Flushing Your Whirlpool System; Warranty; Troubleshooting Procedures - Kohler Mariposa K-1257-LA-96 Homeowner's Manual

Flushing Your Whirlpool System

NOTE: Flush your whirlpool system twice a month or more, depending upon usage.
• Turn the jet trim rings fully clockwise to reduce air induction.
• Fill the whirlpool with hot water to a level at least 2" (5.1 cm) above the highest jet.
• Add 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of a low-foaming, powder automatic dishwasher detergent and 20 ounces
(590 ml) of household bleach (5% - 6% sodium hypochlorite) to the water.
• Run the whirlpool for 5 to 10 minutes. Turn off the whirlpool and drain.
• If desired, rinse the bath surfaces with water.
• Rinse the surfaces of the jets, faucet, handrails, and drain, and wipe them dry with a soft cloth.

Warranty

Need help? Contact our Customer Care Center.
USA/Canada: 1-800-4KOHLER (1-800-456-4537), Mexico: 001-800-456-4537
For service parts information, visit kohler.com/serviceparts.
For care and cleaning information visit kohler.com/clean.
This product is covered under the KOHLER
KOHLER Plastic Baths and Receptors Lifetime Limited Warranty found at kohler.com/warranty. For a
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hardcopy of warranty terms, contact the Customer Care Center.

Troubleshooting Procedures

This troubleshooting guide is for general aid only. A Kohler Authorized Service Representative or
qualified electrician should correct any electrical problems. For warranty service, contact your dealer or
wholesale distributor.
NOTE: For service parts information, visit your product page at www.kohler.com/serviceparts.
Troubleshooting Table
Symptoms
1. Whirlpool will not
start/stop.
2. The system will start but
will not stay ON.
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Probable Causes
A. No power to pump.
B. Remove the access panel and
press the air switch, if you do not
hear a "click," the air switch
tubing is loose or disconnected.
C. Air switch tubing is pinched or
kinked.
D. Push button assembly is damaged. D. Replace the push button
E. Pump has power and a "click" is
heard when the air switch is
pressed. Pump is defective.
F. The receiver in the pump does not
work.
A. The receiver in the pump does not
work.
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Recommended Action
A. Verify pump is plugged in and
the GFCI/RCD is not tripped.
Verify the outlet has power using
a multi-meter or by connecting a
110V item that you know is
working (lamp, radio, etc.) into
the outlet. Repair as needed.
B. Check if the air switch tubing is
connected at both the
receiver/pump end and the air
switch. Reconnect if needed.
C. Adjust tubing to clear the
pinched/kinked area. If the
pinch/kink cannot be fixed, or
no noticeable pinch/kink is
apparent, puncture the tubing
with a tack and try the system
again.
assembly.
E. Replace the pump.
F. Replace the receiver or pump.
A. Replace the receiver or pump.
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