Fetco CBS-61H, User Manual

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Troubleshooting
Brewing Problem Possible Cause Solution
Brew handle will not stay down Power switch off. -Turn switch on.
No power to the brewer
(Brewer lights are not illuminated) -Make sure the brewer is plugged in.
-Check the wall circuit breaker / reset
-Turn the brewer power switch off then back on (it has
an internal breaker)
Bad timer or dispense latch
assembly.
(Brew light
does not come on and
handle won’t stay down)
-Check for voltage reaching the timer from the dispense
latch assembly if yes replace timer. If no, replace latch
assy.
Bad dispense latch assy.
(Brew light
does come on and
handle won’t stay down)
-Replace the dispense latch assembly
Bad dispense latch assembly
(brewer buzzes when in brew cycle) -Replace the dispense latch assembly
Brew handle stays down but no water is
dispensed
No water reaching the brewer -Make sure the shut off valve is open.
-Check water line for kinks; replace line if necessary
-Check to see if filter is clogged by changing it.
Short brew levels EVERY BREW
Flow discs in spray heads in upside
down -Reassemble spray heads - bumps on spray cutter face
↓
with flange on flow disc facing
↓
Water filter clogged (See details in next section)
Spray head clogged -Clean and or replace the sprayhead
( One or Both sides are Timer/s are set too low -Advance timers to proper level.
affected and levels are consistent ) Incoming Voltage is too low for
timers to function at proper time
sequences -Reset wall circuit breaker as one side may drop out &
not flag the breaker.
-Call an electrician to find loose connections in the
building
Short brew levels SOME BREWS
Water filter clogged.
(problem is worse during
simultaneous brews) -Replace water filter
Weak dispense latch assembly
(usually buzzes during cycle) -Replace dispense latch assembly.
( One or Both sides are affected and
levels are erratic )
Water pressure or flow rate is too
low or fluctuates too much to
support a full brew.
(problem is worse in simultaneous
brews) -Make sure brewer has a dedicated water line
-Ensure that the shut off valve is open all the way (Never
use needle saddle valves)
-Increase the diameter of the water line to the brewer
and or find stable source.
Brew Time required to fill LUXUS are
not the same for both sides Brewer is not level -With an accurate level, level the brewer front to back
and left to right by adjusting the feet.
High brew levels EVERY BREW
(overfills but does stop)
Timer/s are set too high -Adjust timers down to appropriate level
SOME BREWS Thermal server not empty -Empty the server and try again
Brew basket or filter overflows
-Call FETCO Service Dept. to discuss.
(800) 338-2699
Weak Coffee
Spray head missing -Attach spray head assembly.
Improper dose -Measure and confirm correct dose
Filter papers -Make sure only one paper is used
Cracked dispense tube -See “spray head drips MAJOR”, below
Low brew temperature
(Temperature inside the hot water
tank is set to 205
°
F, the metal
delivery system drops the temp.)
-Adjust thermostat so the water stream measured at the
bottom of the brew basket, 1/3 of the way through the
brew cycle, equals 190 d or - 5 degrees
Grounds not saturated Spray head missing -Replace spray head
Half batch used incorrectly -Use smaller “half batch” brew basket
-Discourage half batch use
-Investigate the need for a smaller brewer
Water Softener in use -Move brewer water feed to a non-softened source.
Degassing - extremely fresh coffee -Call FETCO Service Dept. to discuss.
(800) 338-2699
No bypass EVERY BREW
→ Bypass valve closed -Open bypass valve
SOME BREWS
→ Flow disc wrong size or missing -Correct or replace flow disc
Spray head / brew basket drips either
side or both
MINOR
Condensation around the
sprayhead area -Wipe sprayhead area after brewing; place an empty
container under brew cone when not in use.
Condensation from water tank
dripping through dispense tube -Insert an empty brew basket and server under brew
heads when not in use