VKI Technologies 145-3, Operating And Service Manual

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T.S.S. MANUAL 9703 Page
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
8. Put top cover back and turn power switch to ON.
9. Measure water temperature inside tank and adjust it to the recommended brewing temperature for your area
(according to elevation).
NOTE
: Recommended water temperature in tank at sea level is 205° to 206° F. For every 500 ft. above sea
level, you should set water temperature inside tank 1° less than 206° F.
WATER TEMPERATURE INSIDE TANK
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MEASURING WATER TEMPERATURE
To measure temperature in the tank, please use the following procedure:
a) Remove black plastic plug at the rear top of the brewer.
b) Insert DIGITAL THERMOMETER DT 10K through the opening and inside the tank through the
collapsible plug.
c) Take temperature reading about 30 seconds after green READY LED has come on and heater has
turned off. To get the true water temperature in the, tank it is important to follow this step accurately.
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ADJUSTING WATER TEMPERATURE
The temperature dial on the control board (see page 10) is set at the 9 mark position and will heat the
water in the tank to about 201 - 205° F.
To change temperature, please use the following procedure:
a) To decrease the temperature, turn the dial marked “TEMP” on the control board counterclockwise 2
markings. Draw about 1 liter of water through the spigot. This will cool down the water in the tank a
few degrees. Allow water to heat to the new setting. Repeat above step until desired temperature is
reached.
b) To increase the temperature, turn the dial marked “TEMP” on the control board clockwise slowly to
increase the temperature until you hear the click sound and the green READY LED has turned off
(this will increase temperature by about 3° F in the tank). If you desire higher temperature, please
repeat the above step.