Misfilling the fresh water tank with fuel can have serious consequences for your Bürstner. To prevent further damage, it is crucial to act quickly and thoughtfully.
What do you need to do immediately?
- Do not turn on the tap: Avoid turning on a tap as this could start the pump.
- Switch off the water pump: Make sure that the water pump remains switched off. Fuel should not get into the pipework as this can contaminate pumps, pipes and boilers.
- Remove the water pump fuse: It is best to remove the pump's fuse to prevent it from being switched on by mistake. The fuse is located on the EBL (electronic block) - if possible, check the operating instructions to see which fuse is the correct one in your model.
What shouldn't you do?
- Do not empty or rinse out the fresh water tank yourself: Do not attempt to empty or flush out the fresh water tank on your own to ensure environmentally friendly fuel disposal measures. Fuel leaves behind residues that are difficult to remove. Any ill-considered measures can increase the damage.
- Do not clean yourself: Do not use any agents to clean the fresh water tank. Unfortunately, a contaminated tank is not suitable for use and could jeopardise your health.
When is professional help necessary?
In this case, there is no way around professional help. A specialist company can safely replace the tank and the filler neck and prevent further damage.
⚠️ Safety note
Make sure that no water flows through the pipe system, as fuel can seriously contaminate the entire system and endanger your health.
💡 Our tip
If the current signage is not sufficient, you can also add additional markings yourself to ensure that the filler necks are even more clearly recognisable.
This website uses automatic translations. Please excuse any errors. In case of doubt, the original German version applies.