Waterwise 4000 Countertop Distiller Owner`s Manual

Waterwise4000
™
Countertop Steam Distiller
USE&CAREGUIDE
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Seeimportantsafeguardsonpages2and3
Anexclamationpointwithinanequilateraltriangleisintendedto
alertusertothepresenceofimportantoperating,safetyandmaintainanceinstructionsintheliteratureaccompanyingtheappliance.
Alightningboltwithinanequilateraltriangleisintendedtoalert
usertoriskofinjuryfromelectricshock.
Waterandsteamvaporwithinanequilateraltriangleisintended
toalertusertoriskofinjuryfromhot,boilingwaterorsteam.
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS
Topreventpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,readandfollowthe
instructionsand/orwarningsinthisUse&CareGuide.Apersonwho
hasnotreadandunderstoodalloperatingandsafetyinstructionsis
notqualifiedtooperatethisappliance.
CAUTION:Basicsafetyprecautionsshouldalwaysbefollowedto
avoidriskoffireandelectricshock.Becauseboilingwaterisgenerated
inthisappliance,basicsafetyprecautionsshouldalwaysbefollowedto
avoidriskofburnsfromhotsteamandscaldingwater,especiallywhen
childrenarepresent.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSE.
HOUSEHOLDUSEONLY.
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WARNING:Steamandhot,boilingwaterwillscaldtheskinand
resultinsevereburns.Waterintheboilertankisheatedtoboiling
(212°F).Evenwaterat130°Fcancausesevereburns.ALWAYSseek
immediatemedicalattentionforburnscausedbyhot,boilingwater
orsteam.Toavoidriskofsevereburns:
DONOTallowchildrenorpersonswithreducedphysical,sensoryor
mentalcapabilitiestooperatetheDistiller.
DONOTallowchildrenneartheDistillerwithoutclosesupervision.
Warnothersofpossiblerisks.
DONOTchangepositionorlocationofDistillerwhileitisoperating
orcooling.Waitatleast30minutesafteracompletedcycleor5hours
ifcycleisinterruptedbeforemovingthedistiller.
DONOTliftboilingtankcoverwhileDistillerisoperatingorcool-
ing.Waitatleast30minutesafteracompletedcycleor5hoursifcycle
isinterruptedbeforeliftingthecover.
DONOTunplugDistillerfromelectricaloutletoncecyclehasbeen
startedandthefanandredindicatorlightareon.Pressresetbuttonif
thecycleisaccidentallyinterrupted.
DONOToperateinamovingconveyancesuchasRVorboat.
DONOTuseoutdoors.UseINDOORSonadry,level,well-support-
edsurfaceONLY.
DONOTplaceDistilleronatableclothorneartheedgeofthesup-
portedsurfacewhereitcanbebumpedorpulleddown.
DONOTattempttomakesafedrinkingwaterfromnon-potable
sources.Usewithpotablewateronly.DONOTusesaltwaterasthis
willdamagecertaincomponentsandvoidwarranty.Appliancehasnot
beentestedorcertifiedbytheCaliforniaDepartmentofPublicHealth.
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ALWAYSoperateinawell-ventilatedareaawayfromotherheat sources.Provideadequateairspace(atleast4inchesfromwallsor
cabinets)wheninuse.
DONOTplace,storeorstackanythingontopoforagainstsidesof
Distillerwhileinoperation.
DONOTplaceonornearahotgasorelectricburner.
ALWAYSmakesurecollection/storagebottleisproperlypositioned,
withadaptercoverremovedandpourcoverinplaceforproperwater
collection.DONOTremovecollection/storagebottlewhileDistiller
isoperating.
DONOToperatewithoutwaterintheboilertank.Permanentdam-
agemayoccur.
DONOTfillboilertankabovethe“FULL”lines.Overfillingwill
jeopardizewaterqualityandmayresultindamagetoDistillernot
coveredbythewarranty.Toavoidriskofoverfillingorspilling,use
apitchertofilltheboilertank.
DONOTuseapplianceforcooking,heating,humidifyingorany
otherpurposeexceptmakingdistilledwater.
DONOTattempttorepairtheDistiller.ThereareNOuser
serviceablepartsinside.Ifservicingbecomesnecessary,
pleasecontactyourauthorizeddealeroranauthorizedservice
facility.Seewarrantyforservicedetails(Page12).
ELECTRICCORDSTATEMENT
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PlugDistillerintoagroundedelectricaloutletonly.
Ashortpowersupplycordisprovidedtoreducerisksresultingfrom
becomingentangledinortrippingoveralongercord.Ifanextension
cordmustbeused,DONOTallowcordtohangovertheedgeof
counterorcontacthotsurfaces.
Topreventelectricshock,injuryorfire,agroundedextensioncord
mustberatedatleastasgreatastheelectricalratingshownonbottom
oftheDistiller.
DONOToperatewithadamagedcordorplug,afteramalfunction,
oriftheDistillerhasbeendamagedinanymanner.Returntoan
authorizeddealerorauthorizedservicefacilityforexamination,repair
orreplacement.
Topreventelectricalshockorpersonalinjury,DONOTimmerse
powercord,boilertankorcoverinwaterorliquid.
FancordreceptacleisforDistilleruseONLY.
Unplugfromwalloutletwhennotinuseandbeforecleaning.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Thisapplianceproducesdistilledwaterbyusingtheoldest,mosteffective
methodofwatertreatment–steamdistillation.WhentheDistilleris
operating,thewatertemperaturerisesto212°F(100°C),killingbacteria,
cysts,andvirusesthatmaybepresent.Asboilingwater!convertsto
steam@,itrisesandleavesbehinddeadmicrobes,dissolvedsolids,salts,
heavymetals,andothersubstances.Lowboilinglightgasesthatmaybe
presentaredischargedthroughthegaseousvent#.Steamisthencooled
inthestainlesssteelcondenser$,turningitintodistilledwaterwhich
percolatesthroughafinalpolishingcoconutshellcarbonfilter%to
enhancequalitybyadsorptionofVOCs(volatileorganiccompounds),
theniscollectedintheglasscollection/storagebottle^.
PREPARINGFORFIRSTTIMEUSE
CleanCollection/StorageBottle
LiftoffCoverfromBoilerTankandremovecollection/storagebottle
(fig.B)fromINSIDEDistiller.Carefullyremovecontentsandassemble
perinstructionsincludedinsidebottle.
•Fillbottleapproximatelythree-fourthsfullwithwarmtapwater
•Addoneortwodropsofdishdetergentandwashbottleinterior
•Rinsethoroughly
FigureB
Cover
Spout
Filter Cup
Boiler Tank
Collection/Storage Bottle
RESET
Reset Button
Indicator Light
RinseandSterilizeCarbonFilterCup
Protective Liner
TurntheCoverupsidedownoncountertop.Removethefiltercupby
pushinginwardandliftinguptounhook(fig.C).Beforeinstallingnew filtercup,removeplasticandthetwoprotectiveseals(oneontopand
oneonbottom)anddiscard.Pour1to2cupsofboiledordistilledwater throughfiltercuptorinseawayanysmallharmlesscarbonfines(dust). Waterdrainingfromthefiltercupmaycontainblackdust.Thisisnormal.
Thiscarbondustisformedasaresultpackagingandshippingoffiltercup.
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Oncewaterrunsclearthroughthefilter,toensureoptimumwaterpurity, sterilizefiltercupbyfullyimmersinginboilingwaterforaboutfivemin- utes.DONOTmicrowave.Carefullyremovefiltercupfromboilingwater andallowtocoolbeforehandling.Rinsebrieflywithboiledordistilled waterbeforeinstalling.
InstallFilterCup
CleanBoiler
Washinsideofboilerwithsoapandwater.Rinsethoroughly.Theunitis nowreadyforuse.
Operationalmaintenanceandreplacementrequirementsare
essentialforthisproducttoperformasadvertised.
Thereisalabelpackagedwitheachfiltercup.Writeinthedateof
installationasareplacementreminderandaffixlabeltofiltercup.Placethe
sterilizedfiltercupintoopeningofdistillerspout.Hookthefiltercuptab undercovergasketandapplylight,downwardpressureawayfromCover untilthefilterlocksintoplace(fig.D).
Filter Cup
FigureC
Remove the filter cup by
pushing inward and lifting
up to remove
Filter Cup
Tab
Filter Cup
Gasket
Filter Cup
Tab
Tab must go
UNDER gasket
FigureD
Gasket
Hook the new filter cup tab
under the cover gasket
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Gently apply downward pressure
away from the cover until
the filter cup locks
into place
FigureE
Cover
Boiler Tank
Power Cord
Fan Cord
Fan Cord Receptacle
USINGTHECOUNTERTOPDISTILLER
1. SetDistilleronadry,level,well-supported,stablesurface.
2. Unplugfancordfromfancordreceptacle.Removecoverandset
aside(fig.E).
3. Fillstainlesssteeltankto“FULL”linewithapproximately1gallon
(3.8liters)ordinarytapwater.DONOTOVERFILL(fig.F).
Toavoidriskofspilling,useapitchertofilltheboilertank.
4. Besurefiltercupislockedinplace(fig.D).
5. Replacecoveronboilertankandplugfancordintoreceptacle.
6. Removeadaptercoverfromcollection/storagebottlelidandalign
openingunderfiltercup(fig.B).
7. Plugpowercordintoaproperlyrated,groundedoutlet.
8. PressresetbuttontoturnonDistiller.Redindicatorwilllightand
fanmotorwillstart(fig.B).
9. Afterabout30minutes,distilledwaterwillbegintofillcollection/
storagebottle.Whencycleiscomplete(approximatelyfourhoursfor
1gallon),Distillerturnsoffautomatically.Waitatleast30minutes
beforeliftingorremovingcover!
WARNING:NEVERLIFTCOVERWHILEFANISRUNNING.
DONOTCHANGEPOSITIONORLOCATIONOFDISTILLER
WHILEITISOPERATINGORCOOLING.WAITATLEASTFIVE
HOURSIFCYCLEISINTERRUPTEDBEFOREMOVINGDIS- TILLER.SEVEREBURNSCANRESULTFROMHOT,BOILING
WATERORSTEAM.
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FigureF
Full Line
Cover
Cover
Gasket
Boiler Tank
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Unplugpowercordfromelectricaloutlet.
Discardfirstgallonofdistilledwaterasitmaycontainsomeharmless matterfrommanufacturingand/orpackaging.
Rinseboilerthoroughlybeforerefilling.
WARNING:Topreventpersonalinjuryorelectricshock,DONOT
immersetheDistiller,itsboilertank,itscordsorplugsinwaterorother
liquid.
WARNING:NEVERLIFTCOVERWHILEFANISRUNNING.
DONOTCHANGEPOSITIONORLOCATIONOFDISTILLER
WHILEITISOPERATINGORCOOLING.WAITATLEASTFIVE
HOURSIFCYCLEISINTERRUPTEDBEFOREMOVINGDIS- TILLER.SEVEREBURNSCANRESULTFROMHOT,BOILING
WATERORSTEAM.
FigureG
Louvered
Cover Top
Condenser
Fins
Fan Blade
DISTILLERMAINTENANCE
WARNING:Alwaysbesuretounplugpowercordfromelectricaloutlet beforecleaningorservicingDistiller.
BoilerTank
CondenserFins
Collection/StorageBottle
Seepage5forcleaninginstructions.
Rinsetheboilertankwithwarmwaterbeforeeverydistillationcycleto
removeanylooseresidue.Asscaledepositsaccumulate,useanapproved cleaner,suchasKLEENWISE,toremovedeposits.Youmayalsousea
dilutedsolutionofone cupwhitevinegartoeverytwocupsofwater.
DONOToperateDistillerwithcleaningsolutioninboilertank.Useasoft
plasticornylonscouringpadifneeded.DONOTuseabrasivecleaners, causticacids,steelwoolpadsormetalutensils.Rinsethoroughlyafter
cleaning.WipeoutsideofDistillerwithasoftclothorspongeandmild soapywater.
Dirtycondenserfinscancausepoorcoolingefficiency.Ifyounoticesteam comingfromthefilterspoutoradecreaseintheamountofdistilledwater, cleanthecondenserfins.
• Removethreescrews(locatedundergasket)fromthecover(fig.F)
andliftofflouveredcovertop(fig.G).
• Cleanaccumulateddust/dirtfromcondenserfinswithsmallbrush orvacuumcleaner(fig.G).
• Replacecovertopandsecurewiththethreescrews.
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CarbonFilterCup(figs.C&D)
Thefiltercupshouldbereplacedevery2monthsorafter60-80gallons
ofwaterprocessed(whichevercomesfirst).Replacemoreoftenshouldthe distilledwaterbegintohaveanunwantedtasteorodor.Rinseandsterilize newfiltercupperinstructionsonpages5and6.Discardfirstgallonof
distilledwaterasitmaycontainsmall,harmlesscarbonfines.Order
replacementfiltersfromtheoutletwhereyoupurchasedyourdistiller.
TROUBLESHOOTINGTIPS
1.Notmakingdistilledwater.
A. Powercordnotpluggedin.
B. Noelectricityatoutlet.
C. Fancordnotpluggedintofancordreceptacle.
D. Resetbuttonnotpressed.
E. Nowaterinboilertank.
2.Notmakingenoughwatereachcycle.
A. Fancordnotpluggedintofancordreceptacle.
B. Boilertanknotfilledto“FULL”line.
C. Collection/storagebottlenotplacedproperlyunderfiltercup.
D. Covergasketnotsealingproperlyorneedstobereplaced(fig.F).
E. Condenserfinsdirty(seepage9).
F. Ambientconditionssuchasroomtemperatureandhumidity.
G. Filtercuptabnothookedundercovergasket(fig.D).
3.Steamcomingfromfiltercup.
A. Fancordnotpluggedintofancordreceptacle.
B. Condenserfinsdirty(seepage9).
C. Filtercupnotproperlyaligned/fastenedunderspout(fig.D).
4.Waterleaksfromunit.
A. Protectivesealsonfiltercuphavenotnotbeenremoved.
B. Filtercupnotproperlyprepared(seepage5).
C. Filtercupnotproperlyaligned/fastenedunderspout(fig.D).
D. Collection/storagebottlenotplacedproperlyunderfiltercup.
E. Covergasketnotsealingproperlyorneedstobereplaced(fig.F).
F. Filtercuptabnothookedundercovergasket(fig.D).
IMPORTANT:ThereareNOuserserviceablepartsinsideDistiller.
Removalofthebaseplatemayvoidwarranty.Contactqualifiedservice
personnelforrepairiftheabovetroubleshootingtipsfail.
WARNING:Alwaysbesuretounplugpowercordfromelectricaloutlet beforecleaningorservicingDistiller.
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PRACTICALUSES
FORCLEANDISTILLEDWATER
Drinking…
it’s healthy and delicious
Coffee,Tea&Cocoa…
you’ll enjoy truer, richer flavors while using less
FruitJuices…
experience the freshly squeezed, natural flavor
IceCubes…
crystal clear and sparkling—won’t spoil your drink
Cooking…
enhances natural taste and appearance without unsavory chemicals
LowSodiumDiets…
up to 99.9% sodium free
BabyCare…
ideal for mixing formulas
Pets,too…
pets enjoy the same pure water benefits as their human friends
ComplexionCare…
daily cleansing without pore clogging impurities
Aquariums…
fish thrive in a clean, clear, chlorine-free tank
Houseplants…
eliminate brown tips on foliage and salt deposits on flower pots—
enjoy blooms longer
SteamIrons&Humidifiers…
no damaging scale buildup means longer product life
Inhalationtherapy,herbaltincturesandmanyotheruses
you’lldiscover…
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Registrationwillnotaffectwarrantycoverage,butmayexpediteprocessingofyour
warranty.RegistrationistheonlywaytoguaranteeyouwillbenotifiedbyWaterwise
ofanyissuesthatariseconcerningthisproduct.
OWNER’SLIMITEDWARRANTY
Waterwisewarrants,totheoriginalpurchaser,thisproductagainstdefectsinmaterials
andworkmanship,excludingthedisposablecarbonfilter,foraperiodofone(1)year
fromthedateofpurchase.Defectsorfailuresduetoshipping/handling,improperuse
ormaintenance,includingabuseorneglect,normalwear,waterconditions,accidents,
alterationsormodifications,orunauthorizedrepairarespecificallyexcludedfromthis
warranty.Nodealer,distributor,agent,representative,orotherpersonisauthorizedto
extendorexpandthiswarranty.
Waterwiseisnotresponsibleorliableforpersonalinjury,propertydamage,orincidentalorconsequentialdamagesarisingoutof,orinconnectionwith,theuseorperformanceoftheproductorotherdamageswithrespecttolossofuse.Itistheresponsibilityoftheusertoensurethisproductisinstalledinalocationandusedinamanner
thatisappropriateforitsintendeduse.
Waterwisewill,atitsoption,replaceorrepairthedefectivepart(s)withoutcharge,
providedtheyarereturned,transportationprepaidbyowner,toanauthorizedservice
facilityortotheaddressbelow.Enclosealetterdescribingtheproblem,copyofdated
proofofpurchase,andyourname,addressanddaytimetelephonenumber.
Thislimitedwarrantydoesnotguaranteeuninterruptedservice.Repairorreplacementasprovidedunderthiswarrantyistheexclusiveremedyofthepurchaser.This
limitedwarrantyisinlieuofallotherwarranties,expressedorimplied,including,but
notlimitedto,anyimpliedwarrantyofmerchantabilityorfitnessforaparticularuse
orpurpose.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrightsandyoumayalsohaveother
rightswhichvaryfromstatetostateorprovincetoprovince.
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