Brews per Hour (cold or hot water)
Heater Voltage Max. Amp 2.2 lit. (max 13) 2.5 lit. (max 12) 3.0 lit.(max 11)
Model Configuration Connection PhaseWires KWdraw cold hot cold hot cold hot
CBS-31P/Pap (-1) 1 X 1300 w 120 1 ph.2 + grnd 1.311.2 5.5 12.8 4.9 11.3 4.1 9.4
CBS-31P/Pap (-2) 1 X 1800 w 120 1 ph.2 + grnd 1.815.3 7.7 13.0 6.8 12.0 5.6 11.0
203°F inside water tank (at sea level)
195°F ± 5° at sprayhead
Dispenser.
Filled, ea.
Total Weight Brewer&
Dispensers, filled
2
CBS-31P
Dimensional Drawings & Utilities
CBS-31Pap
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Installation
(For Qualified Service Technicians Only)
Keys Points
Electrical:
•The electronic controls require at least 105 volts. Less than 105 volts will cause erratic behavior from the
brewer.
•The electrical drawing for the brewer is located on the inside of the upper cover.
General:
•Do not adjust the thermostat setting unless absolutely necessary. It is set at the factory for optimum
performance.
Installation Instructions
1. Review the Dimensional Drawings and the Operating Procedures for the unit you are installing. Verify that
the brewer will fit in the space intended for it. Verify that the counter or table will support 55 lbs., the weight
of the brewer and dispensers when filled.
2. The thermostat is pre-set at the factory. There is no need to turn off the heater during the installation
process. The heater is disabled by the liquid level control board until water is sensed. The heating
process will start automatically when the tank has filled with water.
3. When the brewer is in position for use, level the brewer front to back as well as side to side by adjusting the
feet.
4. Plug the power cord into a proper receptacle
5. Turn the power switch to the “on” position.
• The “ready” light will go on briefly, then go off.
• The heaters will be disabled by the L.L.C. board until water is sensed by the water level probe.
6. Fill the water tank as follows:
• Remove the pour-over tank cover.
• Place a container under the brew basket.
• Slowly pour approximately 1½ gallons of water into the top of the brewer. This will almost completely
fill the brewer’s main tank.
• Pour additional water into the top until water begins flowing out of the brew basket into the container.
• The brewer’s tank is now completely full and the water will begin heating.
• Due to the expansion of the water as the temperature rises, water will drip from the brew basket during
the heating process. Therefore, the brew basket and container should be kept in place until the water
has reached operating temperature.
The brewer will be ready for operation as soon as the ready light comes on to indicate that the water tank is
up to brewing temperature. The time required to reach brewing temperature will vary according to the electrical
configuration and the temperature of the cold water.
Depending on the cost of electricity in your area, very little savings may be had by turning the brewer off
between shifts. The water tank is well insulated and may actually use less electricity to keep the tank hot, than reheating the tank from a cold condition. Leaving the brewer in the on position will also avoid delays at the beginning
of shifts for the brewer to reach operating temperature.
7. Review the entire operating procedures with whomever will be using the brewer. Pay particular attention to
the following areas.
• Don't remove the brew basket until it has stopped dripping.
• Make sure the dispenser is empty before brewing into it.
• Show how to close and/or secure the dispensers for transporting.
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Operating Procedures
1. Turn the power switch
• The power switch will illuminate to indicate that the brewer has power.
• When the ready light
time required to gain full operating temperature will vary depending on the electrical configuration that
was ordered, and the temperature of the cold water.
2. Prepare the brew basket
•Place a paper filter in each basket to be used. Pour the appropriate amount of pre-measured, ground
coffee into the filter. The amount of coffee used will depend on your personal tastes and the
recommendation of your roaster.
•Slide the brew basket back into the rails on the brewer.
3. Prepare the dispenser.
•Ensure that the dispenser is empty. If you are using an
airpot, open the cover and remove the pump stem
before brewing.
•Place the dispenser in position under the brew basket.
4. Remove the tank cover
amount of water into the top of the brewer.
•It is normal for the ready light to go out after the start of
the brew cycle.
•The electrical configuration and the electrical power
connected to the brewer will determine how long before
the ready light comes back on for the next brew.
5. You now have a dispenser of freshly brewed coffee, ready to serve, that will taste fresh and stay hot.
ONLY a non-heated dispenser can do that.
• If you are using an airpot, insert the pump stem before closing the cover.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the brew basket immediately after the brew cycle has finished. Wait until
dripping from the bottom of the brew basket has stopped. Carefully remove the brew basket
while inspecting the inside of the basket for hot coffee that has not finished draining.
(A) to the on position
(B) illuminates, the brewer is fully up to brewing temperature. The amount of
(C).
(D), and pour the appropriate
Gravity pot
Airpot
D
Legend:
Power switch
A-
Ready light
BC-Brew basket
D-Pour-over tank cover
B
POWER
READY
A
C
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Service
Warranty
All FETCO brewers come with a limited warranty. All warranty service must be authorized by calling FETCO
Technical Support at (800) 338-2699.
Adjustments
Thermostat Adjustment:
For equipment manufactured before April 1, 2004
The brewer’s water tank temperature is factory set at 205°F (slightly lower for high altitudes, to prevent boiling).
This setting will deliver water at 195°F ± 5° to the coffee grounds.
Measure the temperature by holding a thermometer in the stream of water flowing out of the brew basket, 1/3 of
the way through the brew cycle. The temperature should be 195°F ± 5°.
If an adjustment is necessary:
• Turn the power switch off.
• Remove the four screws on the upper cover. The upper water tank is attached to the cover.
• Lift the cover and tank just enough to reach the thermostat, which
is located on the right side, under the tank.
•Turn the adjustment stem slightly counter-clockwise to increase
the temperature, and clockwise to decrease the temperature.
•Place the tank and cover in their normal positions and turn the
power switch on.
•If you decreased the temperature setting, place a container
under the brew basket and pour water into the top of the brewer
until the “ready” light goes out
•Wait for the “ready” light to come on, and measure the temperature again.
Repeat until the desired temperature is obtained.
Effective December, 2004:
A new digital thermostat and temperature probe were introduced as a direct replacement for the old style
thermostat and probe.
During normal operation, the digital readout displays the last two digits of the actual water temperature. When the
adjustment tool is turned, the readout begins flashing to indicate the set point, not the actual temperature. After the
tool is released, the readout stops flashing and displays the actual temperature again.
A red LED lights when the power to the thermostat is on. A yellow LED lights when the thermostat is calling for
heat.
To adjust, turn the adjustment tool. If no adjustment tool is present, a small flat-head screwdriver may be used. The
display will flash, indicating that the display is showing the set point, not the actual temperature.
The dots below the numbers indicate the temp range.
0 dots – less than 100° F
1 dot – between 100° and 200° F
2 dots – over 200° F
Thermostat
Examples:
75
87
= 75°F
= 187°F
03
= 203°F
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Troubleshooting
Brewing Problem Possible Cause Solution
Short brew levels
High brew levels
Dispenser not empty -Empty the dispenser completely and try again
Brew basket or filter overflows
Grounds not saturated
Water Softener in use -Obtain water from a non-softened source.
Weak CoffeeToo many filter papers -Make sure only one paper is used
Low brew temperature
Spray head / brew basket drips
Coffee tastes too strong
Short brew levels -See “Short brew levels”, above.
Incorrect amount of water poured
in top of brewer.
Incorrect amount of water poured
into top of brewer.
-Call FETCO Service Dept. to discuss. (800) 338-2699
Half batch used incorrectly -Use smaller brew basket
Degassing - extremely fresh
coffee
Improper dose -Measure and confirm correct dose
(Temperature inside the water
tank should be set to 203° F.)
Condensation around the
sprayhead area
Condensation from water tank
dripping through dispense tube
Incorrect dosage -Measure and confirm the correct amount of coffee
Temperature Problem (brewer only) Possible Cause Solution
Brew water is cold / not hot enough,
ready light is OFF.
Water tank is not full.
Defective liquid level control
Bad heating element.
Brew water is cold / not hot enough,
ready light is ON.
Slow to recover temperature
(Ready light takes a long time to come
back on after brewing.)
Boiling and Steams
No power to brewer. -Make sure power switch is on
(If the brewer has not been used
for an extended period, the
water level may drop below the
probe tip, disabling the
thermostat.)
board.
(No power to thermostat).
Bad Thermostat
(The thermostat believes that it is
at set temperature)
Low brew temperature
(Temperature inside the water
tank should be set to 203° F.)
Hot water tank limed up -Remove access cover to the hot water tank and inspect
Thermostat set too high for
altitude (Denver etc.)
Defective thermostat -Replace the thermostat and or thermal probe. It’s not
Dispenser Problem Possible Cause Solution
Coffee not hot enough
Using 1/2 batch on regular basis -Encourage full batch use except at end of day or shift.
Parts related problems
Attempting to hold coffee too
long.
-Contact dispenser manufacturer:
Use correct amount of water for the size of the dispenser
being used.
Use correct amount of water for the size of the dispenser
being used.
-Call FETCO Service Dept. to discuss.
(800) 338-2699
-Adjust thermostat so the water stream measured at the
bottom of the brew basket, 1/3 of the way through the
brew cycle, equals 195 degrees + or - 5 degrees
-Wipe sprayhead area after brewing; place an empty
container under brew cone when not in use.
-Insert an empty brew basket and server under brew
heads when not in use
required
-Make sure brewer is plugged in.
-Check the wall circuit breaker / reset
-Refill the tank by pouring water into the top of the
brewer until it begins flowing out of the sprayhead.
-With power on, and water tank full, disconnect the
green wire connected to the water level probe.
Touching this wire to the tank should cause the relay
on the control board to click. If not, replace the board.
-Check amperage draw on heater wires. 0 amps = bad
heater.
-Replace the thermostat and or thermal probe. It’s not
possible to trouble shoot the probe.
-Adjust thermostat so the water stream measured at the
bottom of the brew basket, 1/3 of the way through the
brew cycle, equals 195 degrees + or - 5 degrees
for lime. Remove the brewer for shop de-liming if build
up is thick.
-Reduce temperature setting to 3 degrees below boiling
at your altitude