A few simple steps to ensure perfect water, every time.
Use and Care Guide MODELS: A6BLWTRCLRWHT • A6BLWTRCLRBLK Registration Please visit the website below to register your new water cooler within the first 30 days of purchase. Registration within the first 30 days will activate your one year warranty. www.avalonh2o.com/register-my-avalon-cooler Please keep your model number, order number and purchase date for future support. You can reach us at 1-800-256-0695.
Contents About Your Water Cooler Meet Your Avalon Product Part Names 1 2-3 Indicator Lights 4 Tech Specs 5 Getting Started Unpacking 7 Installing the Water Bottle 8-9 Powering the Dispenser 10 Heating and Cooling 11 User Guide and Maintenance Dispensing Water Changing the Bottle 13 14-15 Cleaning Self-Cleaning 17 Rinsing, Cleaning and Draining 18-20 Cleaning 21-22 Troubleshooting 24-25 Safety 27-28
About Your Water Cooler Meet Your Avalon Product Child Safety Feature Energy Star Approved Built-in Nightlight UL Listed Custom Temperature Ensures safe hot water flows for the entire family Saves the environment and your wallet Makes late night water trips a breeze We design & manufacture with your safety in mind Piping hot or crisp cold water Bottom Loading Worry-Free Cleaning Attractive Design Empty Bottle Indicator No more lifting, flipping or spills Self-cleaning ozone function for lon
About Your Water Cooler Part Names 4. Empty Bottle Indicator 1. Power/Self-Cleaning Indicator Light 3. Cooling Indicator Light 2. Heating Indicator Light 7. Child Safety Lock 8. Hot Water Spout 5. Cold Water Spout 9. Hot Water Press Paddle 6. Cold Water Press Paddle 10.
About Your Water Cooler Part Names 12. Nightlight Switch 13. Cooling Switch 11. Self-Cleaning Switch 14. Heating Switch 15. Power Cord 16. Condenser 17.
About Your Water Cooler Indicator Lights Power/Self-Cleaning Indicator Light This light will remain steady on to indicate that the unit is plugged in and the power is on. When the unit is placed into self-cleaning mode this indicator light will blink until the cycle is complete. When the cycle is complete the light will return to steady on. Heating Indicator Light This light will indicate when the water is heating.
About Your Water Cooler Tech Specs Model A6BLWTRCLRWHT • A6BLWTRCLRBLK Hot/Cold Temp Output 1.2L/min / 1.2L/min Hot Water Capacity 4 L/H ( ≥ 185°F) Hot Tank Volume 1.16 Liters Cold Water Capacity 2.5 L/H ( ≤ 47°F) Cold Tank Volume 3.6 Liters Product Size 13”(L)x12”(W)x41”(H) Packing Size 15.5”(L)x14.2”(W)x46”(H) Net Weight/Gross Weight 36.15 lb /40.
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Getting Started Unpacking Your Avalon Water Cooler The unit has been cleaned prior to departing from the factory. To remove any dust and debris that may collect during shipping we recommend cleaning the unit prior to installation For cleaning instructions, see pages 17-22. Locating Dispenser • Do NOT plug in the power cord yet. • Place dispenser upright on a hard and level surface in a cool and shaded location near a grounded wall outlet.
Getting Started Installing the Water Bottle 1. Open the cabinet door. 2. Place ther probe assembly on the probe hanger. 3. Place a fresh bottle outside of the cabinet. 4. Remove the entire plastic cap from the top of the bottle. 5. Clean the outside of the new bottle with a cloth.
Getting Started Installing the Water Bottle 6. Place the probe into the bottle. 7. Slide the collar down until it clicks into place. If you are using a 3 gallon bottle rather than a 5 gallon bottle you can adjust probe by pressing the two tabs at the head of the probe and sliding the collar down to the neck of the bottle. head head collar collar 8. Push the head down until the tube hits bottom of the bottle. 9. Slide the bottle into cabinet and close the door.
Getting Started Powering the Dispenser Plug cord into a properly grounded wall outlet. At this time the pump will begin to move water from the bottle to the hot and cold tanks. It will take up to 12 minutes to fill the tanks for the first time. During this period the pump will run continuously. This is normal.
Getting Started Activate Heating and Cooling Before turning on the heating (#14) or cooling (#13) switches, ensure water is already filling inside the inner tanks by dispensing a drop of water from the hot (#8) and cold (#5) water spouts. To activate the cold water, push the cooling switch (#13) into the on (I) position by pushing the top of the switch in. If you do not wish to have cold water you can leave the switch in the off (O) positon.
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User Guide and Maintenance Dispensing Water Cold Water Once you have turned the cooling switch (#13) into the on (I) position it will take initially 1 hour for the water to cool. During this time the cooling indicator light (#3) above the cold water icon will be steady. During this time the compressor could run continuously. This is normal. The light will be turned off when the cooling process is complete. 1. Position a bottle, glass, pitcher or cooking pot below the cold water spout (#5). 2.
User Guide and Maintenance Changing the Bottle When the Heating (#2) and Cooling (#3) Indicator Lights are flashing this is an alert that your bottle is empty and will need to be replaced as soon as possible. Notice: Do not dispense hot, room temperature or cold water if the light is flashing as you could empty the tanks and cause the dispenser to overheat. 1. Open the cabinet door. 2. Slide the empty bottle out of the cabinet. 3. Remove the probe assembly from the empty bottle.
User Guide and Maintenance Changing the Bottle 6. Place the probe into bottle. Slide the collar down until it clicks in place. Push the head down until the tube hits the bottom of bottle. 7. If you are using a 3 gallon bottle rather than a 5 gallon bottle you can adjust probe by pressing the two tabs at the head of the probe and sliding the collar down to the neck of the bottle. head collar head collar 8. Slide the bottle into the cabinet and close door.
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Cleaning Activating Self-Cleaning Function It is recommended that the self-cleaning feature is used once a week to sanitize the tanks and water lines. 1. To activate, press the self-cleaning switch (#11) and hold in the on position for 5 seconds and release. The switch will immediately go back into the off (O) position. 2. The power/self-cleaning indicator light (#1) will begin to blink. This indicates the self-cleaning cycle is underway. 3.
Cleaning Rinsing, Cleaning, and Draining To prolong the lifetime of the machine, it is recommended that the unit be cleaned and sanitized manually about every six months. To clean the outside of the unit Use a disinfectant of your choice to wipe down the outside of the machine. Disinfectant does not come with this unit. It can be purchased separately from a local store. To rinse the inside of the unit The machine has been disinfected prior to departing from the factory.
Cleaning Rinsing, Cleaning, and Draining 3. Pour 0.6 gallons of clean water into the cold tank. (The cold water tank is the open cylinder that the white cover was removed from) 4. Place a large bucket beneath the drain outlet (#17) located on the back of the unit. Remove the drain cover and allow the water to drain from the unit. Water will start flowing as soon as the drain cover is removed. Caution: The dispenser will heat water to a temperature of approximately 185°F.
Cleaning Rinsing, Cleaning, and Draining 5. Once water is completely drained, reposition the drain cover, cold tank cover and the top cover. Ensure that the pipes and wires are connected properly and you may use the dispenser as normal.
Cleaning Cleaning To remove mineral deposits that may have built up inside the the cold tank, mix 4 L of water with 200 g of citric acid crystals (not included) or cleaning solution of your choice. 1. Unscrew the top cover and lift off the cold tank lid. 2. Put the mixture into the machine's cold tank and make sure the water can flow out of the hot water spout (#8).
Cleaning Cleaning 3. Plug in the power cord and turn on (I) the heating switch (#14). Allow the water to heat for 15 minutes. 15 min 5. Drain the liquid from the drain outlet (#17), then flush with water two or three times by following the rinsing instructions above. Only disassemble parts mentioned to avoid damaging the machine. 22 4. Turn off (O) the heating switch (#14) and allow the liquid mixture to cool down for 20 minutes.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your water cooler please see the following solutions. You can also view our trouble shooting videos at the website below. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. 1-800-256-0695 support@avalonh2o.com www.avalonh2o.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Water is leaking in the unit Please check to see that all of the connections are tight and there are no loose tubes or connections. Water not dispensing at a hot or cold temperature This could be caused by an over consumption of water in a short period of time causing the tanks to empty. Please allow 5 to 10 minutes for the water cooler tanks to refill. Allow the proper time for the water to heat and cool. This could be caused by an interruption in the power supply.
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Safety Safety To reduce risk of injury and property damage, user must read this entire guide before assembling, installing and operating the dispenser. Failure to execute the instructions in this manual can cause personal injury or property damage. This product dispenses water at very high temperatures. Failure to use this properly can cause personal injury.
Safety Safety • • • • • • • • • • • • 28 Ensure dispenser is unplugged prior to cleaning. Never allow children to dispense hot water without proper and direct supervision. Unplug unit to prevent unsupervised use by children. Service should be performed only by a certified technician. Warning: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
