It seems to only give me a half a bottle of water, then it leaves the other half in bottle not be able to get out unless I manually dump it? What is w
1933127
I think you may have a defective soda dispenser. Mine empties completely. The only thing I would check is that you are using the right size cartridge but I'm not sure that would effect the dispencing. Just the amount of carbonation.
1933128
This bottle us very large, about twice as large as the last soda container I used. I noticed it right off by the weight if the bottle when empty. But I haven't noticed it only fizzing only half the bottle. I do try to use it within 2 days as the fizz tends to weaken after sitting around more than that. If I have it laying around longer than 2 days, I actually push the nozzle to dump the water as I want to keep it fresh and clean as possible. I actually like the smaller container as not as heavy and doesn't take as much water. But it tajes the same charger whether either container. When I refill a new batch, I usually shake it like 20-30 times and use realky cold water which makes it fizz better. This bottle us very large, about twice as large as the last soda container I used. I noticed it right off by the weight if the bottle when empty. But I haven't noticed it only fizzing only half the bottle. I do try to use it within 2 days as the fizz tends to weaken after sitting around more than that. If I have it laying around longer than 2 days, I actually push the nozzle to dump the water as I want to keep it fresh and clean as possible. I actually like the smaller container as not as heavy and doesn't take as much water. But it tajes the same charger whether either container. When I... » Read More This bottle us very large, about twice as large as the last soda container I used. I noticed it right off by the weight if the bottle when empty. But I haven't noticed it only fizzing only half the bottle. I do try to use it within 2 days as the fizz tends to weaken after sitting around more than that. If I have it laying around longer than 2 days, I actually push the nozzle to dump the water as I want to keep it fresh and clean as possible. I actually like the smaller container as not as heavy and doesn't take as much water. But it tajes the same charger whether either container. When I refill a new batch, I usually shake it like 20-30 times and use realky cold water which makes it fizz better. « Show Less
1933129
Hi - you may have a slow leak, make sure the top is screwed down tight before you insert the cartridge. Also make sure insert the cartridge fast ( screw on the cap) otherwise there is not enough pressure to push all the water out. If none of it works - return the unitgood luck
1933130
This doesn't happen to mine but happens to my mom sometimes and she has the same thing. Make sure you shake the bottle really well after filling it... That seems to help more than anything
1933131
Use cold water, fill it up no further than the line, and shake the bottle after releasing the gas from the cartridge.
1546303
The same thing happened to me! I had another bottle that was almost empty so I was able to substitute one dispenser for another. I think that they are defective and should be returned.
1498366
I had the same issue at first. I still don't understand what the top cap is for. To drink out of it, unscrew the whole top. Where you pour the water in is also where you're supposed to drink.
52921
I would pour half of the bottle in. If you need to use the other half I would flush the coolant system first.
856260
Don't put the water full in water tank, use pet bottle with bottle adapter.
391505
Likely you need the carbonator replaced. Go to Target and exchange for a full one. The bottle has to be twist on and it has to be the specific type that came with the unit.
199090
the bottle will automatically measure when u squeeze the bottle and I put in 2 of these. it is suppose to be 1 to 100 parts water but how do u measure 100 parts water? the stuff works better than washer fluid but if u only use water it will freeze.
1807344
Unscrew the top where there water goes in and dump it OK ! I broke one of my fittings where the O-rings are so I can't use mine the company doesn't back up are respond there worthless.
1731850
Yup. The liquid will not automatically come out. I love it though. I bought this twice.
1662806
I had the same problem..it took a while to figure it out. Put your palms around the wide part of the bottle with your thumbs up against the metal on the opposite side from the 1/2 circle of metal. Push your thumbs toward the half circle...it will pop open.
1677144
Make sure you always have full bottle of water, it happened to me when I only left half. The filter itself has to be complete wet, if it is the first time use, don't worry give it some time, the second time will be much better.
959627
I have the same problem as well. Don't know the answer to it. I empty it out everytime I use it. Sorry, wish I could give a better answer for you.
1577663
I had the same problem. I went on the RDS website and they said to turn valve off, run main tank down below half and then open the valve again. Don't ask me why this would make a difference but I did it and the main tank refilled and did not overflow this time. Not sure why, but it works.
2282525
I've regularly collected 1.5-2oz on my over-productive a side. When that full, draining into a bottle is a little harder but not impossible - just need both hands to avoid spilling. Or just empty mid-feeding/more frequently.
1599369
If you remove the plastic piece that sits right at the top of the bottle... Flush with the top..looks like a straw when you pull out the entire piece...using the large plastic key that comes with the ISI..then you will be able to empty excess water that gets trapped. Then, whenever you make a new bottle of water, be extra careful to screw the dispenser top on evenly and tightly. These two things are important to the process. If this doesn't help, I would guess the top is not screwing on evenly since the threads are stripped. Good luck.
1596169
No! That is absolutely NOT normal. It must have leaked (this happened to me once). Contact the company through amazon and they will send you a refund. They need to figure out a better way to ship these bottles to prevent leakage!!
1540805
I use half of a tall glass. If you don't get enough water it will not fully dissolve. Half a glass works just fine.