Troubleshooting Guide - Grindmaster Grind’n Brew Series Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, unplug the dispenser power cord before repairing or
replacing any internal components of the unit. Before any attempt to replace a component, be sure to check all
electrical connections for proper contact. Only a qualified service technician should perform electrical and
mechanical adjustments or repairs.
Before you call for help, please read the following:
PROBLEM
Weak coffee
Strong coffee
Bitter coffee
Grounds in coffee
Brew basket overflowed
Unpleasant taste
Brewer will not brew
Grinder will not start when
start button is pushed
Grinder runs or hums but
no coffee is dispensed
Grind'n Brew
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Not enough coffee used.
• Grind is too coarse.
• Water not hot enough.
• Too much water used (half brews).
• Coffee bed has dry areas.
• Spray deflector broken or missing.
• Too much coffee used.
• Grind is too fine.
• Paper filter collapsed during
brewing.
• Too much coffee.
• Coffee ground too finely.
• Double batching.
• Water tank or brew basket needs
cleaning.
• Basket has not been changed.
• Main power switch turned off.
• No power to outlet.
• Basket out.
• Circuit breaker has tripped.
• Basket has not been changed.
• Shear disc is broken.
• Obstruction in opening of auger
assembly (on dual bean units).
• Obstruction in opening to grinding • Remove hopper and clean
chamber.
• Blown fuse on controller board
(Dual bean only).
Grindmaster
SOLUTION
• Set to portion more coffee.
• Readjust grind to a finer grind.
• Check spray temp, should be
greater than 185°F (85°C).
• Adjust brew time at the controller.
• Replace.
• Readjust coffee portion.
• Coarsen grind setting.
• Use proper filter.
• Use no more than 3 1/2 oz. (28 gm)
of coffee.
• Coarsen grind.
• You must dump old coffee and use
fresh new filter for each brew.
• Clean, sanitize (de-lime).
• Refer to Regular Maintenance
section.
• Remove basket, replace filter,
reinstall.
• Turn main power switch, on located
on back of unit (left side from front)
on.
• Check outlet with lamp or radio to
verify outlet has power.
• Ensure basket is in position.
• Reset circuit breaker (located on
back of unit) by pushing the reset
button in until you hear a click.
• Remove basket, replace filter,
reinstall.
• Replace shear disc. See Shear
Disc Replacement section.
• Remove hopper and clear
obstruction.
obstruction.
• Check for blown fuse and replace
with 5 Amp fuse.
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