Newco GKDF-2 Installation, Operation And Service Manual Download Page 6

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE CONTINUED

 

SYMPTOM 

POSSIBLE CAUSE 

WHAT TO CHECK 

REMEDY 

 
FAUCET DRIPPING 
(FAUCET MODELS) 

 
1. Clogged valve seat. 

 
1. Valve seat. 
 

 
1. Disassemble and clean or replace as  
    required. 
 

 
FAUCET WATER FLOW TOO 
FAST OR TOO SLOW 
(FAUCET MODELS) 

 
1. No water. 
 
 
 
 
2. Flow too slow or too fast. 

 
1. (A) Incoming water line shut off  
    valve. 
    (B) Faucet clogging. 
    (C) Needle valve. 
 
2. Needle valve. 
 

 
1. (A) Water shut off valve should be open. 
 
    (B) Clean or rebuild faucet. 
    (C) Needle valve should be open. 
 
2. Increase flow by turning needle valve  
    counter clockwise, decrease flow by  
    turning clockwise. 
 

 

COMPONENT REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS 

 

CAUTION: DISCONNECT BREWER CORD FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEFORE  

REMOVAL OF ANY PANEL OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY COMPONENT! 

 

NOTE: IN CANADA REPAIRS ARE TO BE DONE BY CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR BREWER MUST BE RE 
INSPECTED TO MAINTAIN APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION 

 
These steps apply to replacement of tank, tank heater, faucet coil, and hi-limit or main thermostat. 
 
1. 

Remove sprayhead and sprayhead nut by unscrewing in counter clockwise direction. 

2. 

Remove brewer lid. Disconnect electrical connectors from upper warmer plate if applicable. 

3. 

Remove slotted receiving pan nut. Remove receiving pan by raising the front of the pan while simultaneously pulling 

 

forward to clear the inlet tube. 

4. 

Disconnect electrical terminals connected to tank element. Disconnect black lead from main thermostat. 

5. 

Disconnect the inlet to coil and coil to faucet tubes from attached fittings, if applicable. 

6. 

Lift tank completely out of brewer. 

 
TANK ASSEMBLY 
7. 

To install new tank ass'y, reverse steps 6 through 1 above. 

 
THERMOSTAT, HI-LIMIT 
1. 

Disconnect wires to hi-limit thermostat. 

2. 

Lift retaining spring slightly to remove old hi-limit thermostat. 

3. 

Check continuity of the new hi-limit thermostat before installing. 

4. 

Slide new hi-limit thermostat into place under the retaining spring. Reconnect wire leads. 

5. 

Insure that hi-limit thermostat is securely mounted & all electrical connections are tight and isolated. 

 
THERMOSTAT, MAIN 
1. 

Remove two screws which secure thermostat to bracket. 

2. 

Remove grommet from top of tank lid by pressing up with thumb. Pull capillary bulb out through hole. 

3. 

Disconnect thermostat wires. 

4. 

Installation is reverse of removal. 

 
ELEMENT, TANK HEATING 
1. 

Remove the 8 tank lid retaining nuts. Lift tank lid assembly out of tank. 

2. 

Disconnect wire leads from the tank element. 

3. 

Remove the 2 brass nuts, on top side of tank lid, from tank element. Remove element. 

4. 

Install the new tank heating element, washers, and nuts. Tighten securely to insure proper sealing. 

5. 

Inspect tank lid gasket and replace if necessary. 

6. 

Assemble by reversing steps 2 through 1. 

 
 

Summary of Contents for GKDF-2

Page 1: ...3 Model Warmers Width Length Height Weight Watts Amps GKF 1 1 9 1 2 19 23 1 2 35 lbs 1820 15 2 GKF 2 2 9 1 2 19 25 1 2 37 lbs 1920 16 GKF 3 3 9 1 2 19 25 1 2 39 lbs 2020 16 8 GKDF 2 2 19 19 23 1 2 62...

Page 2: ...ranty by telephone at 800 556 3926 or by writing to 3650 New Town Blvd Saint Charles MO 63301 2 if requested by Newco shipping the defective equipment prepaid to an authorized Newco service location a...

Page 3: ...Serial tag is located on rear of brewer 4 Allow 10 to 15 minutes for water in tank to heat to brewing temperature Additional water may drip from brew basket due to initial expansion of water in the t...

Page 4: ...particles are cleaned from valve seat If valve seat is worn or mutilated replace solenoid valve 3 Tighten fittings or replace coil STEAMING OR SPITTING AROUND FUNNEL 1 Main thermostat 2 High altitude...

Page 5: ...alve 1 Incoming water lines water shut off valve 2 Fuse or circuit breaker Power cord and plug connections 3 Switch continuity Normally open 4 Switch continuity Normally closed 5 Wire leads to solenoi...

Page 6: ...ultaneously pulling forward to clear the inlet tube 4 Disconnect electrical terminals connected to tank element Disconnect black lead from main thermostat 5 Disconnect the inlet to coil and coil to fa...

Page 7: ...solenoid 5 Install solenoid insuring proper flow Solenoid with an arrow arrow points toward left side of brewer Solenoid with ports labeled IN and OUT IN port connected to incoming water line 6 Insta...

Page 8: ...i limit thermostat manual reset 17 100177 Elbow male 1 4F x 1 8 59 100174 Hi limit thermostat auto reset 18 705398 GK automatic tank lid ass y 1700W 120V 60 101720 Connector 3 8C x 1 8P female 18 7054...

Page 9: ...9 EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING GKF 3 SHOWN...

Page 10: ...10...

Page 11: ...11 WIRING DIAGRAMS GK Series Brewer 120 V GK Series Brewer 120 V 240 V Newco Enterprises Inc 1735 South River Rd P O Box 852 St Charles MO 63303...

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