KitchenAid Instant Hot Water Dispenser User Manual
A Note to You
Thank you for buying a
KitchenAid®appliance.
KitchenAid designs the best tools for the
most important room in your house.To
ensure that you enjoy years of troublefree operation, we developed this Use
and Care Guide. It contains valuable
information about how to install, operate
and maintain your hot water dispenser
properly and safely. Please read it
carefully.
Also, please complete and mail the
Product Registration Card provided
with your hot water dispenser. This card
helps us notify you about any new
information for your hot water dispenser.
Part No.3193348
®
Record your model’s information
Write down the following information about your hot water dispenser to better
help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need to know
your complete model number and serial number.You can find this information
on the model and serial number label/plate.
If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting”section of this
book. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by
checking the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section.
Builder/dealer name
Address
Phone number
Model number
Serial number
Purchase date
Date installed
(See the “Par ts and Features” section for model and serial number label/plate
location.)
Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference.
Installation Instructions
and
Use and Care Guide
IMPORTANT:
Read and save these instructions.
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave this guide with
homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep this guide for
future reference.Save this guide for
local electrical inspector’s use.
Instant Hot
®
Hot Water
Dispenser
Table of Contents
2
A Note to you . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover
Hot Water Dispenser Safety . . . . 2
Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . 3
How your hot water
dispenser works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tools and materials needed. . . . . . 5
Parts supplied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . 5
Water supply requirements . . . . . . 5
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . 6
Using Your Hot Water
Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Before using the first time . . . . . . 10
Temperature control . . . . . . . . . . 10
Dispensing hot water . . . . . . . . . 10
Hot water dispenser uses . . . . . . 10
Caring For Your Hot
Water Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Energy-saving tips and . . . . . . . . .
preparation for periods
of nonuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cleaning the spout screen. . . . . . 11
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Requesting Assistance
or Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hot Water Dispenser Safety
WARNING:To reduce the risk of
fire, electrical shock, or injury
when using your hot water
dispenser, follow these basic
precautions:
• Plug into grounded 3 prong
outlet.
• Do not remove ground prong.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Disconnect power before
servicing.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t follow
instructions.
D ANGER
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.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how
to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t immediatel
y
follow instructions.
WARNING
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you
and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word
“DANGER” or “WARNING”.These words mean:
Parts and Features
3
Use this hot water dispenser
illustration to help you quickly learn
how to install and use your new hot
water dispenser. Page numbers are
listed to help you find more detailed
information about that feature.
Flexible
tubing
(Page 8)
Spout
(Pages 6, 7, 11)
On/Off cap
(Pages 6, 7, 9, 10)
Cold water
supply line
from saddle
valve
(Page 9)
Temperature
Control
(Pages 9, 10)
Cold water supply
line from spout
(Page 8)
Tank
(Page 7)
Quick-connect fitting
(Page 8)
Water is electrically heated to a
brewing/cooking hot 190°F (88°C)
by a tank that mounts under the
sink. A ther mostat maintains it at
this approximate temperature.When
you turn the On/Off Cap, cold water
enters the bottom of the tank and
forces hot water out of the faucet.
The system is vented so the tank is
not pressurized.
How your hot water dispenser works
Quick-connect fitting
(Page 9)
Model and
serial number
label/plate
Drain plug
(Page 11)
Mounting bracket
located behind tank
(Page 7)
Before You Start
4
42" (106.7 cm) max. —
electrical outlet to hot
water dispenser tank.
Tank
must be
mounted
vertically.
Spout installed in spray hose
opening in sink.
If spout is not to be
installed in sink spray hose
opening, cut 1-1/16"
(2.7 cm) min. — 1-3/8"
(3.5 cm) max. dia. sink or
countertop cutout
Saddle
valve
1-1/8" (2.9 cm) max.
countertop or sink thickness
Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
Cold
water
line
Check location where hot water
dispenser will be installed. Proper
installation is your responsibility.
Make sure you have everything
necessary for correct installation. It is
the responsibility of the installer to
comply with installation specifications
and with state and local plumbing
codes.
Spout requires a 1-1/16" (2.7 cm) to
1-3/8" (3.5 cm) diameter opening in
sink or countertop. Spout can be
installed in place of sink spray hose.
For other installations, contact a
qualified installer for best procedure
to drill a hole through your type of
sink or countertop.Thickness of sink
or countertop hole must not exceed
1-1/8" (2.9 cm).
Cold water supply connection must
be available. (See “Water supply
requirements,” Page 5.)
Grounded electrical outlet is
required. (See “Electrical
requirements,” Page 5.) The outlet
should be located within 42"
(106.7 cm) of hot water dispenser
tank.
If spout is not to be installed in sink
spray hose opening, contact a
qualified installer for the best
procedure for cutting a spout
opening in your type of sink or
countertop.
Plumbing connections must comply
with all sanitary and plumbing
codes.
Do Not store or operate hot water
dispenser below 32°F (0°C).
Do Not use pipe sealing compounds.
They may get inside dispenser and
cause an unpleasant taste or smell.
Water connections use quickconnect fittings which Do Not
require sealing compounds to keep
them from leaking.
Temperature Control must be turned
to “Off” position and the dispenser
tank filled before connecting to
electrical supply.
This hot water dispenser is Not a
water purifier.Some installations
may require a water filtering system
to improve the quality of water.
6-3/4"
(17.1 cm)
5-5/8"
(14.3 cm)
11-1/8"
(28.3 cm)
Before You Start cont.
ruler or
measuring tape
pliers
flat-blade
screwdriver
Tools and materials needed
Parts supplied
open-end wrench(es)
to fit saddle valve
gloves
5
hand or
electric drill
bucket or pan
tubing cutter
2 mounting bracket screws (and
2 plastic anchors if attaching to
dry wall)
1/4" (6.4 mm) O.D.
copper tubing
pencil
tank
mounting
bracket
gasket
tank
clamp
Remove parts from packages.
Check that all parts were
included.
spout
assembly
1/4" (6.4 mm)
drill bit
Saddle valve kit to fit
water supply line
Kit must meet all local
codes and ordinances.
safety
glasses
For your personal safety, the hot
water dispenser must be grounded.
This appliance is equipped with a
power supply cord having a 3-prong
ground plug. To minimize possible
shock hazard, the cord must be
plugged into mating, 3-prong, groundtype outlet, grounded in accordance
with all national and local codes and
ordinances. If a mating outlet is not
available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the
customer to have a properly
grounded, 3-prong outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
Recommended ground method
Electrical requirements
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
If codes permit and a separate
ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only 15- or
20- ampere fused, grounded
electrical supply is required. It is
recommended that a separate circuit
serving only your hot water dispenser
be provided. Use an outlet that
cannot be turned on/off by a switch.
Water supply requirements
If local codes permit, the hot water
dispenser feed line should be
connected to the cold water supply
line using a saddle tapping valve.
Important: If local codes Do Not
permit the use of saddle valves,
special feed valves can be
obtained from your local plumbing
supply distributor.
Connection to hot water line is not
recommended. Energy will be wasted
in heating the water twice and the
magnesium rod used in household
heating may produce a “rotten egg”
taste.
If this unit is replacing a hot water
dispenser connected to a hot water
supply, the existing connection may
be used.
A water filter is recommended if
your water supply contains sand,
grit or other particles. If a filter is
used, the water pressure to the
dispenser should not drop below
20 psi (138 kPa).
3-prong
ground
plug
3-prong
ground-type
outlet
power
supply cord
ground
prong
6
2.Determine where you will install
your hot water dispenser. Check
below sink to assure that reinforcing
ribs, support brackets or cabinet
construction will not interfere with
spout. Knock out plug from hole in
sink or cut a hole in sink or
countertop.
NOTE: It is recommended that only
a licensed plumber or professional
installer cut an opening in the sink
or countertop.
3.Remove masking tape and tag
from spout assembly. Do Not remove
quick-connect fittings from spout
tubing or tank tubing. Do not
replace quick-connect fittings with
brass fittings. Brass fittings can cause
lead contamination.
Carefully pull On/Off Cap off the
spout assembly and set aside.
Numbers
correspond
to steps.
2.
3.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
16.
12.
4.
5.
5.
13.
14.
15.
6.
flexible
tubing
off
position
NOTE: Do NOT plug power supply cord into outlet.
13.
On/Off Cap
1.Put on gloves and safety glasses.
Installation Instructions
7
7.Position tank ver tically beneath
spout so that flexible tubing from
spout reaches center stainless tubing
on tank, and tank touches wall. Use a
pencil to mark on the wall where the
top of tank needs to be located. Set
tank aside. Mark a second line 2-1/4"
(5.7 cm) below the first line.
Note:The tank must be positioned
so that the flexible tubing to the
faucet does not kink.
Position mounting bracket on wall so
that bottom of mounting bracket is
even with the lower line. Use two
screws (and plastic anchors if
attaching to dry wall) to fasten
mounting bracket to wall.Hang tank
on bracket.
5.Loosen square nut until it is
flush with end of the mounting screw.
Tip spout bracket against mounting
screw. (Bracket will form a “y” when
in the correct position.)
Hold nut, bracket, gasket and tubing
in position and insert into hole in sink
or counter.
mounting
screw
square
nut
bracket
6.Pull up on spout body to keep
tension on spout mounting bracket
and nut.Tighten screw inside the
spout until spout is securely in
position. Do not overtighten. Snap
on On/Off Cap.
4.Lay spout assembly on flat
surface with coiled tubing facing up.
Using one hand to hold tubing just
below spout, carefully straighten
tubing with other hand. Slide gasket
over tubing so that lip side of gasket
is seated into base of spout.
gasket
bracket
2-1/4"
(5.7 cm)
off
position
NOTE: Do NOT plug power supply cord into outlet.
Installation Instructions cont.
8
9.Connect flexible tubing from
spout to center tank tubing using
clamp. Make sure flexible tubing
does not kink.
The flexible tubing may be shor tened
if necessary.
10.Install saddle valve following
kit instructions. If water supply line is
not copper, shut off water supply and
drain line. Drill a 1/4" (6.4 mm) hole
into water supply line for the saddle
valve piercing pin.
11.Turn saddle valve handle
clockwise until lance pierces soft
copper tubing and valve is firmly
seated. If the water line is not copper,
turn the saddle valve handle
clockwise until the valve is firmly
seated.The valve is now in the
closed position.
Place a bucket under open end of
water supply line.Turn on main water
supply valve to pressurize cold water
line. Check for leaks.
12.Slowly open saddle valve and
flush line into bucket to remove any
foreign material that may have been
trapped in the supply line during
saddle valve installation.
Close saddle valve.
8.Connect 1/4" (6.4 mm) spout
tubing (longer tubing) to the rear
quick-connect fitting on top of tank.
Push tubing straight into fitting as far
as it will go.Pull on tubing. The
tubing should not come out when
properly installed.
Do Not lengthen, twist or tightly
bend tubing.
NOTE: If you need to remove tubing,
push down on collet. Pull tubing out
of quick-connect fitting.
quick-
connect
fitting
collet
flexible
tubing
clamp
closed
open
NOTE: Do NOT plug power supply cord into outlet.
Installation Instructions cont.
9
copper
tubing
quick-connect
fitting
water supply
line
saddle
valve
13.Connect water supply line
from saddle valve to spout copper
tubing with the factory-assembled
quick-connect fitting. Push water
supply line tubing straight into fitting
as far as it will go. Pull on tubing.
The tubing should not come out
when properly installed.Turn the
saddle valve handle counterclockwise
to open water line.
NOTE: If you need to remove tubing,
push down on collet. Pull tubing out
of quick-connect fitting.
On
14.Turn Temperature Control
counterclockwise to “Off” position.
15.Push down and turn the
On/Off Cap clockwise to open spout.
Hold cap open to fill tank (about 1
minute).When tank is full, water will
flow from spout. Release cap.
16.Plug power supply cord into
grounded 3-prong outlet.
Turn Temperature Control clockwise
to highest position.
Water in tank will reach maximum
temperature in approximately
15 minutes.
When water is heating, you may hear
gurgling noises coming from the tank.
There may also be some spitting or
hot water flow from the faucet.This is
normal for the initial heat-up of the
dispenser.
Turn Temperature Control to lower
temperature setting if you notice
vapor or hear boiling noise.
NOTE:Temperature Control
controls tank heater, not water
delivery . Rotate Temperature
Control clockwise to raise water
temperature, counterclockwise to
lower water temperature.
NOTE: Do NOT plug power supply cord into outlet.
NOTE:T urn Temperature Control to
“Off” position before plugging hot
water dispenser into power supply.
If tank is empty and thermostat is
in an “On” position when the
power supply cord is connected,
the heater will overheat causing
an unpleasant taste, black specks
in the water, and permanent
damage to the heater seals.
Installation Instructions cont.
10
Instant foods that require only 190°F (88°C) water for complete preparation
include:
Preparing instant foods and drinks
Cooking shortcuts
190°F (88°C) water will give you a fast start for any food you cook that requires
boiling water such as:
Other uses
loosening jar lids
peeling tomatoes or
peaches
dissolving gelatin
thawing frozen foods
preparing vegetables
for canning
coffee
tea
hot chocolate
soup or bouillon
mashed potatoes
instant cereal
frosting mix
packaged dinners
fresh or frozen
vegetables
dried soup
meat cooked in
liquid
hot cereals
pasta and rice
boiling eggs
Check that installation steps 14-16
were completed.
The hot water dispenser can be
permanently damaged if these steps
are not followed.
Push down and turn the On/Off Cap
clockwise and hold until desired
amount of hot water is obtained.You
can control the flow of water by how
far you turn the cap.For maximum
flow, turn cap until it stops. Release
the On/Off Cap to turn off water.
Before using the first time
Temperature control
The water temperature is
thermostatically controlled. It can be
adjusted from “Off” to approximately
190°F (88°C).
To raise or lower the temperature,
turn the Temperature Control. The
“Max” setting is recommended for
best performance. However, under
certain conditions, it is possible for
the water to boil when the
Temperature Control is set at “Max.”
If you see any vapor or hear boiling,
turn Temperature Control to lower
temperature as necessary.
Hot water dispenser uses
Regardless of what food you are
preparing, you’ll appreciate the
convenience and time saved by your
hot water dispenser.The dispenser
allows you to draw the amount of hot
water you require [up to 2 quarts
(1.9 liters) at one time]. It eliminates
the need to heat a full teakettle for a
cup of hot water.
Dispensing hot water
Using Your Hot Water Dispenser
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