Draining The Dispenser - GE GXCF05D Owner's Manual

Care and cleaning of the dispenser.

Draining the Dispenser

The dispenser should be drained before cleaning the tanks and before leaving for long vacations or absences .
Storage models
(rear of dispenser)
Storage Models
1. Set both power switches (on the back of the dispenser,
if equipped) in the O (off) position and unplug
the dispenser .
2. Remove the water bottle from the dispenser .
3. Put a container that will withstand hot water under the hot
water tap . Press the hot dispenser button until the water
is cool (about 1 quart). Add water to the cold water reservoir
(on top where the bottle supplies water) as needed .
4. Dispense water from both buttons into container(s) until
no more water can be dispensed (about 1 quart of water
still remains in the dispenser) .
5. Place a large bucket beneath the drain outlet on the rear
of the dispenser .
6. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screws on the bracket
covering the drain outlet cap . Rotate the bracket out
of the way to allow access to the cap .
7. Remove the cap and silicon stopper from the drain outlet and
and allow water to drain . After draining, replace the stopper
and cap.
8. Rotate the bracket back into place and tighten screws .
Make sure to install a full bottle and dispense water from
the hot water tap before plugging in and turning on the dispenser
(see Loading the Dispenser) .
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Drain
outlet cap
Drain cover and
retaining clip
Countertop models
(bottom of dispenser)
Countertop Models
1. Set both power switches (on the back of the dispenser,
if equipped) in the O (off) position and unplug
the dispenser .
2. Remove the water bottle from the dispenser .
3. Put a container that will withstand hot water under the hot
water tap . Press the hot dispenser button until the water
is cool (about 1 quart). Add water to the cold water reservoir
(on top where the bottle supplies water) as needed .
4. Dispense water from both buttons into container(s) until
no more water can be dispensed (about 1 quart of water
still remains in the dispenser) .
WARNING:
Lift the dispenser carefully; it weighs
approximately 40 lbs (18 kg). Avoid accidentally pressing
the dispenser buttons while lifting or carrying.
5. Place the dispenser over a sink with 3 feet on the counter . Hold
or secure the dispenser steady while removing the retaining
clip and drain cover . Remove the retaining clip
and drain cover from the drain outlet, making sure not
to damage the drain cover . Allow water to drain .
6. After draining, replace the drain cover and retaining clip .
Make sure to install a full bottle and dispense water from
the hot water tap before plugging in and turning on the dispenser
(see Loading the Dispenser) .