FRIGIDAIRE EFWC505 5 Gallon Bottom Loading Hot and Cold Water Dispenser Instruction Manual

FRIGIDAIRE EFWC505 5 Gallon Bottom Loading Hot and Cold Water Dispenser

NAME AND STRUCTURE

OPERATION

• Ambient temperature
• Temperature 0-35°C
• Atmosphere 86-106 kpa
• VOLTAGE:115V/60HZ
• Put the water cooler on the horizontal ground. Leave an adequate space (10-20 cm) behind the water cooler for good ventilation.
• When using the bottles with pure water, remove the cap of the water bottle. Open the water dispenser door, you can see a pipe.Then put the pipe into the water bottle, and make sure the cap cover the bottleneck tightly, to avoid the water can’t be pumped into water tank.
• Push the hot water tap, and bubbles are generated inside the bottle. It says that water is flowing into hot water tank and cold water tank. Keep pressing the hot water tap until water flows out. Cold water doesn’t need particular adjustment.
• Caution: Do not connect the electrical power plug, until water comes out of the hot water tap.
• After water flows out from the hot tap,power can be on, then the hot indicator on the front panel will be on.
• Turn the heating switch on, the red indicator on the front lights is on and the heating system starts working, when the hot water comes up (86-95°C) or so, the red indicator goes off. The heating system stops working, then it is on a warm keeping status. When the hot water temperature is lower than 85°C, the heating system will start to work again automatically.
• Turn on the cooling switch, the cold indicator on the front panel is on. The cooling system starts working when the cold water falls between 5-10°C (for compressor-cooling). When the cooling indicator goes off, the cooling system stops working and it is on a cold keeping status. When the cold water temperature goes up to 10℃, the cooling system will work again atomically.
• Since the temperature has already been adjusted before leaving the factory, it is unnecessary for customer to set the temperature.
• Turn on the heating switch and cooling water switch on.Then the heating and cooling processes start working. When the heating indicator is red, the heating function is on.
• When the hot water temperature reaches the set limit, the heating process starts working automatically. When cooling indicator is green, the cold water starts working. The cooling indicator will be off when the cold water temperature meets the default temperature. The cooling indicator will be on when the process of cold water starts working again. Turn on either the cold water switch or hot water switch, the process can work separately.
• Cold and hot water: when the red indicator lights on, the heating system works. When the red lights goes off, it is on a warm-keeping status. When the green indicator light on, the cooling system works. When the green light goes off, it is on a cold keeping status.
• If device is not applied for a long time, after the hot water cools down, please remove the power plug and drain the rest water in the hot tank. Then tighten the cap. Open the cold water tap to drain the rest water in the cold tank.
• If there is no water flowing from cooling tap, please shut down the cooling switch until there is no water flowing out.
• Steps of changing water:
  1. Open the door gently to keep it at suitable angle,then pull out the water tube.
  2. After pulling out the water tube,you can hang it on the hook of the door.
  3. Remove the cap of the bottle, put the water tube into the new bottle and press it tightly or the pump may not pump the water into the water tank.
  4. Put the bottle into the cabinet of the water dispenser.
  5. The diameter of water bottle should be less than 270mm.
• Instructions of water shortage indicator light:
  • When there is water in water shortage tank, the water shortage indicator light is off.
  • When the water tank is over flowing, the water shortage indicator light is off and alarms for one minute.
  • When there is no water in the water shortage tank, water shortage indicator light flickers.
  • When there is water in storage tank but no water in bottle, the water shortage Indicator light in on & alarm for 30 seconds.
  • When the shortage water tank and bottle are both lack of water, the whole machine is locked, the water shortage indicator light flickers and alarms for 30 seconds.
  • When opening the door, the pump stops working, if the water level in the cold tank is higher than the water control level, the machine will still work normally.
  • When using a 5 gallon rectangular bottle, slide into place as shown below.
  • After changing water and closing the door, hot and cold tank have been full of water, then water leakage lamp will be off itself.

CAUTION

• The back of the device should be kept away from wall and high temperature elements, such as TV or video. It should be put in shady places.
• Do not switch on untilwater comes out of the hot water mouth to prevent any damage on the heating function.
• During operation keeping it beyond the children to avoid scald.
• Never turn on the heating switch when there is no water comes out.
• When carrying it, keep the angle of the water dispenser less than 45°.
• Choose the proper electrical wire and plug, keep the plug not too hot. Meanwhile, adopt the ground wire to avoid any electric shock. Please shut down the power before leaving or during night.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge， unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• House hold used only.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer，its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• WARNING— – Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• WARNING— Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

MAINTENANCE

• Remove power plugs or disconnect from the mains before performing any maintenance or servicing the product.
• Never use detergent or chemicals harmful to health to clean the water tank.
• Do not directly spray water on the surface of the product. Wipe the front and back of the product with water-soaked soft cloth.
• If dust of other foreign substance has accumulated on the condenser, wipe off with water soaked soft cloth.
• After cleaning the product, completely dry it. Fill the water to the tanks until waters comes out of the hot water tap, then connect the electric power plug. If the surface of the electric heater in the hot water tank is deposited by water deposition, heating capacity will decrease. Fill hot water tank with aqueous solution of 2% edible citric acid and keep it for about two hours then cleaning. If the problems can not be solved contact your dealer or the service centre of our company.
• If the supply cord on this device is damaged, it must be replace with a special cord obtainable at the service centre of our company.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The circuit breaker tripped or blown fuse.

Water cooler is not cold enough| Check to be sure the cold switch on the back is on.

The water cooler does not have the correct clearance.

Water cooler hot water is not hot enough| Check to be sure the hot switch on the back is on.
Compressor turns on and off frequently| The room temperature is hotter than normal.

The water cooler does not have the correct clearance.

Vibration| Check to assure that the water cooler is level
The water cooler seems to make to much noise| The rating noise may come from flow of the refrigerant, which is normal.

As each cycles ends, you may hear gurgling.

Sound cause by the flow of refrigerant in your water cooler.

Contraction and expansion of inside walls may cause popping and cracking noises.

The water cooler is not level.

For service assistance and product information, please call: 1-800-968-9853. Pour obtenir assistance et information appelez: 1-800-968-9853.
Curtis International Ltd.
7045 BECKETT DRIVE, UNIT 15, MISSISSAUGA, ON, L5S 2A3 www.curtisint.com

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To make a warranty claim, do not return this product to the store. Please email support@curtiscs.com or call 1-800-968-9853.

1 Year Warranty

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value. Prior to a replacement being sent, the product must be rendered inoperable or returned to us.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions., or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as on the specified rating on the label (e.g., 120V~60Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
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