Kohler K-1695, K-1696, K-1697, K-1708, K-1713 Homeowner's Manual

Homeowners Guide

Steam Generator and Control Kit

K-1695, K-1696, K-1697,
K-1708, K-1713, K-1714,
K-1715, K-1716, K-1733,

K-1734, K-1737, K-1838

M product numbers are for Mexico (i.e. K-12345M)
Los números de productos seguidos de M corresponden a México
(Ej. K-12345M)
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Important Safety Information

IMPORTANT! When using this unit, basic precautions should always be followed.

WARNING: Risk of personal injury. If you become uncomfortable while taking a steam bath, you

should turn off the steam, cool off with the shower, open the door, or exit the unit.
WARNING: Risk of personal injury. A steam bath can put undue stress on the body, as does any

hot bath, shower, or sauna. Therefore, the steam bath may not be suitable for use if you are
pregnant, have a heart condition, have high blood pressure, have circulatory problems, are under
the influence of alcohol, are taking drugs or are under the care of a physician.

WARNING: Risk of personal injury. DO NOT consume alcoholic beverages or take medications or
drugs prior to or when using the steam bath. Alcohol and drugs affect mental judgement and
inhibit bodily functions such as heartbeat and respiration, resulting in potentially dangerous effects.

WARNING: Risk of injury to children. Do not allow children to use this unit unless they are
closely supervised at all times. The steam generator is not designed to be used by children.

WARNING: Risk of scalding. Do not touch the steam head during operation. The steam head is
hot during operation.

WARNING: Risk of personal injury or property damage. Avoid coming in contact with the water
tank and/or steam discharge line while the generator is operating or shortly after shutdown. Wear
eye protection and protective clothing when servicing the steam generator. The steam generator
operates at high temperatures, which may result in personal injury or property damage.

NOTICE: Use this unit only for its intended use as denoted in this manual. DO NOT use attachments not
recommended by Kohler Co.

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Operating Your Steam Generator

NOTE: Refer to the instructions packed with your digital user interface and media module.

Normal Operation

″GEN TEST″ LED is blinking green once every second (one second ON and one second OFF).
″TEMP SENSOR″ LED is blinking green once every second (one second ON and one second OFF).
″DATA LINK″ LED is blinking green once every second (one second ON and one second OFF).

Abnormal Operation (see the Troubleshooting Procedures for more information)

″GEN TEST″ LED is OFF, ON flashing red, ON solid green, or ON solid red.
″TEMP SENSOR″ LED is OFF, ON flashing red, ON solid green, or ON solid red.
″DATA LINK″ LED is OFF, ON flashing red, ON solid green, or ON solid red.

The Power Clean Function

WARNING: Risk of personal injury. Stay out of the showering area when the power clean function
is activated.

NOTICE: Users will be automatically reminded to use power clean after 600 minutes of steam generator
use. The steam generator may be run three times before the power clean function must be run. Failure to
initiate power clean after the third reminder will result in the system locking. Power clean must then be
run in order to resume steam operation.

NOTE: When the power clean function is activated, water will typically discharge from the steam head.

Care and Cleaning

For best results, keep the following in mind when caring for your KOHLER product:

•

Always test your cleaning solution on an inconspicuous area before applying to the entire surface.

•

Wipe surfaces clean and rinse completely with water immediately after applying cleaner. Rinse and
dry any overspray that lands on nearby surfaces.

•

Do not allow cleaners to soak on surfaces.

•

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.

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Warranty

KOHLER Steam Generator
THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Kohler steam generator units manufactured after September 15, 2001, are warranted to the original consumer
purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship during normal residential usage
for three (3) years from the date of installation. This warranty only applies to KOHLER steam generator units
installed in the United States of America, Canada or Mexico (″North America″).

If a defect is found in normal residential usage, Kohler Co. will, at its election, repair or replace the unit, or
make appropriate adjustment. Damage caused by accident, misuse or abuse is not covered by this warranty.
Proof of purchase (original sales receipt) must be provided to Kohler Co. with all warranty claims. Kohler
Co. is not responsible for labor charges, removal charges, installation, or other consequential costs. In no
event shall the liability of Kohler Co. exceed the purchase price of the unit.

If this unit is used commercially or installed outside of North America, Kohler Co. warrants the unit to be
free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of installation with all other
terms of this warranty applying except duration.

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 Care Center, 444 Highland Drive, Kohler, WI
53044, USA, or by calling 1-800-4-KOHLER (1-800-456-4537) from within the USA and Canada, and
001-800-456-4537 from within Mexico, or visit www.kohler.com within the USA, www.ca.kohler.com from
within Canada, or www.mx.kohler.com in Mexico.

KOHLER CO. AND/OR SELLER ARE PROVIDING THESE WARRANTIES IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. KOHLER CO.
AND/OR SELLER DISCLAIM 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/providence to state/providence.

This is Kohler Co.’s exclusive written warranty.

Troubleshooting

This troubleshooting guide is for general aid only. For service and installation issues and concerns, call
1-800-4-KOHLER.

Symptoms Probable Causes Recommended Action

1. Error 0140 is displayed. A. Tank water level is too low

(green status light on generator
is on).

B. Tank temperature limit has been

exceeded (green status light on
generator is off).

C. Internal generator components

are not functioning properly.

2. Error 0120 is displayed. A. The temperature in the steam

room has exceeded the
maximum allowable level.

A. Inspect the water inlet screen and

clean if necessary. Ensure the water
supply valve is on and that water
is being supplied to the generator.

B. Call the Customer Care Center

using the information provided on
the back page of this manual.

C. Call the Customer Care Center

using the information provided on
the back page of this manual.

A1. Reset power to the generator and

ventilate the steam room to remove
excess heat.

A2. Relocate the temperature sensor

away from steamhead or other heat
source.

A3. Call the Customer Care Center

using the information provided on
the back page of this manual.

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Troubleshooting (cont.)

Symptoms Probable Causes Recommended Action

3. Error 0104 is displayed. A. Temperature sensor not

A. Connect the temperature sensor.

connected.

B. Temperature sensor is damaged. B. Call the Customer Care Center

using the information provided on
the back page of this manual.

4. Error 0408 is displayed. A. A communication error has

occurred.

5. Lights on the adapter are

off.

A. Inadequate power is supplied to

the generator (green status light
on generator is off).

A. Perform a system reset on the user

interface.

A. Provide proper power to the

generator. If necessary use the
provided test kit to ensure the
generator is working properly.

B. The user interface is not

receiving power from the
generator (green status light on

B. Use the provided test kit and

instructions to identify the source
of the problem.

the generator is on).

6. ″GEN TEST″ light is

blinking red.

C. The user interface is damaged

(green status light on the
generator is on).

A. An error has occurred with the

steam generator.

C. Call the Customer Care Center

using the information provided on
the back page of this manual.

A. Check the error code on the user

interface. See the corresponding
error code in this document.

7. ″TEMP SENSOR″ light is

blinking red.

A. The temperature sensor is not

connected.

B. The temperature sensor is

damaged.

A. Connect the temperature sensor.

B. Call the Customer Care Center

using the information provided on
the back page of this manual.

8. ″DATA LINK″ light is

blinking red.

A. A connection to the media

module has not yet been

A. Wait for the connection to be made.

established.

B. A connection to the media

module cannot be established.

B. Remove and reattach the cable that

connects the adapter to the media
module. Inspect cable for damage
and replace if necessary.

C. An error has occurred. C1. Check the error code on the user

interface. See the corresponding
error code in this document.

C2. Reset power to the generator and

media module.

C3. Perform a system reset on the user

interface.

9. Steam menu disappears

after requesting steam.

A. Cables between the generator(s)

and adapter are installed
incorrectly.

A1. Reinstall the black and/or silver

cable(s) between the steam
generator(s) and adapter per the
instructions in the installation
guide.

A2. Call the Customer Care Center

using the information provided on
the back page of this manual.

10. Display does not show

steam function.

A. Inadequate power is supplied to

the generator (green status light
on generator is off).

A1. Provide proper power to the

generator. Use the provided test kit,
if necessary, to ensure the generator
is working properly.

A2. Call the Customer Care Center

using the information provided on
the back page of this manual.

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Troubleshooting (cont.)

Symptoms Probable Causes Recommended Action

B. The adaptor is damaged (green

status light on generator is on).

B1. Use the provided test kit and

instructions to identify the source
of the problem.

B2. Call the Customer Care Center

using the information provided on
the back page of this manual.

11. Water from steam head. A. Normal operation. A1. A small amount of water

discharged from the steamhead just
before, during, and just after steam
use is normal.

A2. Water discharge from the steam

head during the Power Clean cycle
is normal.

B. Water supply lines are

connected incorrectly.

B. Review the generator installation

guide and reinstall the lines at the
proper locations.

C. Internal generator components

are not functioning properly.

C. Turn off water supply to the

generator. If possible, drain the
tank. Slowly open the water supply
valve to refill the generator.

C2. Call the Customer Care Center

using the information provided on
the back page of this manual.

12. No steam after 5 minutes

of pressing power.

A. An error has occurred. A. Check the User Interface for error

messages. If an error message
appears, see the appropriate error
message troubleshooting.

B. The temperature setpoint has

already been reached.

B. Confirm the temperature setpoint is

greater than the current steam
room temperature. Increase the
temperature setpoint if desired.

C. Inadequate power is supplied to

the generator (green status light
on generator is off).

C1. Provide proper power to the

generator. If necessary use the
provided test kit to ensure the
generator is working properly.

C2. Call the Customer Care Center

using the information provided on
the back page of this manual.

D. Cables between the generator(s)

and adapter are installed
incorrectly.

D. Reinstall the black and/or silver

cable(s) between the steam
generator(s) and adapter per the
instructions in the installation
guide.

E. Steam line or steam head is

blocked.

E. Check the steam head and steam

line for blockages. Repair as
necessary.

F. Generator is damaged. F1. Use the provided test kit to check

generator function.

F2. Call the Customer Care Center

using the information provided on
the back page of this manual.

13. Steam stopped. A. An error has occurred. A. Check the User Interface for error

messages. If an error message
appears, see the appropriate error
message troubleshooting.

B. The session time limit was met

or the temperature setpoint was
met.

B. Restart the session timer or increase

the temperature setpoint to restart
steam.

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1070455

Adapter

1047578

Gasket

1124237**

Housing

97222

O-Ring

97222

O-Ring

1128106**

Steam Head

1124220

Cable, Straight-Through
[72" (182.9 cm)]

1068289

Harness

1124218

Coupler

1064359

Sensor

1124221

Data Cable, Crossover [10" (25.4 cm)]

1124219

Cable, Straight-Through [10" (25.4 cm)]

**Finish/color code must be specified when ordering

Service Parts

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Guide du propriétaire

Générateur de vapeur et kit de contrôle

Information importante de sécurité

IMPORTANT! Des précautions de base devraient toujours être observées lors de l’utilisation de cette
unité.

AVERTISSEMENT: Risque de blessures corporelles. Si un malaise survient lors du bain de vapeur,

arrêter la vapeur, se refroidir, ouvrir la porte ou sortir de l’unité.
AVERTISSEMENT: Risque de blessures corporelles. Le bain de vapeur peut infliger de la fatigue

au corps, de même façon que tout bain chaud, douche, ou sauna. Par conséquent, la bain de vapeur
n’est pas conseillé aux femmes enceintes, aux personnes souffrant de maladies cardiaques,
d’hypertension, de problèmes de circulation, ou sous l’emprise d’alcool, de drogues ou sous
traitement médical.

AVERTISSEMENT: Risque de blessures corporelles. NE PAS consommer d’alcool ou de
médicaments ni de drogues, avant ou pendant l’utilisation du bain de vapeur. L’alcool et les
drogues peuvent affecter les facultés mentales et inhiber certaines fonctions corporelles telles que le
battement de coeur et la respiration, entraînant des effets potentiellement dangeureux.

AVERTISSEMENT: Risque de blessure aux enfants. Ne pas permettre aux enfants d’utiliser l’unité
sans surveillance à tout moment. Le générateur de vapeur n’est pas conçu pour les enfants.

AVERTISSEMENT: Risque de brûlures. Ne pas toucher la tête de vapeur pendant le
fonctionnement. La tête de vapeur est chaude durant l’opération.

AVERTISSEMENT: Risque de blessures ou d’endommagement du produit. Éviter de toucher le
réservoir d’eau et/ou le tuyau d’évacuation de vapeur pendant l’opération du générateur ou juste
après son arrêt. Utiliser des lunettes et des vêtements de protection pendant l’entretien du
générateur de vapeur. Le générateur de vapeur opère à hautes températures, ce qui pourrait
résulter en blessures ou endommagement de propriété.

AVIS: N’utiliser cette unité que pour l’usage destiné tel qu’indiqué dans ce manuel. NE PAS utiliser des
dispositifs de fixation non recommandés par la Kohler Co.

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