KitchenAid KHWS160VWH5 Installation Instructions Manual page 11

Hot water dispenser
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Energy-saving
tips and preparation
for periods of
nonuse
On average, you will use your hot
water dispenser to heat 7 to 8 cups
(1.7 to 1.9 liters)of water per day.
This uses only 19 kilowatt-hoursof
energy per month. So it is Not
necessary to turn off the hot water
dispenser each night to conserve
energy.
However, if the hot water dispenser
will not be used for an extended
period of time, follow these
instructions:
For short periods (2-30 days of nonuse):
Set the TemperatureControl to the
=Off" positionto conserve energy.
For long periods of
nonuse (winterizing,
seasonal storage or
protection
from freezing)"
1. Turn Temperature Control to the
"Off" position.
2. Unplug hot water dispenserpower
supplycord.
3. Turn On/Off Cap, hold and run
water until water is cold.
4. Turn saddle valve handle
clockwiseto turn off water supply.
5. Place a 3-quart (2.8 liter)
minimumcontainer under the
drain plug at the bottom of the tank.
6. Use a screwdriverto remove the
screw and O-dng from the drain
tube.
7. Replace the screw and O-ring in
the drain tube opening.Tighten
the screw to raseal the drain.
When ready to use the dispenser
again, follow Installation
Instruction steps 14-16, page 9.
Do Not Turn Unit On If Tank Is
Empty. Damage to the unit will
result and is not covered by the
warranty.
Cleaning the spout screen
If you have very hard water, and you
notice that the water flow is reduced,
1. Turn TemperatureControl to
the =Off" position. Push down and
turn On/Off Cap clockwiseand
run water until it is cold to avoid
possibilityof burn.
2. Remove the two spoutscrews.
3. Remove spout base plate.
4. Pull the screen assembly out of
the hot water tube.
it may be necessary to clean the
spoutscreen.
5. Use a small brush and vinegar to
remove hard-water deposit.
If deposit has hardened, soak in
vinegar for an hour or two. Then
use a brush to clean.
6. Replace screen assembly in tube.
Reattach plate back onto spout.
7. Turn Temperature Controlto the
=Max"setting.The dispenserwill
be ready in about 15 minutes.

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