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TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS
DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SUGGESTED REMEDY
No lights or heat
Unit not plugged in or circuit
breaker tripped
Restore electric power
Power switch OFF
Turn power switch ON
No heat
Hi-limit safety tripped
Allow brewer to cool, verify water
level, reset hi-limit
Thermostat damaged
Replace thermostat
Damaged hi-limit safety
Replace hi-limit
Damaged heater switch
Replace heater switch
Damaged heating element
Replace heating element
Brewer overflows
Water level probe corroded
Clean water level probe
Poor ground connection
Verify ground connection
Dirt in inlet valve or valve
damaged
Replace inlet valve
Brew valve damaged
Replace brew valve
Tank water boiling
Adjust or replace thermostat
Brew chamber overflows
Too many paper filters or wrong
filter used.
Use one genuine Bloomfield
paper filter per brew
Chamber discharge hole
plugged
Clean brew chamber
Timer not set properly
Set timer
Too much coffee or too fine a
grind
Check with coffee supplier for
recommended grind and quantity
Heats slow
Connected to wrong voltage
Verify supply voltage
Scale build-up on heating
elements
De-lime hot water tank
Damaged heating element
Replace element
Slow to fill
Insufficient water pressure
Brewer must be operated on a
dedicated water line. Other
equipment on line may be
robbing water volume.
Plugged water line strainer
Clean strainer
No heat to satellite
Warmer switch not on
Turn warmer switch on
Damaged element or wiring
Replace as required
Poor coffee quality
Keep brewer and servers clean.
Install a taste and odor filter in water supply, and replace
cartridges regularly.
Use a quality coffee with a consistent roast. Use proper grind and
amount of coffee per brew.
