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Kool Tek G8 Hot and Cold Water Cooler Manual 

 

 

 

 

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Problem

Possible Cause

Suggested Solution

Water 

dispenser is 

leaking

Drain cap and silicone 

seal are not secure.

Ensure seal is secure in drain plug and 

tighten cap.

Water is not 

hot or cold 

enough

The unit is unplugged.

The circuit breaker is 

tripped or a fuse is blown.

Temperature limit 

tripped.

Thermostat needs to be 

adjusted colder.

Plug into the outlet.

Reset the breaker or replace the fuse.

Allow the temperature of the hot 

water tank to cool for approximately 

15-30 minutes. The tem¬perature limit 

thermostat will reset automatically 

once sufficiently cooled and the 

cooling system will reactivate 

automatically.

Adjust thermostat between high (cool) 

and low (colder) levels to achieve 

desired temperature.

Water 

dispenser is 

not dispensing 

water

Mineral deposits clogging 

tanks.

Possible air pocket.

Slow or no water flow 

into cooler (when using 

direct water hook-up)

Possible ice build-up due 

to thermostat set too 

high.

See Cleaning the Reservoirs.

Push down on the dispenser buttons 

to prime the unit

Inspect water tubing for kinks

Unplug overnight, then reset. Adjust 

thermostat to high, slowly increasing 

based on desired use and need for 

cold water

Water 

dispenser is 

noisy

Water dispenser is 

uneven.

Make sure the dispenser is on an even 

surface that can support its weight

TROUBLESHOOTING

Summary of Contents for FG8

Page 1: ...User Manual FG8 Hot and Cold Cooler www KoolTekCoolers com ...

Page 2: ...dispenser is required for your warranty Please follow the cleaning instructions outlined in this manual and clean the dispenser every 4 months GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock causing serious injury even death This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by pr...

Page 3: ...nto electrical outlet 3 Make sure hot tank switch is in the OFF position 4 Attach the 1 4 water line to the inlet port of the cooler 5 Turn water on and wait 5 minutes to allow tanks to fill 6 Once tanks have filled test each faucet to ensure steady stream 7 Turn on hot switch 8 Check for leaks on all connections Kool Tek G8 Hot and Cold Water Cooler Manual 3 ...

Page 4: ... the hot and cold dis pensing buttons until the cleaning solution stops flowing Discard cleaning solution 4 Using a jug container drain the remaining cleaning solution from the internal reservoirs by unscrewing the drain cap and removing the drain plug from the drain valve located at the back of the unit Discard the cleaning solution 5 Re install the drain plug and drain cap on the unit and flush ...

Page 5: ...ease Adjusting the Temperature Cold water only By turning the thermostat at the back of the unit the temperature can be adjusted by using a small flat screwdriver Turn the dial clockwise between the high cool and low colder levels until the desired temperature is reached If the water dispenser is not dispensing water there could be a possible ice build up due to the thermostat being set too cold I...

Page 6: ...de the tray onto the guides not dishwasher safe Cleaning the Condenser Vacuum or sweep away the dust from the condenser coils at the back of the dispenser For best results you can purchase a brush designed specifically for this purpose from your local appliance store This will improve cooling and efficiency Draining the Reservoirs Drain the reservoirs before and after cleaning when going on long v...

Page 7: ...set automatically once sufficiently cooled and the cooling system will reactivate automatically Adjust thermostat between high cool and low colder levels to achieve desired temperature Water dispenser is not dispensing water Mineral deposits clogging tanks Possible air pocket Slow or no water flow into cooler when using direct water hook up Possible ice build up due to thermostat set too high See ...

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