Installation Sheet

WHAT TO DO
Water and steam spits
forcefully from spout
without turning on the
dispenser faucet.
Water is not hot.
•Unitisboiling.
May be normal during initial setup.
•Theunitisunplugged.
•Theelectricoutletisinoperative.
•Activatefaucetlevertoreleasesomewaterfrom
the tank.
•Adjustwatertemperatureusingdialontankfront.
Remember that at higher altitudes, water boils
at lower temperatures.
•Makesuretheunitisconnectedtoaproperlygrounded
electric outlet.
•Makesurethecircuitbreakerorfusesare
functioning properly.
•Checkthattheoutletisnotswitchedoff.
Water is too hot
or not hot enough.
•Thermostatisnotadjustedto
your needs.
•
Adjust the thermostat slowly, then activate faucet lever for 20
seconds to bring in fresh water to be heated at the new setting.
Allow 5-7 minutes for water to reach new temperature.
Water comes out the
vent instead of spout.
•Outlettubeisblocked. •Checkthatoutlettubeisnotkinked,twistedorpinched.
•Unscrewspoutendpieceandcleanoutanydebris.
Water is dripping from
the spout/vent
intermittently.
•Theexpansionchamberisn’tdraining
properly due to low water pressure.
•Thespoutisblocked.
•Unplugtheunit.Ifthedrippingdoesn’tstopafterafew
minutes, check the supply valve to ensure that is fully
open and there are no obstructions in the water line
reducing the pressure below 30 psi (i.e., a poorly mounted
saddle valve, a clogged water filter, or a partially opened
shut-off valve).
•Unscrewspoutendpieceandcleanoutanydebris.
Water is dripping
from the spout/vent con-
stantly.
•Debrisinthewaterlinemaybe
in the faucet valve seat causing a
slow water leak.
•Unscrewspoutendpieceandcleanoutanydebris.
•Activatefaucetlever7-10timestoflushfaucet&lines.
Divided stream.
•Debrisintheendpiece. •Unscrewspoutendpieceandcleanoutanydebris.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
FILTRATION ISSUES
If you are still experiencing trouble call the AnswerLine
®
1-800-558-5700.
Water taste or odor. •Filterneedstobeflushedout.
•Lifeoffilterhasexpired.
•Activatethefaucetleverandrununtilthewateriscold.
If there is no change, replace filter cartridge.
Please read Troubleshooting Guide and/or visit
www.insinkerator.com before calling AnswerLine
®
Water discoloration/rusty
appearance.
•Corrosionofunit. •UnpluganddrainunitasdescribedintheSeasonal
Storage/Drainage Section on page 15 of this manual. If the
water discoloration remains after draining and refilling unit,
discontinue use and contact an authorized InSinkErator
service agent.
New filter leaks or
doesn’t fit.
No water flow or
low water flow.
•Headandbracketnotfullyrotated.
•FilterO-ringbreach.
•Lifeoffilterhasexpired.
•Remove,inspect,reinstallfiltercartridge.
•Remove new filter, replace with old filter. Check operation.
If OK, reinstall new filter and recheck operation.
•Replacefiltercartridge.See page 15.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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