Insinkerator hot and cold water dispenser installation

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in sink erator Instant Hot Water Dispenser

OVERVIEW

We are delighted that you have chosen the InSinkErator® Instant Hot Water Dispenser to be a part of your home. This unique appliance will save you time and effort in the kitchen, and you’ll enjoy discovering new uses for it each day. That’s exactly why millions of people are now using an InSinkErator Instant Hot Water Dispenser. We are confident that by following our step-by-step instructions, you’ll soon be enjoying the convenience of instant hot water.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• For your satisfaction and safety, read all instructions, cautions, and warnings before installing or using this instant hot water dispenser.
• This particular unit is not intended for commercial use.
• Make sure that all electrical wiring and connections conform to local codes.
• A standard 115-volt grounded electrical outlet is required under the sink for the dispenser’s electrical power.
• The wall outlet powering your dispenser must have power supplied to it continuously.
• This outlet must be fused and should not be controlled by the same wall switch that operates the disposer unless you have a SinkTop Switch™ from InSinkErator®.
• Faucet must be installed such that the outlet opening is greater than 1″ above the overflow rim of the sink.
• It is recommended that a dedicated control valve be installed on the cold water line supplying water to
  this system.
• If you suspect elevated levels of chlorine in your water, or your water has a rusty appearance before the installation of this unit, it is recommended to use our water filtration system.
• This product contains stainless steel. The manufacturer cannot guarantee against rusty water because of the number of factors that are involved beyond the manufacturer’s control. However, the sudden appearance of rusty water discharged from the hot water dispenser may indicate the need for service or replacement of this product.
• The use of a water filter should NOT result in the water pressure dropping below 30 psi (207kPa).
• If it does, this will prevent your unit from operating properly.
• Moving parts inside the tank causing a rattling noise is normal.

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED

Equipment Required:

• n Drill
• n T-fitting
• n Dedicated control valve n Adjustable wrench
• n Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers n Pencil
• n Tape Measure / Ruler
• n Level

Equipment You May Need:

• Anchors for drywall
• Hole saw
• Basin wrench
• Hole punch

If you intend to use the sprayer hole in your sink for your dispenser, you may need a basin wrench and a 1/8″ plug or a 1/4″ cap (not supplied) for the faucet spray hose line. See Step 1-B.
If you need to cut a mounting hole in your stainless steel sink, you may need a 1-1/4″ – 1-1/2″ hole saw made for cutting stainless steel or a hole punch. Consult a professional if you are drilling into a surface other than stainless steel.

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HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

These instructions are separated into main sections, indicated by numbers, and subsections, indicated by capital letters. The manual is set up this way to allow you to take a break at any point after completing a section or subsection without affecting the installation process. What you’ll see in the instruction manual:

• Provides a step-by-step narrative describing the installation step, with checkboxes that can be marked as you progress through the installation.
• Contains simple illustrations that provide visual instruction to support the narrative.
• Important safety messages that will require your attention during the step.

WARNING:

Warning indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Caution indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE:

Notice is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

COMPONENTS IN THIS PACKAGE

The wall outlet for your dispenser must have power supplied to it continuously and must be fused. It should not be controlled by the same wall switch
that operates your disposer, unless using an InSinkErator SinkTop Switch™.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. This instant hot water dispenser is equipped with a cord that has a grounding conductor and a grounding pin. The plug must be connected to an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance – if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the instant hot water dispenser is properly grounded.

WARNING:
Personal Injury: This tank is a non-pressurized tank. DO NOT modify this system. DO NOT close the vent tube or connect another type of dispensers or valves to the tank. Use only the InSinkErator dispenser faucet supplied. Use only parts provided. Contact an authorized InSinkErator Service agent for repairs or replacement components.
CAUTION:
Fire Hazard: To minimize the possibility of fire, DO NOT store flammable items such as rags, paper, or aerosol cans near the tank. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
NOTICE:
Property Damage: To avoid water damage, replace any loose or split tubing. Periodically inspect the unit for any signs of leakage and immediately remove from service any unit suspected of leaking. An instant hot water dispenser, like any water heater, has a limited life and will eventually fail. To avoid possible property damage and personal injury, this instant hot water dispenser should be regularly examined for leakage and/or corrosion and replaced when necessary. A drain pan, plumbed to an appropriate drain or outfitted with a leak detector, should be used in those applications where any leakage could cause property damage. To check for corrosion, examine the appearance of the dispensed water in a clear glass once every three (3) months. If there is any discoloration or rusty appearance, unplug and drain unit as described in the Seasonal Storage/Drainage section on page 13 of this manual. If the water discoloration remains after draining and refilling the unit, discontinue use and contact an authorized InSinkErator service agent.

IN-HOME FULL-SERVICE LIMITED WARRANTY

• This limited warranty is provided by InSinkErator, a business unit of Emerson Electric Co., (“InSinkErator” or “Manufacturer” or “we” or “our” or “us”) to the original consumer owner of the InSinkErator product with which this limited warranty is provided (the “InSinkErator Product”), and any subsequent owner of the residence in which the InSinkErator Product was originally installed (“Customer” or “you”
  or “your”).
• InSinkErator warrants to Customer that your InSinkErator Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, subject to the exclusions described below, for the “Warranty Period”, commencing on the later of: (a) the date your InSinkErator Product is originally installed, (b) the date of purchase, or (c) the date of manufacture as identified by your InSinkErator Product serial number. You will be required to show written documentation supporting (a) or (b). If you are unable to provide documentation supporting either (a) or (b), the Warranty Period commencement date will be determined by the Manufacturer, at its sole and absolute discretion, based upon your InSinkErator Product serial number.
  Permitted Uses
• You may use your InSinkErator Product hot/cold water tank and filter system in combination with any genuine InSinkErator Product instant hot water dispensers and component parts and/or Authorized OEM Products. “Authorized OEM Products” mean those hot or hot/cold water dispensers and component parts that have been manufactured by an authorized InSinkErator original equipment manufacturer (“Authorized OEM”) and which have documentation expressly stating that such Authorized OEM Products are compatible with the InSinkErator Product(s). Authorized OEMs may change from time to time. A list of Authorized OEMs is available to you upon request or at: www.insinkerator.com/oem. Use of your InSinkErator Product in combination with any products other than Authorized OEM Products will void this warranty. What is Covered
• This limited warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship, subject to the exclusions below, in InSinkErator Products used by a consumer Customer for residential use only, and includes all replacement parts and labor costs. YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE INSINKERATOR PRODUCT, PROVIDED THAT IF WE DETERMINE IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION THAT NEITHER REMEDY IS PRACTICABLE, WE MAY PROVIDE YOU A REFUND OF YOUR PURCHASE PRICE OR A CREDIT TOWARDS ANOTHER INSINKERATOR PRODUCT.
• What is not covered This limited warranty does not extend to and expressly excludes:
• Losses or damages or the inability to operate your InSinkErator Product resulting from conditions beyond the Manufacturer’s control including, without limitation, accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, neglect, negligence (other than Manufacturer’s), failure to install, maintain, assemble, or mount the InSinkErator Product in accordance with Manufacturer’s instructions or local electrical and plumbing codes.
•  Wear and tear are expected to occur during the normal course of use, including without limitation, cosmetic rust, scratches, dents, or comparable and reasonably expected losses or damages.
•  Losses or damages caused by any product or component part used with the InSinkErator Products, including both Authorized OEM Products and other products and components.
• In addition to the above exclusions, this warranty does not apply to InSinkErator Products installed in a commercial or industrial application.
• No Other Express Warranty Applies
  This limited warranty is the sole and exclusive warranty provided to the Customer identified above. No other express warranty, written
  or verbal, applies. No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to alter this limited warranty or make any other warranty on behalf of the Manufacturer. The terms of this limited warranty shall not be modified by the Manufacturer, the original owner, or their respective successors or assigns.
• What we will do to Correct Problems
  If your InSinkErator Product does not operate in accordance with the documentation provided to you, or you have questions concerning your InSinkErator Product or how to determine when service is needed, please call the toll free InSinkErator AnswerLine® at 1 (800) 558-5700, or visit our website at www.insinkerator.com. You may also notify us at: InSinkErator Service Center, 4700 21st Street, Racine, Wisconsin 53406 USA.
  The following information must be provided as part of your warranty claim: your name, address, phone number, your InSinkErator Product model and serial number, and if necessary, upon request, written confirmation of either: (a) the date shown on your installation receipt, or (b) the date shown on your purchase receipt.
  The manufacturer or its authorized service representative will determine, in its sole and absolute discretion, if your InSinkErator Product
  is covered under this warranty. You will be given the contact information for your closest authorized InSinkErator Service Center.
  Please contact your InSinkErator Service Center directly to receive in-home warranty repair or replacement service. Only an authorized InSinkErator service representative may provide warranty service. InSinkErator is not responsible for warranty claims arising from work performed on your InSinkErator Product by anyone other than an authorized InSinkErator service representative.
  If a covered claim is made during the Warranty Period, the Manufacturer will, through its authorized service representative, either repair or replace your InSinkErator Product. Cost of replacement parts or a new InSinkErator Product, and cost of labor for repair or installation
  of the replacement InSinkErator Product are provided at no cost to you. Repair or replacement shall be determined by the Manufacturer or
  its authorized service representative in their sole discretion. All repair and replacement services will be provided to you at your home.
  If the Manufacturer determines that your InSinkErator Product must be replaced rather than repaired, the warranty on the replacement InSinkErator Product will be limited to the unexpired term remaining in the original Warranty Period.
  This instant hot water dispenser is covered by the Manufacturer’s limited warranty. This limited warranty is void if you attempt to repair the InSinkErator Product. For service information, please visit www.insinkerator.com or call, toll-free, 1-800-558-5700.
  Limitation of Liability
  TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER OR ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY ECONOMIC LOSS, WHETHER RESULTING FROM NONPERFORMANCE, USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THE INSINKERATOR PRODUCT OR THE MANUFACTURER’S OR ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE’S NEGLIGENCE. MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY DELAY IN PERFORMANCE AND IN NO EVENT, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION (WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, INFRINGEMENT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OTHER TORT OR OTHERWISE), SHALL MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE PRICE PAID BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER FOR THE INSINKERATOR PRODUCT.
  The term “consequential damages” shall include, but not be limited to, loss of anticipated profits, business interruption, loss of use or revenue, cost of capital or loss or damage to property or equipment. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

ADJUSTING THE THERMOSTAT

Factory temperature pre-set is approximately 200˚F. Adjust the thermostat slowly, turning the dial clockwise to increase temperature or counterclockwise to decrease the temperature, then activate the faucet handle for 20 seconds to bring in freshwater to be heated at the new setting. Allow 5-7 minutes for the water to reach a new temperature.

SEASONAL STORAGE/DRAINAGE

Anytime the instant hot water dispenser is not used for extended periods of time, unplug and drain the unit. If it is below freezing you will need to unplug the unit and drain it.

• Disconnect power from the unit (unplug unit).
• Push the hot water dispenser faucet lever and allow water to flow until it is cool.
• Shut the cold water supply off at the valve.
• Disconnect tubes from the tank.
• Unhook tank from the wall.
• Hold the tank upside down and drain the water into the sink.
• Towel dry any water drippings from the tank area.
• Reinstall tank to wall and reconnect tubes.
• Remove and discard filter cartridge,
• if applicable.
• To put it back into working order, install a new filter cartridge (if applicable) and turn on the cold water supply at the valve. Depress the hot water dispenser faucet lever and hold until water flows from the
• spout. Reconnect the electrical cord.
• (Refer to Page 10, Step 6B)

CLEANING THE FAUCET AND TANK

• Only use mild cleaners to clean the faucet and plastic components.
• Cleaners with acids, abrasives, alkaline or organic solvents will result in deterioration of the plastic components and void the warranty.

PROPERTY DAMAGE

• Regularly inspect the unit for any signs of leakage. If there are signs of water damage, immediately remove the unit from service.
• To avoid water damage from leakage, replace all cut, loose or split tubing.
• A drain pan, plumbed to an appropriate drain or outfitted with a leak detector, should be used in those applications where any leakage could cause property damage.

PERSONAL INJURY

• Regularly check for signs of corrosion by examining the appearance of the dispensed water.
• If there is any discoloration or rusty appearance, unplug and drain the unit as described in the Seasonal Storage/Drainage section on this page of the manual.
• If the water discoloration remains after draining and refilling the unit, discontinue use and contact an authorized InSinkErator service agent.

For fresher tasting water, add filtration to your instant hot water dispenser system. InSinkErator offers water filtration systems designed exclusively for instant hot water dispensers. For more information, visit www.insinkerator.com or
shop.insinkerator.com.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Water and steam spits forcefully from spout without turning on the dispenser faucet.	• Unit is boiling. May be normal during initial setup.	• Activate 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 or fuses are 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 activate faucet lever 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 comes out the vent instead of spout.	• Outlet tube is blocked.	• Check that outlet tube is not kinked, twisted or pinched. • Unscrew spout end piece and clean out any debris.
Water is dripping from the spout/vent intermittently.	• The expansion chamber isn’t draining properly due to low water pressure. • The spout is blocked.	• Unplug the unit. If the dripping doesn’t stop after a few minutes, check the supply valve to ensure that is fully 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. • Activate faucet lever 7-10 times to flush faucet & lines.
Divided stream.	• Debris in the end piece.	• Unscrew spout end piece and clean out any debris.
Water continues to run after releasing lever. (View/Wave)	• Mounting nut too tight. • Mounting washers not installed properly	• Loosen mounting nut, 1/4 turn at a time, until shut-off occurs. • See page 6, Step 2B to check proper mounting washer installation.
Water discoloration/ rusty appearance.	• Corrosion of unit.	• Unplug and drain unit as described in the Seasonal Storage/Drainage Section on page 13 of this manual. If the water discoloration remains after draining and refilling unit, discontinue use and contact an authorized InSinkErator service agent.

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