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MB coffee and tea Brewer
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BREW ChAMBER ChECK vALvE MAINTENANCE
the brew Chamber Check Valve may need periodic cleaning because your coffee
or tea is pressed through it after every brew. It can clog causing slow or incomplete
press out, or particles can stick in the valve causing dripping before press out.
STEp 1 - Cleaning Brew Chamber and Run a Brew Cycle with Water Only
Rinse the inside of your brew Chamber thoroughly to remove any particles. Rinse
the outside of the brew Chamber, concentrating on the Exit Check Valve area on the
underside of the brew Chamber. directing a stream of water into the Check Valve
will help flush particles away. wipe the walls to remove any coffee oils. Confirm that
the filter Screen is installed correctly. Run a water only brew Cycle to flush particles
from the brew Chamber Check Valve. If still clogged or stuck open, repeat the water
only brew Cycle 2-3 more times. If symptoms persist go to step 2.
STEp 2 - Remove Brew Screen and Flush the Brew Chamber Check valve
Using a flat head screw driver rotate the filter Screen counterclockwise 180 degrees
and remove it from the brew
Chamber (fig 9-1). Visually inspect
the bottom of the brew Chamber
and the top of the Check Valve
for particles. Using a straw or
toothpick, depress the center
plunger of the Check Valve and
flush or spray with water (fig 9-2).
when satisfied that the Check
Valve is clean, confirm by filling the
brew Chamber with clean water and look to see if water drips through the valve. If
no drip, replace the brew Screen and confirm proper operation by running a water
only brew. If Check Valve still drips after repeated flushes, go to step 3.
STEp 3 - Remove Brew Screen , Remove Brew Chamber Check valve, and Flush
with brew Screen removed, turn the brew Chamber over and place the open end on
a flat surface. Locate the exit opening on the bottom of the brew Chamber. It has 7
small holes arranged in a circle. Using a toothpick, press
down into the center hole and pop the Check Valve loose
(fig 9-3). It should fall inside the brew Chamber and onto
the flat surface. flush or spray the Check Valve with clean
water while depressing the spring loaded center plunger
with a toothpick. when satisfied that it is clean, reinstall
the Check Valve into the brew Chamber. to reinstall,
drop the Check Valve into the chamber and shake till the
valve is in position above the hole at the bottom of the
brew Chamber. Confirm that the black o-ring on the
Check Valve is facing upwards as you use finger or like tool to press the valve into the
pocket. Make sure it is pressed in untill flush with the bottom surface. fill the brew
Chamber with water to check for drips. If there is no drip re-install the filter Screen
and confirm proper operation by running a water only brew Cycle. If Check Valve is
still leaking repeat step 3.
Cleaning the Check Valve is only necessary if slow or incomplete press out occurs or if dripping
occurs before press out.
NotE: be careful not to damage the filter Screen when using a tool or cleaning
