Clean the Reservoirs
The reservoirs should be cleaned every 3 to 4 months to remove mineral buildup and optimize dispenser performance.
Gather the following supplies:
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200g (approx. 1.5 cups) citric acid crystals
Hot water
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Large bucket or empty 5-gallon bottle
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Container or cup
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Clean dry cloth
A .
Turn the hot and cold water switches to the OFF
position, and unplug the dispenser.
B .
Remove the water bottle, then move the dispenser
away from the wall to gain access to the back.
C .
Drain remaining water from the reservoirs by
dispensing from all the taps into a container.
D .
Pour citric acid crystals, then 2 gallons of hot
water into the 5-gallon bottle or bucket. Stir or
agitate briefly to mix.
F .
Plug the dispenser back in and allow the cleaning
solution to fill the reservoirs. Then dispense a
small amount of the solution from each tap into
the cup or container.
G .
Wait 20 minutes, unplug the dispenser, then
drain the reservoirs as described in step C. Rinse
out the solution bottle or bucket, then fill with 2
gallons of fresh hot tap water and repeat process
described in step E. Allow reservoirs to fill. (Don't
forget to shut door and plug in dispenser.)
E .
Insert the bottle adapter tube into the bottle or
bucket with the solution, secure the cap if using
a bottle, and slide into dispenser, shutting door
securely.
H .
Unplug dispenser and place a 3-gallon bucket
at the back of the dispenser. Remove the drain
plug while simultaneously pressing the dispense
buttons. Once reservoirs have been drained,
replace drain plug.
I .
Return dispenser to its location, install a fresh
bottle of water, plug in power cord, and turn hot
and cold switches ON.
J .
If any odor or taste persists after cleaning, repeat
the above steps using 2 cups of white vinegar
and 2 gallons of water.
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