Bottom Load Cooler Cleaning InstructionsUpdated a year ago
Ensuring your water cooler is thoroughly cleaned is a top priority. Regular cleaning helps dissolve mineral deposits, sanitize, and deodorize your dispenser. We recommend this cleaning routine, which takes about 30 minutes, to be performed every three to four months.
You will need:
(2) cups of citric acid or distilled white vinegar,
(1) empty 5-gallon bottle,
(1) 2-gallon bucket, and a Philips head screwdriver.
1. Flip the hot and cold switches to OFF.
2. Unplug power cord from wall outlet.
3. Remove water bottle.
4. Move appliance away from wall to gain access to the back.
5. Remove remaining water from reservoirs by dispensing from the hot and cold taps into a pitcher or bucket.
6. Remove the cap from a spare empty 5 gallon bottle. Pour the citric acid (200 grams) and hot tap water (2 Gallons) into the empty bottle.
7. Install the cleaning bottle to the dispenser and insert the probe.
8. Plug back in, allow the cleaning solution to fill the reservoirs and dispense a small amount of water from all of the taps.
9. Wait 20 minutes then drain the water from the reservoirs as described in step 5.
10. Rinse the bottle and fill with only hot tap water and apply it to the dispenser. Insert the probe and let the reservoirs completely fill up.
11. Place a two gallon bucket in the back of the appliance and remove the drain plug, while also flushing water through the taps (step 5).
12. Replace the silicone plug and drain cap.
13. Return the unit to its location, install a fresh water bottle, plug the power cord into the grounded wall outlet and turn the hot and cold switches ON.
14. If any smell or taste persists after cleaning with the citric acid, we recommend repeating the steps above, but with 2 cups of white vinegar and 2 gallons of water.
If any unusual smell or taste persists, we advise repeating these steps using 2 cups of white vinegar instead of citric acid. This cleaning method is common and necessary for water coolers, due to the natural buildup of minerals, especially in spring water.