SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
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PROCEDURE: Delime Faucet Water Tank
PRECAUTIONS: Disconnect brewer from electric power.
Allow brewer to cool.
FREQUENCY: As required (SERVICE TANK light flashes)
TOOLS: Deliming Solution
Protective Gloves, Goggles & Apron
Mild Detergent, Clean Soft Cloth or Sponge
Bristle Brush, Bottle Brush
Large Sink (or other appropriate work area)
1. Disconnect brewer from electric power. Turn the water
shut-off valve
OFF
and disconnect the water supply line from
the brewer inlet fitting.
2. Remove the tank lid assembly as described on page 13.
3. Drain all water from the tank using the tank drain on the back
of the brewer. Replace drain cap.
4. Mix 2 quarts of deliming solution according to the
manufacturer’s directions. Carefully pour the deliming
solution into the water tank. Lower the lid assembly back
onto the tank. Allow to sit for 30 minutes, or as directed by
the manufacturer.
5. At end of soaking period, remove lid assembly from tank.
Thoroughly rinse internal components of lid assembly with
clear water. Using a stiff bristle brush, scrub the heating
element and faucet water coil to remove lime and calcium
build-up. Rinse with clean water. Store lid assembly in a safe
location.
6. Drain all water from the tank. Using a stiff bristle brush, scrub
the interior of the water tank to remove lime and calcium
build-up. Rinse with clean water, drain, then replace drain
cap.
7. Reassemble the tank lid to the water tank. Make sure the
gasket is properly in place, then reinstall lid clamps.
8. Reinstall wiring to heating element and thermostat.
Verify that all internal components are dry, then reinstall the
top panel.
10. Reconnect brewer to electrical supply and reconnect water
supply.
11. Run and discard at least three full decanters of water from
the faucet.
12. Brewer is ready to use.
CAUTION -
CHEMICAL BURN
HAZARD
Deliming chemicals are caustic.
Wear appropriate protective
gloves and goggles during this
procedure.
Never siphon deliming
chemicals or solutions by
mouth.
This operation should only be
performed by qualified and ex-
perienced service personnel.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT spill,
splash or pour water or deliming
solution into or over any internal
component other than the inside
of the water tank.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT allow
any internal components, other
than those in the water system,
to come into contact with the
deliming solution. Take care to
keep all internal components
dry.
NOTE:
Repeat steps 4 thru 5
as required to remove all scale
and lime build-up.
NOTE:
Normally, silicone
hoses do not need to be
delimed. Should deliming
hoses become necessary,
Bloomfield recommends
replacing the hoses.
