anko WH-169-6 User manual

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Instant Hot Water Dispenser
WH-169-6
User Manual
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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BEFORE FIRST USE
WARNING!
Read and understand all instructions before using this product and follow
all warnings and cautions in the manual.
➢To protect against risk of electrical hazards, do not immerse the
appliance, power cord or plug in water or any other liquids.
➢If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified
electrician in order to avoid a hazard, or the product must be disposed.
➢Place the cord in such a way that pulling or tripping over it is not
possible.
➢Always place and operate the appliance on a flat, solid, clean, dry and
heat-resistance surface.
➢The power socket must be readily accessible so that the appliance can
be unplugged in an emergency.
➢This appliance is intended to be used indoors in household and
similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments, farmhouses, by clients in hotels, motels
and other residential type environments, bed and breakfast type
environments.
➢The appliance is intended for household use only. Do not use
outdoors or for commercial purpose. Any other use will void the
warranty.
➢This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision

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or instructions concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
➢Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
➢Do not operate the appliance if damaged or malfunctions.
➢Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heater
oven.
➢Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
➢Switch OFF the mains power outlet and remove the plug before
cleaning or when not in use. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from
the power outlet. Never pull the cord. Never carry the appliance by
the cord.
➢Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of a table or counter or
come in contact with hot surfaces.
➢Do not dismantle and repair the appliance by yourself. DANGER OF
AN ELECTRIC SHOCK AND/OR FIRE!
➢Do not allow this appliance to touch curtains, wall coverings, clothing,
dish towels or other flammable materials during use.
➢The use of attachments or accessories not recommended or sold by
the manufacturer can cause fire, electric shock and/or injury.
➢This appliance was designed to heat fresh water only.
➢Do not over-fill or under-fill. Always fill water volume between MIN
and MAX level marked on the water tank.
➢Avoid contact with steam and water outlet. The temperature of the
water outlet may be high when the appliance is operating.

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➢Extreme caution is necessary when moving any appliance containing
water. Unplug the appliance before moving it.
➢Do not operate your appliance inside cabinet or under a wall cabinet.
When storing in a cabinet, always unplug the unit from mains power.
➢This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external
timer or separate remote-control system.
➢To prevent damage to the appliance, do not use alkaline cleaning
agents when cleaning, use a soft cloth and a mild detergent.
➢Do not fill water to the water tank or remove the water tank when the
appliance is connected to mains power.
➢WARNING: Potential injury from misuse.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE
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1. Control panel
2. Water outlet
3. Drip tray x 2
4. Water dispense indicator light
5. Water tank cover
6. Water tank
7. Water tank clip
8. Water inlet

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HOW TO USE THE CONTROL PANEL
1, Temperature
➢Press “Temperature”button to choose the
desired water temperature.
➢The available temperatures are 98℃, 85℃,
70℃and 25℃. The set temperature will
be displayed in orange colour.
2, Volume
➢Press “Volume”button to choose the right volume of water you need.
➢The available volumes are small amount(150ml), half cup (230ml)
and full cup (300ml). The selected water volume will be displayed in
orange colour cup symbol.
3, Unlock
➢Press “Unlock”button to unlock the appliance, this will enable the
water dispense function.
➢The appliance will automatically go into safety lock mode after 5
seconds if no function is selected on the appliance. The Unlock
symbol is shown in red.
4, Dispense
➢Press the “Dispense”button to get water.
➢IMPORTANT! The “Dispense”button will not work without
unlocking the appliance first. Note: press the Unlock button and then
press the Dispense button within 5 seconds to get hot water.

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➢You can stop dispensing water at any time by pressing on the
“Dispense”button the second time.
Note:
1. The display panel goes dark (standby mode) automatically if no
function is selected after 1 minute.
2. Press any button to illuminate the display panel.
BEFORE FIRST USE
IMPORTANT! Always place and operate the appliance on a flat, solid,
clean, dry and heat-resistance surface.
1. Unpack the appliance and check if all parts are included and
undamaged. In case of shipping damage or incomplete package,
return the product to Kmart.
2. Clean the appliance with a damp cloth or sponge. Wipe dry with a
soft dry cloth.
WARNING! Do not immerse the appliance in water or any
other liquids to clean.
3. Wash the water tank thoroughly with warm water and rinse. Dry all
components thoroughly before use.
4. Fill the water tank with water volume
between “MIN”and “MAX” mark. Load the
water tank on the appliance with the clip lock
in place. Cover the water tank.
5. Plug the appliance into a mains power outlet.

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6. Dispense two cups of water to clean out the water dispenser. The first
cup of water will be at 25℃even if the temperature set is to 98℃.
This is normal.
WARNING! The water outlet may get very hot during use.
7. Now it is ready for use.
OPERATION
1. Place the appliance on a flat, solid, clean, dry and heat-resistance
surface.
2. Make sure the water level is between “MIN”and “MAX”marks.
3. IMPORTANT! use only fresh water at room temperature without any
additive, otherwise this can damage the appliance.
4. Connect the appliance into a mains power outlet.
5. Place a cup on the drip tray below the water outlet.
6. Press any key to illuminate the display panel.
7. Select the desired water temperature and volume that you need.
8. Unlock the appliance and dispense water. The water dispense
indicator light will illuminate when dispensing water.
Note: The red alarm symbol will illuminate when the water in the tank is
lower than the “MIN”mark or when the tank is not correctly fitted.
Note: The water dispensed may have a 5℃temperature difference due to
small amount of cold water left in the heating chamber.

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Note: A few drops of water after use from the
outlet is normal.
Tip: The water may splash out when the cup used is
too short. Use the second drip tray as shown to reduce
the height from the water outlet on the dispenser.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other
liquids!
IMPORTANT! Always disconnect the appliance from mains power
when not in use. Empty the water tank and pour out the water in the
appliance by turning the appliance upside down if the appliance is not
used for a long time.
1. Always unplug the appliance from the mains power outlet before
attempting any cleaning or maintenance.
2. Ensure that your appliance has completely cooled down before
cleaning, as it may get very hot during and immediately after use.
3. Clean the appliance with a damp cloth or sponge. Wipe dry with a
soft dry cloth. Do not use anything abrasive that can scratch or
damage the appliance.
4. Wash the water tank and cover, drip tray with warm water.
5. Dry thoroughly.

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STORAGE
1. Unplug the appliance from the mains power outlet.
2. Allow the appliance to cool down completely.
3. Empty the water tank and pour out the water in the appliance by
turning the appliance upside down.
4. Clean and dry the appliance thoroughly.
WARNING! Do not wrap the power cord around the appliance.
5. Store the appliance in a cool dry location and out of the reach of
children.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage: 220-240Va.c. 50/60Hz
Power: 2000-2400W
Water tank capacity: 2.0L

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The appliance
does not work
The appliance is not
plugged in.
Plug in the appliance into
mains power.
The appliance is
locked.
Unlock the appliance by
pressing “Unlock”key.
The appliance
doesn’t dispense
water.
The water tank is not
properly loaded.
Lock the water tank in
place. Refer to instructions
under the heading
“BEFORE FIRST USE”.
The appliance is
locked.
Unlock the appliance by
pressing “Unlock”key.
Rate of the
dispenser is slow.
Impurities blocked the
water inlet.
Clean the water inlet with a
soft brush.
The temperature
of hot water is
low.
This is normal for the
1st use.
Dispense 2 cups of water
and discard. The water
dispensed will be at the set
temperature.
Alarm symbol
shown.
There’s not enough
water in the tank
Add water to the water tank
no higher than MAX level
mark.
The water temperature
in the tank is too high
or too low.
Use cold water at room
temperature in the water
tank.
Abnormal smell of
water
Stale/additive water
used.
Clean the water tank and
water path with citric acid
water following
instructions under
“CLEANING AND
MAINTANENCE” then
refill with fresh water at
room temperature.

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12 M12 MONTH WARRANTY
Thank you for your purchase from Kmart.
Kmart Australia Ltd warrants your new product to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for the period stated above, from the date of
purchase, provided that the product is used in accordance with
accompanying recommendations or instructions where provided. This
warranty is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
Kmart will provide you with your choice of a refund, repair or exchange
(where possible) for this product if it becomes defective within the
warranty period. Kmart will bear the reasonable expense of claiming the
warranty. This warranty will no longer apply where the defect is a result
of alteration, accident, misuse, abuse or neglect.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase and contact our Customer
Service Centre on 1800 124 125 (Australia) or 0800 945 995 (New
Zealand) or alternatively, via Customer Help at Kmart.com.au for any
difficulties with your product. Warranty claims and claims for expense
incurred in returning this product can be addressed to our Customer
Service Centre at 690 Springvale Rd, Mulgrave Vic 3170.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for
a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss
or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if
the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount
to a major failure.
For New Zealand customers, this warranty is in addition to statutory rights
observed under New Zealand legislation.