GE GXCF25FBS - Manual (Page 7)

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1. Before cleaning, set both power switches
(on the back of the dispenser, if equipped)
in the O (off) position and unplug the water
dispenser.
NOTE: For first time installation, skip
steps 2–4.
2. Empty the water bottle, then remove it from
the dispenser.
3. Drain the water tanks (see Draining the Dispenser).
4. Reinstall the silicon stopper and drain cap
(see Draining the Dispenser).
5. DO NOT ADD BLEACH FIRST OR DIRECTLY TO THE
DISPENSER. Concentrated bleach may damage plastic.
Add 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) of ordinary 6.0% maximum
household bleach to a 2 quart (2 liter) pitcher filled
with tap water.
6. Pour the solution in the opening at the top of
the dispenser.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the dispenser is full.
8. Press the hot and cold dispenser buttons until
the water just begins to flow from the taps.
9. Allow to sit for 15–20 minutes.
10. Rinse out the bleach solution:
— Drain the water tanks into a large bucket
(see Draining the Dispenser).
— Make sure that the silicon stopper is NOT installed.
— IMPORTANT: Remove the separator and wipe out the
cold water reservoir (see Cleaning the Separator).
— Clean, then reinstall the separator and collar
(see Cleaning the Separator).
— Pour approximately 1 gallon (4 quarts or 4 liters)
of fresh tap water into the top and allow to drain
into the bucket.
— Flush with an additional 1 gallon (4 quarts or
4 liters) of fresh tap water and allow to drain
into the bucket.
11. Reinstall the silicon stopper and drain cap
(see Draining the Dispenser).
12. Install a fresh water bottle (see Loading the Dispenser).
13. Dispense 1 quart (1 liter) of water from each tap and taste
to make sure the bleach solution is completely
removed.
If you continue to taste the chlorine from the bleach solution,
repeat steps 10–13 until the taste is gone.
14. Plug in the dispenser. Then turn on the hot
and cold power switches (on the back of the
dispenser, if equipped).
Sanitizing and Cleaning the Water Tanks
IMPORTANT: Set both power switches
(on the back of the dispenser, if equipped)
in the O (off) position and unplug the water
dispenser before cleaning.
1. Remove the water bottle and drain the
dispenser (see Draining the Dispenser).
2. Remove the support collar by turning
counterclockwise
and pulling straight off.
3. Remove the plastic separator by pulling
straight out (you may need
to twist slightly to loosen).
4. Clean the separator with dish soap
and water or in the top rack of
the dishwasher.
5. Dry the separator thoroughly on
both sides.
6. Using a clean cloth or paper towel,
thoroughly dry the cold water reservoir.
7. Place the separator back in the
dispenser. Make sure the long, tapered
end of the separator is positioned firmly
on the metal plug on the bottom of the
reservoir.
8. Replace the support collar and turn
clockwise
until it is firmly in place.
9. Install a full water bottle on the
dispenser (see Loading the Dispenser).
Cleaning the Separator
Separator
Support collar
To remove
To replace
IMPORTANT: 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.
To Remove Mineral Deposits:
Mix 2 quarts (2 liters) of water with two quarts of vinegar OR mix 1 gallon of water (4 liters) with 16 ounces (454 g) of citric acid
crystals. Bleach does not remove mineral deposits. Do this in place of step 5 when removing mineral deposits.
To Sanitize:
OFF
position
ON
position