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For descaling once every six months, use a mixture of six cups
(1500 ml) of white vinegar with two liters of hot water.
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For descaling once every year, use 12 cups (3000 ml) of
white vinegar and one liter of hot water.
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For descaling less frequently than once a year, use undiluted white vinegar.
Descaling Procedure
1.
Turn off hot & cold switches and unplug the cooler from the wall.
2.
Using rear drain plug, drain the water from the cooler into a bucket and discard the water.
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Locate the white plastic cap at the back of the cooler.
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Remove the screw and remove the clear silicone drain plug and allow water to drain out.
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Re-attach the drain plug and plastic cap before proceeding.
3.
Fill a bucket or empty 5-gallon water bottle with solution of white
vinegar. For proportions, refer to "Descaling Solutions" section. Choose
quantity in accordance with the frequency of your treatments.
4.
Attach or insert the siphon to the bucket/bottle.
5.
Place the bucket/bottle into the cooler and close the door. The
water will be pumped up into the holding tanks.
6.
Wait for 1 hour. Using rear drain plug, drain the water from
the cooler into a bucket and discard the water.
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Locate the white plastic cap at the back of the cooler.
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Remove the screw.
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Remove the clear silicone drain plug and allow water to drain out.
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Re-attach the drain plug and plastic cap before proceeding.
7.
Fill the bucket/bottle with tap water and place into the machine.
8.
Plug the cooler back into the wall, do not turn hot or cold
switches ON, close the door and wait for 10 minutes.
9.
Dispense water from both cold and hot faucets until
smell from cleaning substances disappears.
10. Open drain plug and cap once again and drain all tap
water. Replace the drain plug and cap.
11. Place a fresh bottle of water into the machine and operate as usual.
12. This procedure must be repeated every 3 to 6 months, depending
on mineral content and usage of water cooler.
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