GE GXCF20E Owner's Manual page 6

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.
Floor models
(rear of dispenser)
Floor Models
1. Set both power switches (on the back of the dispenser) 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).
To remove To replace
Support
collar
Separator
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Drain
outlet cap
Cleaning the Separator
IMPORTANT: Set both power switches (on the
back of the dispenser) in the O (off) position and
unplug the water dispenser before cleaning.
1. Remove the water bottle and drain the
dispenser (see Draining the Dispenser).
2. Remove the support collar by turning
counterclockwise and pulling straight off.
3. Remove the plastic separator by pulling
straight out (you may need to twist slightly
to loosen).
4. Clean the separator with dish soap and water
or in the top rack of the dishwasher.
Drain cover and
retaining clip
Countertop models
(bottom of dispenser)
Countertop Models
1. Set both power switches (on the back of the dispenser) 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).
5. Dry the separator thoroughly on both sides.
6. Using a clean cloth or paper towel,
thoroughly dry the cold water reservoir.
7. Place the separator back in the dispenser.
Make sure the long, tapered end of the
separator is positioned firmly on the metal
plug on the bottom of the reservoir.
8. Replace the support collar and turn
clockwise until it is firmly in place.
9. Install a full water bottle on the dispenser
(see Loading the Dispenser).