Grindmaster American Metal Ware TEA-300 Operation And Instruction Manual

American Metal Ware® Tea Brewers

Operation and Instruction Manual

TEA-300

Tea Brewer Series

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warning Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Set Up/Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Water Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Use Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Cleaning Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10

Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12

Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

for

TEA-300

Prior authorization must be obtained
from Grindmaster Corporation for all
warranty claims.

Grindmaster Corporation, 1999
PRINTED IN THE USA

Grindmaster Corporation

4003 Collins Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40245 USA
[phone] 800-695-4500
[phone] (technical service only)
FAX [phone]
www.grindmaster.com

1103 Form # AM-325-04

Part # A090-103

Warning Labels

The following warning and caution statements are contained in different sections of this manual.
Please read this manual and follow all safety precautions when operating or servicing this
equipment.

WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

!

ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SHOULD PERFORM INSTALLATION OF THIS
APPLIANCE. IMPROPER INSTALLATION COULD RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION.

CAUTION: HOT LIQUID HAZARD

!

WATER USED FOR BREWING TEA IS VERY HOT. USE CAUTION WHEN BREWING,
POURING, OR TRANSPORTING HOT TEA. NEVER ATTEMPT TO MOVE THE BREWER
WITHOUT FIRST DRAINING THE WATER TANK. ACCIDENTAL SPILLS MAY RESULT IN
SEVERE BURNS.

!

WARNING: BURN HAZARD

HOT LIQUIDS AND SURFACES ARE PRESENT IN THIS EQUIPMENT. TO AVOID BURNS
USE CAUTION WHEN CLEANING. RINSE HOT PARTS WITH COLD WATER BEFORE
CLEANING. USE GLOVES OR HEAVY CLOTH WHEN REMOVING HOT PARTS FROM
BREWER.

WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

!

NEVER USE THE GROUND CONDUCTOR AS A NEUTRAL. THIS COULD CAUSE
ELECTROCUTION.

!

CAUTION: HOT LIQUID HAZARD

TEA BASKET CONTAINS VERY HOT LIQUID UNTIL THE DRIP-THROUGH IS COMPLETED.
EARLY REMOVAL OF THE BASKET COULD RESULT IN BURNS.

! WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

DANGEROUS ELECTRIC VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT NEAR ADJUSTABLE COMPONENTS.
ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SHOULD MAKE ADJUSTMENTS.

HOT LIQUIDS AND SURFACES ARE PRESENT IN THIS EQUIPMENT. TO AVOID BURNS
USE CAUTION WHEN SERVICING EQUIPMENT. ALLOW UNIT TO COOL BEFORE SER­VICING EQUIPMENT.

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WARNING: BURN HAZARD

!

WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

!

ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SHOULD PERFORM INSTALLATION OF THIS
APPLIANCE. IMPROPER INSTALLATION COULD RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION.

Set-Up / Position

1. Position the brewer on a strong, stable counter top or table.

2. Check the level front to back and side to side. Adjust the legs to the correct level.

3. See rough-in drawing in this manual for dimensions and locations of electrical and water input.

Water Hook-Up

IMPORTANT
WATER PIPE CONNECTIONS AND FIXTURES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO A POTABLE WATER SUPPLY

SHALL BE SIZED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
CODES.

1. The water line should be a 1/4" (6.35 mm) copper or flexible water line to prevent strain. Do not use low tempera­ture plastic tubing. The connector on the fill valve is a 1/4" (6.35 mm) male flare fitting.

2. Water line pressure must be from 30 to 70 psi.

3. Install a shut-off valve near the brewer.

4. Install a backflow prevention device that conforms to ASSE Standard #1024.

IMPORTANT
THIS EQUIPMENT IS TO BE INSTALLED WITH ADEQUATE BACKFLOW PROTECTION TO COMPLY WITH

APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL CODES.

5. Installing a filtering system can improve the taste of brewed tea and extend the life of the brewer. The use of a
filter is especially important if your water has a high calcium (lime), chlorine, or iron content. Contact our
Technical Service department to select the filter for your water conditions.

Electrical Requirements

IMPORTANT
THE PERSON INSTALLING THIS APPLIANCE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT ELECTRICAL

CONNECTIONS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, STATE AND ANY
LOCAL CODES.

1. The electric ratings for your brewer are printed on its nameplate. The electrical rating is one of the following:

• 120 Volt, 15 Amp, 1 Phase

• 120/208-240 Volt, 20 Amp, 1 Phase, 4 supply wires

2. The brewer should be connected to its own circuit with a fused disconnect switch or a circuit breaker near the
brewer.

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Electrical Requirements (cont.)

WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

!

NEVER USE THE GROUND CONDUCTOR AS A NEUTRAL. THIS COULD CAUSE
ELECTROCUTION.

3. The body of the brewer must be grounded. A ground lug is provided for this purpose.

Initial Start-Up

1. Turn on the water supply to the brewer. Check for leaks at supply line to fill valve connection.

2. Make sure the power switch is turned to the “Off” position. The power switch is located on the upper back
panel of the brewer.

3. Plug in the unit’s power cord into a properly grounded receptacle.

4. Place the brew basket into the brew rails of the brewer.

5. With the dispenser’s cover removed, place the tea dispenser onto the tea brewer’s base.

6. The water tank needs to be primed. Press the Start switch to begin filling the water tank. After approximately
5 minutes the brew will terminate and the water fill valve will turn off. Drain off the dispensed water from the
dispenser and press the Start switch again to continue. You will have to perform this step until the water begins
to exit through the sprayhead. When this occurs, press the Stop switch. At this point the water tank is primed.

7. Turn off the power switch to energize the heating element .

8. When the water temperature has reached the preset temperature the Water Hot lamp will illuminate. This may
take between 15 and 35 minutes.

9. Check the brewer water temperature at the sprayhead. If the temperature needs to be adjusted, refer to
Adjustments section of this manual for instructions.

Use Control Functions

Power Switch: Controls the power to the heating element for the water tank.
Start Switch: Press to start a brew cycle.
Stop Switch: Pressing this switch during a brew cycle stops the cycle prematurely. Note: After the switch is

pressed, adequate time must be given to drain the brew basket before removing from the unit.

!

CAUTION: HOT LIQUID HAZARD

TEA BASKET CONTAINS VERY HOT LIQUID UNTIL THE DRIP-THROUGH IS COMPLETED.
EARLY REMOVAL OF THE BASKET COULD RESULT IN BURNS.

Hot Water Light: Light illuminates when the water reaches the proper brewing temperature.

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