Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VP17B Bunn
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OPERA TING & SERVICE MANUAL B UNN-O-MA TIC CORPORA TION POST OFFICE BOX 3227 SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62708-3227 PHONE: (217) 529-6601 FAX: (217) 529-6644 www .
Page 2 INTRODUCTION This equipment will brew a half-gallon batch of coffee into an awaiting dispenser. It is only for indoor use on a sturdy counter or shelf.
Page 3 10860 090800 # 00831.0000 # 00658.0000 USER NOTICES (cont.) CA UTION POUR IN W A TER ONL Y W ARMERS AND SURF A CES ARE HO T #02763.0000.
Page 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS CAUTION - The brewer must be disconnected from the power source until specified in Initial Set-Up. The brewer has an attached cordset and requires 2-wire grounded service rated 120 volts ac, 15 amp, single phase, 60 Hz.
Page 5 COFFEE BREWING 1. Insert a BUNN ® filter into the funnel. 2. Pour the fresh coffee into the filter and level the bed of grounds by gently shaking. 3. Slide the funnel into the funnel rails. 4. Place an empty dispenser beneath the funnel. 5. Pour one pitcher of tap water into the screened area on top of the brewer.
Page 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
Page 7 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) PROBLEM Water is not hot (cont.) Inconsistent beverage level in dis- penser Spitting or excessive steaming Dripping from sprayhead PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY 4. Tank Heater 1. Syphon System 2. Lime Build-up CAUTION - Tank and tank compo- nents should be delimed regularly depending on local water condi- tions.
Page 8 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) PROBLEM Beverage overflows dispenser Weak beverage Dry coffee grounds remain in the funnel Brewer is making unusal noises Cool beverage serving tempera- ture PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. Dispenser 1. Filter Type 2. Coffee Grind 3.
Page 9 SERVICE This section provides procedures for testing and replacing various major components used in this brewer should service become necessary.
Page 10 P1263 Location: The control thermostat is located inside the trunk on the left side of the component bracket. Test Procedures: 1. Disconnect the brewer from the power source. 2. With a voltmeter, check the voltage across the blue wire on the control thermostat and the white wire on the tank heater.
Page 11 SERVICE (cont.) 10860 061501 LIMIT THERMOSTAT P1161.40 FIG. 4 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.
Page 12 If voltage is not present as described, refer to the Wiring Diagrams and check the brewer wiring har- ness. 5. With the black wire removed, remove the wire from the lower terminal. 6. Check for continuity across the center and lower terminal with the switch in the "ON" (upper) posi- tion.
Page 13 SERVICE (cont.) 10860 090800 TANK HEATER P1161.40 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. With a voltmeter, check the voltage across the black and white wires on the tank heater.
Page 14 Location: On Early VP17 Models the tank heater switch is located on the rear of the brewer on the upper left side of the trunk. On VP17B Models the tank heater switch is located on left side of the control panel. Test Procedure: 1. Disconnect the brewer from the power source.
Page 15 SERVICE (cont.) 13. Set tank assembly inside the hood on mounting brackets and secure with two #8-32 screws. 14. Reconnect the wires to the limit thermostat, tank heater and the control thermostat. Refer to Limit Thermostat, Tank Heater and Control Thermostat sections in this manual when reconnecting wires.
Page 16 WARMER ELEMENT(S) P1167 SERVICE (cont.) Location: The warmer element(s) is located under the warmer plate. Test Procedures: 1. Disconnect the brewer from the power source.
Page 17 10860 061501 SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAM VP17-1/-2/-3 10862.0003F 9/97 ©1997 BUNN-O-MATIC CORPORATION P2 P1 FRONT WARMER 100W WHI WHI P3 100W WHI BRN/BLK VIO WHI REAR WARMER WHI WHI 100W LOWER WARMER N WHI 120 VOLTS AC 2 WIRE SINGLE PHASE BLK BRN/BLK BLK VIO VP17-3 DUAL SIDE WARMER ASSY 1320W BLK TANK HEATER L1 GRN BLK BLU SW.
Page 18 SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAM VP17-1/-2/-3 10862.0000B 9/00 ©1995 BUNN-O-MATIC CORPORATION P2 P1 FRONT WARMER WHI WHI P3 WHI BRN/BLK VIO WHI REAR WARMER WHI WHI LOWER WARMER N WHI 120 VOLTS AC 2 W.
Page 19 SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAM VP17B-1/-2/-3 10862.0002F 9/00 ©1997 BUNN-O-MATIC CORPORATION P2 P1 FRONT WARMER WHI WHI P3 WHI BRN/BLK VIO WHI REAR WARMER WHI WHI LOWER WARMER N WHI 100 VOLTS AC 2 .
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