WATER DISPENSER DISTRIBUTEUR DEAU DISTRIBUIDOR DE AGUA
USER MANUAL MANUEL DUTILISATION MODO DE EMPLEO
Cold, hot and room temperature water Includes cooling compartment Child resistant hot water guard Eau froide, chaude et de temprature ambiante Inclut un compartiment refroidisseur Poigne du robinet d'eau chaude l'preuve des enfants Agua fra, caliente y de temperatura ambiente Incluye un compartimento fro Manubrio con golpecitos para agua caliente a prueba de nios
WARNING Your water dispenser must be left upright for at least ten (10) hours, unplugged. During delivery and/or storage, the fluid inside the compressor will move. To avoid any damage to the unit, you must allow adequate time for the fluid to settle. Make sure to fill one 12 oz glass of water from each tap before plugging in the unit. AVERTISSEMENT Le distributeur deau doit tre laiss en position verticale pendant au moins dix (10) heures sans tre branch. Pendant la livraison et/ou lentreposage, le fluide l'intrieur du compresseur se dplacera. Pour viter tout dommage l'unit, vous devez accorder le temps suffisant pour que le fluide se replace. Assurez-vous de remplir un verre de 12 oz deau partir de chaque robinet avant de dbrancher de lappareil.
2005 Sunbeam Products, Inc. All rights reserved. is a registered trademark of Sunbeam Products, Inc. used under license. Manufactured for Prestige Home Comfort, a subsidiary of the Elite Group Inc., Montreal, Canada, H3B 3X9. 2005 Sunbeam Products, Inc. Tous droits rservs. est une marque dpose de Sunbeam Products, Inc. utilise en vertu d'une autorisation. Fabriqu pour Prestige Home Comfort, une filiale de Elite Group Inc., Montreal, Canada, H3B 3X9. 2005 Sunbeam Products, Inc. Todos los derechos reservados. es una marca registrada de Sunbeam Products, Inc. uso bajo licencia. Fabricado por Prestige Home Comfort, una subsidiaria de Elite Group Inc., Montreal, Canada, H3B 3X9.
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ADVERTIR El distribuidor de agua debe permanecer desenchufado y en posicin vertical al menos diez (10) horas. Durante la entrega y o el almacenaje, el lquido adentro del compressor se mover. Hay que dejar un tiempo suficiente al lquido para que se asiente para evitar cualquier dno a la unidad. Asegurarse de llenar un vaso de 12 oz de agua de cada llave de enchufar la unidad.
0.64 cu.ft / 18L cooling compartment Compartiment refroidisseur d'une capacit de 0.64 pied cube/18L Compartimiento fro con capacidad para 0.64 cu.ft/18L
Congratulations on purchasing your new Sunbeam Water Dispenser!
Warnings & Precautions:
1. Your water dispenser must be left upright for at least ten (10) hours, unplugged. During delivery and/or storage, the fluid inside the compressor will move. To avoid any damage to the unit, you must allow adequate time for the fluid to settle. 2. Before placing water bottle on unit, be sure that the drain plug on the back is tightly fastened. 3. This unit should be placed with at least 4/10cm between the back of the unit and the wall. Keep a minimum distance of 2/5cm on each side of your water dispenser free. 4. Mount a full water bottle onto your dispenser before plugging in your water dispenser. 5. Make sure to fill one 12 oz glass of water from each tap before plugging in the unit. NOTE: Plug in the unit. Once this is done, put the switches at the back of the unit in the "ON" position. 6. You should have hot water in approximately 15 minutes and cold water in less than 1 hour. 7. For questions, comments or service info rmation, please call 1-877-383-6399 (8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. E.S.T.).

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIRES NDICE

ENGLISH

Electrical Safety..2 Unpacking your water dispenser.3 Getting to know your water dispenser.3 Preparing your water dispenser for use.4 How your cooling compartment works..4 Water dispenser maintenance..5 Trouble-shooting guide..6 Specifications..7 Electrical diagram..7 Notes...8 Warranty...9, 10

FRANAIS

lectricit et scurit..11 Dballage de votre distributeur deau.12 Caractristiques de votre distributeur deau.12 Prparation de votre distributeur deau des fins dutilisation..13 Fonctionnement de votre compartiment refroidisseur..13 Entretien du distributeur deau.14 Directives en cas de problmes.15 Spcifications..16 Schma lectrique.16 Garantie..17, 18 Notes..19

ESPANOL

Electricidad y seguridad.20 Desembalar su distribuidor de agua.21 Caractersticas de su distribuidor de agua..21 Prepare su distribuidor de agua antes de usarlo..22 Funcionamiento del compartimento fro.22 Mantenimiento del distribuidor de agua.23 Qu hacer si tiene problemas.24 E s p e c i f i c a c i o n e s.25 Diagrama elctrico..25 Notas..26 Garanta..27, 28

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons or property. Read all instructions before using any appliance.
Do not let hot water touch bare skin. Keep combustible materials such as furniture, bedding,
pillows, clothes, and/or papers away from the back of the unit.
Do not operate this, or any other appliance with a damaged cord. No other appliance should be
plugged into the same outlet. Be sure that the plug is fully inserted into the receptacle.
Do not run cord over carpeting or other heat insulators. Do not cover the cord. Keep cord away
from traffic areas, and do not submerge in water.
We do not recommend the use of an extension cord as it may overheat and cause a risk of fire. If
you must use an extension cord, use No. 14 AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1875 watts.
Unplug the water dispenser before cleaning or making repairs. Do not plug your water dispenser into the power outlet or turn the power switches on, when the

water dispenser is empty.
Exercise caution and use reasonable supervision when the appliance is used by or near children. Do not use your water dispenser outdoors. Place the water dispenser away from direct sunlight
and make sure that there is at least 4 inches of space between the back of your unit and the wall. Keep a minimum distance of 2 inches on each side of your unit free.
Do not use this product to dispense anything other than water. Do not flick the power switches quickly on and off. The resulting power surges may damage your

water dispenser.

Always turn your water dispenser off when there is no water left in the bottle or when you are
changing bottles. Turn it back on after the new bottle has been placed and the air is purged from the dispensing buttons.
UNPACKING YOUR WATER DISPENSER

No. 0101

ongratulations, you have acquired a high quality SUNBEAM Water Dispenser for bottled water. This unit is packed with many extra features, that you will find convenient to use. Multi-temperature capability allows you to enjoy a cool, hot
or room temperature drink. It will provide you with many years of trouble free use, by following the simple instructions contained in this manual. Please take the time to read it carefully.
1) Remove the water dispenser from the cardboard box without turning it upside down, or laying it on its side. a. Remove the strapping. b. Lift box from base. c. Remove the styrofoam packing inserts from the box. d. Pull the water dispenser straight up from sytrofoam base. e. Remove the plastic bag. The refrigeration compressor has very sensitive mounts inside of its welded shell in order to provide quiet running. Improper handling may damage the compressor. 2) Wipe it clean if necessary. 3) Find a location for your water dispenser that is protected from direct sunlight and other sources of heat. Place the water dispenser on a level surface. Make sure that there are at least 4/10cm of space between the back of your water dispenser and the wall. Keep a minimum distance of 2/5cm on each side of your water dispenser free. 4) Do not plug your water dispenser into the power outlet yet! Read the instructions first.

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This water dispenser is for indoor use only. Room temperature should not exceed 97F / 36C.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WATER DISPENSER
This water dispenser has two thermostats; one for the cooling compartment and one for the cold water (rear panel). For the cold water, there is a 304 stainless steel water cooling tank. All waterways are made from 304 stainless steel. Refrigeration compressor is quiet and durable. For the hot water there is a 304 stainless steel heavy duty hot water tank with an external heater. It is suitable for mineral water. The power cord has a grounded plug. Please make sure that your outlet is properly grounded. Easy to clean drain tray in the bottom of the cooling compartment.

Integrated No-Spill Receptacle System for added hygiene and convenience. Three power switches on the rear of the water dispenser. One is for the hot water, the second is for the cooling compartment, and the third is for the cold water and cooling compartment. The front panel has three indicator lights, to see if the power, heating and refrigeration are on. There are three taps on the front. The tap handles are color-coded. Red is for hot, white for room temperature and blue for cooled water. The hot water tap handle has a child resistant hot water guard. To operate it, squeeze the handle and locking device together and then push them down. Easy to clean deep drip tray. Convenient built-in fast cooling compartment.
PREPARING YOUR WATER DISPENSER FOR USE
1) Make sure that the water dispenser is not plugged into the electrical outlet. 2) Before placing water bottle on unit, be sure that the drain plug on the back is tightly fastened. 3) Hold the water bottle vertically and upside down (over water dispenser) and place the water bottle into the nospill bottle receptacle. Apply slight pressure in order to pierce the bottle cap with the spigot. It is not advisable to make any adjustments to the thermostat settings before the water dispenser and bottled water are warmed up to normal room temperature. This unit accepts two, three or five gallon water bottles with pierceable sealed caps. 4) Open the taps to let the air out, until the water starts to flow. When this happens, release the taps. 5) Plug the water dispenser into a grounded power outlet and turn the power switches on. 6) If the water dispenser is brought in from outside in the winter time, give it a few hours to warm up to room temperature before plugging it in. The thermostat setting may be affected by the coldness of the water dispenser itself or the bottled water. The refrigeration thermostat is factory set between 7C and 8C (44.6F and 46.4F). The hot water thermostat is factory set between 88C and 89C (190.4F and 192.2F). The hot and cold indicator lights will be on while the system is working. Once the desired temperatures have been reached, the lights will go off. If you choose to set the cold water thermostat to the lowest setting, it may take over one hour to cool the water down to the coldest setting. Before the water dispenser leaves the factory, the thermostat is set properly. It is not advisable to adjust the thermostat when using the water dispenser for the first time. NOTE: When your water dispenser is in operation there is a small amount of water in the passage between the water tanks and the taps. This water is not controlled by the cold, hot or room temperature settings. We recommend that in order to fully enjoy the desired temperature setting, you should eliminate this small amount, 200ml - 400ml (6.76 fl.oz - 13.52 fl.oz) using a small glass container.

PLACE BOTTLE VERTICALLY STRAIGHT DOWN
HOW YOUR COOLING COMPA RTMENT WORKS
THE COOLING COMPARTMENT IS DESIGNED FOR EVEN COOLING.
Your water dispenser has two thermostats located at the back of the unit. One thermostat controls the water and the other controls the cooling compartment. To start the compressor, a signal from either of the two thermostats is required. Your water dispenser also has three power switches located at the back of the unit. One switch controls the hot water, one switch controls the cooling compartment, and the other switch controls the cold water and cooling compartment. Both the cold water thermostat and the cooling compartment thermostat are factory set between 2 and 4. To adjust the temperature of the water and/or the cooling compartment, turn the corresponding thermostat clockwise to set the temperature colder, and counterclockwise to set the temperature warmer. When the temperature of the fridge or the water is set lower, the compressor will take a longer time to reach the set temperature than if it is set higher, but this will not affect the life of the compressor. This cooling compartment is not a frost-free unit. Minor ice build-up in the compartment is normal and expected. Warning: If the water and or refrigeration thermostat is set at 6 for an extended period of time, there is a possibility of freezing in the water tank or in the interior of the cooling compartment.
WATER DISPENSER MAINTENANCE
WATER TANK CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
1) Do not flick the power switches quickly on and off. The resulting power surges may damage your water dispenser. 2) Always turn your water dispenser off when there is no water left in the bottle or when you are changing bottles. Turn it back on after the new bottle has been placed and the air is purged from the dispensing buttons. 3) To clean the unit, first unplug the power cord. Wipe the outside of the water dispenser with a soft cloth dampened with liquid dishwashing soap. Use toothpaste to remove spots on the cabinet. 4) Twist the bottle receptacle of the No-Spill system counterclockwise and pull it up (Fig. A). 5) Take apart the No-Spill system by unscrewing the base (piercing pin) (Fig. B). Then proceed to wash it with dishwashing liquid, rinse it and reassemble. 6) Clean the inside of the water dispenser periodically with a small amount of vinegar. This removes mineral scaling caused by the water. Rinse it well. Use the drain on the back in order to get the water out. Make sure to open up all the taps to ensure that all cleaning liquid is drained from your water dispenser. Put all of the parts back, securely fasten the drain plug (Fig. C). It is important to let the water dispenser dry for TWO HOURS before plugging it back in. Cover the bottle receptacle to prevent it from contamination. 7) The harder the water you use, the more often you should clean the interior of the unit. Recommended intervals are between one and three months depending on the mineral content of the water and the frequency of bottle changes.

Piercing Pin

COOLING COMPA RTMENT CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
1) To clean the unit, first unplug the power cord. 2) Allow the ice build-up to melt naturally. NOTE: Do not use sharp objects or knives to remove ice buildup. Do not use boiling water to remove ice. 3) The water will accumulate in the tray at the bottom of the compartment. 4) Remove the tray from the compartment and empty the water. 5) Wipe the compartment and the tray with a soft cloth dampened with liquid dishwashing soap.

D ra i n

TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE

Problem

1) The power switch for the cold & cooling compartment are turned on, but the compressor is not starting up.

Check if:

1a) The power cord is plugged in properly. 1b) If the water dispenser is brought in from outside in the winter time, give it a few hours to warm up to room temperature before plugging it in.The thermostat setting may be affected by the coldness of the water dispenser itself or the bottled water. If the ambient (room) temperature is lower than the thermostat setting, or the water dispenser itself is cold, then the compressor will not start up. It is not advisable to make any adjustments to the thermostat setting before the water dispenser and bottled water is warmed up to normal room temperature. 2) 3) Check if the water dispenser sits on a level surface without rocking. If the water dispenser is noisy after its first use, unplug the water dispenser for thirty (30) minutes, then start it up again. If you are not satisfied with the water dispenser performance check if there is enough room around the water dispenser to provide ample ventilation. When the compressor is working, it is normal to have a hot ra d iator.
2) The water dispenser operation is noisy. 3) The radiator at the back of the water dispenser is very hot. 4) The contents of the cooling compartment a re not cold enough. 5) The compressor works non-stop.
4a) Check the temperature setting of the cooling compartment. 4b) Check that the cooling compartment door is closed tightly. 5a) Check if the door is closed tightly. 5b) Turn both thermostats down counterclockwise. Once the compressor has stopped, readjust starting from cold water thermostat. Do not cause the compressor to start and stop frequently. 6a) The cold water temperature tap may freeze up under extreme conditions. When the cooling compartment is loaded and the compressor is running continuously while the bottled water is not consumed, there can be an overcooling of the cold water tank. 6b) To unfreeze the cold water tank turn the power switches for the cold water and cooling compartment off: If you need to unfreeze it in a hurry, then remove the water bottle and keep on draining hot water and pouring it back into the water receptacle. Once the tank is unfrozen turn on only the cold water & cooling compartment switch. If you have time, then just turn on the cooling compartment switch and turn off the cold water & cooling compartment switch. 6c) If you will be continuing to use the cooling compartment, keep the door closed and reduce the cooling load inside of the cooling compartment. You may turn the cold water & cooling compartment switch on, once the cold water tank is thawed. 7a) The cooling compartment temperature is controlled, therefore the cooling compartment can't freeze. If too many items are placed in the cooling compartment, the water may freeze. Turning the refrigeration thermostat counterclockwise to a warmer setting may reduce the probability of water freezing. 7b) There are too many items in the cooling compartment or the items are too warm. It is not advisable to place contents with a temperature exceeding 40C (104F) in the cooling compartment. 7c) The door of the cooling compartment is not closed. 8a) Verify that the cold water switch is ON. 8b) The cold water thermostat is set at high temperature position. Turn cold water thermostat clockwise a little to set it at a lower temperature position. 9a) The top portion of the tap has become loose. If so, tighten the top threaded portion. 9b) A calcium deposit has formed in the tap. If so, wash the inside of the water dispenser, unscrew and clean the top portion of the tap and reassemble. 10a) The bottle may have small pinholes. 10b) The drain plug is not fastened properly. Check that the soft rubber seal of the drain cap is not torn or damaged. 10c) The drain tray at the bottom of the cooling compartment is full of water. Take out the drain tray to remove water and then place it back into the cooling compartment.

6) The cold water tap is not working. The cold water tank is frozen.
7) The cold water tank is frozen and the cold water & cooling compartment switch is on. 8) The cold water is warm. 9) The taps are leaking.
10) Water is dripping out of the water dispenser and onto the floor.

SPECIFICATIONS

NO. 0101
Power supply : Hot water heater power consumption : Refrigeration compressor power consumption : Refrigerant type : Refrigerant quantity : Cold water cooling capability : Hot water heater capability : Cooling compartment cooling temperature : Volume of cooling compartment : Net weight : Dimensions : Cook tap flow rate : AC 115V / 60 Hz / 7A 4.5 Amperes 2.5 Amperes R-134a 52 + / - 1 Gram / 1.83oz.
2L / 67.6 fl.oz. / hour (at room temp. below 30C/86F cools down to 10C/50F) 5L / 169.1fl.oz. / hour (at room temp. above 20C/68F heats up to 90C/194F) 0C - 10C / 32F - 50F 0.64 cu.ft. / 18 L 56.1 lbs / 25.5 kgs 15.25" L X 12.76" W X 38" H (38.7cm L X 32.8cm W X 96.5cm H) 2L / 67.6 fl.oz. / minute
NOTE: UL model number on the back of the unit refers to Sunbeam Water Dispenser with Cooling Compartment.

ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

1. Protection diode for the LED indicator light 2. Cooling on LED indicator light 3. Diode for the LED indicator light 4. Resistor for the LED indicator light 5. Cold water & refrigeration power switch 6. Refrigeration thermostat for the cold water 7. PTC starter for the compressor 8. Refrigeration Compressor 9. Fridge power switch 10. Refrigeration thermostat for the fridge 11. Thermal protector for the refrigeration compressor 12. Protection diode for the LED indicator light 13. Heater on LED indicator light 14. Diode for the LED indicator light 15. Resistor for the L E D indicator light 16. Heating power switch 17. Thermostat for the hot water 18. Heater 19. Auto-reset thermostat for the hot water 20. Protection diode for the LED indicator light 21. Power on LED indicator light 22. Diode for the LED indicator light 23. Resistor for the L E D indicator light

PRESTIGE HOME COMFORT/ELITE GROUP LIMITED ONE-YEAR WA R R A N T Y P O L I C Y EFFECTIVE: A P R I L LIMITED WA R R A N T Y
Prestige Home Comfort/Elite Group, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as PHC/EG) hereby warrants, subject to the conditions herein stated in the paragraphs below, that should this product become defective by reason of improper workmanship or material defect during the specified warranty period, PHC/EG will repair or refund the same e ffecting all necessary parts replacements. Tr a n s p o rtation charges on parts submitted for re p a i r o r refund, under this warranty, must be borne by the purc h a s e r. THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WA R R A N T Y. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF M E R C H A N TA B I L I T Y AND FITNESS FOR A PA RTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE TIME PERIOD SPECIFIED, OR TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY L AW. A N Y AND A L L IMPLIED WARRANTIES A R E EXCLUDED. LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES UNDER A N Y AND A L L WARRANTIES A R E EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT EXCLUSION IS PERMITTED BY L AW. WA R R A N T Y P E R I O D Consumer/Residential Use Only 1 Ye a r 90 Days
P ro d u c t Water Coolers/Dispensers Labor
PHC/EG warrants that from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material for a period of one (1) year and a period of ninety (90) days on labor. PHC/EG, at its option, will repair or refund this product found to be defective during the warranty period. If the product is no longer available, PHC/EG may refund your purchase (at a depreciated value), with an original proof of purchase. This is your exclusive warranty. CONDITIONS O R I G I N A L SALES RECEIPT: This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty service and/or refund. PHC/EG dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling PHC/EG products do not have the right to alter, modify or in any way, change the terms and conditions of this warranty. WA R R A N T Y R E G I S T R ATION IS NOT N E C E S S A RY TO OBTAIN WA R R A N T Y ON PHC/EG PRODUCTS. S AVE YOUR PROOF O F PURCHASE RECEIPT. IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE PROOF O F THE INITIAL PURCHASE DATE AT THE TIME WA R R A N T Y S E RVICE IS REQUESTED, THE MANUFACTURING DAT E O F THE PRODUCT W I L L BE USED TO DETERMINE THE WA R R A N T Y. Continued on Next Page

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is a registered trademark of Sunbeam Products, Inc. used under license.
D E P R E C I AT I O N: Any unit being diagnosed as non-functional and warranting an exchange, during the existing warranty period, will be subject to an appropriate depreciation or user fee. A B O U T YOUR PRODUCT WA R R A N T Y: We welcome warranty repair and apologize to you for being inconvenienced. Any Authorized service dealer may perform warranty repairs. Most warranty repairs are handled r o u t i n e l y, but sometimes requests for warranty service may not be appropriate. For example, warranty service would N O T apply if the product damage occurred because of misuse, lack of routine maintenance, shipping, handling, warehousing or improper installation. Similarly, the warranty is void if the manufacturing date or the serial number on the product has been removed or the equipment has been altered or modified. During the warranty period, the Authorized service dealer, at its option, will repair or refund any part that, upon examination, is found to be defective under normal use and service. N O R M A L WEAR: This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: Negligent use or misuse of the product; Improper voltage or current; Use contrary to the operating instructions; Deviation from instructions regarding storage and transportation; Disassembly; Repair or alteration by anyone other than PHC/EG or a PHC/EG Authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes. PHC/EG shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province. H O W TO OBTAIN WA R R A N T Y S E RVICE: You must contact PHC/EG Customer Service/Technical Support at our toll-free number 1-877-383-6399. A Customer Service/Technical Support representative will attempt to resolve warranty issues over the phone. If telephone resolution is not possible, the Customer Service/Technical Support representative will require your assistance in performing routine diagnostic procedures. This warranty is effective for the time periods listed above and subject to the conditions provided for in this policy. For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer by calling 1-877-383-6399. Warranty service may only be performed by a Prestige Home Comfort, Inc./Elite Group, Inc. Authorized Service Dealer.

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Filtered Water

All Through the Home

at K/BIS

By David H. Martin ne could say that Filtered Water, Looking Good All Through Todays Upscale Home was an overflowing theme at the 2003 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (K/BIS), held April 11-13 in the shadow of Orlando, Fla.s Disney World. Indeed, chilled processed water on tap is no longer a fantasy in the bathroom, wet bar and even inside (if not through the door) of many refrigerators. Hot and cold filtered water on tap, teaming chillers, and filters with instant hot taps were other visible product niches. Chillers and water coolers, including those with gravity-fed filtration, were more prevalent at this years show. Finally, new filtered faucet styles and finishes will give discerning homeowners more choices than ever and, perhaps more importantly, the ability to coordinate filtration with nearby mixers, and even with metallic cabinet hardware in the kitchen and bath. This year s show, celebrating the National Kitchen & Bath Associations 40th anniversary, drew over 40,000 dealers and affiliated trade representatives from across the United States in a lovefest for connoisseurs of high-style appliances and faucets. Last years show in Chicago drew a record 55,944 attendees just six months after 9/11. K/BIS will return to Chicago in 2004.

Integral faucet filters

Moen, the perennial category leader, again showed its top lines of PureTouch filtration faucets. The PureTouch Classic features a fixed-spout. The PureTouch

JUNE 2003

professional and Euro kitchen faucets feature convenient pullout handles, and the PureTouch AquaSuite-dedicated point-of-use (POU) faucets for bathrooms and wet bars are available in a wide selection of finishes. With no new Moen products or finishes at K/BIS, the company showcased its new promotional relationship with the American Dental Association (ADA). While Moen filter faucets are NSF certified to remove a wide range of contaminants, the ADA chose to recognize the manufacturer for something it fails to removefluoride. According to former U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher, Fluoridation is the single most effective public health measure to prevent tooth decay and improve oral health. Moens PureTouch filtering products are the first to receive the ADAs Deal of Acceptance because they leave fluoride in the water. Jado, an upscale division of American Standard, again showed its line of integral filter faucetssolid-cast brass faucets with ceramic disc valves and filters that mount on top of the sink or below. Unlike Moen, Jado offers no pullout filtration faucets because, as Eric Schwartz explained, Pullouts are vulnerable to contamination when left in soapy water in the sink. Jados Victorian Filter Faucet retails for up to $550. A digital reminder prompts filter replacement, and a separate water chiller is available. Meanwhile, American Standard again showed its line of medium-price ClearTap Franke
integral filter faucets that include bathroom and kitchen faucet filtration models. As with Jado, all models feature carbon block technology to reduce cysts, lead, taste and odor. ClearTap features an electronic digital readout on the spout that counts down gallons remaining in the filters life. The single-lever faucet handle delivers filtered water through a separate tube in the spout by shifting the lever to the right. Kitchen models feature a unique deck-plate mounting system to let owners change filters without climbing under the sink. Bathroom models feature a wallmounted cartridge that must be changed out under the sink. Like Jado, all ClearTap faucets are cast-brass construction with ceramic lifetime disc valve. Kohler has added a third cartridge to its line of Aquifer filters. The new onemicron carbon block filter meets NSF Standard 53 for VOC and MTBE reduction. Kohlers Wellspring beverage fau-
integral faucet filtration at K/BIS Water Conditioning & Purification 1

cets come in traditional and contemporary styles and multiple finishes including brushed bronze. KWC again showed its line of Purejet kitchen mixers with separate water dispensers and pullout spray for conventional water. Featured at K/BIS was Purejet Remote, a freestanding fil-
ISEs general manager, Nancy Wulf, shows faucet finishes.
ter faucet with a stainless steel pullout hose. The suggested retail price (SRP) is $275 and $89 for replacement cartridges. Five hundred-gallon carbon block filters are offered in choice of NSF 42- and NSF
53-listed cartridges. Automatic water shutoff simplifies filter changes. KWC Faucets of Norcross, Ga., is a subsidiary of KWC AG, Switzerland. In Europe, KWC offers carbonated sparkling water as an option. Franke, another European player, introduced its first Triflow integral filter faucet at 1993 K/BIS. Faucets featured separate hot, cold and pure handles. A ceramic candle with carbon block core was hidden under the sink. Franke later added a contemporary style filter faucet plus models with pullout hand spray and a standalone gooseneck filtered water faucet. It also offers Trifow faucets for the bathroom. All units use Katadyn ceramic/carbon block filters. Mountain Plumbing Products showed an undercounter Doulton ceramic filter along with an impressive selection of POU faucets in decorator styles and 35 finishes. Its faucets are ceramic disk quality and also offer a compact chiller that cools filtered water to 38 F, according to Jim Tomafski. In-Sink-Erator exhibited its designer faucet line of instant hot/cold filtration POU systems featuring two fil-
ter options with quick-connect fittings. The F-501R filter is a six-month cartridge that meets NSF 53. Model F-201R is a three-month filter certified to NSF 42. More faucet finishes are expected this fall and the company also expects to add an undercounter chiller later this year, said general manager Nancy Wulf. Grohe, Hansgrohe and Delta all denied interest in the category at K/BIS. Price-Pfisters Nick Mahan, however, said that despite its earlier disappointing experience in filter faucets, the company is considering revisiting the category at some point.

Water coolers, POU filters
Avanti showed an expanded line of water coolers and cabinet POU units in Orlando. In addition to a new POU system, combining sediment and carbon filters underneath, the importer showed a new molded plastic water cooler at $129 SRP. Other coolers featured new pushbutton consoles to select hot and cold water. Gravity-feed filter bottles are an option. Avanti also showed its multiple color countertop coolers which, according to a company spokesperson, are not selling well since their introduction earlier this year.
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Haier America, a European appliance manufacturer, introduced its new line of Energy Star-rated water coolers in five distinct designs. Its water cooler/refrigerator and desktop cooler round out the line. The desktop unit holds up to 5gallon bottles and measures only 13-3/18-1/8. Addi showed a trio of colorful coolers in red, yellow and silver. It also showed a gravityfeed carbon filter bottle and a new under-cabinet RO system with optional chiller. Greenway Water coolers by Greenway at K/BIS showed several cabinet water tric elements said to hold water at a concoolers. Epic showed its line of colorful stant 42F. ceramic water coolers with thermoelec-
Traditional POU treatment
Everpure, a unit of USFilters Culligan, celebrated its 70th anniversary at K/BIS with the announcement of a new filter replacement monitor for new or existing Everpure POU systems. Model H300+M, available in June, will be rated for 500 gallons and feature the new LED monitor lightsred, yellow and green. Everpure also showed new packaging and displays for kitchen and bath showrooms, which it sells through twostep distributors. Oasis displayed its two-stage and three-stage car-
Addis new POU system has filter and membrane cartridges mounted on a slide-out track for easy servicing.
bon filtration drinking water systems, designed for easy undercounter mounting with automatic water shut-off valve. The company also showed a four-stage RO water filtration system with thin-film composite membrane. Water quality monitor is optional. American Plumber showed its WRO-3500 monitored RO filtration system, an undercounter unit with electronic water quality monitor and an SRP of $425. The company also showed its WLCS-1000 POU chemical/ lead POU system with electronic monitor. Aqua-Pure, Cunos plumbing channel brand, exhibited new displays and support literature for kitchen and bath dealers selling its POU drinking water systems. It also showed two air gap faucets in three colors. In addition, AquaPure filters were seen in refrigerators exhibited at K/BIS. General Electric showed a single SmartWater RO undercounter system in its K/BIS booth. A spokesman noted that GE channel emphasis is currently focused on Loews and Home Depot, said to account for better than 90 percent of all SmartWater sales. For the second straight year, no water softeners were shown. Sole Water, a line of C/I and residential RO systems manufactured by Chieh Sheng Co. Ltd., showed a wide variety of countertop and undercounter RO appliances. The company also makes water coolers, filters and housings.

Cool ProfitsRefrigerator Filtration
One area growing as a great source of recurring income for manufacturers and dealers alike is refrigerator filtration. At the K/BIS trade show for this category, Frigidaire, GE, Maytag, Jennaire, Whirlpool, LG, Samsung and Kenmore all showed in-cabinet water filters in Orlando as standard features in their side-by-side refrigerators. All except Whirlpool and Kitchenaid chose to locate the filter in the fresh food compartment for two reasons. One, the consumer will find it a convenient, top-of-mind location to change the filter. Two, the lower temperatures in the fresh food compartment retard bacteria growth possible if the filter were located under or behind the refrigerator. Frigidaire (Electrolux) was the inventor of the eye-level, in-cabinet filter, which it named PureSource. For its third generation of ice/water treatment, PureSource 2, the eye-level filter is now located up front in the temperature control panel in the fresh food compartment of Frigidaire side-by-sides with ice/water service. PureSource 2 features twin carbon block filters, sealed in a single pop-out cassette, made
by KX Industries, which had its own booth in ter spout dispenser just inside the door. The Orlando as part of the WQA Pavilion. The 250300-gallon filter meets NSF 53 and tucks up gallon KX unit is rated for lead, VOCs and cysts. out of the way into the top of the fresh food KX makes the entire housing as well as the section. The LED filter life indicator is eye-level filter, said Susan Ledonne, KX sales manager. and out front. Twin filters are housed in a pullLG Electronics USA , a out drawer and pop out at the North Korean major appliance push of a button. An electronic manufacturer, again showed its filter indicator monitors perforLiving Network System around mance with a green/amber/red its Internet refrigeratora readout. The generous opening wired, home Internet-based sysfor ice and water dispenser on tem that links other home applithe freezer door exterior makes ances through the refrigerator. it easier for consumers to fill Its the homes information cenpitchers, bottles and pots. ter, even indicating when its time The trend toward more to change the refrigerators wasophisticated and more visible ter filter. LG introduced a new filter change monitors contin- New refrigerator water bottom-freezer model with ued, usually on the front of the dispenser just inside door Aqua-Pure (Cuno) water filter in freezer door or just inside the the fresh food department. fresh food compartment. Selected Kenmore and Samsung, from South Korea, debuted a line of Frigidaire refrigerators featured in-refrigerator full-size refrigerator-freezers with Aqua-Pure water spouts to fill glasses and pitchers. The water filter cartridges in the fresh food comKenmore version was introduced with its new partments. Trio Elite refrigerator-freezer with internal waAgain, Whirlpool and Kitchenaid side-byWater Conditioning & Purification 3

Multi-Pure showed its new carbon block countertop and undersink POU units that are NSF certified to reduce arsenic, cysts, lead, PCBs, VOC and other contaminants. Units are available with electronic performance indicators. Joneca Corp. showed its countertop UltraPura water purifier using Pura-Tap ultrafiltration membranes to remove bacteria and viruses from tap water. KX Industries, exhibiting in support of its OEM customers at K/BIS, revealed that its making a new gravity-fed disposable water filter for Sunbeams Mr. Coffee drip coffeemakers. The 30-pot filter is placed on top of the grounds to reduce chlorine, which affects coffee flavor. Eight-packs are already for sale at Cosco for $2.99, said KX sales manager Susan Ledonne. The company also anticipates offering air and water filtration products employing nanofiber technology by this time next year. Waterpik again showed its line of faucet filters, made to fit existing kitchen faucets. The 200-gallon faucet filters are rated for cysts, lead, taste and odor and begin at suggested retail of $24.99. The units feature green/amber/red LED indicators for filter changes.
duced HydraZone technology for whirlpool baths, which combines UV and ozone to destroy bacteria in bath water. Vitabath is an OEM, which exhibited products with HydraZone technology at K/BIS. Sears also showed Kenmore distillers.

Water softeners

Morton, displaying in the WQA Pavilion, showed three models in its System Saver water softener line. Its timer model carries an SRP of $297. The 27,000-grains model retails for $389, said Mortons Dennis Gallifent. The company is running 60-second commercials on the Buyers Shopping Network, including spots on TNN, Lifetime and USA cable networks targeting the hard water market. Viewers may call a toll-free number for direct purchase and shipment to their homes. WaterBoss, a Hague brand, showed the same redesigned compact water softener product line seen at the 2002 Hardware Show.
KDF55 media including one with a showerhead included. Paragon, which makes H20s filters, had other shower filtration products on display in two other booths. Paragons George Lutich showed the companys new wall-mount shower filter and a new shower arm filter. He also said Paragon has developed a new shower filtration media for sulfated water. Sole Water showed a shower filter cartridge that combines KDF and calcium sulfite media.

Conclusion

The 2003 K/BIS Show in Orlando showed a wide variety of water treatment products, suitable for all locations in the home. Most were undercounter built-ins, integrated into kitchen faucets, or side-by-side refrigerator-freezers.

About the author

! David H. Martin is president of Lenzi Martin Marketing, of Oak Park, Ill., a firm specializing in water improvement and environmental marketing that integrates old and new media. He can be reached at (708) 8488404, email: newage@attbi.com or website: www.lenzimartin.com
Shower filtration products
H20 International, exhibiting with the WQA Pavilion at K/BIS, showed two Sunbeam brand shower filters with
UV, ozone & distillers
Greenway showed its ultraviolet (UV) POE water treatment system for disinfection. Sole Water also showed UV equipment at K/BIS. HydraBaths intro-
sides featured water/ice dispenser lock out systems to childproof the front of their refrigerators. Unlike other brands, their water filtration cartridges are still concealed under the base grille. Filter change indicators are located on the freezer door exterior above the ice and water dispensers. GE high-end Profile side-by-side refrigerators featured Cuno bayonete-style filter cartridges that drop down from the inside ceiling for changing the filters. Other GE side-by-sides had Cuno filter canisters in the upper righthand corner of the fresh food compartments. Maytag showed its Wide-by-Side refrigerator featuring filtered ice and water from a special dispenser. The PuriClean filter comes with a filter change reminder light. Jennaire, made by Maytag, introduced a new high-end sideby-side with a 500-gallon filterconcealed above the refrigerator behind an 8-inch high brushed steel paneldesigned to give the refrigerator a built-in appearance. A filter-change monitor with reset button appeared above the exterior ice/water dispenser. David Martin
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