InSinkErator Model Hot1 Owners Manual - Page 12

Please read Troubleshooting Guide and/or visit www.insinkerator.com before calling AnswerLine™ TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Water and steam spits forcefully from spout without turning on the dispenser faucet. POSSIBLE CAUSE • Unit is boiling. May be normal during initial setup. WHAT TO DO • Depress faucet lever to release some water from the tank. • Adjust water temperature using dial on tank front. Remember that at higher altitudes, water boils at lower temperatures. Water is not hot • The unit is unplugged. • The electric outlet is inoperative. • Make sure the unit is connected to a properly grounded electric outlet. • Make sure the circuit breaker fuse is functioning properly. • Check that the outlet is not switched off. Water is too hot or not hot enough • Thermostat is not adjusted to your needs. • Adjust the thermostat slowly, then depress or twist faucet handle for 20 seconds to bring in fresh water to be heated at the new setting. Allow 5-7 minutes for water to reach new temperature. Water is dripping from the spout/vent intermittently • The expansion chamber isn't draining • Unplug the unit. If the dripping doesn't stop after a few properly due to low water pressure. minutes, check the supply valve to ensure that is fully • The spout is blocked. open and there are no obstructions in the water line reducing the pressure below 30 psi (i.e., a poorly mounted saddle valve, a clogged water filter, or a partially opened shut-off valve). • Unscrew spout end piece and clean out any debris. Water is dripping from the spout/vent constantly • Debris in the water line may be in the faucet valve seat causing a slow water leak. • Unscrew spout end piece and clean out any debris. • Depress lever 7-10 times to flush faucet & lines. Divided stream • Debris in the end piece. • Unscrew spout end piece and clean out any debris. If you are still experiencing trouble call the AnswerLine™ 1-800-558-5700. 12