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  • Page 1 Ascent-Touch Brewer User Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY PERCAUTIONS �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 ASCENT-TOUCH BREWER COMPONENTS BREWER COMPONENTS ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 5 USING THE BREWED COFFEE SYSTEM STARTING THE SYSTEM ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 MACHINE SOFTWARE OVERVIEW SYSTEM MENU ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 DAILY CLEAN SCREEN ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 STATISTICS SCREEN ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 BEANS AND THE BEAN HOPPER STORING COFFEE BEANS ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The safety of you and your customers is important to Concordia� The Ascent-Touch Brewer dispenses hot liquids� Please follow all safety precautions outlined in this manual, in order to reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, and/or injury to persons or property�...
  • Page 4 Safety Percautions, Continued • Use caution� This machine produces hot liquids: hot liquids can burn you� Place and use the machine on a level surface� • Do not touch hot surfaces or parts� • Internal hot water tank contains hot water� Before cleaning, removing or replacing parts, push power switch OFF, unplug machine, and let it cool (up to 2 hours�) •...
  • Page 5: Ascent-Touch Brewer Components

    CUP SHELF GROUNDS BIN (NOT SHOWN) DRAIN TRAY AND GRATE FRONT DOOR Figure 1: Ascent-Touch Components Component Description Touch Screen The touch screen provides a user-friendly interface for selecting and pouring beverages� Front Door The lower section of the front door opens to access the grounds bin for cleaning and maintenance�...
  • Page 6: Using The Brewed Coffee System

    USING THE BREWED COFFEE SYSTEM STARTING THE SYSTEM The power switch is located at the rear of the machine, on the left side� Push the power switch to the ON position (Figure 1 on page 5)� NOTE: Make sure the grounds bin is in place and the front door is in the closed position when turning on the machine� The machine will not warm up if the grounds bin is out or the front door is open�...
  • Page 7: Statistics Screen

    STATISTICS SCREEN The Statistics screen will display the preventative maintenance schedule, beverage counts, cleaning schedule, and other beverage statistics (Figure 3)� STATISTICS Figure 3: Statistics Screen Access Customer Service (800) 778-0990...
  • Page 8: Beans And The Bean Hopper

    BEANS AND THE BEAN HOPPER Always use fresh, whole beans to ensure a quality beverage� WARNING: Never place coffee beans in the grinder using your hand(s). WARNING: Do not place ground coffee, or other foreign materials, in the bean hopper. STORING COFFEE BEANS Coffee beans are typically sealed in airtight packaging by the roaster.
  • Page 9: Cleaning And Maintenance

    To maintain proper sanitation, avoid mechanical failure, and ensure continual operation, the Ascent Touch Brewer MUST be cleaned and maintained daily� IMPORTANT: Concordia cleaning products must be used in order to ensure proper cleaning� CAUTION: Do not store cleaning products near consumables�...
  • Page 10 Figure 5: Daily Clean Screen 4. Open the front door and remove the grounds bin (Figure 6)� Empty the grounds bin and place back in the machine� 5. Close the door and push NEXT STEP� The display will show: GETTING READY� Figure 6: Grounds Bin CAUTION: The chamber and surrounding areas will be hot�...
  • Page 11 Figure 7: Brew Group Area Cleaning 7. Close the door and push NEXT STEP� The display will show: RINSING� 8. Wait until the rinse cycle finishes and the display shows: DROP CLEANING TABLET INTO CHAMBER. 9. Place one cleaning tablet in the brew chamber and push NEXT STEP (Figure 8)� The display will show: PLEASE PLACE CLEANING TUBE UNDER DISPENSE NOZZLE�...
  • Page 12: Cleaning The Drain Grate And Drain Tray

    11. Wait until the cleaning cycle finishes and the display shows: TAKE OUT AND CLEAR GROUNDS BIN / WIPE DISPENSE NOZZLES� 12. Remove and empty the grounds bin and clean the product outlet area thoroughly and then push NEXT STEP� 13.
  • Page 13: Auto-Clean Settings

    AUTO CLEAN SETTINGS ENABLE AUTO CLEAN NOTE: Perform the following procedure to enable the Ascent Touch Automated Clean-In-Place (A-CIP)� 1. Open the door to display the menu options at the top of the screen � 2. Select to show the password entry screen (Figure 10) � Figure 10: Password Entry Keypad 3.
  • Page 14 6. Touch anywhere on the right side of the screen to access the General Settings menu (Figure 12)� Figure 12: General Settings Menu 7. Push the Auto Clean Enabled slider to the ON position (Figure 12)� Customer Service (800) 778-0990...
  • Page 15: Set The Auto-Clean Start Time

    SET THE AUTO CLEAN START TIME 1. Select to show the Settings menu (Figure 11 on page 13)� 2. Select the Auto Clean menu (Figure 13)� Figure 13: Auto Clean Menu 3. Push and hold the Hour and Minute wheels to adjust the daily Auto Clean start time (Figure 14)� Figure 14: Set Auto Clean Start Time / Manually Start Auto Clean IMPORTANT: Prepare for the Auto Clean cycle before manually starting the Auto Clean cycle (“Prepare for Auto Clean”...
  • Page 16: Cleaning Cycle

    CLEANING CYCLE When the automatic cleaning cycle is complete, the screen will show the status of the clean schedule and cleaning agent remaining (Figure 15)� Figure 15: Cleaning Cycle Complete Screen When the cleaning agent supply is depleted, the screen will indicate that the canister needs to be replaced (Figure 16)�...
  • Page 17: Cleaning Agent Canister Software Reset

    CLEANING AGENT CANISTER SOFTWARE RESET The replacement cleaning agent canister will have a 4-digit code that must be entered to confirm the canister has been replaced� 1. Replace the cleaning agent canister (“Changing The Canister” on page 19), then select Replace Cleaning Agent Suppy and Select (Figure 15 on page 16)�...
  • Page 18: Cleaning Agent Usage

    CLEANING AGENT USAGE NOTE: Cleaning agent is injected into the brewing chamber during the Auto Clean cycle by the total number of drinks dispensed, regardless of days in operation� 24 Hours after setting the Auto Clean start time: • If no drinks were dispensed, the Auto Clean cycle will not run� •...
  • Page 19: Changing The Canister

    CHANGING THE CANISTER CHANGING THE CANISTER PROCEDURE WARNING: The cleaning canister contains an alkaline solution� Follow all safety percautions on the canister label� Machine Cleaner Nonfood Compounds Program Listed (A1) Manufactured by: Urnex Brands, LLC / www.urnex.com 755 Tri State Parkway,Gurnee,IL 60031 USA USA tel: 800 222 2826 PASSCODE: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
  • Page 20 2. Remove the canister by pulling the canister toward you, parallel with the canister rail (Figure 20)� CANISTER RAIL INSTALLATION DIRECTION ALIGNMENT FEATURE CANISTER FITTINGS Figure 20: Installing the Canister 3. Install the new canister by aligning the canister alignment feature with the canister rail (Figure 20)� Insert the alignment feature in the canister rail�...
  • Page 21: Display Messages

    • Make sure the power cord is plugged into the wall receptacle� Machine will not operate • Make sure the machine power is ON. See “Ascent-Touch Brewer Components” on page 5� • Verify that the building main circuit breaker is not tripped�...
  • Page 22: Frequently Asked Questions

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q - Can I use different types of coffee beans? FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS A - YES. However, the recipes are set for specific types of coffee. The machine will need to be recalibrated by a trained technician� Q - How do I cancel a beverage? A - Push the CANCEL button any time during beverage pour to stop the pouring of a beverage�...
  • Page 23 Customer Service Concordia Beverage Systems, Inc. Sales (800) 778-0990 851 SW 34 Street (800) 995-9019 (212) 517-1532 Renton, WA 98057 (425) 453-2800 PN 2900-352 Rev E Customer Service (800) 778-0990...

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