Top-Loading Water Cooler Instruction Manual To ensure proper use and for your safety, please read the following instructions completely before operating this appliance.
Congratulations, you have acquired a high-quality Hamilton Beach™ Water Dispenser for bottled water. This product allows you to enjoy a cool drink or a hot beverage and has many features that you will find convenient to use. Please remember to record the model number and series code which can be found on a label in the back of the unit.
Parts and Features 1 2 5 3 6 9 4 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bottle support collar Hot water button Cold water button Removable drip tray Cold water switch Hot water switch Condenser coils (rear of dispenser) 8 Child Safety lock 9 Stability Cable 2 8 2 3
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: • WARNING! BURN HAZARD: The product heats water to a temperature of approximately 95° C / 203° F. Water temperatures above 52° C / 125° F 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.
Grounding Instructions WARNING! SHOCK HAZARD: Follow the following precautions: • 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 that has a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
Proper Installation and Location • This dispenser is for indoor use only. Do not use outdoors. • Place the dispenser on a level surface that can support its weight with a full water bottle installed. • To ensure that your water dispenser works at the maximum efficiency, leave at least 5 cm / 2 inches of clearance between all sides of the dispenser and any walls. • To avoid tipping hazard, the water cooler may be attached to the wall using the stability cable: Stability Cable 1.
4. Turn on the hot and cold water switches (#5 and #6 in Parts and Features section). 5. Allow 1 hour for water to reach hot and cold temperatures. WARNING! BURN HAZARD: The product heats water to a temperature of approximately 95° C / 203° F. Water temperatures above 52° C / 125° F 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. 6.
Cleaning the Drip Tray and Grill The drip tray and grill should be emptied and cleaned regularly to remove spotting and mineral deposits. 1. To remove the drip tray, pull the tray forward to dislodge it from the guides. Drain and clean. 2. Use cleaning solution or a mild soap and water mixture. For tough deposits, add vinegar and let soak until the deposits come loose. Then wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. 3.
5. Repeat last two steps until the dispenser is full. 6. Press the hot and cold spigots until the water just begins to flow from the faucets. 7. Allow to sit for 15 – 20 minutes. 8. Rinse out the bleach solution by pouring approximately 4 liters / 1 gallon of fresh tap water into the top and drain by pressing the hot and cold taps. 9. Flush with an additional 4 liters / 1 gallon of fresh tap water and drain by pressing the hot and cold spigots. 10.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Solution No hot or cold water. 1. Dispenser is not plugged in. 1. Push plug completely into outlet. 2. The fuse is blown/circuit 2a. Replace house fuse/reset breaker is tipped. circuit breaker. 2b. If too many items are plugged into a single circuit, move some items to a different circuit. 3. Cold/Hot Water switch is 3. Turn on Cold/Hot water not turned on. switch (#5/#6 on the Parts and Features list). 4. Over consumption of 4.
LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition. This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase.
