KitchenAid KHWS160VWH5 User manual

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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a
KltchenAid* appliance.
KitchenAiddesigns the best tools forthe
most importantroom inyour house. To
ensure thatyou enjoyyears of trouble-
free operation, we developedthis Use
and Care Guide. It containsvaluable
informationabout how to install,operate
and maintainyour hot waterdispenser
properlyand safely Please read it
carefully.
Also,please complete and mail the
Product Registration Card provided
withyour hot waterdispenser.This card
helps us notifyyou aboutany new
informationforyour hot waterdispenser.
Record your model's information
Write down the followinginformationaboutyourhot waterdispenser to better
helpyou obtainassistanceor service ifyou ever need it.You willneed to know
yourcompletemodel numberand serial number.Youcan find this information
on the modeland serialnumber label/plate.
If you need assistance or service,firstsee the "Troubleshooting" sectionof this
book. After checking"Troubleshooting," additionalhelpcan be found by
checkingthe "Requesting Assistanceor Service"section.
Builder/dealer name
Address
Phone number
Model number
Serial number
Purchase date
Date Installed
(See the "Parts and Features"sectionformodeland serialnumber label/plate
location.)
Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference,
Part No.3192759

ANotetoyou............ Cover
Hot Water Dispenser Safety .... 2
Parts and Features ........... 3
How yourhot water
dispenserworks .............. 3
Before You Start ............. 4
Tools and materials needed ...... 5
Parts supplied................ 5
Electrical requirements ......... 5
Water supply requirements ...... 5
installation Instructions ......... 6
Using Your Hot Water
Dispenser ................. 10
Beforeusing the firsttime ...... 10
Temperaturecontrol .......... 10
Dispensinghot water ......... 10
Hot water dispenser uses ...... 10
Caring For Your Hot
Water Dispenser ............ 11
Energy-savingtips and .........
preparation for periods ......
of nonuse .................. 11
Cleaning the spout screen...... 11
Troubleshooting ............. 12
Requesting Assistance
or Service ................. 13
Warranty .................. 15
Your safety and the safety of
others Is very Important.
We haveprovidedmanyimportantsafety messages in thismanualand on
yourappliance.Always read and obey all safety messages.
This isthe safety alert symbol.
This symbolalerts you to hazards that can killor hurtyou and
messages willbe preceded by the safetyalert symboland
the word"DANGER" or"WARNING". These wordsmean:
You_be killedorseriouslyinjuredIf
youdon'tfollowInstructions.
You.r,oobekilledorseriouslyInjuredif
youdon'tfollowinstructions,
Allsafety messageswill identify the hazards,tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury,and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not
followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire, electrical shock, or Injury
when using your hot water
dispenser, follow these basic
)recautlons:
• Plug intogrounded 3prong
outlet,
• Do not removegroundprong.
•Do not use an adapter.
•Do not use an extensioncord.
•Disconnectpower before
servicing.

How your hot water dispenser works
Water iselectricallyheatedto a
brewing/cooking hot190°F (88°C)
by a tankthat mountsunderthe
sink.A thermostatmaintainsitat
this approximatetemperature.When
you turnthe On/Off Cap,coldwater
entersthe bottom of thetank and
forceshotwater out of thefaucet.
The systemis vented sothe tank is
not pressurized,
Usethis hot waterdispenser
illustrationtohelp you quicklylearn
howto installand use yournew hot
water dispenser. Page numbersare
listed tohelp you findmore detailed
informationaboutthat feature.
On/Off cap
(Pages 6, 7, 9, 10)
Quick-conneutfitting
(Page9)
line to spout
(Page 8)
Coldwater
supply fine
fromsaddle
valve
(Page9) Clear
tubing
(Page 8)
(Page 8)
[_ Mounting bracket
located behind tank
(Page 7)
Tern rature
Con_l
(Pages 9, 10)
Model end
label/plata
(Page 7)
Drain plug
(Page 11)

codesandordinances.
Check locationwhere hot water
dispenserwillbe installed.Proper
installationisyourresponsibility.
Make sure you have everything
necessaryfor correctinstallation.It is
the responsibilityof the installerto
complywith installationspecifications
and withstate and localplumbing
codes.
Spout requiresa 1-1/16" (2.7 cm) to
1-3/8" (3.5 cm) diameteropeningin
sinkor countertop.Spoutcan be
installedin placeof sink sprayhose.
For otherinstallations,contacta
qualifiedinstallerfor best procedure
to drilla holethroughyourtype of
sinkor countertop.Thicknessofsink
or countertophole mustnot exceed
1-1/8" (2.9 cm).
Cold water supply connection must
be available.(See "Water supply
requirements,"Page 5.)
Grounded electrical outlet is
required.(See "Electrical
requirements,"Page 5.) The outlet
shouldbe locatedwithin42"
(106.7 cm) of hot waterdispenser
tank.
Ifspout is not to be InstalledIn sink
spray hose opening,contact a
qualified installerfor the best
procedure for cutting a spout
opening in your type of sink or
countertop.
Plumbing connections mustcomply
with all sanitary,safetyand plumbing
codes.
Do Not store or operatehot water
dispenserbelow 32°F (O°C).
Do Not usa pipesealing compounds.
They may get inside dispenserand
cause an unpleasanttaste or smell.
Water connections use quick-
connect fittingswhich Do Not
require seanngcompounds to keep
them from leaking.
This hot waterdispenser isNot a
water purifier.Some Installations
may requirea waterfiltering system
to Improvethe qualityof water.
Spout Installed In spray hose
opening In sink.
If spout Is not to be
Installed In sink spray hose
openlnn_,cut 14/16"
(2.7 cmj mln. -- 1-3/8
(3.5 cm) max. dis. sink or
countertap cutout
1-1R" (2.9 cm) max.
countertop or sink thickness
valve

Electrical requirements
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug Into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
If codes permit and a separate
ground wire Is used, It Is
recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
A120-volt,60-Hz, AC-only 15- or
20- ampere fused, grounded
electrical supply is required. It is
recommended that a separate circuit
serving only your hot water dispenser
be provided. Use an outlet that
cannotbe turned on/offby a switch.
Water supply requirements
If localcodes permit,the hotwater
dispenserfeed line shouldbe
connectedto thecoldwater supply
line usinga saddletappingvalve.
Important: If local codes Do Not
permit the use of saddle valves,
special feed valves can be
obtained from your local plumbing
supply distributor.
Connectionto hot water lineis not
recommended. Energywillbe wasted
in heatingthe watertwice and the
magnesiumrodused in household
heatingmay producea "rotten egg"
taste.
3-prong
ground-type
wall receptacle
prong
power
supplycord
Recommended ground method
Foryour personal safety,the hot
waterdispensermustbe grounded.
Thisappliance isequippedwitha
powersupplycordhavinga 3-prong
groundplug. To minimizepossible
shock hazard,the cordmustbe
plugged intomating,3-prong,ground-
type wall receptacle,groundedin
accordancewith all nationaland local
codes and ordinances. If a mating
wall receptacleis not available,itis
the personalresponsibilityand
obligationofthe customerto have a
properlygrounded,3-prong,wall
receptacleinstalledby a qualified
electrician.
If this unitis replacinga hot water
dispenser connected toa hotwater
supply,the existingconnectionmay
be used.
A waterfilteris recommendedif
yourwater supplycontainssand,
gritor otherparticles.If a filter is
used,the water pressuretothe
dispensershouldnotdropbelow
20 psi(138 kPa).

NOTE:Do NOT plug powersupplycordInto outlet.
R,Put on glovesand safetyglasses.
.Determine where you willinstall
yourhot waterdispenser.Check
belowsinkto assure that reinforcing
ribs,supportbracketsor cabinet
constructionwill not interferewith
spout.Knockout plugfrom holein
sink or cuta holein sink or
countertop.
NOTE: It Is recommended that only
alicensed plumber or professional
installer cut an opening In the sink
or countertop.
=Remove maskingtape and tag
from spoutassembly.Do Not remove
quick-connect fittings from spout
tubing or tank tubing. Do not
replacequick-connectfittingswith
brassfittings.Brassfittingscan cause
lead contamination.
CarefullypullOn/Off Cap offthe
spoutassemblyand set aside.

NOTE:DoNOTplugpowersupplycordintooutlet.
=Lay spoutassemblyon flat
surfacewithcoiledtubingfacing up.
Using one hand tohold tubingjust
belowspout,carefullystraighten
tubingwith otherhand. Slide gasket
over tubingso that lipside of gasket
is seated intobase of spout.
=Loosensquare nutuntilit is
flush withend of the mountingscrew.
Tip spoutbracketagainstmounting
screw.(Bracketwillform a"y" when
in the correctposition.)
Hold nut,bracket,gasketand tubing
in position and insertintohole in sink
or counter.
.Pull up on spoutbodyto keep
tensionon spoutmountingbracket
and nut.Tightenscrewinsidethe
spoutuntilspoutissecurelyin
position.Do not overUghten. Snap
on On/Off Cap.
=Positiontank verticallybeneath
spoutso thatclear tubingfrom spout
reaches centerstainlesstubingon
tank, and tanktoucheswall.Use a
penciltomark on the wall where the
top of tank needsto be located.Set
tank aside.Mark a secondline 2-1/4"
(5.7 cm) belowthe first line.
Positionmountingbracketon wall so
thatbottomof mountingbracketis
evenwith the lowerline.Use two
screws(and plasticanchorsif
attachingto drywall) to fasten
mountingbracketto wall.Hang tank
on bracket.

NOTE:DoNOTplugpower supplycord intooutlet.
a mConnect 1/4" (6.4 mm) spout
tubing (longer tubing) to the rear
quick-connect fitting on top of tank.
Push tubing straightintofitting as far
as itwill go, Pull on tubing. The
tubing should not come out when
properly installed,
Do Not lengthen, twist or tightly
bend tubing.
=Connect clear tubingfrom spout
to center tanktubing usingclamp.
Make sure clear tubingdoes not kink.
0• Install saddle valvefollowing
kit instructions.If water supplyline is
not copper,shut off water supplyand
drain line. Drilla 1/4" (6.4 ram) hole
into watersupplyline for the saddle
valve piercingpin.
1 .Turn saddlevalve handle
clockwiseNuntil lance piercessoft
coppertubingand valveis firmly
seated. Ifthe water lineis notcopper,
turnthe saddle valvehandle
clockwiseuntilthe valveisfirmly
seated.The valveis now inthe
closedposition.
Placea bucketunderopen end of
water supplyline.Turnon main water
supplyvalveto pressurizecoldwater
line.Check for leaks.
1 2=s ow yo_n saddle valveand
flush line intobucket to remove any
foreign materialthat may have been
trapped inthe supplyline during
saddlevalve installation.
Closesaddle valve.

3.Connect water supplyline from
saddle valveto spoutcoppertubingwith
the factory-assembled quick-connect
fitting. Push water supplylinetubing
straightintofittingas far as it willgo. Pull
on tubing.
The tubing shouldnot come outwhen
properly installed.Turnthe saddlevalve
handlecountemlockwise_toopen
water line.
NOTE: Do NOT plug powersupplycord intooutlet.
4.TurnTemperatureControl
counterclockwiseto"Off" position.
5•Pushdownand turnthe
On/Off Cap clockwisetoopen spout.
Hold cap opento fill tank (about1
minute).When tank isfull, water will
flow fromspout. Release cap.
6.Plug power supplycord into
groundedoutlet.
TurnTemperatureControlclockwise
to highestposition.
Water in tankwill reach maximum
temperature in approximately
15 minutes.
When water is heating,you may hear
gurglingnoisescomingfrom thetank.
There may also be some spittingor
hot waterflow from the faucet. This is
normal for the initialheat-up ofthe
dispenser.
TurnTemperatureControlto lower
temperaturesettingifyou notice
vaporor hear boilingnoise.
NOTE; Temperature Control
controls tank heater, not water
delivery. Rotate Temperature
Control clockwise to raise water
temperature, counterclockwiseto
lowerwatertemperature.

Before using the first time
Check that installationsteps 14-16
were completed.
The hot waterdispenser can be
permanentlydamaged ifthese steps
are notfollowed.
Temperature control
The watertemperatureis
thermostaticallycontrolled,it can be
adjusted from "Off" to approximately
190°F (88°C).
To raiseor lower the temperature,
turnthe TemperatureControl. The
"Max" settingis recommendedfor
best performance. However, under
certainconditions,it is possible for
the water to boil when the
Temperature Controlis sat at "Max."
If you see any vapor or hear boiling,
turn Temperature Control to lower
temperature as necessary.
Dispensing hot water
Push down and turnthe On/Off Cap
clockwise and hold until desired
amount of hot water isobtained. You
can control the flow of water by how
far youturnthe cap. For maximum
flow, turn cap untilitstops.Release
the On/Off Cap toturnoffwater.
Hot water dispenser uses
Regardless ofwhat food you are
preparing,you'll appreciatethe
convenienceand timesaved byyour
hotwater dispenser.The dispenser
allows you to draw the amount of hot
water you require[up to 2 quarts
(14.8 liters) at one time]. It eliminates
the need to heat a full teakettlefor a
cup ofhot water.
Preparing instant foods and drinks
Instantfoodsthat requireonly 190°F (88°C) waterfor completepreparation
include:
•coffee •soupor bouillon • frosting mix
•tea •mashed potatoes
• hot chocolate •instantcereal
Cooking shortcuts
190°F (88°C) waterwillgive you a fast startfor any foodyou cook thatrequires
boilingwater suchas:
• packaged dinners •dried soup • hot cereals
• fresh or frozen • meat cookedin •pastaand rice
vegetables liquid •boilingeggs
Other uses
• Iooseningjartids
•peelingtom_oes or
peaches
Idissolving gelatin
•thawingfrozen foods
•praparin.gvegetables
;or cannnng

Energy-saving tips and preparation for periods of
nonuse
On average, you willuseyourhot
water dispenser to heat 7 to8 cups
(1.7 to 1.9 liters)of water per day.
Thisuses only 19 kilowatt-hoursof
energy per month.So it isNot
necessaryto turn offthe hotwater
dispensereach nightto conserve
energy.
However,ifthe hotwater dispenser
will not be used for an extended
period of time, follow these
instructions:
For short periods (2-30 days of nonuse):
Set theTemperatureControlto the
=Off"positionto conserveenergy.
For long periods of
nonuse (winterizing,
seasonal storage or
protection from freezing)"
1. TurnTemperature Control to the
"Off" position.
2. Unplughot water dispenserpower
supplycord.
3. Turn On/Off Cap, hold and run
water untilwater iscold.
4. Turn saddlevalve handle
clockwisetoturn offwatersupply.
5. Place a 3-quart (2.8 liter)
minimumcontainerunderthe
drainplugat thebottom of thetank.
6. Use a screwdriverto removethe
screwand O-dng fromthe drain
tube.
7. Replacethe screwand O-ring in
the draintube opening.Tighten
the screwto raseal the drain.
When ready to use the dispenser
again, follow Installation
Instruction steps 14-16, page 9.
Do Not Turn Unit On If Tank Is
Empty. Damage to the unit will
result and is not covered by the
warranty.
Cleaning the spout screen
If you havevery hard water,and you
noticethatthe waterflow is reduced,
1. TurnTemperatureControl to
the =Off"position. Push downand
turnOn/Off Cap clockwiseand
runwater untilit iscoldto avoid
possibilityof burn.
2. Remove the two spoutscrews.
3. Remove spoutbase plate.
4. Pullthe screen assemblyout of
the hot watertube.
itmay be necessary toclean the
spoutscreen.
5. Use a small brush and vinegarto
remove hard-waterdeposit.
If deposithas hardened, soakin
vinegarfor an houror two. Then
use a brushto clean.
6. Replace screen assemblyin tube.
Reattach plate back ontospout.
7. TurnTemperatureControlto the
=Max"setting.The dispenserwill
be ready inabout 15 minutes.

Before calling for service...
If hot water dispenser does not operate, check these points first:
[] Has circuitbreakertrippedor [] Isthe TemperatureControl set
house fuse blown? to the "Off" position?
Has the water supplybeen
[] in?ISpower supplycordplugged [] turnedoff?
[] Is the electricaloutlet
oontrolted by aswitch?
If you need more help,checkthe chart below, Thiscouldsave youthe costof a service call for a problemthat is
not coveredbythe warranty.

Toavoidunnecessaryservicecalls,please checkthe
"Troubleshc_ting Guide"section.It may save you the cost
of a service call.If youstillneed help,follow the
instructionsbelow.
If you need assistance or service In U.S.A.
Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance
Center toll-free at 1-800-422-1230 or visit
www, kitchenaid,com.
Our consultants are available to assist you.
When calling:Please know the purchase date, and the
L_ omplete modeland serialnumberof
your appliance(see the =ANote to You"
section).This informationwill help us
better respondto your request.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
•Features and specifications on our full line
of appliances
•Installation information
• Use and maintenance procedures
•Accessoryand repairparts sales
• Specializedcustomerassistance (Spanish speaking,
hearingimpaired, limitedvision,etc.)
•Referralsto local dealers, servicecompanies, and
repair partsdistributors
KitchenAid service technicians are trainedto fulfillthe
productwarrantyand provideafter-warrantyservice
anywherein the United States.
To locatethe authorizedKitchenAid servicecompanyin
yourarea, you can also look in yourtelephonedirectory
YellowPages.
If you need replacement parts
Ifyou need to order replacement parts,we recommend
that you useonlyfactory-authorized parts. These parts
willfit dghtand work right,because they are made to
the same exactingspecificationsused to buildevery
new K'itchenAid*appliance.
To locatefactory-authodzed parts in yourarea, call our
ConsumerAssistanceCenter telephone number,your
nearest authorizedservice center,or 1-800-442-9991.
For further assistance
If you need further assistance,you can write to
KitchenAid with anyquestionsor concerns at:
KitchenAidBrand Home Appliances
ConsumerAssistance Center
c/o CorrespondenceDept.
2000 North Mo63
Benton Harbor,MI 49022-2692
Pleaseincludea daytime phone number inyour
correspondence.

Beforecallingforassistance or service,please checkthe
"Troubleshooting Guide"section.It may save youthe cost
ofa servicecall. Ifyou stillneed help,follow the
instructionsbelow.
If you need assistance or service in Canada
1, If the problem is not due to one of the .
Items listed in "Troubleshooting Guide"T_.
Contact the dealer from whom you
purchased your appliance, or call the
KttchenAid Canada Consumer Assistance
Centre toll-free, 8:30 a.m. -6 p.m. OESTJ,
at 1-800-461-5681 or visit
www.kitchenaid.com.
1"Whenaskingfor assistance or service,please
provideadetadeddescriptionof the problem,
yourappliance'scomplete model and serial
numbers,and the purchasedate. (See the "A
Note to You" section.)This information willhelp
us respond properly to your request.
2. if you need service1",..
Contact your nearest KitchenAidCanada Appliance
Service branch or authorized servicingoutletto
serviceyour appliance. (See list below.)
Make sure the service company you contact is
authorized to serviceyour appliance during the
warranty period.
KRchenAId Canada Appliance Service - Consumer Services
Direct service branches:
BRITISH COLUMBIA 1-60O-665-6788
ALBERTA 1-800-661-6291
ONTARIO Ottawa area 1-600-267-3456
(except 1107area code) Outside the Ottawa area 1-600-607.8777
MANtTOBA, SASKATCHEWAN 1-800-665-1683
lind 807 area code In ONTARIO
QUEBEC Montreal (except SouthShore) 1-800-361-3032
South Shore Montreal 1-800-361-0950
Quebec City 1-800463-1523
Sherbrooke 1-660-567-6966
ATLANTIC PROVINCES 1-800-565-1598
For further assistance
Ifyou need further assistance,youcan writeto
KitchenAid Canada withany questions or concernsat:
Consumer RelationsDepartment
KitchenAidCanada
1901 MinnesotaCourt
Mississauga,Ontario L5N 3A7
Please includea daytime phone number in your
correspondence.

KITCHENAIDANDKITCHENAIDCANADADONOTASSUMEANYRESPONSIBILITYFORINCIDENTALOR
CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.Somestatesorprovincesdonotallowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconse-
quentialdamages,sothisexclusionorlimitationmaynotapplytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to
state or province to province.
Outside the United States and Canada, e different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your
authorized KltchenAid dealer.
If you need service,first see the"Troubleshooting Guide"sectionof this book. After checkingthe "Troubleshooting Guide,"
additional help can be found by checkingthe "Requesting Assistance or Service" section or by calling our
Consumer Assistance Center, 1-800-422-1230 (toll-free), from anywhere in the U.S.A. or in Canada 1-800-461-5681.

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Piece N° 3192759
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