TROUBLE SHOOTING (Cont'd.)
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
B-2
Coffee too strong.
B-2
Insufficient amount of water used to
brew batch or too much coffee used.
B-2
Use proper proportion of water to coffee. If Tri-Saver filters are used, you
generally find it practical to use more water than with other methods to
obtain a given strength. Experiment will show best proportion of water to
coffee to suit your patrons' tastes.
B-3
Coffee muddy, fines in brew.
B-3
Too many fines in coffee grounds. Also
water may not be hot enough. Or re-
pouring through coffee grounds.
B-3
Have supplier furnish coffee with as little fines as possible as these are,
difficult to filter out. Always use water at proper temperature when
brewing. Avoid repouring through coffee grounds. Follow operating
instructions.
B-4
Coffee too weak.
B-4. 1
Grind too coarse, all flavoring matter not
extracted.
B-4. 1
Use the correct grind for your method of filtering. For Tri-Saver filters,
have your supplier match grind sample furnished with urn.
B-4. 2
Tri-Saver filter is damaged, permitting
water to pass through through too quickly
for full flavor extraction.
B-4. 2
Examine filter for dents or damage due to abuse. If damaged, return to
factory for repair.
B-4. 3
Incorrect proportion of water to coffee.
B-4. 3
See B-2 above.
B-4. 4
Water not at proper temperature.
B-4. 4
Do not brew coffee unless water is at proper brewing temperature.
C HEATING SYSTEM, STEAM URNS
C-1
Urn does not heat up, or
heats very slowly.
C-1. 1
Steam not reaching urn because inlet or
outlet valve is shut.
C-1. 1
Be sure both steam inlet and outlet valves are open.
C-1. 1a
Check 115 Volt Electric Power
C-1. 2
Strainers and/or Steam trap in steam line
may be clogged.
C-1. 2
Check and clean strainers and/or trap in steam line.
C-1. 3 Steam pressure at urn is too low.
C-1. 3
First, check pressure at urn location to be sure it corresponds to
that for which urn was ordered. If pressure is low, increase boiler
pressure so that urn will receive sufficient heat for proper
operation. If this cannot be done. urn may have to be returned to
factory to have larger steam coils installed.
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