10 Sunnen Drive St. Louis, MO 63143 telephone: 314-678-6336 fax: 314-781-2714 www.bloomfieldworldwide.com OWNERS MANUAL ICED TEA BREWING SYSTEM MODEL 8740 Includes: Installation Operation Use & Care Servicing Instructions Model 8740 Brewer 76467 p/n 2M- Rev. F M608 1123...
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Bloomfield for its products are based upon the limitations in this warranty. Seller’s obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair of defects without charge by a Bloomfield Authorized Service Agency or one of its sub-agencies. This service will be provided on customer’s premises for non-portable models.
This manual contains the information needed to properly install this appliance, and to use, care for and maintain or repair the appliance in a manner which will ensure its optimum performance. SPECIFICATIONS 8740: 3 - 5 Gallon Ice Tea Brewers MODEL DIMENSIONS...
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD All servicing requiring access to non-insulated components must be performed by qualified WARNING 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...
WATER INLET WASHER (PROVIDED BY PLUMBER) FITTING operation of the brewer. SHUT-OFF VALVE Bloomfield recommends 1/4” STRAINER (PROVIDED BY PLUMBER) SCREEN copper tubing for installation of less than 12 feet and 3/8” for WATER more than 12 feet from a 1/2”...
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Model 8740 is equipped with a cord and plug. a ground. Electrical shock will It requires a 115 - 125 volt 20 amp circuit (50/60 Hz, 2 wire plus cause death or serious injury.
OPERATION IL1687 Fig. 4 Brewer Operation Diagram IMPORTANT: START-UP 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.
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OPERATION (continued) WATER HEATER HI-LIMIT Water temperature is sensed by a thermobulb THERMOSTAT inserted into the water tank. This temperature signal is fed to the mechanical thermostat. The temperature setpoint is adjustable. Heating THERMOBULB element is energized by the thermostat. Excessive temperature will trip the hi-limit safety switch.
BREWING TEA CAUTION: A. PREPARATION BURN HAZARD Place one (1) genuine Bloomfield paper filter into the brew chamber. Exposed surfaces of the Add an amount of fresh tea leaves brewer, brew chamber and to the brew chamber appropriate dispenser may be HOT to to the brew volume.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS PROCEDURE: Clean Tea Brewer CAUTION: BURN HAZARD PRECAUTIONS: Disconnect brewer from electric power. Allow brewer to cool. Brewing and serving temperatures of tea are FREQUENCY: Daily extremely hot. Hot tea will cause serious skin TOOLS: Mild Detergent, Clean Soft Cloth or Sponge burns.
Tea level too high or low Timer out of adjustment Adjust timer Too many filter papers or wrong Use one (1) genuine Bloomfield filter per brew filter paper Brew chamber overflows Brew chamber dispense hole Thoroughly clean brew chamber...
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ACCESS PLUGS CAUTION: Use a small flat-blade screwdriver or similar implement to pry the SHOCK HAZARD hole plug from the access hole in the top wrap. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE: Opening access panels on this Remove right 7/8” hole plug to access temperature control. brew may expose uninsulated WATER DELIVERED VOLUME: electrical components.
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SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) CAUTION: TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT SHOCK HAZARD Energize brewer and allow unit to heat. When the READY TO BREW light first glows, read the temperature. Live electrical circuits are exposed during this procedure. Thermostat may be adjusted by removing the right button plug. Use care to avoid uninsulated Carefully check the water temperature at the outlet of the brew electrical connectors.
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SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) IMPORTANT: Water pressure SOLENOID TIMER ADJUSTMENT must be between 20 p.s.i and The amount of water dispensed automatically during a brew cycle 90 p.s.i. flowing pressure. is controlled by the SOLENOID TIMER. If water pressure exceeds this Place empty dispenser under brew chamber.
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SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) REPLACE SOLENOID Symptom: Automatic brewer will not flow water; or, automatic brewer drips continuously from brew head. Unplug power cord or turn circuit breaker OFF. Turn OFF and disconnect water supply from brewer inlet fitting. Remove rear access panel.
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Should deliming hoses lime and calcium build-up. Rinse with clean water. become necessary, Bloomfield 7. Set the tank back into the brewer. Reassemble the tank lid recommends replacing the hoses.
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EXPLODED VIEW: 8740 TEA BREWER Model 8740 IL1692...
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PARTS LIST: 8740 TEA BREWER ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION APPLICATION F4-76079 WRAP, TOP COVER F4-72186 SPRAY DISK 2V-70102 VENT, TUBE SHORT WS-8512-51 THERMOSTAT 2K-72241 CONNECTOR 2V-70398 VENT, TUBE LONG 2T-47499 THERMO, HI-LIMIT 2V-76439 TUBE, SPRAYHEAD 2K-70130 ELBOW, SPRAYER F4-76474 PLATE, BASIN...
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