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Control Panel Close-up

Self-Filtering Bottom Loading

Water Cooler

Instruction Manual

To ensure proper use and for your safety,

please read the following instructions

completely before operating this appliance.

BL Series

Congratulations, you have acquired a high quality BRITA Water

Cooler - which uses 3 or 5 gal jugs of water. This product allows you

to enjoy a cold drink or a hot beverage and has many features that

you will find convenient to use. Record the model number, serial

number (located on Energy Star label), and the manufacture date, all

of which can be found on the label on the back of the unit.

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model number serial number purchase date manufacture date

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING!

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE!

No product registration is required for this unit. When making a customer

service call, please have the model number, manufacture date, and serial

number (7 digit number on the Energy Star Label) on hand.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-716-235-1300

TOLL FREE: 1-800-256-8169

BUILT WITH DURABLE BPA-FREE COMPONENTS!

Parts and Features

1 Control Panel

(see Close-up)

2 Hot Water

Dispensing Button

2A Child Safety Lock

3 Cold Water Dispensing

Button

4 Top Cover

5 Water Dispensing Spigot

6 Removable Drip Tray and

Insert

7 Jug Cap

8 Lower Door

9 Water Straw

(pumps water from jug

into the unit)

10 Door Switch

(controls pump operation)

11 Condenser Coils

12 Cold Water On/Off

Switch (Energy Saver)

13 Hot Water On/Off

Switch (Energy Saver)

14 Drain Valve

15 Power Cord

Important Safeguards

• When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be

followed, including the following:

• WARNING: BURN HAZARD. The product heats water to a temperature

of approximately 95° C / 203° F. Water temperatures above 52° C / 125° F

can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Children should be

supervised by an adult when using this product.

• WARNING: FIRE HAZARD. Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Do not operate the cooler with a damaged cord. Do not use with an

under rated extension cord or an extension cord without a ground.

• WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD. Unplug the water cooler before

cleaning or wiping up spilled water on unit. Do not attempt to service

the cooler. Do not operate cooler with a damaged cord.

• NOTE: The water pump system includes a special safety feature that

prevents operation when the water jug is empty. Water pump

operation is also linked to the Door Switch (see # 10 on the Parts and

Features list) mounted inside of the lower storage compartment. When

you replace the water jug, remember to close the Lower Door (see #

8 on the Parts and Features list).

• Never turn the product upside down or tilt more than 45 degrees. If the

unit has been resting on its side or upside down for a long period of

time, the unit must be put in the upright position for approximately 12

hours before turning it on.

• Never use this cooler with water that is unsafe to drink or is from an

unknown source.

• Never use any other liquids in this cooler other than jug water.

• Install this water cooler in a dry place away from direct sunlight. For

indoor use only.

• Leave a minimum of 2” (5 cm) around the back and sides of the

cooler for proper ventilation.

Grounding Instructions

WARNING: Modifying or defeating of the grounding plug can result in

a risk of electric shock.

• This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical

short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock.

• This appliance is equipped with a power cord that has a grounding

wire with a grounding plug. The cord must be plugged into a 3

prong outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

• Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not

completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the

appliance is properly grounded.

• Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground

prong from the power cord.

• Do not use an extension cord or an outlet converter with this

appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician

install an outlet near the appliance.

• For best operation, plug the appliance securely into its own

electrical outlet on a dedicated circuit not shared with any other

appliances to prevent blowing a fuse or tripping the circuit breaker.

Getting familiar with your BRITA Water Cooler

Features

• Designed for home and office use.

• Fits 3 or 5 gallon water jugs.

• Two high-flow water dispensing buttons - Red for hot water, and

Blue for cold water.

• Energy Saver switches located on the back of the appliance. Switch

Red control to OFF to stop heating and Blue control to OFF to stop

cooling.

Proper Installation and Location

• This cooler is for indoor use only. Do not use outdoors.

• Place the cooler on a level surface that can support its weight

with a full water jug installed.

• To ensure that your water cooler works at the maximum

efficiency, leave at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clearance between all

sides of the cooler and any walls.

• To prevent damage to the cooler, do not plug cooler into the

power outlet until you read the instructions first!

Preparing, Loading and Operating your Water Cooler

For use with 3 and 5 gallon (12 and 19L) water jugs.

DO NOT PLUG IN POWER CORD UNTIL WATER JUG IS LOADED!

IMPORTANT: Always wash your hands before handling water jug.

Clean the top of the water jug with a damp cloth.

1. Make sure the Lower Door (see # 8 on the Parts and Features list)

is open. This will prevent activation of the water pump. Open the

Lower Door by pulling on the right side of the door.

Note: The Lower Door is covered by a thin layer of plastic film used to

protect the door during shipment. Please remove the plastic layer

prior to first use.

2. Place fresh water jug outside of the jug storage area.

3. Set empty Jug on floor in front of any faucet. Insert one end of the

“Easy Fill Hose” into the empty 3 gallon or 5 gallon jug, and hold

the other end under the faucet directly in the stream of cold water.

Your empty water jug will fill in a few minutes. When jug is almost

full, pull the end of the Easy Fill Hose away from the stream of

water and allow all the water in the hose to drain into the jug.

4. Clean outside of new jug with a cloth.

5. Place the Water Straw into the water jug, lower

the straw to the bottom of the jug, and clasp the

Jug Cap (see # 7 on the Parts and Features list)

down onto the neck of the water jug so that the

Jug Cap is tightly secured to the jug (fig. 2 and fig. 3).

A Power

Light on = Power is on.

Light off = Power is off.

B Hot Water Indicator Light

Light on = Water is heating.

Light off = Hot water is ready

to dispense.

C Cold Water Indicator Light

Light on = Water is cooling.

Light off = Cold water is ready

to dispense.

D Jug Empty / Change Filter

Light on = Fill empty jug.

Light on and jug is not empty =

replace BRITA filter.

fig. 1

DO NOT PLUG IN POWER CORD UNTIL WATER JUG IS LOADED!

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Summary of content (2 pages)

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Self-Filtering Bottom Loading Water Cooler Congratulations, you have acquired a high quality BRITA Water Cooler - which uses 3 or 5 gal jugs of water. This product allows you to enjoy a cold drink or a hot beverage and has many features that you will find convenient to use. Record the model number, serial number (located on Energy Star label), and the manufacture date, all of which can be found on the label on the back of the unit.
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7. Make sure the bottom end of the Water Straw reaches the lowest part of the water jug (fig. 3). Straw reaches the side of the jug at its lowest point to ensure all of the water can be utilized. fig. 2 Refilling an Empty Jug When the water jug is empty, the cooler will attempt to pump water for 2 minutes. After this time, the pump will stop and light the furthest right on the upper panel will be on. This is your notification to refill the empty jug.