TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Water and steam spits
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Unit is boiling.
forcefully from spout
May be normal during initial set-up.
without turning on the
dispenser.
Water is not hot.
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The unit is unplugged.
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The electric outlet is inoperative.
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The power button is not on.
Water is too hot or not
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Thermostat is not adjusted to
your needs.
hot enough.
Display lights on
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The unit may not be plugged in.
front of tank do not
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The electric outlet is inoperative.
illuminate.
Display light on front of
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If two blinks, the unit was powered on
without water in the tank
tank is blinking.
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If three or four blinks, unit needs service
Water comes out of the
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Outlet tube is blocked.
vent instead of spout.
Water is dripping
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The expansion chamber is not
draining properly due to low water
from the spout/vent
pressure.
intermittently.
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The spout is blocked.
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Debris in the water line may be in
Water is dripping
the dispenser valve seat, causing a
from the spout/vent
slow water leak.
constantly.
Divided stream.
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Debris in the end piece.
Water discoloration/
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Corrosion of unit.
rusty appearance.
FILTRATION ISSUES
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Water taste or odor.
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Filter water flow direction is wrong.
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Filter needs to be flushed out.
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Life of filter has expired.
New filter does not fit.
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Head and bracket not fully rotated.
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Filter O-ring breach.
The filter leaks.
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Head and bracket not fully rotated.
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Filter O-ring breach.
No water flow or low
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Life of filter has expired.
water flow.
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WHAT TO DO
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Depress or twist hot water dispenser handle to
release some water from the tank.
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Adjust water temperature using digital display up/
down arrows on tank front.
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Remember that at higher altitudes, water boils at
lower temperatures.
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Make sure the unit is connected to a correctly
earthed electric outlet.
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Make sure the circuit breaker or fuses are
functioning correctly.
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Check that the outlet is not switched off.
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Adjust the thermostat, then depress or twist hot
water dispenser 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.
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Make sure that the circuit breaker or fuses are
functioning properly.
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Check that the outlet is not switched off.
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Unplug the tank and repeat steps 15-17
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Contact InSinkErator.
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Check that outlet tube is not kinked, twisted
or pinched.
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Unscrew spout end piece and clean out any debris.
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Unplug the unit. If the dripping does not stop after a
few minutes, check the supply valve to ensure that it
is fully open and there are no obstructions in the
water line reducing the pressure below 15 psi (103 kPa)
(ie, a poorly mounted saddle valve, a clogged water
filter or a partially opened shut-off valve).
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Unscrew spout end piece and clean out any debris.
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Unscrew spout end piece and clean out any debris.
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Depress or twist hot water dispenser handle 7-10
times to flush dispenser and lines.
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Unscrew spout end piece and clean out any debris.
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Unplug and drain unit as described in the Care
and Use section of this manual. If the water
discoloration remains after draining and refilling the
unit, discontinue use and contact InSinkErator.
WHAT TO DO
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Review filter tube connection instructions.
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Depress or twist the dispenser and run until the water is cold.
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If there is no change, replace filter cartridge.
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Take out the new filter, put in old filter.
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Remove, inspect, reinstall filter cartridge.
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Test unit by reinstalling old filter and rotating to
full stop. Check for leaks.
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Replace filter cartridge. See Care and Use section
of this manual.
HWT300-F2000S:
HWT300 (tank used without filter):
Filtration System (excluding replaceable filtration cartridge):
Dispenser
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supporting either (a) or (b), the Warranty Period commencement date will be determined by Manufacturer, in its sole and absolute
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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
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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),
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local electrical and plumbing codes.
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the warranty on the replacement InSinkErator Product will be limited to the unexpired term remaining in the original
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