It is recommended to clean your water cooler at least annually. Under
normal operating conditions, a cleaning every year is adequate. A
good indication that a water cooler needs to be cleaned is when the
taste of the water deteriorates.
The complete water circuit must be cleaned. This includes: the probe,
the flexible hose, the pump, the tank and the faucets. Use a
food-related sanitizer*, which you will have to dilute according to the
level of cleaning required. Circulate the sanitizer from the tip of the
probe until it reaches the faucets, with both handles in open position
throughout the process.
*Note:
Diluted vinegar can also be used as disinfectant.
The equivalent of 4.5 liters (1.2 gallon) of cleaning solution has to
circulate, with a portion of this liquid staying at least 10 minutes in the
water circuit. This waiting time is ideal to clean the exterior of the water
cooler with a gentle soap and a clean cloth (especially the loading
platform if it was moved with feet, a method we do not recommend).
You should also check the black grid behind the machine (condenser)
and remove any dust with a vacuum. The drip tray and its metal grid
are generally the most disregarded part when it comes to cleaning, but
are also the ones that usually contain the most bacteria. It is
recommended to soak the tray in hot soap water and to clean the grid
manually with a cloth.
After these 10 minutes, rinse the water circuit in its entirety, by running
9 liters (2.5 gallons) of water from the tip of the probe to the faucets.
You will require a bucket, or a second water bottle able to contain 9
liters (2.5 gallons), to collect the soiled rinse water.
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MAINTENANCE
OWNER MANUAL:
BEAUFORT
- Edition 2
