M product numbers are for Mexico (i.e. K-12345M)
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(Ej. K-12345M)
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Thank You For Choosing Kohler
Thank you for choosing Kohler Company. Your Kohler Company product reflects the true passion for design,
craftsmanship, artistry, and innovation Kohler Company stands for. We are confident its dependability and
beauty will surpass your highest expectations, satisfying you for years to come.
All information in this guide is based upon the latest product information available at the time of
publication. At Kohler Company, we strive to fulfill our mission of improving the level of gracious living for
each person who is touched by our products and services. We reserve the right to make changes in product
characteristics, packaging, or availability at any time without notice.
Please take a few minutes to review this guide. Pay special attention to the care and cleaning instructions.
Your Kohler Bath
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. Always exercise caution when entering or exiting your bath.
Acrylic surfaces can be slippery when wet.
Your new vibro-acoustic bath is made to provide superior resistance against chipping, cracking, and flexing.
Your new bath is very easy to care for and is exceptionally durable as well.
Your bath is part of a system of other required components. For detailed information on these components,
refer to the Homeowners Guide packed with the K-176 User Interface. This user interface controls your
preferences for sound, vibration, and chromatherapy lighting. This user interface may be used by itself, or it
may be used in conjunction with the remote control included with this vibro-acoustic bath.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Warning (Part 15.21)
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Interference Statement (Part 15.105 (b))
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF Exposure Warning
This portable transmitter with its antenna complies with FCC’s RF exposure limits for general
population/uncontrolled exposure.
This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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ProgrammingOperating
Using Your Remote Control
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NOTE: Your remote control requires two AAA batteries. To install or replace them: Unthread the bottom
cap from the remote. Insert the batteries. Resecure the bottom cap to the remote.
NOTICE: You must synchronize the remote control before initial use.
Programming
NOTE: Perform the following at the user interface.
Press the [OK Icon] at the Main Menu on the user interface.
Scroll down to ″System″ at the Settings Menu, then press the [OK Icon].
Scroll down to ″Remote″ at the System Menu, then press the [OK Icon].
At the ″Learn″ field, press the [OK Icon].
As instructed on the Remote Menu, simultaneously press and hold the [Back Icon] and [Up Icon] on
the remote control for 3 seconds. The remote LED will blink while in programming mode. To exit
programming mode, press the remote Power button.
Operating
Once the remote control is synchronized, you may use it to navigate through the user interface
menus while bathing.
[On/Off Icon]: Powers the user interface ″ON″ or ″OFF.″ (1)
[Select Icon]: Selects the action the cursor is on within a menu. (2)
[Back Icon]: Prompts the previous menu. (3)
[User Icon]: Prompts the User Menu to appear. (4)
[Up/Down Icon]: Scrolls the cursor up or down on the current menu. (5)
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Using Your Remote Control (cont.)
[LED]: Provides visual feedback when signals are transmitted. If the remote LED does not blink
when a button is pushed or blinks several times, this is an indication that the batteries are low and
need to be replaced. (6)
Cleaning Your Acrylic Bath
For best results, keep the following in mind when caring for your KOHLER product:
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Always test your cleaning solution on an inconspicuous area before applying to the entire surface.
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Wipe surfaces clean and rinse completely with water immediately after applying cleaner. Rinse and
dry any overspray that lands on nearby surfaces.
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Do not allow cleaners to soak on surfaces.
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Use a soft, dampened sponge or cloth. Never use an abrasive material such as a brush or scouring
pad to clean surfaces.
For detailed cleaning information and products to consider, visit www.kohler.com/clean. To order Care &
Cleaning information, call 1-800-456-4537.
One-Year Limited Warranty
KOHLER plumbing products are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one year
from date of installation.
Kohler Co. will, at its election, repair, replace or make appropriate adjustment where Kohler Co. inspection
discloses any such defects occurring in normal usage within one (1) year after installation. Kohler Co. is not
responsible for removal or installation costs. Use of in-tank toilet cleaners will void the warranty.
To obtain warranty service contact Kohler Co. either through your Dealer, Plumbing Contractor, Home
Center or E-tailer, or by writing Kohler Co., Attn.: Customer Service Department, 444 Highland Drive,
Kohler, WI 53044, USA, or by calling 1-800-4-KOHLER from within the USA, 1-800-964-5590 from within
Canada and 001-877-680-1310 from within Mexico.
Implied warranties including that of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are expressly
limited in duration to the duration of this warranty. Kohler Co. and/or seller disclaims any liability for
special, incidental or consequential damages.
Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or
limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages so these limitations and exclusions may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from
state/province to state/province.
This is Kohler Co.’s exclusive written warranty.
One-Year Warranty
KOHLER CO.
It is recommended that at the time of purchase, you verify that all accessories and components are complete
in this package.
This Kohler product is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the
date of purchase as shown on the invoice or receipt.
1. Kohler Co. will only service its commercialized products through its authorized distributors.
2. To obtain warranty service, please present the invoice and corresponding warranty.
3. Through its authorized distributors, Kohler Co. promises to repair the defective product or provide a new
replacement or an equivalent model (in those cases that the model has been discontinued) when the product
is beyond repair, without any charge to the consumer.
4. The time of repair will not exceed six (6) weeks commencing on the date the product is received.
5. It is recommended that the consumer save the invoice or receipt as additional protection, as it may
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One-Year Warranty (cont.)
substitute the warranty in the case that there is a discrepancy in the validity of the warranty.
EXCEPTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
The Warranty will not be valid in the following cases:
1. When the product is not operated in accordance with the instructions concerning use and operation set
forth in the owner’s manual or installation instructions, and when the recommendations and warnings
included are not observed.
2. When the product has been modified or dismantled partially or totally; or has been used in a negligent
fashion and as a consequence has suffered damages attributable to the consumer, individual, or hardware not
authorized by Kohler Co.
3. This warranty does not cover the damages as a result of disaster such as fire or acts of God, including
flooding, earthquake, or electric storms, etc. To obtain a list of distributors in your area where you can
exercise your rights under this warranty, please call 001-877-680-1310.
KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WI 53044 U.S.A.
IMPORTER:
INTERNACIONAL DE CERÁMICA, S.A.B. DE C.V.
AV. CARLOS PACHECO NO. 7200
CHIHUAHUA, CHIH., MEXICO C.P. 31060
TEL: 52 (14) 29-11-11
Troubleshooting
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. The valve (if installed) may contain hot water; be careful when
draining any residual water.
IMPORTANT! Turn off the power and water supply to all components before performing any
maintenance.
It is recommended that any valve maintenance should be performed by a Kohler Co. Authorized Service
Representative.
This troubleshooting guide is for general aid only. For service and installation issues or concerns, call
1-800-4-KOHLER.
CAUTION: Risk of
personal injury or
product damage. Turn off
the main power and
water supply.
8.Hot water only, the valve
shuts down.
A. Hot water supply is either not
turned on or not connected to
the valve inlet.
B. Hot water inlet is blocked.B. Check the hot water inlet screen for
C. If none of the recommended
actions for the above issues
correct the symptom, the valve
requires servicing.
A. Inlet/outlet fittings may be
blocked.
B. Water outlet pressure is low.B. Check that the flow rate is at or
C. Fluctuating flow.C. Verify that the dynamic inlet
D. If none of the recommended
actions for the above issues
correct the symptom, the valve
requires servicing.
A. Fluctuating water temperature.A. Check the inlet temperature
B. Hot water supply temperature
fluctuation.
C. Pressure difference greater than
5 psi (34.5 kPa) between the hot
and cold supply lines.
D. If none of the recommended
actions for the above issues
correct the symptom, the valve
requires servicing.
A. Connections are not secure.A. Check all connections. Make
B. Seals are worn or damaged.B. Order a seal service pack and
C. Internal leak.C. Unit requires overhaul. Contact
A. Hot and cold lines are reversed.A. Switch hot and cold water supply
A. Check the hot water supply is
turned on and connected to the
valve inlet.
blockage. Clean or replace the inlet
screen. Refer to the Valve
Homeowners Guide.
C. Contact your Kohler Co.
Authorized Service Representative.
A. Check the inlets and outlets for
blockage or debris. Clean the inlet
screens. Refer to the ″Clean the
Inlet Screens″ section in the Valve
Homeowners Guide.
above the minimum rate required.
Refer to ″Specifications″ section in
the Valve Homeowners Guide.
pressures are within specifications.
Refer to ″Specifications″ section in
the Valve Homeowners Guide.
D. Contact your Kohler Co.
Authorized Service Representative.
differentials and verify they are
sufficient. Refer to ″Specifications″
section in the Valve Homeowners
Guide.
B. Check and make adjustments as
needed.
C. Install pressure regulators to bring
the supplies within 5 psi (34.5 kPa)
of each other.
D. Contact your Kohler Co.
Authorized Service Representative.
adjustments as needed.
replace all seals.
your Kohler Co. authorized service
representative.
connections. Verify the hot water
supply is connected to the inlet
marked ″H″ and the cold water
supply is connected to the inlet
marked ″C.″
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Troubleshooting (cont.)
Music Troubleshooting Table
SymptomsProbable CauseRecommended Action
1.Bath transducers do not
produce sound.
A. Transducer cables are not
connected properly.
A. Make sure the cables are properly
installed into the Media Module
connections and to the bath
transducers.
2.After playing music
loudly, the music stops
even though a song is
properly selected.
3.Library menu is not
available.
A. Thermal shut down.A. Shut down the system for 1 hour to
allow the unit to cool. Make sure
the area where the unit is installed
does not exceed 104°F (40°C).
A. The Roku agreement was
declined.
A. Enter the settings menu, select
″System,″ select ″Music Software,″
select ″Roku Agreement″ and select
″YES.″
4.Music server is not
available.
A. Wireless connection out of
range.
A1. Move router closer or install a
wireless access point.
A2. Connect via Ethernet cable.
B. Wireless network is not
configured properly.
B. Enter the settings menu, select
″System,″ select ″WiFi Security,″
select ″Network Name,″ select
″WEP/WPA Key″ and enter the
security key.
C. The network cable is not
connected to the correct
C. Connect the Media Module to the
router’s/switch’s Ethernet ports.
router/switch input.
D. A compatible media server is
not installed/running on your
home computer.
D. Install/open one of the supported
media servers such as Firefly
Media Server, iTunes
Windows®Media Connect,
RhapsodyTM, Yahoo! or
Musicmatch
and load your favorite music into
on your computer
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the server’s library.
E. The media server on your home
computer is not configured to
share files.
F.The incorrect Wi-Fi region was
selected.
E. Reference the media server’s help
menu to properly configure file
sharing.
F.Enter the settings menu, select
″System,″ select ″Music Software,″
select ″Region″ and select the
appropriate geographical region
that matches your Wi-Fi router.
5.I have a wireless network
A. Ethernet cable is plugged in.A. Unplug the Ethernet cable.
but my Media Module is
unable to connect to the
network.
B. Media Module is not within
Wi-Fi range.
B. Make sure the Media Module is
within range of your Wi-Fi
network.
C. A WEP or WPA key was not
entered for your secured
network.
C. Enter the settings menu, select
″System,″ select ″WiFi Security,″
select ″Network Name,″ select
″WEP/WPA Key″ and enter the
security key.
D. The router is not set up for
802.11b.
D. Make sure the access point/router
is configured to allow 802.11b
clients.
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Troubleshooting (cont.)
Music Troubleshooting Table
SymptomsProbable CauseRecommended Action
6.The Media Module cannot
connect to an iTunes
server with firewall
software running.
A. The firewall is not configured
correctly to allow iTunes music
sharing.
A. Make sure your firewall software is
configured to allow iTunes music
sharing. For a Mac: Open System
Preferences. Select the Sharing icon
and click on the firewall tab. Select
the option ″iTunes Music Sharing.″
For a PC: Refer to your
documentation for changing
firewall settings. If running
Windows XP service pack 2, open
″Security Center,″ select ″Windows
Firewall,″ click on the ″Exceptions″
tab, and check to see that iTunes is
enabled. If not, use ″Add
Programs″ to enable it. After these
changes have been made, restart
the Media Module by
disconnecting and reconnecting the
AC power.
7.The Media Module cannot
access the iTunes library.
A. iTunes is not running.A. Make sure the computer containing
your iTunes library is turned on
and iTunes is running.
B. iTunes is not configured for
sharing.
B. In iTunes, be sure to turn on the
″music sharing″ option. Go to the
iTunes>Preferences menu or Edit>
Preferences for PC users. In the
dialog box that appears, click the
″Sharing″ icon, then check the
option ″Share my music″ to enable
sharing on your local network.
C. iTunes is not responding to
commands from the Media
C. Close and restart iTunes on your
computer.
Module.
8.I can see my iTunes
library in the list of
libraries, but when I try to
connect, the connection
fails.
A. iTunes is not configured for
sharing.
A. In iTunes, be sure to turn on the
″music sharing″ option. Go to the
iTunes>Preferences menu or Edit>
Preferences for PC users. In the
dialog box that appears, click the
″Sharing″ icon, then check the
option ″Share my music″ to enable
sharing on your local network.
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Troubleshooting (cont.)
Music Troubleshooting Table
SymptomsProbable CauseRecommended Action
B. No IP address assigned to the
Media Module.
B. The Media Module was not
assigned an IP address via DHCP,
but the PC was. In this situation,
the Media Module is able to see the
library via Rendezvous, but is not
able to connect to the library. Here
is how to check your Media
Module’s address: Enter the
settings menu, select ″System,″
select ″Music,″ select ″Roku IP
Address.″ If your IP address is of
the form 169.254.xxx.xxx, the Media
Module did not get a
DHCP-assigned address. Check the
configuration of your router to
ensure it is set up to assign DHCP
addresses. Reboot the Media
Module by disconnecting and
reconnecting the AC power.
9.The Media Module can
not access Windows
Media Connect library.
A. Windows Media Connect is not
configured for sharing.
A. Make sure that your computer
containing your music library is
powered ON and Windows Media
Connect is running (icon should be
visible in the task tray). With the
Media Module powered ON and
connected to your network, make
sure that the Media Module is an
authorized device. Launch
Windows Media Connect through
your Control Panel. On the wizard
screen, scroll down the list of
devices. If the Media Module is not
listed, click the ″Add″ button at the
bottom of the list. Click on Media
Module, then click ″OK.″ It should
show up on the list of authorized
devices. Click ″Done.″ Reboot the
Media Module by disconnecting
and reconnecting the AC power.
10. The Media Module can
not access the Musicmatch
A. Musicmatch is not running.A. Make sure the computer containing
your music library is powered ON.
library.
B. Musicmatch is not configured
for sharing.
B. Make sure music sharing is enabled
in Musicmatch. From the main
Musicmatch menu, click on
Options/Settings. Click on the tab
″CD Lookup/Connectivity.″ Click
the buttons next to ″Enable music
server″ as well as ″Universal Plug
and Play.″ Musicmatch does not
need to be running while using the
Media Module; once enabled, the
UPnP server runs in the
background. Reboot the Media
Module by disconnecting and
reconnecting the AC power.
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Troubleshooting (cont.)
Music Troubleshooting Table
SymptomsProbable CauseRecommended Action
11. The Media Module is
connected to my network
via wired ethernet, but is
unable to play Internet
radio and may sometimes
fail to locate, connect to,
or play music from my
music servers.
12. No sound plays through
the bath transducers.
13. Some of my music files
do not display while
browsing.
14. A music file will not play.A. Unsupported file format.A. Make sure your file is a supported
15. Songs purchased through
the iTunes music store
will not play.
16. I cannot find playlists that
I saved on my computer.
A. No IP address assigned to the
Media Module.
B. Ethernet cable is damaged.B. Replace the Ethernet cable.
A. The song is paused.A. Make sure a song is playing. If the
B. The volume is too low.B. Make sure the volume is turned up
A. Missing ID3 tag info.A. ID3 data tags may be missing.
A. Song is not supported because
of DRM.
A. Some playlists may not be
supported.
A. Determine the Media Module’s
address by entering the settings
menu, select ″System,″ select
″Music,″ select ″Roku IP Address.″
If your IP address is of the form
169.254.xxx.xxx, the Media Module
did not get a DHCP-assigned
address. Check the configuration of
your router to ensure it is set up to
assign DHCP addresses. Reboot the
Media Module by disconnecting
and reconnecting the AC power.
song is paused, press the OK
button to continue playback.
high enough for proper enjoyment.
Information about your music,
including Song Name, Artist,
Composer, Album, and Genre is
usually created automatically by
the software you used to save your
audio CD files on your computer’s
hard drive. This process creates
data called ″ID3 tags″ to describe
each track. If this data is missing
from your music files, they will not
appear when you browse by that
data category. You can edit this
information in music jukebox
software such as iTunes.
format: iTunes Music Server: MP3,
AAC, ALAC, AIFF and WAV
Windows Media Player 11 /
Windows Media Connect: MP3,
WMA (including DRM WMA) and
WAV.
A. This is normal. DRM AAC files
(i.e., files purchased on Apple’s
music store) are not supported.
Those files will be detected but will
be skipped during playback.
A. iTunes users: Make sure your
playlist was created in iTunes and
is visible in your iTunes
application. Windows Media
Connect users: Make sure your
playlists are saved in the My
Documents\My Music\My
Playlists or other shared folder.
Musicmatch users: Musicmatch
exports playlists in a manner that is
not supported. Slimserver users:
Make sure your playlist is a
Slimserver-supported playlist
format.
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Troubleshooting (cont.)
Music Troubleshooting Table
SymptomsProbable CauseRecommended Action