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INSTALLATION AND SERVICE
MANUAL for
AVALON Gourmet
Manufactured by:
Cafection Enterprises Inc.
2355, Dalton, Quebec, (Quebec) G1P 3S3 Canada
Tel.: 1-800-561-6162 Fax: 1-800-463-2739
Revision 7
avalon@cafection.com www.cafection.com

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet Manufactured by: Cafection Enterprises Inc. 2355, Dalton, Quebec, (Quebec) G1P 3S3 Canada Tel.: 1-800-561-6162 Fax: 1-800-463-2739 Revision 7 avalon@cafection.com www.cafection.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Table of Contents 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................5 Food-Contact Parts ......................5 Warnings ...........................5 Power supply ........................5 Disconnect the equipment if: ..................5 2 WARRANTY ............................6 Warranty policy ........................6 Warranty return procedure ....................7 Transport liabilities ......................7 3 INITIAL SETUP ..........................8...
  • Page 3 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 3.10 Loading products ......................18 3.11 Chute system installation....................19 3.12 Brewer and whipping system ..................20 3.13 Filter paper installation....................22 3.14 Testing installation ......................23 3.15 Main board ........................24 3.15.1 Main board (PCB) description ...............
  • Page 4 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 6 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE .......................43 Preventive maintenance schedule (PM) ..............43 Brewer assembly ......................44 Water outlet valves ......................45 Hot Water Tank .......................46 Grinder ..........................47 7 SERVICING PARTS .........................48 Draining the hot water tank ...................48 Shutdown / Storage .......................49...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances. Read all instructions before using this brewing equipment. Food-Contact Parts We recommend that you clean and sanitize all food-contact parts prior to installation and use.
  • Page 6: Warranty

    Should any additional repairs need to be done, they will be charged to the customer. Equipment or parts will not be accepted without a prior notification to Cafection. Please return your warranty card to Cafection via mail or fax to validate your warranty and to register your unit for part upgrades.
  • Page 7: Warranty Return Procedure

    We thank you in advance for taking the time to follow this procedure: 1. Please contact the Customer Service department to obtain an authorization number. 2. It is important to fax a copy of the original invoice to Cafection at 1-800-463-2739 for approval.
  • Page 8: Initial Setup

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 INITIAL SETUP Before you install the brewer on location, we strongly suggest that it be unpacked, inspected and bench tested before it leaves your warehouse. On-site installation requirements 3.1.1 Operating environment For indoor use only.
  • Page 9: Unpacking

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Unpacking For each brewing equipment kit you should have the following boxes: the brewer and the accessories. 1 box for the brewer + 1 box for the canister and accessories To remove the unit from the box, carefully cut the straps holding the box in place on the skid and then lift the box up.
  • Page 10: Leveling The Equipment

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Leveling the equipment For optimal performance of the equipment, it is important to ensure that it is leveled. Avoiding to do so can create variations in product delivery. 1. Place a level on the top of the equipment;...
  • Page 11: Adjusting The Tank Overflow Float

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 3.4.2 Adjusting the tank overflow float It is important to verify that the float is positioned properly in the overflow cup because it can move around in transportation. If this float is not properly in place the switch will not be activated and the unit will automatically shut down sensing an overflow situation. It is important to verify that the Overflow cup is in place with the highest side in front and secured well with the tape. If you need to remove this cup, please make sure that you replace it with the highest section facing the front and the overflow tube in the cup. Fasten it in place with tape. This will ensure that the float will “float” and will activate the overflow switch if a problem accurs. Location in the brewer Hole in the exit of the tube AVALON Gourmet rev.
  • Page 12: Beans Canister Installation

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 3 Beans canister installation 3.5.1 Install the 3 beans canister Unpack the 3 beans canister. Open the cover of the grinder protector. Install the canister on the shelf by aligning...
  • Page 13: Water Line Connection

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Water line connection This equipment must be installed in compliance with applicable Federal, State, Provincial and/or Municipal plumbing codes having jurisdiction. Make sure that the equipment is unplugged before proceeding with the water supply installation.
  • Page 14: Electrical Connection

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Electrical connection This equipment must be installed in compliance with applicable Federal, State, Provincial and/or Local electrical codes having jurisdiction. Make sure: - The equipment is OFF before plugging it in, - The equipment has its own electrical outlet and - NO extension cord is used.
  • Page 15: Water Temperature

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Water temperature This equipment has a coffee brewing setpoint of 200 °F water temperature to offer a consistent beverage quality to the users. There is a +/- 2 °F tolerance.
  • Page 16: Drip Tray And Overflow Installation

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Drip tray and overflow installation 3.9.1 Overflow drip tray installation 1. Screw the overflow drip tray support (05CAB11) under the base of the brewer using the 2 screws included. 2. Take out the 2 wires with connectors found inside the brewer using the chute hole and connect them to the 2 connectors of the overflow drip tray (05ASS30).
  • Page 17: Drip Tray Installation

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 3.9.2 Drip tray installation 1. Insert the drip tray support (05DOR02) in the door. 2. Set the drip tray (05CAB17) on the support (05DOR02) inside the restraint. 3. Install the metal grill (05CAB10) on the drip tray (05CAB17).
  • Page 18: Loading Products

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 3.10 Loading products 1. Unlock the main door 2. Remove the plastic top cap 3. Remove the canister lid of which you wish to fill 4. Do not overfill the canisters By only removing 1 lid at a time, you will reduce the risk of cross contamination of products.
  • Page 19: Chute System Installation

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 3.11 Chute system installation Metal bracket of the front panel Metal bracket of the brewer assembly Front panel Waste chute Chute base 1. Open the door of the equipment; 2. Insert the chute base inside the chute hole of the cabinet;...
  • Page 20: Brewer And Whipping System

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 3.12 Brewer and whipping system Untighten the screw that holds Remove the hoses support, (it will be the hoses support. retained by the tubes). Disconnect the coffee whipper wire (in the back of the whipper protector).
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Cut the filter paper. Then lower the latch of the brewer to unlock it. Remove the spout with the coffee whipper by simply pulling it towards you. Funnel Withdraw the funnel and the pipe of sillicon which is fixed above. Draw the...
  • Page 22: Filter Paper Installation

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 3.13 Filter paper installation 1. Make sure the power of the brewer is turned 2. Place the filter paper roll on the support bracket so that it dispenses on the left hand side (See the diagram inside the brewer);...
  • Page 23: Testing Installation

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 3.14 Testing installation It is important to have the equipment performing several cycles before completing the installation. It is important that you order at least 2 of each product selections to insure that the brewer is operating as per the specifications laid out in this manual. During this process, review the check list as a reminder.
  • Page 24: Main Board

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 3.15 Main board Coffee and Overflow ingredients Filter paper motors Brewer cam Low water level Whippers and valves Link port #1 Setup Counter Free mode key Link port #2 AVALON Gourmet rev. 7 2013/04...
  • Page 25: Main Board (Pcb) Description

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 3.15.1 Main board (PCB) description Green LEDs The green led will illuminate to Interactive switches and buttons indicate the following status. DS1 - Power 5Volts ok 1.Reset Button (Red) DS18 - Drip tray overflow...
  • Page 26: Microcontroller (Eeprom)

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 3.15.2 Microcontroller (Eeprom) The microcontroller, also known as the Eeprom, can be swapped to incorporate new improvements to the programming. · Please take all counter readings before changing the microcontroller because all data will be reset ·...
  • Page 27: Service Sofware

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 SERVICE SOFWARE Programming tips Reminder Please refer to the main board diagram and description on page 24-25 to better visualise the procedures. To program the product prices and values follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 28: Service Overlay

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Service overlay AVALON Gourmet rev. 7 2013/04...
  • Page 29: Main Menu Description

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Main menu description Parameters These options will allow to : Choose your language Change the default language of the unit (EnglishFrench). Active buzzer Y/N Enable/Disable the sound made by the unit when touching the keypad buttons.
  • Page 30: Programming Chart

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet GOURMET PROGRAMMING CHART www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Programming chart **DOUBLE BREW CUP SIZE LIQUID OUNCE Coffee #1, 2 & 3 Regular Coffee (1,5 gr/ liquid oz) 10,5 13,5 16,5 *Coffee in grams PROGRAMMING VALUE...
  • Page 31 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 GOURMET PROGRAMMING CHART Vanilla Moka Regular Vanilla Strong Vanilla Vanilla Water Regular Moka Strong Moka Moka Water Vanilla Moka Coffee Regular Coffee Moka factory setting Strong Coffee Moka Coffee Water...
  • Page 32: Multi-Cup And Free Mode Key

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Multi-cup and Free Mode Key The electronic key gives a fast access to the user to the Multi-cup and free mode. Once the key is turn ON the screen will...
  • Page 33: Cleaning And Sanitizing Instructions

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Cleaning and sanitizing instructions It is important to clean and sanitize this equipment on a regular basis in order to maintain the highest beverage quality.These regulations require that all parts in contact with food be cleaned and sanitized regularly and that hands be cleaned before handling these parts or other commodities such as cups and stirs.
  • Page 34: Cleaning And Sanitizing Schedule

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Cleaning and Sanitizing Schedule The cleaning schedule and instructions outlined in this manual must be followed to honor the warranty and ensure consistent product quality and maintain health safety levels.
  • Page 35: Overall Cleaning

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Overall cleaning It is important to keep the brewer and its surroundings clean and tidy. Inspect your brewer both inside and out upon each visit and clean where needed. Please make sure that the unit is clean, safe and functioning before you leave.
  • Page 36: Emptying The Waste Bin

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 5.6.2 Emptying the waste bin Frequency: Daily or every 200 cycles After each coffee cycle, the spent grounds and used filter paper are automatically discarded into the waste bin located in the stand. To prevent the bin from overflowing there is an automatic function which stops the brewer and shows the following message on the LCD screen: Needs Service Activate Brewer The maximum setting = 399 The minimum setting = Setting it to 0 will disable the automatic function and will cause an overflow problem if the bin is full.
  • Page 37: Interior Parts Cleaning & Sanitizing

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Interior parts cleaning & sanitizing For sanitary reasons, do not use soap or detergent inside the brewer. Use hot water for on- site sanitation or suitable chemical products in the shop. Wiping with towels or cloths can recontaminate sanitized food-contact surfaces.
  • Page 38: Soluble Canisters

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 5.7.2 Soluble canisters Removing whipping assembly for cleaning Frequency: Weekly or every 200 cycles If there is residue, remove the assembly for manual cleaning under hot water: 1. Remove the tube from the base;...
  • Page 39: Coffee Brewer

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Brewer Chamber Brewer Hose Support 5.7.4 Coffee brewer Funnel Sanitizing the brew chamber: Frequency: Weekly or every 200 cycles 1. Place a large cup or other suitable container below the dispensing nozzle to catch the HOT rinse water;...
  • Page 40: Fan

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Brewer assembly sanitizing treatment Frequency: Quarterly or Every 3,000 Cycles Regular sanitation treatments of the brewer assembly prevents residue from affecting the vacuum in the brewer mechanism and altering taste in the beverage delivered.
  • Page 41: Stainless Coffee Chute

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 5.7.6 Stainless coffee chute Frequency: Monthly or every 1,000 cycles 1. Open the door of the machine; 2. Remove the filter paper; 3. Remove the grinder protector; 4. Unplug the 2 connectors from the solenoid;...
  • Page 42: Plastic Chute Of The 3 Beans Canister

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 5.7.7 Plastic chute of the 3 beans canister Frequency: Monthly or every 1,000 cycles 1. Open the door of the machine; 2. Remove the plastic top fitting part; 3. Remove the plastic top cap; 4. Unlock the 3 bean canister;...
  • Page 43: Preventive Maintenance

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE All major parts of this unit need to be maintained as per the schedule to honor the warranty and to prevent them from failing. With adequate maintenance you will extend the life of your unit and deliver a consistent high quality beverage.
  • Page 44: Brewer Assembly

    Cafection for Preventive Maintenance every 25,000 coffee cycles. For a minimum charge, CAFECTION will completely clean and replace all necessary parts such as the cylinder, the piston seal and the screen and seal which are all responsible for the vacuum extraction and coffee taste in the cup.
  • Page 45: Water Outlet Valves

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Water outlet valves Quarterly or every 10,000 cycles To avoid any problems related to mineral deposits over time, we recommend having the 3 valves swapped, and rebuilt in your shop with the kits included in the spare parts briefcase.
  • Page 46: Hot Water Tank

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Hot Water Tank PM: every 60,000 Cycles, quarterly inspection To avoid any problems related with mineral deposits Water level switch over time, we recommend having the water tank assembly delimed to remove all scale in the unit.
  • Page 47: Grinder

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Grinder PM: every 100,000 Cycles, quarterly inspection The grinder used in the equipment is a large commercial grade burr grinder that minimizes the temperature increase in the finished product of ground coffee. The motor of the grinder has a lifetime warranty. The ground coffee particle size is very important to achieve the desired coffee extraction. Therefore, the burrs of the grinder need to be changed once they reach about 100,000 coffee cycles.
  • Page 48: Servicing Parts

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 SERVICING PARTS This section is intended to assist you in servicing various parts of the unit. Draining the hot water tank We recommend allowing 3 hours for the hot water to cool prior to emptying the tank. Make sure you have a 0.8 gallon container suitable for holding hot water.
  • Page 49: Shutdown / Storage

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Shutdown / Storage Should you need to store this brewing equipment for an extended period of time, follow this procedure to avoid any risk of injury or damage to the equipment.
  • Page 50: Annex 1 Installing Water Flow Restrictor On The Milk Whipper

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Annex 1 Installing water flow restrictor on the milk whipper Installing the water flow restrictor Step 3 STEP 1 Locate the milk whipper bowl. STEP 2 Remove the whipper bowl. Move it up to disconnect it and then pull.
  • Page 51: Annex 2 Full Maintenance Schedule

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Annex 2 Full maintenance schedule AVALON Gourmet rev. 7 2013/04...
  • Page 52: Annex 3 Monthly Maintenance Schedule

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Annex 3 Monthly maintenance schedule AVALON Gourmet rev. 7 2013/04...
  • Page 53: Annex 4 Weekly Maintenance Schedule

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Annex 4 Weekly maintenance schedule AVALON Gourmet rev. 7 2013/04...
  • Page 54: Annex 4 Waste Chute Position Without Filtration System

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Annex 4 Waste chute position without filtration system AVALON Gourmet rev. 7 2013/04...
  • Page 55: Annex 5 Waste Chute Position With Filtration System

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL for AVALON Gourmet www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Annex 5 Waste chute position with filtration system AVALON Gourmet rev. 7 2013/04...

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