Instant Hot Water Dispenser
Owner’s Manual
Installation, Care & Use
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E340-SS
44672 REV A
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INSTALLING THE FAUCET
COMPONENTS IN THIS PACKAGE
2a
Unpack dispenser components.
On a firm, flat surface, carefully
straighten the copper tubing using
hands only.
Trim Ring
Semi-Circular
Mounting Plate
E340-SS
Tank
Wing Nut
Flat Gasket
3/4" Screws (2)
Property Damage: Do not pinch or break copper
tubing. Do not distort the last 1 inch of tubing.
START HERE
PREPARATION
Install chrome trim ring
onto base of faucet.
b
Identify locations for the dispenser
faucet, tank and filter (if applicable).
1 a
Ensure that the flat gasket is
properly seated into the base
of the dispenser head and will
surround the sink mount.
Required minimum from
center of hole to wall
Trim
Ring
Check to make sure there is proper
clearance for dispenser handle to
be fully opened.
Flat
Gasket
2"
Feed tubes down the hole in
the sink or countertop until the
base is at rest on the sink or
countertop surface.
Check to make sure counter is 3"
thick or less.
Maximum counter thickness is
Make sure to use fiber gasket
to ensure proper seal.
3"
Make sure there is a grounded
electrical outlet under the sink.
The wall outlet for your dispenser must have power supplied to it continuously
and must be fused. It should not be controlled by the same wall switch
that operates your disposer, unless using an InSinkErator SinkTop Switch™.
From under the sink, place the
semi-circular mounting plate onto
the threaded stud.
c
Place wing nut onto the threaded
stud. Make sure faucet head is
at the desired angle. Tighten the
wing nut until snug, while ensuring
the semi-circular mounting plate
extends beyond the sink hole.
Turn off water supply.
b
If using the sink sprayer hose hole,
remove nut that connects sprayer
hose at bottom of faucet.
Using adjustable wrench, remove
nut connecting sprayer washer
flange in sprayer hole.
An assistant may be needed to hold
the dispenser head in place
Do not over tighten wing nut. May cause
damage to faucet.
while securing the dispenser.
If you have to drill through sink or
Plug hose opening with either a 1/8"
plug or a 1/4" cap (not supplied).
countertop, you may need to rent or
purchase the appropriate tools.
What if you don’t have a sprayer hole
or don’t want to use it?
c
Many homeowners replace the
soap dispenser in their sink with an
Required Hole Size
instant hot water dispenser.
1-1⁄4” – 1-1⁄2”
If drilling a hole into a stainless steel
sink or counter top, you can cut a
mounting hole for the dispenser with
a hole saw for stainless steel, or you
can use a hole punch.
Consult a professional before drilling into
a surface other than stainless steel.
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MOUNTING THE TANK
FINAL WATER CONNECTION
5 a
3 a
Select a spot under the sink to
Brass
Nut
Install a T-fitting (not included) onto
the cold water supply line.
mount tank vertically within reach
of both plumbing and electrical
connections. The tank should be
within 16" or less of faucet water
lines and within 30" or less of a
standard grounded outlet.
Ferrule
Tank must be
mounted level
to ensure
Install dedicated water control
valve with 1/4" compression fitting
(not included).
At the end of the copper 1/4" tube,
slide the brass nut and ferrule provided
with the control valve over the tube.
1/4"
Copper
Tube
proper operation.
While holding tank in place on
the spot selected for installation,
use a pencil to mark locations for
2 hanging screws.
Property Damage: Tank must be located
within 16" of faucet and within 30" or less
of a standard grounded outlet. DO NOT
extend plumbing or electrical lines.
Insert the copper tube into the 1/4"
compression fitting and tighten.
Property Damage: Join remaining tube
to cold water supply only.
FILL TANK & THEN CONNECT POWER
Leave 1/4" for
hanging tank.
Screws provided are for use in wood
studs or cabinets only. Use wall anchors
(not supplied) for installation into drywall.
b
6 a
Turn on the cold water supply.
Twist the dispenser’s handle and
hold it until water flows from the
spout (approximately 1 to
2 minutes).
Pre-drill 1/8" pilot holes at marks.
Turn screws into pre-drilled holes,
leaving 1/4" exposed.
Run the water for at least 2 minutes
to flush lines (both the hot and cold
Hang the tank on the screws.
Mount tank vertically in an area that allows
clearance on the underside of the tank for
drainage, if necessary.
handles independently if applicable).
Tighten the screws with only
1/2 turn clockwise.
Scalding Hazard: The faucet dispenses
near-boiling (212ºF) water which can
DO NOT over tighten screws.
instantly cause scalds or burns. Use care
when operating this appliance.
CONNECTING FAUCET TO TANK
4 a
Check all connections to ensure they
are tight and that there are no leaks.
Without depressing the gray button,
place the snap-connect fitting at
the end of the blue or copper 1/4"
tube onto the left fitting on the tank,
pushing until it clicks into place. (1)
b
(1)
(2)
(3)
Plug in instant hot water tank.
Slip the flexible white 7/16" tube
over barbed steel fitting and slide
down approximately 1/2". (2)
Water will be cold at first.
Allow 12-15 minutes for water to reach
target temperature.
Electric Shock Hazard: A standard grounded
outlet within 30" of the dispenser is required
under the sink. Do not use an extension
cord set with the dispenser.
Slip the clear 5/16" tube over the
smooth plastic fitting and slide down
approximately 1/2". (3)
Gurgling or hissing is normal during the
initial heating cycle.
Property Damage: Pinched or blocked water
lines may cause damage to the dispenser tank.
Check to make sure tubes are connected
Check for pinched or crimped tubes.
Hose clamps are not needed for any
of the connections.
properly and are pushed down as far as possible.
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Using an ungrounded or improperly connected appliance can result in serious injury or
death from electrical shock.
IN-HOME FULL SERvICE LIMITED WARRANTY
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This warranty is provided by InSinkErator , a business unit of Emerson Electric Co., (“InSinkErator” or “Manufacturer” or
This appliance must be grounded. This instant hot water dispenser is equipped with a cord that
has a grounding conductor and a grounding pin. The plug must be connected to an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance – if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in
doubt as to whether the instant hot water dispenser is properly grounded.
“we” or “our” or “us”) to the original consumer owner of the InSinkErator product with which this warranty is provided (the
“InSinkErator Product”), and any subsequent owner of the residence in which the Product was originally installed (“Customer”
or “you” or “your”).
InSinkErator warrants to Customer that your InSinkErator Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship,
subject to the exclusions described below, for a period of 1 year (the “Warranty Period”), commencing on the later of: (a) the
date your InSinkErator Product is originally installed, (b) the date of purchase, or (c) the date of manufacture as identified by
your InSinkErator Product serial number. You will be required to show written documentation supporting (a) or (b). If you are
unable to provide documentation supporting either (a) or (b), the Warranty Period commencement date will be determined by
Manufacturer, in its sole and absolute discretion, based upon your InSinkErator Product serial number.
Personal Injury: This tank is a non-pressurized tank. DO NOT modify this system.
DO NOT close vent tube or connect other type dispensers or valves to the tank. Use
only the Steamin’ Hot dispenser faucet supplied. Use only parts provided. Contact
an authorized InSinkErator Service agent for repairs or replacement components.
Permitted Uses
You may use your InSinkErator Product hot/cold water tank and filter system in combination with any genuine InSinkErator
Product instant hot water dispensers and component parts, and with any authentic Dornbracht hot or hot/cold water dispensers
and component parts (collectively, “Dornbracht Water Dispenser”) which Dornbracht expressly states in writing is/are compatible
with such InSinkErator Product(s). Use of your InSinkErator Product with any other manufacturer’s products or in any combination
other than as expressly stated above will void this warranty.
What is Covered
Fire Hazard: To minimize possibility of fire, DO NOT store flammable items such as
rags, paper or aerosol cans near the tank. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
This warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship, subject to the exclusions below, in InSinkErator Products used
by a consumer Customer for residential use only, and includes all replacement parts and labor costs. YOUR SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE
INSINKERATOR PRODUCT, PROVIDED, THAT IF WE DETERMINE IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION THAT NEITHER REMEDY
IS PRACTICABLE, WE MAY PROVIDE YOU WITH A REFUND OF YOUR PURCHASE PRICE OR A CREDIT TOWARDS
ANOTHER INSINKERATOR PRODUCT.
Property Damage: To avoid water damage, replace any loose or split tubing.
Periodically inspect the unit for any signs of leakage and immediately remove from
service any unit suspected of leaking.
What is not Covered
This limited warranty does not extend to and expressly excludes:
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Losses or damages or the inability to operate your InSinkErator Product resulting from conditions beyond the
Manufacturer’s control including, without limitation, accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, neglect, negligence (other than
Manufacturer’s), failure to install, maintain, assemble, or mount the InSinkErator Product in accordance with
Manufacturer’s instructions or local electrical and plumbing codes.
An instant hot water dispenser, like any water heater, has a limited life and will eventually
fail. To avoid possible property damage and personal injury, this instant hot water dispenser
should be regularly examined for leakage and/or corrosion and replaced when necessary.
A drain pan, plumbed to an appropriate drain or outfitted with a leak detector, should be
used in those applications where any leakage could cause property damage. To check
for corrosion, examine the appearance of the dispensed water in a clear glass once every
three (3) months. If there is any discoloration or rusty appearance, unplug and drain unit as
described in the Seasonal Storage/Drainage section on page 10 of this manual. If the water
discoloration remains after draining and refilling unit, discontinue use and contact an
authorized InSinkErator service agent.
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Wear and tear expected to occur during the normal course of use, including without limitation, cosmetic rust, scratches,
dents or comparable and reasonably expected losses or damages.
Losses or damages caused by the Dornbracht Water Dispenser
In addition to the above exclusions, this warranty does not apply to InSinkErator Products installed in a commercial or
industrial application.
No Other Express Warranty Applies
This warranty is the sole and exclusive warranty provided to the Customer identified above. No other express warranty, written
or verbal, applies. No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to alter this limited warranty or make any other
warranty on behalf of Manufacturer. The terms of this warranty shall not be modified by the Manufacturer, the original owner, or
their respective successors or assigns.
What we will do to Correct Problems
If your InSinkErator Product does not operate in accordance with the documentation provided to you, or you have questions
concerning your InSinkErator Product or how to determine when service is needed, please call the toll free InSinkErator
Center, 4700 21st Street, Racine, Wisconsin 53406 USA.
The following information must be provided as part of your warranty claim: your name, address, phone number, your
InSinkErator Product model and serial number, and if necessary, upon request, written confirmation of either: (a) the date shown
on your installation receipt, or (b) the date shown on your purchase receipt.
Manufacturer or its authorized service representative will determine, in its sole and absolute discretion, if your InSinkErator Product
is covered under this warranty. You will be given the contact information for your closest authorized InSinkErator Service Center.
Please contact your InSinkErator Service Center directly to receive in home warranty repair or replacement service. Only an
authorized InSinkErator service representative may provide warranty service. InSinkErator is not responsible for warranty claims
arising from work performed on your InSinkErator Product by anyone other than an authorized InSinkErator service representative.
If a covered claim is made during the Warranty Period, Manufacturer will, through its authorized service representative, either
repair or replace your InSinkErator Product. Cost of replacement parts or a new InSinkErator Product, and cost of labor for repair
or installation of the replacement InSinkErator Product are provided at no cost to you. Repair or replacement shall be determined
by Manufacturer or its authorized service representative in their sole discretion. All repair and replacement services will be provided
to you at your home. If Manufacturer determines that your InSinkErator Product must be replaced rather than repaired, the
warranty on the replacement InSinkErator Product will be limited to the unexpired term remaining in the original Warranty Period.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EvENT SHALL MANUFACTURER OR ITS AUTHORIZED SERvICE
REPRESENTATIvES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING
ANY ECONOMIC LOSS, WHETHER RESULTING FROM NONPERFORMANCE, USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE
INSINKERATOR PRODUCT OR THE MANUFACTURER’S OR ITS AUTHORIZED SERvICE REPRESENTATIvE’S NEGLIGENCE.
MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY DELAY IN PERFORMANCE AND IN NO EvENT,
REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION (WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, INFRINGEMENT,
NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OTHER SORT OR OTHERWISE), SHALL MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE
PRICE PAID BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER FOR THE INSINKERATOR PRODUCT.
The term “consequential damages” shall include, but not be limited to, loss of anticipated profits, business interruption, loss of
use or revenue, cost of capital or loss or damage to property or equipment.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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InSinkErator may make improvements and/or changes in the specifications at any time, in its sole
discretion, without notice or obligation and further reserves the right to change or discontinue models.
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CARE AND USE
TROUBLESHOOTING
Electric Shock Hazard: To prevent electrical shock, disconnect power before
servicing unit. Use only a properly grounded and polarized electric outlet.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
WHAT TO DO
ADjUSTING THE THERMOSTAT
CLEANING THE FAUCET AND TANK
Water and steam
spits forcefully
from spout without
turning on the
• Unit is boiling.
• Activate faucet lever to release some water from
the tank.
approx. 200°
Factory temperature pre-set
is approximately 200˚F.
May be normal during initial setup.
Only use mild cleaners to clean the
faucet and plastic components.
• Adjust water temperature using dial on tank front.
Adjust the thermostat
slowly, turning the dial
clockwise to increase
temperature or counter
clockwise to decrease
temperature, then activate faucet handle
for 20 seconds to bring in fresh water
to be heated at the new setting. Allow
5-7 minutes for water to reach new
temperature.
Remember that at higher altitudes, water boils
at lower temperatures.
Cleaners with acids, abrasives,
alkaline or organic solvents will result in
deterioration of the plastic components and
void the warranty.
dispenser faucet.
Water is not hot.
• The unit is unplugged.
• Make sure the unit is connected to a properly
grounded electric outlet.
• The electric outlet is inoperative.
• Make sure the circuit breaker or fuses are
functioning properly.
PROPERTY DAMAGE
• Check that the outlet is not switched off.
Regularly inspect the unit for any signs
of leakage. If there are signs of water
damage, immediately remove the unit
from service.
Water is too hot
or not hot enough.
• Thermostat is not adjusted to
your needs.
• Adjust the thermostat slowly, then activate faucet
lever for 20 seconds to bring in fresh water to be
heated at the new setting. Allow 5-7 minutes for
water to reach new temperature.
To reset the thermostat to 200°, turn the indicator
two notches to the right of vertical.
Scalding Hazard: Do not allow
water to boil. May result in
severe burns.
To avoid water damage from leakage,
replace all cut, loose or split tubing.
Water comes out the • Outlet tube is blocked.
vent instead of spout.
• Check that outlet tube is not kinked, twisted or pinched.
• Unscrew spout end piece and clean out any debris.
A drain pan, plumbed to an appropriate
drain or outfitted with a leak detector,
should be used in those applications
where any leakage could cause
property damage.
SEASONAL STORAGE/DRAINAGE
Water is dripping
from the spout/vent
intermittently.
• The expansion chamber isn’t
draining properly due to low
water pressure.
• Unplug the unit. If the dripping doesn’t stop after
a few minutes, check the supply valve to ensure
that is fully open and there are no obstructions in
the water line reducing the pressure below 30 psi
(i.e., a poorly mounted saddle valve, a clogged water
filter, or a partially opened shut-off valve).
Anytime the instant hot water dispenser is not used
for extended periods of time, unplug and drain unit.
If it is below freezing you will need to unplug the unit
and drain it.
• The spout is blocked.
Disconnect power from unit (unplug unit).
PERSONAL INjURY
• Unscrew spout end piece and clean out any debris.
Turn hot water dispenser faucet handle
and allow water to flow until it is cool.
Regularly check for signs of corrosion
by examining the appearance of the
dispensed water.
Water is dripping
from the spout/vent
constantly.
• Debris in the water line may be
in the faucet valve seat causing
a slow water leak.
• Unscrew spout end piece and clean out any debris.
Shut the cold water supply off at the valve.
Disconnect tubes from the tank.
Unhook tank from wall.
• Activate faucet lever 7-10 times to flush faucet & lines.
If there is any discoloration or rusty
appearance, unplug and drain unit
as described in the Seasonal
Storage/Drainage section on this
page of the manual.
Divided stream.
• Debris in the end piece.
• Unscrew spout end piece and clean out any debris.
Hold tank upside down and drain the
water into the sink.
• Unplug and drain unit as described in the Seasonal
Storage/Drainage Section on page 10 of this manual.
If the water discoloration remains after draining
and refilling unit, discontinue use and contact an
authorized InSinkErator service agent.
Water discoloration/ • Corrosion of unit.
rusty appearance.
Towel dry any water drippings from
tank area.
If the water discoloration remains after
draining and refilling unit, discontinue
use and contact an authorized
InSinkErator service agent.
Reinstall tank to wall and reconnect tubes.
Remove and discard filter cartridge,
if applicable.
If you are still experiencing trouble call the AnswerLine® 1-800-558-5700.
To put back into working order, install
new filter cartridge (if applicable) and
turn on cold water supply at valve. Turn
the hot water dispenser faucet handle
and hold until water flows from the spout.
Reconnect the electrical cord. (Refer to
Page 7, Step 6B)
For fresher tasting water, add filtration to
your instant hot water dispenser system.
InSinkErator offers the only water filtration
system designed specifically for instant
hot water dispensers. For more information,
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