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InSinkErator GN1100 manual

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  • Page 1

    GN1100/HC1100 owner’ s manual manuel d’utilisateur manual del usuario instant hot water dispenser[...]

  • Page 2

    C ongr atulations on the purchase of y our new In-Sink-Era tor Series 1100 Hot Wa ter Dispenser! This sy stem will provide safe , filtered hot water on demand f or the ultimate in sinktop con venienc e. How it works: A small tank, mounted neatly under the cabinet, maintains a 1/2 gallon of water at near-boiling (up to 212˚F) temperatur e. Cool tap[...]

  • Page 3

    T his product dispenses water at temperatures up t o 212˚F , which is hot enough to cause severe burns . Caution should be exercised when installing and using this product. Under no circumstances is this product to be altered in any wa y other than that which is specifically addressed in these instructions. Doing so may void y our warranty . Pr em[...]

  • Page 4

    T ank Electrical Specifications: 750 watts, 115 volts , 6.5 amps. With 3-wire cord and 3 prong plug pr ovided . T ank Capacity Specifications: 1/2 Gal: 60 cups per hour T ank Thermostat Specifications: A djustable from 160˚-200˚F F201 Chemical & Mechanical Reduction Filter Specifications: (Use replacement cartridge F-201R) This cartridge (inc[...]

  • Page 5

    Parts & Components In general, you'll be installing a faucet abov e-sink, with a filter assembly and a heating unit below-sink. Y ou'll also be connecting all of the plumbing. Under the sink you'll need a grounded electrical ser vice outlet, a connec tion to the cold water line (not included), and enough space to install the filt[...]

  • Page 6

    T hings to check before y ou begin: C an you mak e the cold wa ter connection? If not, you may want to consult a qualified plumber , and have an appropriate plumbing fitting installed . Do you know where y ou want to locate the fauc et and tank? If yo u have to drill through the sink or count er top , you will need to rent or purchase the appropria[...]

  • Page 7

    Plumbing & Electrical Requirements Plumbing: Be sure that any plumbing connections conf orm to your applicable local co des. The water supply line pr essure should be at least 30 psi (pounds per square inch). Low water pressur e can cause water to drip from the spout. Electrical: T he hot water tank should have po wer supplied to it at all time[...]

  • Page 8

    1. T urn off the water supply . 2. Str aighten the copper tubing Unpack the dispenser faucet and straighten the copper tubing carefully and smoothly . D o not pinch or break the copper tubing . Do not distor t the last 1"of tubing . The Installation, page 1 of 5 Ensure O-ring seal is properly seated in v alve body groov e, and surrounds the si[...]

  • Page 9

    The Installation, page 2 of 5 5. C onnecting the T ank to the Dispenser F aucet Pr oduct Damage. Ma ke sure bends in all copper tubing are smooth and unkinked, with no pinching, twisting, or block age before y ou proceed . Pinched or blocked water lines may cause damage to the dispenser tank. Do not ex tend the copper lines further than the 16"[...]

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    The Installation, page 3 of 5 7. Mak e Plumbing Connections 10 With all of the components secured in place , the tubing connec tions can be made. When routing the tubing between components , several guidelines should be observed: •T ubing runs should generally follow the c ontour of the cabinet rather than interfere with the cabinet storage area.[...]

  • Page 11

    9. F ill the T ank Tu rn on the water supply . Push the dispenser ’ s HOT handle and hold it to fill the tank. Nothing will happen until the tank fills up and water begins c oming out of the faucet. The water will be cold because the T ANK IS NOT PL UGGED IN . Run the faucet for 3 minutes t o flush the filter before initial use . The Installation[...]

  • Page 12

    Care and Use 12 To A djust the Thermostat: Electric Shock Hazard .T o prevent electrical shock, disconnect power bef ore removing access c over to service the thermostat. Scalding Hazard .D o not allow water to boil. May result in severe burns. On the front of the tank there is an access panel. Unscrew the holding screw and locate the temperatur e [...]

  • Page 13

    Once you ha ve made the adjustment, actuate the dispenser handle for 20 seconds and allow the wat er to re-heat at the new temperature setting . If the temperature is still too hot or to o cold, continue to make slight adjustments. At no time should the water in the tank be allowed t o boil. Boiling is indicated by water and/or steam dischar ged fr[...]

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    14 Care and Use S easonal Storage and Dr aining the T ank: Any time you plan on being a way from home f or an extended period of time, unplug the unit’ s elec trical cord and drain the unit if belo w freezing temperatures are expected . To drain the unit, follow these steps: Electric Shock Hazard .T o prevent electrical shock, disconnect power be[...]

  • Page 15

    Pr oblem Possible C ause What to do Wa t er is not hot Unit not plugged in Check that the unit is connected to a or electric outlet is properly grounded electric outlet and inoperative that circuit breakers or fuses are in good order . M ake sure outlet is not switched off . T hermal cut-out may have been tripped . See page 13. Wa t er too hot or T[...]

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    F ull 1 Y ear Warr anty: Cov ers all replacement par ts and repair labor to correct defects in material or workmanship in the dispenser system, e x cluding the r eplac eable filt er c ar tr idge ,f or the full warranty period from the date of installation in y our home. If warranty ser vice is requir ed during the warranty period, contac t an autho[...]

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    O ther Products A v ailable from In-Sink-Erator: Household F ood W aste Disposers , Food Service Equipment, Filtration Syst ems, Hot Wa t er Dispensers, Compact Elec tric W ater Heaters , International Products In-Sink-Erator Division Emerson Electric Co. 4700 21st Street R acine, WI 53406-5093 http://www .insinkerator .com In-Sink-Erator® is a re[...]