Drinkpod ONYX User manual

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Installation Guide
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ONYX
Water Purier·Dispenser
Model: DPWPA700CT(B/W)
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Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1
Table Of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1
GETTING STARTED 2
Installation Components List 2
Conguration & Location 3
Preparation 5
Tapping Water Source 6
INSTALLING YOUR DRINKPOD 10
Running Water Source Line 18
Connecting Your DRINKPOD 19
Enabling Water Flow To Your Drinkpod 22
Flushing Your Filters 23
Powering On Your Drinkpod 23
Appendix A - Water Sources 24
Accessory Water Line Source - Wall Mounted 24
APPENDIXES 24
Accessory Water Line Source - Floor Mounted 25
Accessory Water Line Source - Unmounted 26
Faucet Cold Water Line Source 27
Appendix B - Component Connections 28
¼ in. Compression Tubing With Brass Fittings 28
NOTES NOTES-1
Table of Contents
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Should your appliance ever fail, please disconnect the power and water immediately before
calling for assistance.
3. To avoid leakage and damage, never remove appliance parts.
4. Unsupervised children should not be allowed to operate the machine.
5. Please use the product in a dry place within the temperature ranges of 40°F and 100°F.
6. Ensure the power cord is always unplugged before performing any maintenance,
troubleshooting, or lter upgrades.
7. Only use Kenmore or Drinkpod accessories and lters to avoid causing damage and voiding
product warranty.
8. For all service and support related issues, please contact Drinkpod.1-844-374-6576 or
[email protected]
9. Any and all repairs should only be attempted by qualied persons designated by Drinkpod.
10. Do not install the machine in a location exposed to direct sunlight.
11. Never store or expose your DRINKPOD ONYX in an environment less than 32°F.
12. This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children
should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
13. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, one of its designated
service agents, or similarly qualied person, in order to avoid all hazards.
14. Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans, or other items with a ammable
propellant, in this appliance.
15. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications, kitchens, oces,
and similar non-retail applications.
16. The appliance should only be plugged into a grounded three prong socket. A surge protector is
recommended.
17. The appliance should never be turned upside down, or tilted more than 45°.
18. The appliance should never be cleaned utilizing a compressed water stream.
19. This product is designed for household use only!
20. WARNING: To avoid any hazards due to instability of the appliance, it must be
installed, maintained, and repaired, in accordance with this manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Getting Started Getting Started
Getting Started 2 Getting Started 3
Installation Components List
A:
A
B
C
D
25 ft. Coil of 1/4 in. White PP Tubing
B: 1/4 in. Compression To Quick Connect Adapter
C: 1/4 in. Quick Connect Shuto Valve
D: 3/8 in. Sink Adapter Valve (1/4 in. Custom x 3/8 in. Male x 3/8 in. Female x
Compression Steel Angle Stop Valve Adapter)
GETTING STARTED
Before we proceed with your installation, we must rst identify how and where to install
your new DRINKPOD ONYX. This will be the most complicated part of the installation
process. Don’t be intimidated! We’ve worked hard to write the best set of instructions you’ll
ever read. Be prepared to feel like a DIY pro when you’re nished!
Conguration & Location
First, let’s decide where you want to install your DRINKPOD ONYX. In almost all cases, this
easily decided by answering two simple questions.
1. What water sources are available? If you’re not sure what you have, or how to check,
see “Appendix A - Water Sources” on page 24 for pictures and more information.
A. Water Accessory Line (typically refrigerator ice maker line/source)
Example Installation #1.1
Accessory Water Line Source
BEFORE
Accessory Water Source
(Ice Maker)
AFTER
Accessory Water Source
(Ice Maker)
DRINKPOD
(Ice Maker Connection)
Diagram 2.1.1-A Accessory Water Line Source
B. Sink Faucet Cold Water Line (i.e. underneath your kitchen sink)
source

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Example Installation #2.1
Sink Faucet Cold Water Line Source
BEFORE
Sink Faucet Water Source
(Under Kitchen Sink)
AFTER
DRINKPOD
(Sink Faucet Connection)
Sink Faucet Water Source
(Under Kitchen Sink)
Diagram 2.1.2-A Faucet Cold Water Line Source
2. Your ONYX needs to be connected to your water source by the white ¼ in. PP tubing
(included in your installation kit). Take a moment to visualize where you’ll need to
run your water tubing, visually inspect any potential trouble areas, and adjust your plans
accordingly. Below are a two examples:
A. Cabinets separating your ONYX from the water source requiring you to route
tubing over/under, or drill holes.
B. Lack of vertical access from your water source under your sink to above your
counter-top, requiring drilling holes to run the tubing inside your cabinets, or
through your counter-top.
Okay! Let’s get started
source
Preparation
Before we start tapping your water source, there are a few items you need to grab that
weren’t included in your installation kit.
• Sharp Knife or Scissors
• Pliers, or Adjustable Wrench, or Open-End 7/16 in. Wrench (all installations),
1/2 in. Wrench (most installations), and 11/16 in. Wrench (*sink water source
installation only)
• Container To Drain Water Into (i.e. bucket, bowl, or pitcher)
• Flashlight or Lamp (if under sink installation area is poorly lit)
• Drill (if drilling holes to run tubing is required)
or or or +
1/2 in.
+
7/16 in.
11/16 in.
*
Diagram 2.0.1 Additional Items Needed For Installation
1. Remove the ONYX and lters from the packaging and set them aside.
2. Let’s get started. If your plan is to utilize your Accessory Water Line as your source,
proceed to Option A (Accessory Water Line). If you plan to use your sink’s cold water
lin, turn to “Option B: Tapping Faucet Cold Water Line” on page 11.

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Getting Started 6 Getting Started 7
Tapping Water Source
source Option A: Tapping Accessory Water Line
In this section, you will require 1/4 in. White PP Tubing, and may also need
B
1/4 in. Compression To Quick Connect Adapter, and pliers, or an adjustable wrench or
1/2 in. wrench.
1. If nothing is currently connected to your water accessory line, skip forward to Step
#7 on page 9.
2. If appliance is connected to water accessory line, start by powering o and
unplugging the appliance.
3. Pull the refrigerator (or other appliance) away from wall suciently to allow access to
wall and oor behind it.
Diagram 2.3A.3 Pulling Back Appliance To Access Water Source Line & Valve
4. In most scenarios, your shuto valve and connection will look similar to the rst diagram
below. We’ve also included the second and third most common setups in the proceeding
diagrams. The instructions should remain accurate, regardless of which setup yours is, as
long as it incorporates a shuto valve. Should the latter not be the case, you will have to
locate the shuto valve before proceeding.
Diagram 2.3(A).4-A Wall Mounted Accessory Water Line Source
Diagram 2.3(A).4-B Floor Mounted Accessory Water Line Source
A

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Diagram 2.3(A).4-C Unmounted/Free Accessory Water Line Source
5. Turn the valve handle clockwise until it stops to shut o water ow.
Diagram 2.3(A).5-A/B Closing Source Valve
6. Now, use pliers, adjustable or 1/2 in. wrench, to disconnect the appliance water line
from the source shuto valve. If you’re unsure how to disconnect the water line, see
“Appendix B - Component Connections” on page 27. If its already adapted to
quick connect (see ) leave the adapter, and disconnect the tubing.
Diagram 2.3(A).6-A Disconnect Appliance Water Line (Compression)
Diagram 2.3(A).6-B Disconnect Appliance Water Line (Quick Connect)
7. If the water source shuto valve isn’t already Quick Connect, connect
B
1/4 in. Compression To Quick Connect Adapter to Accessory Water Line Shuto
Valve.

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Diagram 2.3(A).7 Connect Compression-To-Quick Connect Adapter
8. Connect one end of 1/4 in. White PP Tubing to
B
1/4 in. Compression To Quick Connect Adapter.
Diagram 2.3(A).8 Connect Tubing To Water Source
9. Congratulations! You’ve just completed the second most dicult part of your installation.
Now jump ahead to “Running Water Source Line Step #4” on page 19.
INSTALLING YOUR DRINKPOD
source Option B: Tapping Faucet Cold Water Line
1. For this section, you will need
D
3/8 in. Sink Adapter Valve,as well as pliers, a
crescent wrench, or 7/16 in. and 11/16 in. open ended wrenches (see “Preparation” on
page 5).
Diagram 2.3(B).1 Connect Compression-To-Quick Connect Adapter
2. Open your cabinet doors to reveal the plumbing underneath your sink. Don’t get
overwhelmed by all the piping and connections. We’ve provided a diagram with
labels to help you understand what you’re looking at (accurate for most under sink
setups). The blue items listed below are ll that we’ll be working with.
KS-A: Drains
KS-B: Hot Faucet Handle
KS-C: Hot Water Feed Line
KS-D: Hot Water Shuto Valve
KS-E: Faucet
KS-F: Cold Water Shuto Valve
KS-G: Cold Water Feed Line
KS-H: Cold Faucet Handle
KS-I: Garbage Disposal
A

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Diagram 2.3(B).2 Under Sink Reference Diagram
3. We will be tapping the cold water line, which is typically on the right, but its always
smart to conrm the plumber didn’t take any ‘creative liberties’. Begin by turning on the
cold water at your faucet KS-H . .
KS-E
KS-H
KS-I
KS-A
KS-B
KS-A
KS-D
KS-C KS-G
KS-F
Diagram 2.3(B).3 Turn On Cold Water In Sink
4. Now turn the handle of KS-F Cold Water Shuto Valve clockwise until it won’t turn
any further. If your faucet stops pouring water, we’ve conrmed this is your cold water
shuto. If it doesn’t turn o, then it is the valve on the left.
Diagram 2.3(B).4 Shuto Cold Water Source Valve
5. Use our pliers, crescent wrench, or 11/16 in. wrench to loosen KS-G
Cold Water Feed Line from KS-F Cold Water Shuto Valve.IF THE WRENCH
FITS, continue to loosen and detach the hose, and proceed. IF IT DOESN’T FIT, the

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connection is almost certainly a ½ in. (Nominal/NPT) tting. If you have a 15/16 in. and
a 1 in. wrench, you can check to conrm by attempting to loosen the connection (there
is 1/16 in. range of variance between dierent plumbing ttings). IF THAT DOESN’T FIT,
you have an extremely rare setup, and should contact a plumber. IF THE LARGER
WRENCH DOES FIT, we don’t provide 1/2 in. adapter in your kit (only 2.5% of our
customers require it), but we’d be more than happy to ship you one for free upon request.
Call us at 1-844-374-6576, or email us at [email protected].Or, if you don’t
want to wait, you can pick one up at your local hardware store. Ask for a 1/2 in (FIP) x
1/2 in. (MIP) x 1/4 in (OD) Push-to-Connect Angle Stop Adapter Valve.
Diagram 2.3(B).5 Detach Cold Water Feed Line
6. Next, screw the bottom (female) end of
D
3/8 in. Sink Adapter Valve to the
top (male) end of KS-F Cold Water Shuto Valve using your hand. Then tighten
using medium force with the same wrench (11/16 in.) you used to remove KS-G
Cold Water Feed Line.
Diagram 2.3(B).6 Attach Sink Adapter Valve To Cold Water Shuto Valve
7. Now using your hand, screw the (female) end of KS-G Cold Water Feed Line onto
the top (male) end of
D
3/8 in. Sink Adapter Valve,and use wrench to tighten
using medium force.
Diagram 2.3(B).7 Attach Cold Water Feed Line To Sink Adapter Valve
8. Let’s conrm there are no leaks. Check to make sure the valve on part
D
3/8 in. Sink Adapter Valve is closed (pointing downward as shown above). Next,
open the ow on KS-F Cold Water Shuto Valve by repeating “Step 4” on page

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1-1. Water should pour from faucet, and nothing should be no leaking below. If there
are leaks, tighten connections with wrench, then turn o KS-H faucet and proceed.
9. With your hand, unscrew and remove the compression nut from the side of
D
3/8 in. Sink Adapter Valve.
Diagram 2.3(B).9 - Unscrew Compression Bolt From Sink Adapter Valve
10. Uncoil 1/4 in. White PP Tubing,and thread through the small end of nut.
Diagram 2.3(B).10 - Thread Tubing Through Compression Nut
11. Now stretch the same end of
A
1/4 in. White PP Tubing over the ‘nipple’ of
D
3/8 in. Sink Adapter Valve’s side connection until it butts up against the threads. This
may require pressing very rmly and twisting back and forth.
Diagram 2.3(B).11 - Stretch/Press Tubing Over Sink Adapter Valve Compression Nipple
12. Using your hand to screw nut back onto threads of
D
3/8 in. Sink Adapter Valve,then tighten with pliers, or 7/16 in. wrench.
Diagram 2.3(B).12 - Screw Compression Nut Back Onto Sink Adapter Valve
Congratulations! You’ve just completed the second most dicult part of your installation.
Now jump ahead to “Running Water Source Line Step #4” on page 19.
A

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Running Water Source Line
It’s time to run your water line (tubing) from your water source to where your ONYX will be
place. For this section, you will require
1. Uncoil and run
A
1/4 in. White PP Tubing, from where its connected (to your water
source) to wherever you intend to locate your ONYX. Make any necessary adjustments
(i.e. drilling holes) as you go.
2. Once you have the water line tubing ran all the way to where your ONYX will be
placed, measure out a 1 - 2 ft. of additional tubing. You want to ensure you have sucient
slack to pull the ONYX away from the wall for maintenance.
3. Cut the tubing using your scissors or knife. Be careful to cut the tubing straight across (at
a 90 degree angle) to avoid leaks.
Diagram 2.4.3 Cut Tubing
Connecting Your DRINKPOD
Congratulations! You are now close enough to the end that you should be able to taste it.
You should now have a water line running from either under your kitchen sink or your ice
maker hookup to wherever you plan on locating your new DRINKPOD ONYX. From here
on our, we will refer to this line as your Source Line.
1. Move your new DRINKPOD ONYX to its nal location. Do not plug the power cord in
yet.
2. Remove the plug from the
M
Water Input Port.
3. Insert the open end of
A
1/4 in. White PP Tubing (the small segment of tubing after
the
C
1/4 in. Quick Connect Shuto Valve) on your Source Line into the
M
Water Input Port attached at the end of located at the back of your ONYX at the
bottom.
L
M
C
A
Diagram 2.7.1 - Connect Source Line To Source Input Port
4. Continue to rmly insert tubing into opening until it won’t go any further. Then pull tubing
backwards (away) from valve, using medium force, to engage/extend the compression
sleeve on the valve, and ensure the connection is secured.

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Diagram 2.7.3 Connect Tubing To Shuto Valve
5. Make sure the valve handle is closed by turning it clockwise as far as it will go. When
closed, the handle extends out perpendicularly to the length of the shuto valve.
Diagram 2.7.4 Ensure Valve Is Closed
6. Turn on the water at your Water Source (see following diagrams). Conrm there are no
leaks at any of your connections. If there are, turn o the water, reconnect correctly, and
then turn water back on.
Diagram 2.7.5-A - Open Ice-maker Source
Diagram 2.7.5-B - Open Sink Source

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Installing Your Drinkpod 22 Installing Your Drinkpod 23
Enabling Water Flow To Your Drinkpod
1. If it’s not already open, start by opening your Water Source Valve (the valve on your
existing water source we rst shut o)see ”Turning On Your Water Source” on page
20.
2. Ensure nothing is leaking between or at either of the valves.
3. Now open the valve on the
C
1/4 in. Quick Connect Shuto Valve on your
M
Water Input Port as shown below.
Diagram 2.9.3 - Open Shuto Valve
4. You should hear water running and lling the ONYX’s tanks. Check for leaks, and wait
until the sound of water running stops.
5. Once the ONYX is lled, plug it in. DO NOT FLIP ON THE POWER SWITCHES
(WATER HEATER) YET!
6. We need to ush each temperature mode. For the best experience, we recommend
ushing the full tank capacity for both the Hot Mode and Cold Mode.
Flushing Your Filters
Certain types of lters require ushing prior to use. This ensures any loose carbon
particles in your lter media are discharged prior to drinking. ALWAYS ush newly
installed lters, prior to drinking. For your kit, the two specic lters that need ushed are
F1
Chemical Scrub and
F3
Polishing Scrub.
1. Place a container of water under one of the dispensers.
2. Proceed to dispense 1 gallon of water from both the hot and cold dispense modes.
Mode/Tank Capacity
Cold 0.37 GAL
Hot 0.27 GAL
Powering On Your Drinkpod
Congratulations! You’re nished! You may now proceed to power on
your ONYX’s heating system. For details on how to use and maintain
your Drinkod, see the Use & Care Guide for instructions.

Appendixes Appendixes
Appendixes 24 Appendixes 25
Appendix A - Water Sources
Accessory Water Line Source - Wall Mounted
Shuto water by turning valve handle clockwise (usually 90 degrees).
Disconnect water line by unscrewing compression bolt counterclockwise.
Connect new water line with either...
Valve Handle
Valve
Hose Compression Nut
Water Line Hose
APPENDIXES
Accessory Water Line Source - Floor Mounted
1. Shuto water by turning valve handle clockwise (usually 90 degrees).
2. Disconnect water line by unscrewing compression bolt counterclockwise.
3. Connect new water line with either...
Water Line Hose
Hose Compression Nut
Valve Handle
Valve

Appendixes Appendixes
Appendixes 26 Appendixes 27
Accessory Water Line Source - Unmounted
1. Shuto water by turning valve handle clockwise (usually 90 degrees).
2. Disconnect water line by unscrewing compression bolt counterclockwise.
Water Line Hose
Hose Compression Nut
Valve Handle
Valve
Feed Line
Faucet Cold Water Line Source
KS-E
KS-H
KS-I
KS-J
KS-B
KS-A
KS-D
KS-C KS-G
KS-F
KS-A: Drains
KS-B: Hot Faucet Handle
KS-C: Hot Water Feed Line
KS-D: Hot Water Shuto Valve
KS-E: Faucet
KS-F: Cold Water Shuto Valve
KS-G: Cold Water Feed Line
KS-H: Cold Faucet Handle
KS-I: Garbage Disposal

Appendixes Notes
Appendixes 28 Notes Notes-1
Appendix B - Component Connections
¼ in. Compression Tubing With Brass Fittings
¼ in. Compression (Plastic Tubing)
NOTES

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