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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Model number Series code Date of purchase
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING!
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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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DANGER: CHILD ENTRAPMENT HAZARD.
PROPERLY DISPOSE OF THE WATER DISPENSER AS
DIRECTED BELOW.
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
dispensers with storage areas are still
dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a
few days.” If you are getting rid of your old
water dispenser, please follow these
instructions to help prevent accidents.
BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR
OLD DISPENSER:
• Take off the 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 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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PROPER INSTALLATION AND LOCATION
1) Dispenser is for indoor use only. Do
not use outdoors.
2) To prevent algae growth, find a
location for your dispenser that is
protected from direct sunlight and
other sources of heat (e.g., radiators,
baseboard heaters, cooking appliances,
etc). Do not use when relative
humidity is greater than 90%.
3) Do not install the dispenser where the
surrounding air temperature will be
above 100°F (38°C) or below 50°F
(10°C).
4) Place the dispenser on a level surface
that can support its weight with a full
water bottle on it.
5) To ensure that your water dispenser
works at the maximum efficiency,
leave at least 2 inches of clearance
between all sides of the dispenser and
any walls.
6) To prevent damage to dispenser, do
not plug dispenser into the power
outlet until reading the instructions
first!
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk 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
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 3prong 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.
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GETTING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR HAMILTON BEACH
WATER DISPENSER
Features:
• Designed for in home or office use.
• Front panel has three indicator lights, to see if the power, heating and cooling are on.
• Two power switches are located on the back of the dispenser. One is for cooling and one
for heating.
• Designed with distinctive thermal isolation technology, this dispenser can minimize
thermal exchange between hot and cold water.
• Both hot water tank and cooling tank are 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 the locking device, then push the push button inward.
• Removable, easy-to-clean drip tray.
• The power cord has a grounded plug. Please make sure that your outlet is properly
grounded.
• Rated power is 420W for heating and 90W for cooling
• Fits 3 or 5 gallon bottles
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Parts Listing:
Part No. Part Name Part No. Shown
on Diagram
Part No. Part Name Part No. Shown
on Diagram
HB-BS-1003 Bottle Supporter 1 HB-DT-1012 Drip Tray 9
HB-SE-1004 Separator 2 HB-SD-1013 Storage Door 10
HB-CT-1005 Cold Water 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)
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-SS-1020 Silicon Stopper 15B
13
(under panel)
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