## How to Operate Your New Castaway Water Dispenser
### Step 1: Unpack and Assemble Your Dispenser
Carefully unpack your Castaway water dispenser from the shipping box.
Remove all packaging materials, including the plastic wrap, foam padding, and instruction manual.
Locate the two main components: the water tank and the dispensing unit.
Place the water tank on the base of the dispensing unit.
Align the water tank with the dispensing unit and slide it into place.
Make sure the water tank is securely seated in the dispensing unit.
### Step 2: Fill the Water Tank
Remove the lid from the water tank.
Fill the water tank with clean, cold water.
Do not overfill the water tank.
Replace the lid on the water tank.
### Step 3: Connect the Power Cable
Locate the power cable that came with your Castaway water dispenser.
Plug the power cable into a standard electrical outlet.
The power indicator light on the dispensing unit will turn on.
### Step 4: Prime the Water Dispenser
To prime the water dispenser, press and hold the cold water button for 5 seconds.
Water will begin to flow from the cold water spout.
Allow the water to flow for 1-2 minutes, or until the water is clear.
Repeat this process with the hot water button.
### Step 5: Adjust the Temperature Settings
The Castaway water dispenser has adjustable temperature settings for both hot and cold water.
To adjust the temperature of the hot water, turn the hot water temperature control knob clockwise to increase the temperature or counterclockwise to decrease the temperature.
To adjust the temperature of the cold water, turn the cold water temperature control knob clockwise to increase the temperature or counterclockwise to decrease the temperature.
### Step 6: Dispense Water
To dispense cold water, press the cold water button.
To dispense hot water, press the hot water button.
Hold your cup or glass under the spout and press the corresponding button.
Water will begin to flow from the spout.
Release the button when your cup or glass is full.
### Step 7: Clean and Maintain Your Water Dispenser
Clean the exterior of your Castaway water dispenser regularly with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
Empty and clean the water tank every 2-3 weeks.
To clean the water tank, remove the lid and fill it with a solution of 1 cup of white vinegar and 1 gallon of water.
Let the solution sit in the water tank for 30 minutes.
Empty the water tank and rinse it thoroughly with clean water.
Replace the lid on the water tank.
## Troubleshooting
### Problem: No water is flowing from the dispenser.
Solution: Check that the water tank is full and properly seated in the dispensing unit.
Solution: Make sure that the power cable is plugged into a working electrical outlet.
Solution: Prime the water dispenser by pressing and holding the cold water button for 5 seconds.
### Problem: The water is not cold enough.
Solution: Adjust the cold water temperature control knob clockwise to increase the temperature.
Solution: Check that the water tank is full and cold.
Solution: Allow the water to flow for longer before dispensing.
### Problem: The water is not hot enough.
Solution: Adjust the hot water temperature control knob clockwise to increase the temperature.
Solution: Check that the water tank is full and hot.
Solution: Allow the water to flow for longer before dispensing.
### Problem: The dispenser is leaking water.
Solution: Check that the water tank is not overfilled.
Solution: Make sure that the water tank is securely seated in the dispensing unit.
Solution: Tighten any loose connections.
### Problem: The power indicator light is not on.
Solution: Check that the power cable is plugged into a working electrical outlet.
Solution: Replace the power cable.