DIY: HOW TO CLEAN YOUR WATER DISPENSER

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 70% rubbing alcohol or disinfecting wipes
• Dishwashing soap
• Clean cloth or soft brush
• Disposable non-latex gloves
• Hot water (about a gallon)
• Heat-resistant container, like a metal pot
• Towels to absorb any water spills

Cleaning Steps

⚠️ WARNING: Always use caution when handling hot water.

1. Turn off the hot tank heater switch on the back of the dispenser and unplug your unit. Let the unit stand for one hour before cleaning to allow the hot tank to cool. (NOTE: If your dispenser does not dispense hot water, you can proceed immediately to Step 2.)

   Diagram Description (Fig 1): Shows the rear of the water dispenser with the hot tank heater switch highlighted.

2. Remove the water bottle and drain the water reservoir by dispensing water through the hot and cold spigots.
3. Clean the cabinet, bottle receptacle, and spigots with 70% rubbing alcohol or disinfecting wipes. Vacuum or wipe the grill on the back of the dispenser to remove any dust.
4. Clean the drip tray and grill by emptying the tray and cleaning the tray and grill with dishwashing soap or by placing them on the top rack of the dishwasher.

   Diagram Description (Fig 2): Illustrates the drip tray and grill being cleaned, potentially in a dishwasher.

   ? TIP: The drip tray and grill should be cleaned monthly.

5. Remove the no-spill dispenser insert.
   • If your insert has a notch, remove by pulling up on the notch located on the top rear of the dispenser.
     Diagram Description (Fig 3a): Depicts the no-spill insert with a notch, showing how to pull it upwards.
   • If your dispenser insert has arrows, twist the insert to align the "Open" arrows. Pull up.
     Diagram Description (Fig 3b): Shows the no-spill insert with alignment arrows, indicating a twisting motion to release.
6. Remove the separator by pulling it straight out. Make note of the separator positioning before removing so that it can be re-installed correctly. Clean these parts with dishwashing soap and let them dry thoroughly.

   Diagram Description (Fig 4): An exploded view of the dispenser's top components, including the air filter, no-spill insert, separator, and reservoir.

7. Carefully pour hot water into the reservoir until it is 3/4 full. Let the water sit for 5 minutes. Always use caution when handling hot water.

   Diagram Description (Fig 5): Illustrates pouring hot water into the dispenser's reservoir.

8. Wearing disposable non-latex gloves, wipe the inside of the reservoir with a clean cloth or soft brush. Use caution as the water may still be hot to the touch.

   Diagram Description (Fig 6): Shows the interior of the dispenser's reservoir being cleaned with a cloth or brush.

9. Completely drain the water from the reservoir by dispensing the water through the hot and cold spigots into a container.
10. Repeat steps 7 and 9 to completely flush the dispenser. It is not necessary to wipe the inside of the reservoir a second time.
11. Replace the separator and the no-spill dispenser insert. Wipe down the dispenser and the surrounding area to dry any water spills.
12. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Install a full water bottle on the dispenser. Dispense water through the hot and cold spigots. Plug it in and turn on the hot tank heater switch located at the rear of the dispenser.

Final Steps

1. Load water bottle FIRST.
2. Dispense water from hot and cold faucets.
3. THEN plug in dispenser and turn on the hot tank switch.

⚠️ WARNING: Dispense water through the hot and cold spigots before plugging in and turning on the hot tank switch. Failure to follow proper installation instructions may cause damage to water dispenser.