 ounces (454 g) of citric acid crystals. Bleach does not remove mineral deposits. Do this in place of step 5 when removing mineral deposits.

To Sanitize:

Using the water dispenser.

Control Panel Buttons

Power ON/OFF Button . Turns the cooling and heating

operation ON or OFF. The button must be on to see the entire display. Never start the unit without a bottle containing water installed.

SET Button . Advances the control panel display through the features that are adjustable. When in the SET mode, “SET” is displayed on the display panel. The control panel will automatically return to the operating mode if no other button is pushed within 1 minute, accepting any new adjustments.

Feature Adjustment and Control Panel Lock Buttons. The buttons are used individually to adjust the feature values when the control is in the SET mode. The buttons can be pressed and held for fast scrolling. A Control Panel Lock can be engaged and disengaged by pressing both the and buttons at the same time. When the control panel is locked, no changes can be made to the control; however, water dispensing is not affected.

and Timer Controls. The TIMER/START button (4)

initiates the display of the countdown timer and starts the timer. The STOP/CANCEL button (5) stops the timer function and cancels the timer display. The hourglass timer icon is displayed while the timer feature is selected and active.

Energy Saver ON/OFF Button . Note: The clock must be

set for the Energy Saver feature to operate properly. This button turns on and off the programmed Energy Saver cycle that controls the heater operation to save energy during low usage periods of the day and week. The default setting is set at the factory for optimal energy performance—hot water operation is set to start at 6:00 am and stop at 8:00 pm. Turning the feature off returns the dispenser to normal operation and allows the dispenser to continuously produce hot and cold water 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Faucet Light ON/OFF Button . Turns the faucet light on

or off.

Control Panel Display

Temperature Setting Display. The hot and cold water

temperature settings can be selected to display in either degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius.

Clock and Timer Display. The clock and day of the week are displayed normally. When the timer function has been selected, the clock display is converted to a countdown timer.

Timer Icon . The timer icon is lit when the timer function has been selected. The icon displays motion when the timer countdown is active.

Energy Saver—Dispenser Operation Start Time Icon .

The light blue start time icon will be lit in the SET mode, indicating the programmed time when the dispenser is to begin full hot water operation.

Energy Saver—Dispenser Operation Stop Time Icon . The red stop time icon will be lit in the SET mode, indicating the programmed time when the dispenser hot water operation will be shut off.

Energy Saver Icon . The energy saver icon will be solidly

lit when the programmed operation cycle has been activated. In this mode, the icon will display motion of the arrows indicating hot water operation has been shut off to save energy.

Control Panel Lock Icon . The control panel lock icon

will be lit when the lock feature has been engaged.

Hot Water Operation Icon . The cup will be displayed

when the hot water system is activated. The steam elements will move while the heater is operating and all three elements will remain lit when the set temperature has been attained.

Cooling System Operation Icon . The snowflake will be

displayed when the cooling system is activated. The snowflake elements will be in motion when the cooling system is operating and all 6 elements will remain lit when the set temperature is attained. (The snowflake and the 40F (4C) icons will not be lit during periods of the Energy Saver cycle even though the cooling system is running to maintain the compartment temperature.)

SET

TIMER

MO TU WE TH FR SA SU

S E T S E T

S E

AM PM

SET

START

STOP

CANCEL

SET

Start Up and Operation Adjustment—Clock, Hot Water Temperature, Energy Saver Cycle and Timer

Important: Sanitize the unit and install a full bottle of water before plugging the unit into an electrical outlet. An error code will be displayed and the alarm will sound if the dispenser is operated without water—see Troubleshooting Tips.

Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. NOTE: The display may take up to 30 seconds to light up. Press the SET button to advance the control to the next

feature needing an initial setting or adjustment. Setting the Clock. Adjust the hours including the AM/PM

setting using the and buttons. Press the SET button to advance to the minute adjustment, then again to select the day of the week (ie, WE for Wednesday). The clock time must be set to initiate the energy saver cycle.

Water Temperature Scale and Hot Water Temperature Set Point.

Select the temperature scale (F—Fahrenheit or C—Celsius) to display the temperature values, then press the SET button to adjust the hot water temperature set point. The hot water can be adjusted from 195°F to 150°F (91°C to 66°C) or shut off when adjusted below 150°F (66°C). The default is set at 175°F (80°C) for optimal energy performance. Press the SET button again to accept the temperature setting and advance to the Energy Saver cycle start and stop time. NOTE: The cold water and compartment temperature is not adjustable.

Adjusting the Energy Saver Cycle Start and Stop Times. Select the Monday through Friday start time for hot water operation prompted by the light blue clock and the “MO TU WE TH FR” display. Press the SET button to enter the stop time for hot water operation as indicated by the red clock icon. Next set the start and stop times for Saturday and Sunday. Saturday and Sunday operation times are set independently as previously described. The default Energy Saver cycle is set at the factory for optimal energy performance—hot operation to start at 6:00 am and stop at 8:00 pm. NOTE: The chiller compartment will remain in cooling operation at all times whether the Energy Saver cycle is on or off. When you have reached the end of the set up procedure, the SET light will go out. Set up is complete.

After initial set up and adjustment is complete, confirm that a full bottle of water has been installed.

Press the

(Power ON/OFF)

button to begin operation of

the dispenser. Timer Operation. Press the TIMER/START button, then adjust

the hours using the and buttons. Press the TIMER/START button again, then adjust the minutes. Press the TIMER/START button again to start the timer. Press the STOP/CANCEL button to pause the timer. Press the STOP/CANCEL button again to cancel the timer. Once the timer has completed its countdown, the alarm will sound three times. The alarm will continue to sound every 15 seconds until the timer has been canceled. The timer will count down time for up to 12 hours and 59 minutes.

Cooled Water Temperature Setting: 40°F (4°C) Water Cooling Rate: 0.26 gallons (1 liter) per hour Heated Water Temperature Setting: Adjustable from 150°F to

195°F (66°C to 91°C)

Water Heating Rate: 0.8 gallons (3 liter) per hour

Compartment Temperature: <46°F (<7.8°C) Capacity: 3 or 5 gallon (11.4 or 19 liter) bottle Power Consumption—Heating: 480 Watts max.

Cooling: 125 Watts max.

*Tested with 75°F (24°C) ambient temperature, steady state operation

Specifications*

Troubleshooting Tips.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Water dispenser leaks Crack or pin hole in bottle. •Replace with a new bottle of water. from the outside

Water has poor taste Separator needs cleaning. •See Cleaning the Separator. or odor

Unit needs to be sanitized. •See Cleaning and Sanitizing the Water Tanks.

Water not hot enough Dispenser is unplugged. •Push the plug completely into the outlet. or cold enough

The fuse is blown/circuit •Replace house fuse or reset the house circuit breaker. breaker is tripped. •If too many items are plugged into a single circuit,

move some items to a different circuit.

All the water in the water tank •Wait 30 minutes for water to heat or cool. has been used.

Temperature limiter tripped. •Turn off dispenser. Wait five minutes; then turn back on.

Wait 30 minutes for water to heat or cool.

Didn’t select proper hot water •Adjust hot water setting (see Start Up and Operation temperature. Adjustment).

Water dispenser does Empty water bottle. •Replace with a new bottle of water. not work—No water flow

Mineral deposits clogging tanks. •See Care and Cleaning.

Cold water button Chiller door has been left open. •Close chiller door. does not dispense

Ice buildup blocking water flow. • Turn off power overnight and turn on in the morning.

Compressor does not Normal Operation—Compressor •Wait for up to 3 minutes for the compressor to start. start when snowflake start is delayed by up to 3 minutes icon motion appears to prolong the compressor life.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Bottle feels warm Water system overfilled. Water •Dispense cold water until air is released into the bottle.

is boiling in the hot tank and bubbling up into the bottle.

Water dispenser is noisy Water dispenser is uneven. •Make sure the water is installed on a level floor strong

enough to support it when fully loaded.

Bottle making a gurgling noise •This is normal. as water fills the tanks.

Hot water boiling sound. •This is normal.

Dispenser or water bottle shakes •This is normal. when the cooling system cycles off.

Particles floating in water Water has high mineral content. •Find a water source with lower hardness.

Foul odor in air around Hot water tank is empty or •Press the hot dispenser button until water flows to remove dispenser not completely full. air from the hot tank.

Chiller does not operate Water dispenser is unplugged. •Push the plug completely into the outlet.

The fuse is blown/circuit •Replace fuse or reset the breaker. breaker is tripped.

Vibration or rattling Water dispenser is on •Use shims to level the unit. (slight vibration an uneven surface. is normal)

Compressor/motor Often occurs when large amounts •This is normal. operates (snowflake icon of food are placed in cooler. in motion) for long periods

Door left open. •Check to see if package is holding door open.

or cycles

Hot weather or frequent •This is normal. door openings.

Normal when unit •Wait 24 hours for the unit to completely cool down. is first plugged in.

Not enough clearance •Make sure there is enough air circulation around the unit. from the wall.

Water system overfilled. •Dispense water from the cold faucet until air is released

into the bottle.

Chiller compartment Door left open. •Check to see if package is holding door open. too warm

Compartment/cold water Low ambient temperature. • Place units in room temperature environment. too cold/frozen

Chiller compartment Foods transmitting odor •Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped. has odor to chiller. •Keep an open box of baking soda in the unit; replace every

three months.

Interior needs cleaning. •See Care and cleaning.

Moisture forms on outside Not unusual during •Wipe surface dry. of chiller compartment periods of high humidity •Operate unit in temperature- and humidity-controlled

and/or temperature. location.

• Place unit in tray to contain moisture accumulation.

Moisture collects inside Too frequent or too long •Minimize time door is open. chiller compartment door openings. •Wipe surface dry. (in humid weather, air •Empty internal drip tray. carries moisture into •Operate unit in temperature- and humidity-controlled chiller compartment location. when door is opened) • Place unit in tray to contain moisture accumulation.

Troubleshooting Tips.

Error Codes What Is Wrong What To Do

Error code: E1 • Hot water tank exceeds •Confirm that water bottle installed is supplying water Alarm will sound and • temperature limits. to the system. Dispense hot water to release any trapped air. display E1 for 10 seconds. • No/low water level in system. Allow the unit to cool for several hours with the power off. The unit will then shut After the unit cools, resume operation by pressing the down and display “OFF”. power button.

Error code: E2 • Cold water tank too cold. •The system will automatically reduce cooling operation

• Operating environment too cold. to restore a correct temperature condition. Confirm that

• Compartment door may be open. the compartment door is closed. The control/display will

reset automatically when a normal temperature has been restored. Unplug the unit and allow it to warm up if the problem persists. Relocate the dispenser to a warmer operating environment if the error repeats. If a warmer operating environment is not available, increase the hot water temperature and operation time (with the Energy Saver cycle set-up) to help offset this issue.

Error code: E3 • Compartment temperature • The system will automatically reduce cooling operation

• too cold. to restore the correct temperature condition. Confirm that

• Operating environment too cold. the compartment door is closed. The control/display will

• Extremely high cold water usage. reset automatically when normal temperature has been

• Bottled water temperature high restored. Allow the bottle temperature to stabilize to room

• when installed. temperature before installation on the dispenser. Unplug

the unit and allow it to warm up if the problem persists. Relocate the dispenser to a warmer operating environment if the error repeats.

Error code: E4, E5 and E6 • Dispenser has experienced • Unplug the unit for 24 hours and allow the control to reset.

• a sensor failure. Plug the unit in and repeat start up and operation

adjustments. Repeat if required; however, some failures may be permanent.

Care and cleaning of the dispenser.

IMPORTANT: Unplug the water dispenser

before cleaning.

1. Remove the water bottle and drain the

dispenser (see Draining the Dispenser).

Remove the support collar by turning

counterclockwise and pulling straight off.

3. Remove the plastic separator by

pulling straight out (you may need to twist slightly to loosen).

4. Clean the separator with dish soap and water or in the top rack of the dishwasher.

5. Dry the separator thoroughly on both sides.

6. Using a clean cloth or paper towel, thoroughly dry the cold water reservoir.

7. Place the separator back in the dispenser. Make sure the long, tapered end of the separator is positioned firmly on the metal plug on the bottom of the reservoir.

8. Replace the support collar and turn clockwise until it is firmly in place.

9. Install a full water bottle on the

dispenser (see Loading the Dispenser).

Cleaning the Separator

Separator

Support collar

To remove

To replace

IMPORTANT: Unplug the water dispenser before cleaning.

The cabinet and compartment of the dispenser 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 any dust from the condenser coils on the back of the unit. For best results, use a brush specially designed for this purpose. It is available at most appliance stores.

Cleaning the Outside Cabinet and Storage/Chiller Compartment

Care and cleaning of the dispenser.

The dispenser drip tray is not self-draining. To reduce water spotting or deposits, the tray and its grille should be emptied, cleaned and wiped dry regularly.

Clean with mild soap or on the top rack in the dishwasher.

Cleaning the Drip Tray and Grille

Drip tray

Drip tray grille

Cleaning the Inside of the Chiller Compartment

To help prevent odors, leave an open box of

baking soda in the chiller compartment.

Unplug the dispenser before cleaning.

Use warm water and baking soda solution— about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.

Clean other parts of the chiller compartment— including door gaskets and all plastic parts— the same way.

For long vacations or absences, turn power off to the entire unit from the control panel.

1. Unplug the water dispenser.

2. Remove the water bottle.

3. Drain the water tanks (see Draining the

Dispenser).

4. Dry the separator thoroughly on both

the top and bottom (see Cleaning the Separator).

5. Leave the door of the chiller compartment open.

After returning from vacation, make sure to sanitize the water tanks before using the dispenser (see Cleaning and Sanitizing the Water Tank).

Preparing for Vacation

Defrosting

Defrost whenever frost on the wall of the chiller compartment becomes excessive. Never use a

sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the liner. We recommend using

a plastic scraper. Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your chiller compartment.

To defrost:

■ Remove items from the compartment.

■ Turn off power and unplug the dispenser.

■ Put several towels in the bottom of the

compartment to collect water.

Defrosting usually takes a few hours. To defrost faster, keep the door open.

After defrosting:

■ Remove the wet towels and wipe up any

remaining water.

■ Wipe the compartment with a dry cloth.

■ Plug in the unit, set the clock and

operation adjustment. Then turn on the power. Return items to the unit.

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