608 WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC 2 ERIK CIRCLE, P. O. Box 280 Verdi, NV 89439 fax: 775-689-5976 telephone: 775-689-5707 www.wellsbloomfield.com OWNERS MANUAL for ICED TEA BREWING SYSTEM MODEL 8740 Includes: Installation Operation Use & Care Servicing Instructions Model 8740 Brewer PRINTED IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA p/n 76467 Rev.
WARRANTY STATEMENT All electrical equipment manufactured by WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original installation or eighteen (18) months from the date of shipment from our factory, whichever comes first, and is for the benefit of the original purchaser, except that: a. airpots carry a 30 day parts warranty only. b. dispensers; i.e., tea and coffee carry a 90 days parts warranty only, excludes decanters.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY STATEMENT SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION BREWING TEA CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS Deliming Instructions EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST WIRING DIAGRAMS xi 1 2 3 3 4 6 8 9 10 11 15 16 19 INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing this Wells Bloomfield appliance.
FEATURES AND OPERATING CONTROLS 608 p/n 76467 8740 Tea Brewer Owners Manual Fig.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: Electric Shock Hazard SHOCK HAZARD WARNING: ELECTRIC All servicing requiring access non-insulated components must bemust performed by qualified service All servicing requiring to access to non-insulated components be performed by qualified personnel. Do not open any access panels which require the use of tools. Failure to heed this warnservice personnel. Do not open any access panels which require the use of tools. ing can result electrical shock.
INSTALLATION READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: To enable the installer to make a quality installation and to minimize installation time, the following suggestions and tests should be done before the actual unit installation is started: CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE DO NOT plug in or energize this appliance until all Installation Instructions are read and followed. Damage to the Brewer will occur if these instructions are not followed.
INSTALLATION (continued) ELECTRICIAN’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING REFER TO ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Page 1 Check the nameplate to determine correct electrical service required for the Brewer to be installed. SHOCK HAZARD IMPORTANT: Before connecting to electricity, make sure automatic brewers are connected to the water supply. Model 8740 is equipped with a cord and plug. It requires a 115 - 125 volt 20 amp circuit (50/60 Hz, 2 wire plus ground, with NEMA 5-15R receptacle).
OPERATION Fig. 4 Brewer Operation Diagram A. START-UP For initial start-up, or if the brewer has not been used for an extended period of time: ♦ Be sure spray disk and brew gasket are properly installed in the brew head. ♦ Be sure the water supply is properly connected and the water supply valve is turned ON. ♦ Be sure the WATER TANK IS FILLED. IMPORTANT: Fill the water tank before energizing this unit: 1. Insert the brew chamber (empty) and place an empty dispenser in place under the brew chamber. 2.
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. The hi-limit will automatically reset when the brewer cools. WATER FLOW Fig.
BREWING TEA CAUTION: BURN HAZARD Exposed surfaces of the brewer, brew chamber and dispenser may be HOT to the touch, and can cause serious burns. CAUTION: BURN HAZARD To avoid splashing or overflowing hot liquids, ALWAYS place an empty dispenser under the brew chamber before starting the brew cycle. Failure to comply can cause serious burns. A. PREPARATION Place one (1) genuine Bloomfield paper filter into the brew chamber.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS PROCEDURE: Clean Tea Brewer CAUTION: PRECAUTIONS: Disconnect brewer from electric power. Allow brewer to cool. FREQUENCY: Daily TOOLS: Mild Detergent, Clean Soft Cloth or Sponge Bristle Brush, Bottle Brush BURN HAZARD Brewing and serving temperatures of tea are extremely hot. Hot tea will cause serious skin burns. CAUTION: 1. Disconnect brewer from electric power. Allow brewer to cool before cleaning. SHOCK HAZARD Do not submerge or immerse brewer in water. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY Water won’t heat Brewer unplugged or circuit breaker tripped Check power supply cord Check / reset circuit breaker Tank heater switch OFF Press switch to ON Temperature setpoint too low Set for desired temperature Hi-Limit safety switch tripped Allow to cool hi-limit will selfreset Damaged internal component or wiring Examine wiring & connectors, controller, power board and heating element Repair/replace as needed Tea level too high or
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ACCESS PLUGS Use a small flat-blade screwdriver or similar implement to pry the hole plug from the access hole in the top wrap. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE: Remove right 7/8" hole plug to access temperature control. WATER DELIVERED VOLUME: Remove left 2" hole plug to access water volume timer. ACCESS PANELS TOP WRAP: Remove top wrap to access hot water tank, thermostat, timer, switches and brew circuit tubing. Top wrap is held by two screws at the front and two screws at the rear.
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. Upon completion, remove thermometer and reinstall the vent line and top wrap.
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SOLENOID TIMER ADJUSTMENT The amount of water dispensed automatically during a brew cycle is controlled by the SOLENOID TIMER. Place empty dispenser under brew chamber. Press the BREW switch. Measure total amount of water delivered. To adjust amount: Remove left button plug. Adjust timer; clockwise increases time. Run several cycles to check amount of water delivered. Reinstall button plug. IMPORTANT: Water pressure must be between 20 p.s.i and 90 p.s.i. flowing pressure.
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. Unscrew water inlet piping from solenoid. Remove solenoid from brewer. Note position of brew water and bypass water tubes on solenoid Remove tubes from solenoid. Disconnect wiring from solenoid.
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PROCEDURE: Delime the Water Tank CAUTION: PRECAUTIONS: Disconnect brewer from electric power. Allow brewer to cool. CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD FREQUENCY: As required (Brewer slow to heat) TOOLS: Deliming Solution Protective Gloves, Goggles & Apron Mild Detergent, Clean Soft Cloth or Sponge Bristle Brush, Bottle Brush Large Sink (or other appropriate work area) 1. Unplug power cord.
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST 43 Model 8740 44 1 41 39 3 38 5 37 36 40 6 35 33 34 7 8 32 9 31 4 10 11 27 28 BLOO 17 MFIEL 12 D 13 16 2 26 15 29 14 29 18 24 19 23 42 20 21 22 16 608 p/n 76467 8740 Tea Brewer Owners Manual 25
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST (continued) ITEM PART # 3 4 5 DESCRIPTION 31 SPRAY DISK 32 8043-10 TANK BODY 8043-15 VENT, TUBE SHORT 33 8043-12 GASKET, TANK 8512-15 THERMOSTAT 34 8043-14 ELEMENT, 120V 1500W GASKET, HEAT ELEMENT 82186 SPACER, TANK 86280 THERMOSTAT (ALTERNATE) 35 8043-30 82241 CONNECTOR 36 86307 LID, TANK 6 8706-20 VENT, TUBE LONG 37 8043-28 7 8043-83 THERMO, HI-LIMIT 38 82390 GROMMET 39 8043-5 STRAP, TANK HOLD-DOWN 40 8043-11 ELBOW, OUTLET PLATE, BASIN
SERVICE KITS SERVICE KITS SOLENOID REPAIR KITS 83282 85218 85219 Solenoid, Complete, Dual Inlet Fitting Kit (includes cap, inlet fitting, washer and screen) Inlet Strainer 608 p/n 76467 8740 Tea Brewer Owners Manual 18
608 p/n 76467 8740 Tea Brewer Owners Manual WIRING DIAGRAM 19
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