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USER GUIDE G3 Digital Iced Tea Brewing System with Rotating Brew Basket - User Guide READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE TO INSTALLER: Please leave this booklet with the machine. 051821C FC12 - RTB, FRONT COVER F-10011 revB...
Troubleshooting Guide (Triac Circuit)........................TG8 Error Codes ................................EC4 Product Warranty..............................PW1 Contact Information Wilbur Curtis Co., Inc. 6913 Acco Street | Montebello, CA 90640 US Phone: 323-837-2300 | Toll Free: 800-421-6150 Email: csrassistance@wilburcurtis.com | Web: www.wilburcurtis.com For the latest speci cations and information go to www.wilburcurtis.com Toll Free: 800-995-0417 | Monday - Friday 5:30 .
[3.8 lpm] RTB3/RTBA3x Following are the factory default settings for the brewer: • Brew Temperature = 204°F (96°C) • Minimum Brew Temperature = 199°F (92°C) • Brew Volume = Large-Small • Energy Save Mode = Off RTB, KEY FEATURES/SPECS/SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 051421F...
INSTRUCTIONS could result in personal injury or void the warranty. • This appliance is designed for commercial use. Any service other than cleaning and preventive maintenance should be performed by an authorized Wilbur Curtis service technician. • serviceable parts inside.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CE Requirements • This appliance must be installed in locations where it can be overseen by trained personnel. • • This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use. • • • This appliance must not be cleaned by water jet. •...
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EU directive). Do not dispose of this appliance in domestic waste. Contact your local governing authorities for information on disposal requirements. • Any modi cations to equipment that are not approved by the Wilbur Curtis Company will render this declaration invalid. EC DIRECTIVES...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: WARNING: Improper electrical connection may result in an electric shock hazard or damage the unit. This appliance must be properly grounded. NOTICE: DO NOT connect this appliance to a hot water supply. The water inlet valve is not rated for hot water.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Leveling WARNING: Use the leveling legs to level the brewer only. Do not use them to adjust brewer height. Do not extend them higher than necessary. Position the brewer on the countertop. Level it left to right and front to back by turning the bottom of the legs.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connect the Brewer Wiring (cont.) 11 If the power cord will be connected directly to the junction box, connect the power cable wires to the terminals in the junction box. See the ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC for the power supply requirements. WARNING: Turn off power to the junction box at the circuit breaker panel before connecting the power cable to the brewer.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Power Up the Brewer (cont.) 16 Make sure that the circuit breaker supplying power to the unit is on. 17 Turn the toggle switch on the back of the brewer to the 18 When the water in the tank rises to the correct level, the heating elements will turn on automatically.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Brewing Instructions WARNING - TO AVOID SCALDING, AVOID SPLASHING. Keep body parts clear of the brewer during brewing. Do not remove the brew basket while “Brewing” appears on the display. WARNING - DO NOT refrigerate unused tea overnight for later consumption. The G3 Tea Brewer is factory preset for optimal performance.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: HOT SURFACES - To avoid injury, allow the brewer and dispenser(s) to cool before cleaning. NOTICE - Do not use cleaning liquids, compounds or powders containing chlorine (bleach) or corrosives. USE OF THESE PRODUCTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. Cleaning The Brewer - Daily WARNING: DO NOT immerse the brewer in water or any other liquid.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning the Tea Dispenser (Daily) The following cleaning process requires a mild solution of dish-washing detergent and warm water, and One-Pro Handle Bonnet Container Remove the dispenser from the brewer and remove the Seat cup Wash Faucet the detergent solution and a soft bristled brush to wash Rinse Sanitize Disassemble the faucet - Unscrew the faucet assembly...
PROGRAMMING GUIDE To enter programming mode: Curtis With unit OFF, press and hold bottom right BREW button (4). Then press and release ON/OFF Entering button. Continue to hold down Programming Mode BREW button until Enter Code appears. Enter 4 digit code.
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PROGRAMMING GUIDE Programming Options (cont.) continued Tea by Time - sets the amount of tea brewed according to time. Once accessed ( ), press the BREW button for which the brew time needs to be changed (SHIFT+BREW selects half batch on some models). Press to highlight minutes or seconds.
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PROGRAMMING GUIDE Programming Options (cont.) continued Tea Fast Brew - turns fast brew On and Off and adjusts the Delay Time when set to On. Once accessed ( ), press the BREW button for which fast brew needs to be turned On or Off (SHIFT+BREW selects half batch on some models).
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PROGRAMMING GUIDE Programming Options (cont.) continued... Coffee by Volume (combo units only) - sets coffee brewing volume. Once accessed ( ), press the BREW button for which the brew volume needs to be changed Coffee by Volume (SHIFT+BREW selects half batch on some models). Place an empty container under <-- Select -->...
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PROGRAMMING GUIDE Pulse Brew Guidelines continued • Filter pack type coffees typically extract better with the A and B pulse setting. • Decaffeinated coffees typically extract better with the B pulse setting. • High-yield coffees typically extract better with the C pulse setting. Of course, •...
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PROGRAMMING GUIDE Programming Options (cont.) continued Cold Brew Lock - adjusts the temperature at which the brewer will brew when a BREW button is pressed (Ready to brew appears on the display). This feature also adjusts the temperature at which the heating element turns on to reheat the water Cold Brew Lock in the tank.
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PROGRAMMING GUIDE Programming Options (cont.) continued Beeper On/Off - turns the beeper that is heard each time a button is pressed. Once Beeper On/Off accessed ( ), press to toggle between On and Off. Press to save. Press <-- Select --> to display the subsequent menu features.
ROUGH-IN DRAWINGS RD15 RTB - Tea Brewer 16.61 in 9.11 in [42.2 cm] [23.1 cm] 34.20 in [86.9 cm] 22.61 in 22.87 in [57.4 cm] [58.1 cm] 13.41 in 11.92 in [34.1 cm] [30.3 cm] 1.20 in 20.84 in [3.0 cm] [52.9 cm]...
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS/RECOMMENDED PARTS IP12 RTB Series - Main Chassis - Exploded View 26A** 26B** *Water Tanks Assemblies: **Orientation varies with 120 Volt, see section IP21 date of manufacture 220-240 Volt units, see section IP23...
ILLUSTRATED PARTS/RECOMMENDED PARTS IP12 RTB Series - Main Chassis - Parts List ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION COVER, TOP ALPGT/D500GT/D60GT TLP/TCTS/CBS/ WC-1200 CORD, 14/3 SJTO 6’ BLK W/PLUG WC-58117 GEMSS CORD, 2.5 mm² 90ºC 36A 450/750 V STRIPPED W/...
ILLUSTRATED PARTS/RECOMMENDED PARTS IP23 WC-6290-101 - Tank Assembly WC-6290-101 - Tank Assembly - Parts List ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION TANK, ASSY D500GT/H/TCTS/PTT3/ CBS W/WC- 934- WC-1438-101* SENSOR, TEMPERATURE TANK WC-75236-35 101 ELEMENT GUARD, SHOCK/HEATING ELEMENT FOR SINGLE WC-4394* PTT3 /CBS/W/WC- 934-01ELEMENT TANK, COM- HEATING ELEMENT...
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING: Electric Shock Hazard - Scald and Burn Hazard - IMPORTANT: always Valve Test Procedure ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC Troubleshooting Guidelines ERROR CODES • • • Use this troubleshooting guide along with the appropriate ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC. • Valve Test Procedure in either direction Water Not Hot Enough replace the temperature sensor...
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE During Brewing ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC No Power - Display Not Lit Water Tank Does Not Fill Brewer Does Not Start When Brew Button is Pressed Brewing Brewing Sensor Error Message...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Water Tank Does Not Fill IMPORTANT: Coffee/Tea Too Strong Dispenser Not Filled To Normal Level During Brewing Dispenser Not Filled To Normal Level During Brewing SPECIFICATIONS sure that the spray head is correctly aligned and that the tubing is routed properly to allow for maximum water ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE All Of The Time ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC No Water/Tea Flows From Brewer During Brewing Water Tank Does Not Fill ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC Low Water Flow Warning Water Level Error Message Water Level Error Message ERROR CODES SPECIFICATIONS...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Water Does Not Heat At All Check to see if the water level in the tank is in contact with the water level probe. If not, see Tank Does Not Fill. • The water will not heat unless it is in contact with the probe. If the water heats, but is not hot enough, see Water Not Hot Enough.
ERROR CODES System Fault Messages An error message will appear on the screen in the event of a malfunction under the following conditions: ERROR MESSAGE WARNING DESCRIPTION CAUSE Water Level Error G3 BREWER, ERROR CODES 042017A...
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA): All returned equipment must be properly re-packaged in the original carton and received by Curtis within 45 days following the issuance of a RMA. NO UNITS OR PARTS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A RETURN MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION (RMA).