Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VP17A Bunn
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OPERA TING & SER VICE MANU AL B UNN-O-MA TIC CORPORA TION POST OFFICE BOX 3227 SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62708-3227 PHONE: (217) 529-6601 F AX: (217) 529-6644 10860.
Page 2 INTRODUCTION This equipment will brew a half-gallon batch of coffee into an awaiting dispenser. It is only for indoor use on a sturdy counter or shelf.
Page 3 #00831.0000 # 00658.0000 # 02763.0000 10860.1 091300 USER NOTICES (cont.).
Page 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS CAUTION - The brewer must be disconnected from the power source until specified in Initial Set-Up. ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP CAUTION – Improper electrical installation will damage electronic components. 1. An electrician must provide electrical service as specified.
Page 5 CLEANING 1. The use of a damp cloth rinsed in any mild, non-abrasive, liquid detergent is recommended for cleaning all surfaces on Bunn-O-Matic equipment. 2. Check and clean the sprayhead. The sprayhead holes must always remain open. 3. With the sprayhead removed, insert the deliming spring (provided) all the way into the sprayhead tube.
Page 6 TROUBLESHOOTING A troubleshooting guide is provided to suggest probable causes and remedies for the most likely problems encountered. If the problem remains after exhausting the troubleshooting steps, contact the Bunn-O-Matic Technical Service Department.
Page 7 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) PROBLEM Spitting or excessive steaming Dripping from sprayhead Beverage overflows dispenser Weak beverage PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. Lime Build-up CAUTION - Tank and tank compo- nents should be delimed regularly depending on local water condi- tions.
Page 8 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) PROBLEM Weak beverage (cont.) Dry coffee grounds remain in the funnel Brewer is making unusal noises Cool beverage serving tempera- ture PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY 4. Funnel Loading 5. Water Temperature 1. Funnel Loading 1. Tank Heater 1.
Page 9 SERVICE This section provides procedures for testing and replacing various major components used in this brewer should service become necessary.
Page 10 FIG. 3 CONTROL THERMOSTAT TERMINALS P1263 CONTROL THERMOSTAT Location: The control thermostat is located inside the trunk on the upper left side of the component bracket.
Page 11 ON/OFF WARMER SWITCH P1166.45 FIG. 4 ON/OFF WARMER SWITCH SERVICE (cont.) Location: The ON/OFF warmer switch(s) are located on the front of the hood. Test Procedure: 1. Disconnect the brewer from the power source. 2. Viewing the switch from the back, remove the red wire from the upper terminal and the black wire from the center terminal.
Page 12 TANK HEATER Location: The tank heater is located inside the tank and secured to the tank lid. Test Procedures: 1. Disconnect the brewer from the power supply. 2. With a voltmeter, check the voltage across the black and red wire. Connect the brew to the power source.
Page 13 SERVICE (cont.) 10860.1 071598 THERMAL CUT-OFFS FIG. 8 THERMAL CUT-OFFS P1262 Location: The thermal cut-offs are located inside the hood connected to the tank heater terminals. Test Procedures: 1. Disconnect the brewer from the power source. 2.
Page 14 P1167 FIG. 11 WARMER ELEMENT TERMINALS WARMER ELEMENT(S) Location: The warmer element(s) is located under the warmer plate. Test Procedures: 1.
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