Electrolux Water Dispenser User Manual
Models: EQAXF1BXWG, EQAXF1BXSG
Welcome
Thank you for choosing Electrolux. Our water dispensers are developed with high technical and quality standards, with features to offer you even more comfort. Read all instructions before using this appliance. This book contains valuable information about operation, care and service. Keep it in a safe place. You expect all this from Electrolux....and we deliver.
Environmental Advice
The packaging material used is recyclable; we recommend that you separate plastic, paper and cardboard and give them to recycling companies. According to WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) guidelines, waste from electrical and electronic devices should be collected separately. [WEEE recycling symbol]
If you need to dispose of this appliance in the future, do NOT throw it away with the rest of your domestic garbage. Instead, please take the appliance to the nearest WEEE collection point, where available.
Attention
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your water dispenser properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your Water Dispenser. You'll find many answers to common problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.
? The appliance that you have bought may be slightly different from the one illustrated in this manual. Please refer to the information related to the model you have.
? The appliance you have may carry a different plug than the one illustrated in this manual. The plug that comes with the product follows the electrical specification of the country where it is sold.
? Contact the authorised service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.
? If the power cord is to be replaced, replacement work shall be performed by authorised personnel only.
? This product was developed for regions with an altitude of approximately 2000 meters. For a higher region, the water boiling point might be too low and cause product damages.
Safety
General Safety
To reduce risk of injury and property damage, user must read this entire guide before assembling, installing and operating 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 properly can cause personal injury. When operating this dispenser, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:
For Children
- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge only if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning using the appliance in a safe way and understanding the hazards involved.
- Do not let children play with the appliance.
- Keep all packaging items away from children.
- If the appliance has a child safety device, we recommend you activate it.
- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
- Children of less than 8 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised.
General Safety
- It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move to another house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
- Correct functioning of your appliance does not only depend on product quality, but on correct installation by a qualified professional.
- Never remove or damage stickers, warning labels or nameplates attached to the appliance.
- A qualified technician carrying out the installation is obliged to observe applicable national standards and regulations concerning connection to the water distribution system and the electric network. The manufacturer is not responsible for any unprofessional or incorrect installation.
- Check that the specifications written on the appliance's identification plate are the same as those of the electrical power supply.
- This appliance is manufactured and tested in accordance with valid regulations.
Installation
Placement
Use the appliance indoors, where there is no likelihood of rain or bad weather, as there is damage risk to the product electrical system.
Place dispenser upright. The product must be installed in an easily accessible location in case of repairs. Place dispenser upright on a flat surface and keep a minimum distance of 25cm from the wall. Make sure that the ventilation openings of the product are not being obstructed.
Assembly
- Remove drip tray from door and place the grid on top.
- Snap drip tray and grid assembly into door.
Important
Do not install the water dispenser in a location where there is a direct impact of sunlight or near heat sources, as a stove, oven, etc.
Attention
Never turn the appliance upside down or tilt it more than 45°.
Warning
Do not plug in the device unless the water bottle is already installed.
Securing the Appliance
To avoid a hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with the instructions:
- Use a 13 mm screw to fix the fixing bracket on the middle of the bottom cover.
- Drill a 6 mm screw hole on the floor.
- Insert a screw anchor (wall plug) into the drilled hole.
- Move the water dispenser, aligning the fixing bracket hole with the screw hole on the floor.
- Insert a 25mm screw into the screw hole of the fixing bracket.
- Tighten the screw.
Installing the Water Bottle
- Open the dispenser door.
- Place the probe assembly on the probe hanger.
- Place a fresh bottle outside the cabinet.
- Remove the entire plastic cap from the top of the bottle.
- Clean the outside of the new bottle with a cloth.
- Place the probe into the bottle.
- Slide the collar down until it clicks into place.
- Push the head down until the tubes reach the bottom of the bottle.
- Slide the bottle into the cabinet and close the door.
Providing Electricity
Plug the cord into a properly grounded wall outlet [grounded electrical 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.
How to Use
Activate Heating and Cooling
This unit will not dispense hot or cold water until the switches are activated. To activate, push the top side of the power switches in to start heating and cooling water.
If you do not want to heat water, push the bottom side of the red switch in.
If you do not want to cool water, push the bottom side of the green switch in.
Dispensing Water
This unit has been tested and sanitized prior to packing and shipping. During transit, dust and odors can accumulate in the tank and lines. Dispense and dispose of at least one quart of water before drinking any water.
Hot Water
To get hot water: slide the child safety switch [child safety switch] to the right and press the hot water button simultaneously.
Normal Water
To get room temperature water: place the cup on the water collector grid and press the natural water button.
Cold Water
To obtain chilled water, place the cup on the water collector grid and press the cold water button.
Light Indicators
The indicator lights show that the device is working correctly. After connecting the device, check if the indicators are on.
- [Bottle empty indicator]: Indicates when the bottle is empty.
- [Heating indicator]: Indicates that the water in the reservoir is being heated.
- [Chilling indicator]: Indicates that water in the reservoir is being chilled.
Warnings
⚠️ Never press more than one button at the same time.
⚠️ When the machine is under the ice point and blocked by ice, the cooling switch must be closed for 4 hours before turning it on again to continue its operation.
⚠️ This machine should not be turned on until 3 minutes after turning off the power switch.
⚠️ Do not operate or stop the appliance by pulling the power cord. Unplug the power cord by holding the plug.
Changing Bottles
The indicator [Bottle empty indicator] lights up when the bottle is empty. Replace the bottle as soon as possible. Do not dispense hot, cool, or cold water if the red light is flashing, as you could empty the tanks and cause the dispenser to overheat.
- Open the dispenser door.
- Slide the empty bottle out of the cabinet.
- Remove the probe assembly from the empty bottle. Place the probe assembly on the probe hanger.
- Set the empty bottle aside.
- Place a fresh bottle outside the cabinet. Remove the entire plastic cap from the top of the bottle. Clean the outside of the new bottle with a cloth.
- Place the probe into the bottle. Slide the collar down until it clicks into place. Push the head down until the tubes reach the bottom of the bottle.
- Slide the bottle into the cabinet and close the door.
Cleaning and Maintenance
General Cleaning and Draining Instructions
To avoid accident, cut off the power supply before operation.
The machine had been disinfected before departure from the factory. Clean the dispenser before installing a full bottle of water for the first time.
- Ensure the power switch is in the 0 (off) position [power switch off symbol] and unplug the water dispenser before cleaning.
- Twist out the two screws, then take down the top cover, cold tank cover, and separator.
- Fill 0.6 gallons of pure water into the cold tank to clean it.
- Place a large water bucket beneath the drain outlet on the back of the water dispenser, then remove the drain cover and drain the water.
- Reposition the drain cover, separator, cold tank cover, and top cover after draining. Ensure the pipes and wires are connected properly, then you can use the machine normally.
Sanitizing
The machine should be disinfected with a disinfectant separately purchased from a drugstore or marketplace according to the disinfectant's instruction manual, and then cleaned with water (see cleaning and draining instructions). Generally, this should be done every three months.
To Remove Mineral Deposits
Mix 1 gallon of water with half a pound of citric acid crystals, inject into the machine, and ensure the water can flow out of the hot water tap. Switch on the power and heat for about 10 minutes. After 30 minutes, drain the liquid and clean it with water two or three times. Generally, this should be done every six months.
Warning
⚠️ Never disassemble this machine yourself to avoid the risk of damaging the machine.
Attention
The cleaning must be under the guidance of professional staff. The dispenser heats water to a temperature of approximately 85°C. It can cause severe burns. Please operate it carefully.
Troubleshooting
Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling service technicians. Before contacting the service center, please carry out the checks listed below.
| Problem | Possible Cause(s) | Solution |
| Does not work | a) Electric plug out of the socket. [electrical plug] b) Incorrect voltage. c) Lack of electric power or fuse blown. d) Cold water switch in the rear side of dispenser is OFF. e) Voltage drop. | a) Plug in. b) Connect to correct voltage. c) Wait for electric power ON or change fuse. d) Push the switches to the ON position. e) Use a voltage stabilizer. |
| Water not cold from cold tank | a) Electric plug out of the socket. [electrical plug] b) After setup, it will take up to 1 hour to chill the water until minimal set temperature. c) Cold water switch in the rear side of dispenser is OFF. | a) Plug in. b) Wait one hour for the cold water supply. c) Push the cold water switch (green) to the ON position. |
| Water not hot from hot tank | a) Electric plug out of the socket. [electrical plug] b) After setup, it will take up to 15-20 min to heat the water until maximal set temperature. c) Hot water switch in the rear of dispenser is OFF. | a) Plug in. b) Wait 15-20 min. for the heat water supply. c) Push the hot water switch (red) to the ON position. |
| Excessive heating around dispenser body | a) The appliance is too close to a wall. b) Ventilation vents are obstructed. | a) The appliance must be at least 25 cm from the wall. b) Clear the ventilation vents. |
| Noise | a) Product leaning on the wall. b) Uneven placement. | a) The appliance must be at least 25 cm from the wall. b) Ensure the appliance is level. |
| Water leakage | a) A hole or a crack in the bottle. b) Overflow in the water collector. c) Drainage cap not well tightened. | a) Replace the water bottle. b) Empty the water collector. c) Tighten the cap. |
| Steam coming out of dispenser | a) Excessive heating inside the hot water tank. | a) Disconnect the main power source and call the service centre. |
| Unpleasant taste of water | a) Cleaning is made with non-recommended material. b) Poor-quality water. c) Water bottle is faulty. | a) Follow cleaning/sterilization procedure correctly. b) Make sure that the mineral water supplier is of good quality. c) Replace the water bottle. |
Technical Informations
| Specification | Value |
| MODEL | BOTTOM LOAD EQAXF1BXWG / EQAXF1BXSG |
| Volt-Freq. | 220-240V - 50/60Hz |
| Max. power | 520 W |
| Heating power | 420 W |
| Cooling power | 100 W |
| Cold water flow | 2 L/H |
| Heat water flow | 4 L/H |
| Environmental temp. | 10~43°C |
| Humidity | <90% |
| Net weight | 14.72 kg |
| Product dimensions W*D*H (mm) | 310*374*1040 |
