Emerson Hot1 - Manual (Page 12)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
WHAT TO DO
Water and steam spits
forcefully from spout
without turning on the
dispenser faucet.
Water is not hot
• Unit is boiling.
May be normal during initial setup.
• The unit is unplugged.
• The electric outlet is inoperative.
• Depress 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.
• Make sure the unit is connected to a properly grounded
electric outlet.
• Make sure the circuit breaker fuse is 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 depress or twist faucet 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.
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.
• Depress lever 7-10 times to flush faucet & lines.
Divided stream • Debris in the end piece. • Unscrew spout end piece and clean out any debris.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
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