Avalon A1TL User manual

A few simple steps to ensure
perfect water, every time.

Use and Care Guide
MODELS: A1TL • A2TL
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year warranty.
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Contents
About Your Water Cooler
Meet Your Avalon Product
Part Names
Indicator Lights
Tech Specs
Getting Started
Unpacking
Operation instructions
Cleaning
Rinsing, Cleaning and Draining
Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Safety
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7-9
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20-21
11-13
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Meet Your Avalon Product
Custom Temperature
Piping hot,
or crisp cold water
Top Loading
Suitable for 3 or
5 gallon bottles
Child Safety Feature
Ensures safe hot water
flows for the entire family
Energy Star Approved
Saves the environment
and your wallet
UL Listed
We design & manufacture
with your safety in mind
Attractive Design
Attractive design with
press-paddle spouts
About Your Water Cooler

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Part Names
1. Bottle Supporter
2. Heating Indicator Light
3. Cooling Indicator Light
4. Power Indicator Light
5. Cold Water Spout
6. Cold Water Press Paddle
10. Drip Tray
7. Child Safety Lock
8. Hot Water Spout
9. Hot Water Press Paddle
11. Cooling Switch
12. Heating Switch
13. Power Cord
14. Drain Outlet
15. Condenser
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Indicator Lights
Power Indicator Light
This light will remain on as long as the water cooler is plugged in to indicate that
the cooler is on.
Heating Indicator Light
This light will indicate when the water is heating. The light will remain on while the
water is heating and will turn o when it has reached the correct temperature of
185°F. As the water is dispensed the hot tank will refill and the water will heat. As
the water reheats this indicator light will turn on.
Cooling Indicator Light
This light will indicate when the water is cooling. The light will remain on while the
water is cooling and will turn o when it has reach the correct temperature of 47°F.
As the water is dispensed the cold tank will refill and the water will cool. As the
water cools this indicator light will turn on.
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Tech Specs
About Your Water Cooler
Model A1TL • A2TL
Hot/Cold Temp Output
Hot Water Capacity
Hot Tank Volume
Cold Water Capacity
Cold Tank Volume
Product Size
Packing Size
Net Weight/Gross Weight
Voltage/Frequency
Cooling Method
Heating Method
Heating Watts / Cooling Watts
Power Consumption
1.2L/min / 1.2L/min
4 L/H ( ≥ 185°F)
1.02 Liters
2 L/H ( ≤ 47°F)
3 Liters
11.25”(L)x10.75”(W)x42”(H)
15.5”(L)x14.3”(W)x46.5”(H)
30.65 lb /34.8 lb
115 V 60Hz
Compressor
Internal Element
420W / 100 W
520 W

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Getting Started

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Unpacking Your Avalon Water Cooler
The unit has been cleaned prior to departing from the factory. To remove any
dust and debris that may collect during shipping we recommend cleaning the
unit prior to installation. For cleaning instructions, see pages 11-15.
Do NOT plug in the power cord yet.
Place dispenser upright on a hard and level surface in a cool and shaded
location near a grounded wall outlet. Position the dispenser so there is about
four inches of clearance from the wall on the back and both sides.
Locating Dispenser
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Operation Instructions
Do not plug in the machine or turn on the heating (#12) and cooling (#11) switches until
water has begun to dispense from the cold (#5) and hot (#8) water spout.
1. Remove any label or sticker from
the mouth of the bottle.
2. Vertically insert the bottle into the
bottle supporter (#1) on the top of
the machine. The bottle supporter
has a built-in puncturing rod to allow
you to use spill proof caps without
opening the plastic bottle seals.
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Operation Instructions
3. Press the hot (#9) and cold (#6)
water press paddles for the hot
(#8) and the cold (#5) water spout
to dispense a drop of water. To
dispense water from the hot water
spout (#8), please press and hold
the red child safety lock button
(#7) and press the hot water press
paddle (#9) simultaneously.
4. Once water is dispensing from both
spouts insert the power plug into a
power socket. Turn on (I) the heating
switch (#12) and the cooling switch (#11).
(If you do not wish to have hot water,
please leave the heating switch (#12) in
the o (O) position. If you do not wish to
have cold water, please leave the cooling
switch (#11) in the o (O) position.)
For hot water For cold water
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5. Once the switches are in the on position
the heating indicator light (#2) and the
cooling indicator light (#3) will turn on (I). It
will take about 15 – 20 minutes for the hot
water to heat to the appropriate temperature.
It will take about 1 hour for the cold water to
cool to the appropriate temperature.
6. When the water has reached the
appropriate temperatures for hot and
cold the indicator lights will turn o
and the water is ready for use. The
indicator lights will turn back on
automatically when the machine
needs to reheat or cool again.
7. To replace the bottle, vertically pull
out the empty bottle with two hands.
Using two hands place the new bottle
of water vertically into the bottle
supporter (#1).
Operation Instructions
15-20
min
Hot
1 hr
Cold
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Cleaning

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To prolong the lifetime of the machine, it is recommended that the unit be cleaned
and sanitized manually about every six months.
To clean the outside of the unit
Use a disinfectant of your choice to wipe down the outside of the machine.
Disinfectant does not come with this unit. It can be purchased separately from
a local store.
Rinsing, Cleaning, and Draining
The machine has been disinfected prior to departing from the factory. However, it
is recommended to rinse and drain the unit prior to installation.
1. Before cleaning, make sure that the
cooling switch (#11) and heating switch
(#12) are in the o (O) position and
unplug the machine.
To rinse the inside of the unit
2. Once the machine is o, pour
water into the top of the unit
where the bottle would be placed.
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3. Dispense about 2 liters of
water from the unit into a bucket
by pressing the hot water press
paddle (#9) and the cold water
press paddle (#6) into a bucket.
4. Place a large bucket beneath the drain
outlet (#14) located on the back of the unit.
Remove the drain cover and allow the water
to drain from the unit. Water will start flowing
as soon as the drain cover is removed.
Rinsing, Cleaning, and Draining
Caution: The dispenser will heat water to a temperature of approximately 185°F.
It can cause severe burns if not handled carefully. Please use caution while operating
and cleaning. Please allow ample time for any hot water inside the machine to cool
down before draining it.
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6. After draining is complete,
replace the drain cover and
use the machine as normal.
5. Remove any remaining water in
the tanks by dispensing water from
the hot water spout (#8) and the cold
water spout (#5) into a bucket.
Rinsing, Cleaning, and Draining
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1. Twist o the bottle supporter. 2. Put the mixture into the machine's cold
tank and make sure the water can flow
out of the hot water spout (#8).
Cleaning
To remove mineral deposits that may have built up inside the the cold tank, mix 4 L of water
with 200 g of citric acid crystals (not included) or cleaning solution of your choice.
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Cleaning
3. Plug in the power cord and turn on
(I) the heating switch (#12). Allow the
water to heat for 15 minutes.
4. Turn o (O) the heating switch
(#12) and allow the liquid mixture to
cool down for 20 minutes.
5. Drain the liquid from the drain outlet (#14),
then flush with water two or three times
by following the rinsing instructions above.
Only disassemble parts mentioned to avoid
damaging the machine.
15 min 20 min
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Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting
If you are having trouble with your water cooler please see the following
solutions. You can also view our trouble shooting videos at the website below.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
1-800-256-0695
[e-mail]
www.avalonh2o.com
Troubleshooting