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10 Sunnen Drive St. Louis, MO 63143 telephone: 314-678-6336 fax: 314-781-2714 www.bloomfieldworldwide.com OWNERS MANUAL ICED TEA BREWING SYSTEM MODELS: 8742 8748 Includes: Installation Operation Use & Care Servicing Instructions Model 8748 Brewer with optional 8602 Iced Tea Dispenser 76116 p/n 2M- Rev.
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WARRANTY STATEMENT All electrical equipment manufactured by BLOOMFIELD is The prices charged by Bloomfield for its products are based warranted against defects in materials and workmanship upon the limitations in this warranty. Seller’s obligation under for a period of (1 year labor, two year parts) from the date...
WIRING DIAGRAMS care for and maintain or repair the appliance in a manner which will ensure its optimum performance. SPECIFICATIONS 8742 & 8748 3 - 5 Gallon Ice Tea Brewers MODEL DIMENSIONS VOLTS WATTS AMPS 1ø...
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD All servicing requiring access to non-insulated components must be performed by qualified service personnel. Do not open any access panels which require the use of tools. Failure to heed this warning can result in electrical shock. WARNING: INJURY HAZARD All installation procedures must be performed by qualified personnel with full knowledge of all...
Note FLOW operation of the brewer. arrow marking on strainer body. Bloomfield recommends 1/4” copper tubing for installation of less than 12 feet and 3/8” for more than 12 feet from a 1/2”...
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Models 8742 and 8748 are equipped with a cord and plug. or result in decreased perfor- They require a 115 - 125 volt 20 amp circuit (50/60 Hz, 2 wire mance.
OPERATION Fig. 3 Brewer Operation Diagram START-UP IMPORTANT: Tank must be full of water For initial start-up, or if the brewer has not been used for an before pressing TANK extended period of time: HEATER SWITCH “ ”. • Be sure spray disk and brew gasket are properly installed in the Heating elements will be brew head.
OPERATION (continued) WATER HEATER Water temperature is sensed by a thermobulb inserted into the water tank. This temperature signal is fed to the mechanical thermostat. The temperature setpoint is adjustable. Heating element is energized by the thermostat. Excessive temperature will trip the hi-limit safety switch.
Exposed surfaces of the is in place. brewer, brew chamber and dispenser may be HOT to Place one (1) genuine Bloomfield the touch, and can cause paper filter into the wire rack in the serious burns. tea brew chamber.
Tea level too high or low Timer out of adjustment Adjust timer Too many filter papers or wrong filter Use one (1) genuine Bloomfield filter per brew paper Brew chamber overflows Brew chamber dispense hole plugged Thoroughly clean brew chamber...
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ACCESS PANELS CAUTION: SHOCK HAZARD TOP PANEL: Remove top panel to access hot water tank, thermostat, timer, Opening access panels on this brew solenoid and brew circuit tubing. brew may expose uninsulated electrical components. Top panel is held by two screws at the rear and a retaining lip at Disconnect brewer from the front .
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT CAUTION: SHOCK HAZARD Unplug power cord or turn circuit breaker OFF. Remove top panel. These procedures involve Pull vent tube out of tank lid and insert a thermometer of known exposed electrical circuits. accuracy in hole. Reconnect brewer to electrical power. These procedures are to Place empty container under brew chamber.
Including both brew water and dilution water, brewer varies greatly, a pressure should dispense: regulator must be installed in A total of 3 gallons (Model 8742) of water; or, the water supply line. A total of 5 gallons (Model 8748) of water. To adjust: Remove top panel.
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) IMPORTANT: When replacing REPLACE HEATING ELEMENT heating element, also replace Remove tank cover assembly (see page 13). seal gaskets. Remove two hex nuts holding element to cover. Pull element from mounting holes. Reassemble in reverse order. REPLACE SOLENOID Symptom: Automatic brewer will not flow water;...
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Should deliming hoses lime and calcium build-up. Rinse with clean water. become necessary, Bloomfield recommends replacing the 7. Set the tank back into the brewer. Reassemble the tank lid hoses.
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EXPLODED VIEW: 8742 - 8748 Purchase Locally Tube, Silicone 1”, (see above) Model: 8742, 8748 ICE TEA BREWING SYSTEM PL606 IL1681 Rev. A 7/7/09...
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PARTS LIST: 8742 - 8748 8742 & 8748 PLUMBING & HOT WATER TANK Fig No Part No Description 2V-70102 TUBE VENT 2K-70421 FTG NYLON Y 3/16 2V-70398 TUBE VENT LONG 2K-70479 FTG MALE HOSE BARB A6-73537 TUBE SIL .312 ID X 9 LG...
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