Bunn VP17-3 Operator’s Manual

VP17

Series

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INSTALLATION & OPERATING GUIDE

BUNN-O-MATIC CORPORATION

POST OFFICE BOX 3227

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62708-3227

PHONE: [phone] FAX: [phone]

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46720.0000D 09/17 ©2013 Bunn-O-Matic Corporation

BUNN-O-MATIC COMMERCIAL PRODUCT WARRANTY

Bunn-O-Matic Corp. (“BUNN”) warrants equipment manufactured by it as follows:

1) Airpots, thermal carafes, decanters, GPR servers, iced tea/coffee dispensers, MCR/MCP/MCA single cup brewers, ther­mal servers and ThermoFresh® servers (mechanical and digital) 1 year parts and 1 year labor.

2) All other equipment - 2 years parts and 1 year labor plus added warranties as specified below:
a) Electronic circuit and/or control boards - parts and labor for 3 years.
b) Compressors on refrigeration equipment - 5 years parts and 1 year labor.
c) Grinding burrs on coffee grinding equipment to grind coffee to meet original factory screen sieve analysis - parts and
labor for 4 years or 40,000 pounds of coffee, whichever comes first.

These warranty periods run from the date of installation BUNN warrants that the equipment manufactured by it will be
commercially free of defects in material and workmanship existing at the time of manufacture and appearing within the
applicable warranty period. This warranty does not apply to any equipment, component or part that was not manufactured
by BUNN or that, in BUNN’s judgment, has been affected by misuse, neglect, alteration, improper installation or operation,
improper maintenance or repair, non periodic cleaning and descaling, equipment failures related to poor water quality,
damage or casualty. In addition, the warranty does not apply to replacement of items subject to normal use including but
not limited to user replaceable parts such as seals and gaskets. This warranty is conditioned on the Buyer 1) giving BUNN
prompt notice of any claim to be made under this warranty by telephone at [phone] or by writing to Post Office Box
3227, Springfield, Illinois 62708-3227; 2) if requested by BUNN, shipping the defective equipment prepaid to an authorized
BUNN service location; and 3) receiving prior authorization from BUNN that the defective equipment is under warranty.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WRITTEN OR ORAL, EX­PRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF EITHER MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The agents, dealers or employees of BUNN are not authorized to make

modifications to this warranty or to make additional warranties that are binding on BUNN. Accordingly, statements by such
individuals, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties and should not be relied upon.
If BUNN determines in its sole discretion that the equipment does not conform to the warranty, BUNN, at its exclusive op­tion while the equipment is under warranty, shall either 1) provide at no charge replacement parts and/or labor (during the
applicable parts and labor warranty periods specified above) to repair the defective components, provided that this repair
is done by a BUNN Authorized Service Representative; or 2) shall replace the equipment or refund the purchase price for
the equipment.

THE BUYER’S REMEDY AGAINST BUNN FOR THE BREACH OF ANY OBLIGATION ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OF THIS
EQUIPMENT, WHETHER DERIVED FROM WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE LIMITED, AT BUNN’S SOLE OPTION
AS SPECIFIED HEREIN, TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND.

In no event shall BUNN be liable for any other damage or loss, including, but not limited to, lost profits, lost sales, loss of
use of equipment, claims of Buyer’s customers, cost of capital, cost of down time, cost of substitute equipment, facilities
or services, or any other special, incidental or consequential damages.

392, A Partner You Can Count On, Air Infusion, AutoPOD, AXIOM, BrewLOGIC, BrewMETER, Brew Better Not Bitter, Brew­WISE, BrewWIZARD, BUNN Espress, BUNN Family Gourmet, BUNN Gourmet, BUNN Pour-O-Matic, BUNN, BUNN with
the stylized red line, BUNNlink, Bunn-OMatic, Bunn-O-Matic, BUNNserve, BUNNSERVE with the stylized wrench design,
Cool Froth, DBC, Dr. Brew stylized Dr. design, Dual, Easy Pour, EasyClear, EasyGard, FlavorGard, Gourmet Ice, Gourmet
Juice, High Intensity, iMIX, Infusion Series, Intellisteam, My Café, Phase Brew, PowerLogic, Quality Beverage Equipment
Worldwide, Respect Earth, Respect Earth with the stylized leaf and coffee cherry design, Safety-Fresh, savemycoffee.com,
Scale-Pro, Silver Series, Single, Smart Funnel, Smart Hopper, SmartWAVE, Soft Heat, SplashGard, The Mark of Quality in
Beverage Equipment Worldwide, ThermoFresh, Titan, trifecta, TRIFECTA (sylized logo), Velocity Brew, Air Brew, Beverage
Bar Creator, Beverage Profit Calculator, Brew better, not bitter., Build-A-Drink, BUNNSource, Coffee At Its Best, Cyclonic
Heating System, Daypart, Digital Brewer Control, Element, Milk Texturing Fusion, Nothing Brews Like a BUNN, Picture
Prompted Cleaning, Pouring Profits, Signature Series, Sure Tamp, Tea At Its Best, The Horizontal Red Line, Ultra are either
trademarks or registered trademarks of Bunn-O-Matic Corporation. The commercial trifecta® brewer housing configura­tion is a trademark of Bunn-O-Matic Corporation.

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INTRODUCTION

This equipment will brew a 1⁄2 gallon batch of coffee into an awaiting server. The brewer may have a hot water

faucet for allied beverage use. It is only for indoor use on a sturdy counter or shelf.

CONTENTS

Warranty .............................................................................................................2

User Notices .......................................................................................................3

CE & North American Requirements ...................................................................4

Electrical Requirements ......................................................................................5

Initial Setup, Coffee Brewing & Cleaning .............................................................6

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................7

USER NOTICES

Carefully read and follow all notices in this manual and on the equipment. All labels on the equipment should
be kept in good condition. Replace any unreadable or damaged labels.

#00833.0000

WARNING

Fill water tank before turning - on ­thermostat or connecting appliance
to power source.
Use only on a properly protected
circuit capable of the rated load.
Electrically ground the chassis.
Follow national/local electrical codes.
Do not use near combustibles.
Do not deform plug or cord.

FAILURE TO COMPLY RISKS EQUIPMENT

DAMAGE, FIRE, OR SHOCK HAZARD

READ THE ENTIRE OPERATING MANUAL

BEFORE BUYING OR USING THIS PRODUCT

THIS APPLIANCE IS HEATED WHENEVER

CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE

00831.0000M 11/14 ©1998 BUNN-O-MATIC CORPORATION

# 00831.0000

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not remove or open cover.
No user-serviceable parts inside.
Authorized service personnel only.
Disconnect power before servicing.

#37881.0000

#00824.0002

# 00658.0000

CAUTION

WARMERS AND SURFACES ARE HOT

POUR IN WATER ONLY

#02763.0000

2

M

To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not remove or open cover.
No user-serviceable parts inside.

WARNING

#37881.0002

Authorized service personnel only.
Disconnect power before servicing.

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CAUTION

WARMERS AND SURFACES ARE HOT

#12364.0000

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CE REQUIREMENTS

• This appliance must be installed in locations where it can be overseen by trained personnel.

• For proper operation, this appliance must be installed where the temperature is between 5°C to 35°C.

• Appliance shall not be tilted more than 10° for safe operation.

• An electrician must provide electrical service as specified in conformance with all local and national codes.

• This appliance must not be cleaned by water jet.

• This appliance can be used by persons aged from 18 years and above if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.

• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 18 years.

• Appliances can be used by persons 18 years and above with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children under the age of 18 years should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

• If the power cord is ever damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or authorized service personnel
with a special cord available from the manufacturer or its authorized service personnel in order to avoid a hazard.

• Machine must not be immersed for cleaning.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 18 years and supervised.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
– by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments.

• This appliance not intended to be used in applications such as:
– farm houses;

• Access to the service areas permitted by Authorized Service personnel only.

• The A-Weighted sound pressure level is below 70 dBA.

NORTH AMERICAN REQUIREMENTS

• This appliance must be installed in locations where it can be overseen by trained personnel.

• For proper operation, this appliance must be installed where the temperature is between 41°F to 95°F (5°C to
35°C).

• Appliance shall not be tilted more than 10° for safe operation.

• An electrician must provide electrical service as specified in conformance with all local and national codes.

• This appliance must not be cleaned by pressure washer.

• This appliance can be used by persons aged from 18 years and above if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.

• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 18 years.

• Appliances can be used by persons 18 years and above with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children under the age of 18 years should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

• If the power cord is ever damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or authorized service personnel
with a special cord available from the manufacturer or its authorized service personnel in order to avoid a hazard.

• Machine must not be immersed for cleaning.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 18 years and supervised.

• This appliance is intended for commercial use in applications such as:
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
– by clients in hotel and motel lobbies and other similar types of environments;

• Access to the service areas permitted by Authorized Service personnel only.

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

CAUTION - The brewer must be disconnected from the power source until specified in Initial Set-Up.

The 120V brewer has an attached cordset and requires 2-wire grounded service rated 120 volts ac, 15 amp,
single phase, 60 Hz.

L2 RED
N WHI

L1 BLK

220-240V A.C.

"A" models require 2-wire, grounded service rated 220 - 240 volts ac, 15

amp, single phase, 50/60 Hz. An all pole disconnect means must be incorporated
in the fixed wiring according to local wiring regulations. Proceed as follows:

Electrical Hook-Up (Model "B" Only)
CAUTION – Improper electrical installation will damage electronic components.

1. An electrician must provide electrical service as specified.

2. Using a voltmeter, check the voltage and color coding of each conductor at the electrical source.

3. Place the heater switch, located on the left front of the control panel on "B" Models, in the "OFF" (lower)
position.

4. Remove the front panel beneath the sprayhead.

5. Feed the cord through the strain relief and connect it to the terminal block.

6. Connect the brewer to the power source and verify the voltage at the terminal block before proceeding. Re­place the front panel.

"B" models require 2-wire,

grounded service rated 100 volts
ac, 20 amp, single phase, 50 Hz.
Proceed as follows:

WHITE

NEUTRAL

L1 BLACK

100V.A.C.

P2185

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INITIAL SET-UP

-1000 213.8 101.0 200 93.3

-500 212.9 100.5 200 93.3
0 212.0 100.0 200 93.3

500 211.1 99.5 200 93.3
1000 210.2 99.0 200 93.3
1500 209.3 98.5 200 93.3
2000 208.4 98.0 200 93.3
2500 207.4 97.4 200 93.3
3000 206.5 96.9 199 92.8
3500 205.6 96.4 198 92.2
4000 204.7 95.9 197 91.7
4500 203.8 95.4 196 91.1
5000 202.9 94.9 195 90.6
5500 201.9 94.4 195 90.6
6000 201.0 93.9 194 90.0
6500 200.1 93.4 193 89.4
7000 199.2 92.9 192 88.9
7500 198.3 92.4 191 88.3
8000 197.4 91.9 190 87.8
8500 196.5 91.4 189 87.2
9000 195.5 90.8 188 86.7
9500 194.6 90.3 187 86.1

10000 193.7 89.8 186 85.6

Brew water temperature is factory set at 200° F (93.3° C)
Areas of high altitude will require lowering this tempera­ture to prevent boiling. This chart should be used as a
guide when readjusting the brew water temperature.

Altitude

(Feet)

Boiling point

of water

° F ° C

Recommended

water temperature

° F ° C

CAUTION - The brewer must be disconnected from the power
source throughout the initial set-up, except when specified in
the instructions.

1. Insert an empty funnel into the funnel rails.

2. Place an empty decanter under the funnel.

3. On "B" Models, place the heater switch of the brewer in the
"OFF" (lower) position and connect the brewer to the power

source.

4. Pour three pitchers of tap water into the screened area
on top of the brewer. Allow approximately two minutes
between pitchers for water to flow into the tank. While the
third pitcher of water is entering the tank, the tank will fill
to capacity and the excess will flow from the sprayhead,
out of the funnel, and into the dispenser.

5. When the flow of water from the funnel stops, place the
heater switch of the brewer in the "ON" (upper) position
and wait approximately twenty minutes for the water in
the tank to heat to the proper temperature. Some water
will drip from the funnel during this time; this is due to
expansion and should not occur thereafter.

6. Pour one pitcher of tap water into the screened area on
top of the brewer.

7. After water has stopped flowing from the funnel, allow the
water in the tank to reheat to the proper temperature.

8. Empty the decanter. The brewer is now ready for use in accordance with the coffee brewing instructions.

NOTE: The control thermostat will need to be adjusted downward to compensate for high altitudes. Refer to chart.

1. Insert a BUNN® filter into the funnel.

COFFEE BREWING

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.

6. When brewing is completed, simply discard the grounds and filter.

1. The use of a damp cloth rinsed in any mild, non-abrasive, liquid detergent is recommended for cleaning all

2. Check and clean the sprayhead. The sprayhead holes must always remain open.

3. With the sprayhead removed, insert the deliming spring (provided) all the way into the sprayhead tube. When

NOTE – In hard water areas, this may need to be done daily. It will help prevent liming problems in the brewer
and takes less than a minute.

surfaces on Bunn-O-Matic equipment.

inserted properly, no more than two inches of spring should be visible. Saw back and forth five or six times.

CLEANING

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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.

• Inspection, testing, and repair of electrical equipment should be performed only by qualified service person-

nel.

• All electronic components have 120 volt ac and low voltage dc potential on their terminals. Shorting of

terminals or the application of external voltages may result in board failure.

• Intermittent operation of electronic circuit boards is unlikely. Board failure will normally be permanent. If

an intermittent condition is encountered, the cause will likely be a switch contact or a loose connection at a

terminal or crimp.

• Solenoid removal requires interrupting the water supply to the valve. Damage may result if solenoids are

energized for more than ten minutes without a supply of water.

• The use of two wrenches is recommended whenever plumbing fittings are tightened or loosened. This will

help to avoid twists and kinks in the tubing.

• Make certain that all plumbing connections are sealed and electrical connections tight and isolated.

• This brewer is heated at all times. Keep away from combustibles.

WARNING – • Exercise extreme caution when servicing electrical equipment.

• Unplug the brewer when servicing, except when electrical tests are specified.

• Follow recommended service procedures

• Replace all protective shields or safety notices

PROBLEM

Brew cycle will not start

Water is not hot

PROBABLE CAUSE

1. No water

2. No power or incorrect voltage
to the brewer

1. Tank Heater Switch (VP17B and
Early Model VP17)

2. Limit Thermostat
CAUTION - Do not eliminate or
bypass limit thermostat. Use only
replacement part #29329.1000

3. Control Thermostat

REMEDY

Check fill basin for obstructions.

Be sure the brewer is connected
to the power source.

Check circuit breakers or fuses.

Refer to Service - Tank Heater
Switch for testing procedures.

Refer to Service - Limit Thermostat
for testing procedures.

Refer to Service - Control Thermo-
stat for testing procedures.

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

PROBLEM

Water is not hot (cont.)

Inconsistent beverage level in
dispenser

Spitting or excessive steaming

PROBABLE CAUSE

4. Tank Heater

1. Syphon System

2. Lime Build-up
CAUTION - Tank and tank compo­nents should be delimed regularly
depending on local water condi­tions. Excessive mineral build-up
on stainless steel surfaces can
initiate corrosive reactions result­ing in serious leaks.

1. Lime Build-up
CAUTION - Tank and tank compo­nents should be delimed regularly
depending on local water condi­tions. Excessive mineral build-up
on stainless steel surfaces can
initiate corrosive reactions result­ing in serious leaks.

REMEDY

Refer to Service - Tank Heater for
testing procedures.

The brewer must be level or
slightly lower in front to syphon
properly.

Inspect the tank assembly for
excessive lime deposits. Delime
as required.

Inspect tank assembly for exces­sive lime deposits. Delime as
required.

Dripping from sprayhead

2. Control Thermostat

1. Syphon System

2. Lime Build-up
CAUTION - Tank and tank compo­nents should be delimed regularly
depending on local water condi­tions. Excessive mineral build-up
on stainless steel surfaces can
initiate corrosive reactions result­ing in serious leaks.

Refer to Service - Control Thermo­stat for testing procedures.

The brewer must be level or
slightly lower in front to syphon
properly.

Inspect the tank assembly for
excessive lime deposits. Delime
as required.

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

PROBLEM

Beverage overflows dispenser

Weak beverage

PROBABLE CAUSE

1. Dispenser

1. Filter Type

2. Coffee Grind

3. Sprayhead

4. Funnel Loading

REMEDY

The dispenser must be completely
empty before starting a brew
cycle.

®

BUNN

paper filters must be used

for proper extraction.

A fine or drip grind must be used
for proper extraction.

A six-hole stainless steel spray­head must be used for proper
extraction.

The BUNN

®

paper filter must be
centered in the funnel and the
bed of ground leveled by gentle
shaking.

Dry coffee grounds remain in the
funnel

Brewer is making unusual noises

Cool beverage serving tempera­ture

5. Water Temperature

1. Funnel Loading

1. Tank Heater

1. ON/OFF Warmer Switch(s)

Place an empty funnel on an empty
dispenser beneath the sprayhead.
Initiate a brew cycle and check the
water temperature immediately
below the sprayhead with a ther­mometer. The reading should not
be less than 195°F (91°C). Adjust
the control thermostat to increase
the water temperature. Replace if
necessary.

The BUNN® paper filter must be
centered in the funnel and the
bed of grounds leveled by gently
shaking.

Remove and clean lime off the
tank heater.

Refer to Service - ON/OFF Warmer
Switch for testing procedures.

2. Warmer Element(s)

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Refer to Service - Warmer Element
for testing procedures.

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