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TROUBLESHOOTING:
Problem #1:
Brewer takes long time to finish brew cycle (more than 9 minutes
and less than 20 minutes).
Possible Cause: Scale build-up in sprayhead and heater assembly.
Remedy:
Follow monthly cleaning procedure on page 5.
Problem #2: Brewer takes more than 20 minutes to brew and some water
remains in the water reservoir.
Possible Cause: Scale build-up in sprayhead and heater assembly.
Remedy: Repeat monthly cleaning procedure twice or more until brewing
cycle time is less than 9 minutes.
Problem #3: After initiating brewing cycle, incoming water shuts down before
reaching upper level probes and brewing does not
commence. Possible Cause: Incoming water line problem.
Remedy: Check for restriction in incoming water, restriction in inlet valve,
or restriction in waterline.
FEATURES:
1. Maximum heater on time is 20 minutes. Heater will shut down after 20
minutes, thus preventing possible fire hazard.
2. Maximum fill time is only two minutes. Inlet valve only stays open for a
maximum of two minutes and shuts down, thus preventing excessive
flood condition.
3. Brew time of 90 seconds is provided. Brew time is the time it takes for coffee to
drain from the brew basket after brewing cycle is complete. The beeper will
beep after brewing cycle time and the rew time is expired, thus preventing user
being burned by hot coffee dripping from brew basket.
4. Auto shut-off feature always insures that the brewer shuts down after
brew cycle is complete and the brewer has beeped five times.
5. Visible red indicator light remains on during the complete brew cycle. In
addition, audible 5 beeps indicate the end of the brewing cycle. The user can
now safely remove the thermal carafe to serve coffee.
6. “Manual Brewing” can be used in the event water supply is not available.
Simply pour desired amount of water from 4 cups to 12 cups (level can be
monitored in sight gauge tube, located on left side of the brewer) and
press BREW button.
COFFEE AND TEA BREWING METHOD:
TO BREW COFFEE:
Please use 2 level tablespoons of ground coffee for each 5 oz cup of coffee. For
example use 24 level tablespoons of ground coffee to brew 12 cups of coffee.
TO BREW TEA:
Please use 1 level tablespoon of loose tea for each 5 oz cup of tea. For example
use 12 level tablespoons of loose tea to brew 12 cups of tea.