9
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:
• 200g (approx. 1.5 cups) citric acid crystals
• Hot water
• Large bucket or empty 5-gallon bottle
• Container or cup
• 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 briey to mix.
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.
F. Plug the dispenser back in and allow the cleaning
solution to ll 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 ll with 2
gallons of fresh hot tap water and repeat process
described in step E. Allow reservoirs to ll. (Don’t
forget to shut door and plug in dispenser.)
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.