Whirlpool 8LIECH-SCSSFP5W User Manual page 12

- For descaling once every 6 months, use a mixture of 2 oz. of powdered lemon acid and 3.5 liters of
hot water.
- For descaling once every year, use a mixture of 4 oz. of powdered lemon acid and 3.5 liters hot
water.
- For descaling less frequently than once a year, use a mixture of 5 oz. of powdered lemon acid and
3.5 liters hot water.
Descaling Procedure
1. Fill a bucket or empty 5-gallon water bottle with the descaling solution of your choice. For propor-
tions, refer to the instructions above. Choose substance and quantity in accordance with the
frequency of your treatments.
2. Attach or insert the probe to the bucket/bottle.
3. Place the bucket/bottle into the cooler and close the door. The water will be pumped up into the
holding tanks.
4. Plug in the cooler and turn on the hot switch located at the back of the cooler. Do not turn on the
cold-water switch.
5. Wait for 1 hour.
6. Unplug the cooler from the wall
7. Using rear drain plug, drain the water from the cooler into a bucket and discard the water.
A. Locate the white plastic cap at the back of the cooler.
B. Remove the screw.
C. Remove the clear silicone drain plug and allow water to drain out.
D. Reattach the drain plug and plastic cap before proceeding.
8. Fill the bucket/bottle with tap water and place into the machine.
9. Plug the cooler back into the wall, close the door and wait for 10 minutes.
10. Dispense water from both cold and hot faucets until smell from cleaning substances disappears.
11. Open drain plug and cap once again and drain all tap water.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT Return Dispenser To Store.
If you have a question or problem, please contact 1-855-594-4755 for assistance.
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