Step 1: Unplug cooler. Remove 5-gallon bottle from cooler.

Step 2: Remove the WaterSafe/WaterGuard top from cooler so that the reservoir is exposed. (See directions below on how to remove top.)

Directions for Removing WaterSafe/WaterGuard:

Step 3: The reservoir will be full of water. Drain the reservoir completely. There is a removable baffle in the reservoir. Remove the baffle from the reservoir.

Step 4: Prepare a cleaning solution in a calibrated container with household chlorine bleach at a concentration of 1 teaspoon per 1 gallon of water.

Step 5: Fill the reservoir with the prepared solution.

Step 6: Allow the solution to stand for about 15 minutes.

**Warning** - All HOT and RED faucets should not be drained.  Avoid putting household bleach in the hot tank.  Do not drain the HOT or RED faucet during the cleaning procedure.  As long as the red faucet is not drained, this will seal the hot tank.  The cold faucet may be drained as instructed below.

Step 7: Drain faucets into a pitcher and dispose of chlorinated water.

Step 8: Fill reservoir with Le Bleu Water. Drain cooler completely with clean Le Bleu Water. Discard this water properly.

Step 9: Take a clean, damp cloth with water and wipe WaterSafe/WaterGuard down. (Do not get filter wet.)

Step 10: Place WaterGuard/WaterSafe lid back on cooler and place 5-gallon bottle back on cooler.

Hot & Cold Coolers (Red Faucets)

Use boiling water in place of chlorine solution. **WARNING** Do not add chlorine bleach in a Hot and Cold Cooler.

Water coolers are like any other appliance in your home, please clean regularly.