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SOLE OPTION AS SPECIFIED HEREIN, TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND. In no event shall BUNN be liable for any other damage or loss, including, but not limited to, lost profits, lost sales, loss of use of equipment, claims of Buyer’s customers, cost of capital, cost of down time, cost of substitute equipment, facilities or services, or any other special, incidental or consequential damages.
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. • Inspection, testing, and repair of electrical equipment should be performed only by qualified service person- nel.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) PROBLEM Brew cycle will not start (cont.) Water is not hot PROBABLE CAUSE 3. ON/OFF Switch 4. Start Switch 5. Timer 6. Solenoid Valve 7. Water strainer/flow control (If equipped) 1. (A) Limit Thermostat (B) Thermal Cut-Off (230V) CAUTION - Do not eliminate or bypass limit thermostat or thermal cut-off.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) PROBLEM Inconsistent beverage level in dispenser Consistently low beverage level in the dispenser Spitting or excessive steaming PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Strainer /flow control (If equipped) 2. Syphon System 3. Lime Build-up CAUTION - Tank and tank com- ponents should be delimed regularly depending on local water conditions.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) PROBLEM Spitting or excessive steaming (cont.) Dripping from sprayhead Water flows into tank continu- ously (ON/OFF Switch "ON") Water flows into tank continu- ously (ON/OFF Switch "OFF") Beverage overflows dispenser PROBABLE CAUSE 2. Control Thermostat 1. Syphon System 2.
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1. Solenoid 2. Plumbing Lines 3. Water Supply Page 8 REMEDY BUNN® paper filters must be used for proper extraction. A fine or drip grind must be used for proper extraction. A six-hole stainless steel spray- head must be used for proper extraction.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) PROBLEM Brewer is making unusal noises (cont.) PROBABLE CAUSE 4. Tank Heater Page 9 REMEDY Remove and clean lime off the tank heater. 41722 070209...
SERVICE This section provides procedures for testing and replacing various major components used in this brewer should service become necessary. Refer to Troubleshooting for assistance in determining the cause of any problem. WARNING - Inspection, testing, and repair of electri- cal equipment should be performed only by qualified service personnel.
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SERVICE (cont.) CONTROL THERMOSTAT (cont.) source. The indication must be: a) 120 volts ac for two wire 120 volt models. b) 200 to 230 volts ac for two wire 200 volt or 230 volt models. 8. Disconnect the brewer from the power source. If voltage is present as described, reinstall the capillary tube into the tank to the line 4.5"...
SERVICE (cont.) LIMIT THERMOSTAT FIG. 12-1 LIMIT THERMOSTAT Location: The limit thermostat is located inside the rear of the hood on the tank lid. Test Procedures: 1. Disconnect the brewer from the power source. 2. Disconnect the blue and black wires from the limit thermostat.
SERVICE (cont.) TANK HEATER FIG. 13-1 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. Turn on thermostat. Check the voltage across the black and white wires on 120 volt models or the black and red wires for 200 volt models and 230 volt models with a voltmeter.
SERVICE (cont.) LIGHTED ON/OFF SWITCH (TB3/TB3Q) P/N 37080.0000 Orange light FIG. 14-1 LIGHTED ON/OFF SWITCH Location: The ON/OFF switch is located in the front of the hood, above and to the left of the brew funnel. Test Procedure: Brewers W/Out Half Batch or Sweetener Options 1.
SERVICE (cont.) ON/OFF SWITCH-TB6/Q (Sweetner ½ Batch Option-TB3/Q) P/N 03356.0003 Non Lighted FIG. 15-1 NON LIGHTED ON/OFF SWITCH Location: The switch is located on the front control panel. Test Procedure: 1. Disconnect the brewer from the power source. 2. Disconnect the wires from switch terminals.
SERVICE (cont.) START SWITCHES P/N 37079.0000 P/N 37080.0001 Non Lighted Green ready light FIG. 16-1 START SWITCHES Location: The start switch is located in the front of the hood, above and to the right of the brew funnel. Test Procedure: 1.
SERVICE (cont.) INLET VALVES FIG. 17-1 INLET VALVES Location: The solenoid valve(s) are located inside the trunk on the lower center part of the component bracket. So- lenoids in the early models are located in the hood. Test Procedures: 1. Check the solenoid valve for coil action. With "ON/ OFF"...
SERVICE (cont.) BREW/DILUTION TIMER (TB3 & TB6) FIG. 18-1 BREW/DILUTION TIMER Location: The timer is located in left side of the hood. Test Procedure: NOTE: Do not remove or install wires while timer board is installed. Pressure applied to one side may cause damage to the board.
SERVICE (cont.) DIGITAL BREW TIMER (TB3Q & TB6Q) FIG. 20-1 DIGITAL TIMER Location: The timer is located in left side of the hood. Test Procedure NOTE: Do not remove or install wires while timer board is installed. Pressure applied to one side may cause damage to the board.
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SERVICE (cont.) DIGITAL BREW TIMER (TB3Q & TB6Q) (cont.) FIG. 21-1 DIGITAL TIMER TRIACS Triacs: Q-1/MV-2 Brew solenoid output MV-1 Line in Page 21 41722 070209...
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