F 500 FC - Water dispenser ALPATEC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL F 500 FC ALPATEC

Notice Fontaines 3/07/06 15:53 Page 9 E N G L I S H For your comfort and safety, ALPATEC has checked all the steps of manufacturing. The products have been made for you to enjoy their design and easiness to use. ALPATEC, a complete range of air conditioners, coolers, fans and heaters for you to be completely satisfied. CAUTION Read all these instructions carefully before using this product.

• Make sure that the voltage rating on the type plate corresponds to your main voltage. If not, see your retailer and do not connect the appliance.
• Never leave the appliance unsupervised when in use.
• If you have to leave, even a short moment, stop the appliance.
• Keep out of children or incompetent persons and do not allow them to operate this appliance.
• Only use the appliance for domestic purposes and in the way indicated in these instructions.
• From time to time, check the cord for damages. Never use the appliance if cord or appliance show any sign of damage.
• Make sure that the connection cord does not touch any hot surface.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammables vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the appliance.
• Never immerse the product in water or any liquid for any reasons. Do not use it near a shower, a bathtub or a swimming-pool.
• Do not use the appliance outdoor.
• Do not use if you have wet hands.
• Never use the appliance on or near hot surfaces.
• Never move or tidy the appliance by pulling the cord.
• Unplug the appliance before cleaning.
• Do not clean the appliance with abrasive chemicals.
• Do introduce neither metallic objects, nor fingers inside the appliance in order to protect you from electrical shock.
• Never use accessories that are not recommended or supplied by the manufacturer. It could constitute a danger to the user and risk to damage the appliance.
• All interventions made by a non-qualified person can be dangerous; in this case guarantee conditions would cancel. As all electrical products, a competent electrician must repair it. Specific recommendation :
• Do not use this dispenser to dispense anything other than water.
• Wipe up any water spills immediately after loading or unloading water bottles.
• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality.
• The dispenser heats water to a temperature approximately 190°F (88°C). Children, the disabled and the elderly are at highest risk of being scalded. CAUTION : Do not plug in the power cord or turn on the power switches when the waterdispenser is empty. THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY IN CASE OF NON ADHERENCE TO THIS RECOMMENDATION

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Notice Fontaines 3/07/06 15:53 Page 10 PROPER INST ALLA TION AND LOCA TION The water dispenser should be moved by holding it on both sides with both hands, instead of lifting it at the top with one hand. Allow at least 1” (2.5cm) of space between the back of the water dispenser and the wall to allow proper air circulation. Do not install the water dispenser where the temperature will go below 50°F (10°C) or above 100°F (38°C). Install the water dispenser on a level floor or counter strong enough to support it when fully loaded. Do not install where it will be subject to direct sunlight, heat or moisture. DESCRIPTION

4. Icy water pushbutton (F500FC and F500FT models) or normal water pushbutton (F500CT model)

6. Hot water pushbutton (F500FC and F500CT models) or normal water pushbutton (F500FT model)

7. Drain plug (one on F500CT and F500FT models, two on F500FC)

8. Hot water key safety tab

Heating is in progress Indicates power ON Heating is in progress

Cooling is in progress Cooling is in progress

when it is ON. when it is ON. Indicator - RED when it is ON. When it is ON

the set temperature is the set temperature is the set temperature is Indicator - GREEN reached when it is ON reached when it is ON reached when it is ON

Heating power switch

Heating power switch

NOTE : To use hot water function and cool water function, press 0/I button on the back side of appliance (13 and/or 14) when the button is on “I” or “marche” position, the appliance is switch on. When the button is on “0”, the appliance is switch off. The words ‘froid” and “chaud” are only indication. Features/model F 500 FC F 500 FT F 500 CT Hot and cool Cool and normal Hot and normal Hot water tank capacity and first 420 ml . 10 min

Direct flowing Direct flowing time to warm up (88°C) Icy water tank capacity and first time to cool (<12°C) Normal water

LOADING THE DISPENSER

• Make sure the dispenser is unplugged with both the hot and cold power switched off.
• Wash hands and wipe the adaptor and the top of the bottle with a clean cloth.
• Avoid touching the part of the bottle and adaptor that will be in contact with the water dispenser.
• Make sure the water level in the top of the dispenser is low enough to allow for proper bottle installation. Failure to do so may cause the dispenser to overflow.
• Please refer to “care and cleaning of the dispenser” for using the water dispenser for the first time or after its maintenance.

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1. Remove the cover on the bottle, and fit the adaptor into the bottle mouth.

a) Please use 9. adaptor for 0.33 to 2 L bottles. For fitting, align the adaptor center to the bottle mouth, and force it into the mouth, until an even “click” is heard. b) Please use 10. adaptor for 5L bottles. For fitting, align the adaptor center to the bottle mouth, and tightly turn the adaptor onto the bottle mouth.

2. Load the bottle fit with adaptor onto the top cup of the water dispenser as shown.

3. Press the hot water key (please

refer to the instruction below for this operation) and cold water key until water is flowing out homogeneously from respective taps.

4. Plug the water dispenser into power outlet.

5. Switch on the water dispenser (13-14).

Bottle fit with adaptor is mounted on the water dispenser. Drain plug

Safe tab There is a safe tab on the hot water key of the water dispenser, to prevent possible scalding accident with children resulted from improper operation (please refer to “Caution”). For getting water from the hot water tap, first press the red safe tab on the key towards the water dispenser horizontally, and at the same time press the hot water key until water flows out from the tap. Use instructions As the firing of the water is extremely fast, we advice you to switch off the hot water switch (13) as soon as you finish to help yourself. Moreover, this will allow you to economize on energy.

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CARE AND CLEANING OF THE DISPENSER

Drain from water dispenser The remaining water should be drained from the water tank when the tank is to be cleaned or the water dispenser will not be used for a long time.

1. Set the switch on the back of water dispenser to off position, and unplug the power cord of the water

2. Remove the bottle from the water dispenser.

3. FOR MODELS F 500 FC AND F 500 CT ONLY : this step is to cool the water inside the appliance,

in order to avoid any burn risk during the draining : Place a container that can withstand the hot water temperature under the hot water tap of the water dispenser, open the hot water tap with hand to allow water flow into the container, until the water flowing out is close to room temperature. Continuously pour water into the top cup of water dispenser as needed (water should be poured in proper amount, to avoid overflow of water from the top cup).

4. Drain the water in the water dispenser into a container until no water flows out from the tap.

5. Put the water dispenser on a basin, and lift it by about 3 inches. Remove the drain plug as shown and

complete drain the water from the water dispenser.

6. After complete draining, fit on the plug, cover and screw again.

• Do not hold the dispenser up side down to drain the water. It may cause the water flow about the inside unit and short circuit may occurs.
• It is strictly forbidden to remove the silica gel plug when there is hot water in the water dispenser.

• Before turning on the power supply and connect the power switch on the water dispenser, make sure there is a bottle with sufficient water on the water dispenser, and water can flow out from both taps. (Please refer to “Loading the dispenser”). Adaptator 0,33L-5L Bottle 5L Bottle

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• Periodically the water dispenser tanks must be sanitized to prevent unpleasant tastes in the water and cleaned to remove mineral deposits that can impair flow.

1. Before cleaning, set the power switch to off, and unplug the power cord. For a water dispenser used for

the first time, go to Step 5.

2. Completely drain the water from the bottle on the water dispenser, and remove the bottle.

3. Drain water from the water tank of the water dispenser. (See Drain from water dispenser)

4. Replace the silica gel plug and bottom cover.

5. Do not directly inject bleaching powder into the water dispenser, as concentrated bleaching powder

solution may damage plastics. Fill a 2L bottle with water, and add about 2.5ml bleaching agent of 6.0%, and gently swing it to get it homogeneous. Fit an adaptor onto the bottle and place it on the water dispenser (See Loading the dispenser).

6. Press the hot water key, cold water key and cool water key (depending on respective types), so that

water flows out homogeneously from both taps of the water dispenser.

7. Wait for about 10-15 min.

8. Completely drain the water from the bottle, and remove the bottle. Drain water from the water tank of the

water dispenser (see Drain from water dispenser), and put on the water dispenser plug.

9. Add clean water into the water dispenser bottle and drain water from the taps until no more water flows

out, and drain water from the water tank of the water dispenser (see Drain from water dispenser).

10. Repeat previous Step (9) for 2 ~ 3 times.

11. Drain water from the water tank of the water dispenser (see Drain from water dispenser), put on the

plug, fit the bottom cover and screws with a screwdriver.

12. Operate as per “Loading the dispenser”, and the water dispenser can be used normally.

CAUTION The power supply to the water dispenser can be turned ON only when water can flow out from both taps of the water dispenser homogeneously.

Notice Fontaines 3/07/06 15:53 Page 15 Troubleshooting tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Water has poor taste or odor. Unit needs to be sanitized. See Cleaning and Sanitizing the Water Tanks. Water is not hot enough or cold enough. Dispenser is unplugged. Push the plug completely into the outlet. The fuse is Blown/ circuit breaker is tripped. Replace house fuse or reset the house circuit breaker. If too many items are plugged into a single circuit, move some items to a different circuit. All the water in the water tank has been used. When you use the appliance for the first time, the water has an unpleasant taste. Antibacterial plastic water circuits are new. Wait 30 minutes for heating or cooling. The water is all the same drinkable and the quality is not changed. Never the less you can rinse the circuits with water until the bad taste disappears. When using 5L water bottle, ensure that plastic is rigid enough in order that the bottle does not break.