Grindmaster Espressimo 2450, Espressimo 1750 User Manual

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Espressimo

Espresso Cappuccino Machines

Operation & Installation Manual

For

Models 2450 & 1750

*Also includes information & instructions for Q & E models.

Prior authorization must be obtained from

Grindmaster Corporation for all

warranty claims.

Grindmaster Corporation™

4003 Collins Lane Louisville, Kentucky 40245 USA (502) 425-4776 (800) 695-4500 (USA and Canada only) (800) 568-5715 (technical service only) FAX: (502) 425-4664 www.grindmaster.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Initial Preparation....................................................3

Understanding basic concepts about

brewing espresso......................................4

External machine parts 2450 & 1750......................5

Accessories............................................................6

Installation..............................................................6

Programming Instructions.......................................7

How to Brew Espresso............................................8

How to Froth Milk....................................................9

How to Steam Milk..................................................9

Care and Cleaning................................................10

Adjustments..........................................................12

Coffee Taste and Appearance Guide....................13

Troubleshooting Guide .........................................14

Plumbing Guide................................................17

Wiring Diagrams............................................18 - 19

Exploded Views 2450.....................................20 - 22

Exploded Views 1750......................................23 - 25

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Espresso Cup Cafe Latte MugCappuccino in glass mug

Warning Labels

The following warning labels were on your espresso machine when it shipped from the factory. The labels should remain on the machine in good, readable condition at all times. If one of your labels is missing or damaged, order

a replacement label immediately.

Overview: Espresso and espresso-based drinks

Espresso - A coffee beverage made by quickly extracting the heart of the coffee flavor under pressure in single

servings. A single portion of espresso, brewed for 18-23 seconds, produces about 11/2 to 2 ounces and is usually served in a small 21/2 ounce, preheated espresso cup.

Crema -The fine, foamy, golden brown extraction that is on the surface of the cup of espresso. Crema is a sign that all the elements were right in producing the perfect cup of espresso.

Cappuccino- Usually

/3 espresso to 2/3 frothed milk, in a preheated cappuccino mug. Some prefer to pour the

espresso into the frothed milk in a cappuccino mug, while others pour or spoon the frothed milk over espresso.

Cafe Latte (Italian) or Cafe au Lait (French) or Cafe con Leche (Spanish) - A single serving of espresso with steamed milk, roughly

/4 espresso to 3/4 milk.

Frothed milk - The thick white foam created by placing the steam wand into a pitcher of cold milk.

Steamed milk - Milk that remains in liquid form, heated by the steam wand.

There are several other espresso based drinks, including the addition of flavorings and toppings. There are several recipe booklets available on the market today.

CAUTION: HOT SURFACES

DISCONNECT FROM POWER AND ALLOW TO COOL THOROUGHLY BEFORE SERVICING OR CLEANING

#60188

#60187

CAUTION: HOT SURFACES

ALL DISPENSER HEADS

CAN BE HOT

- CAN CAUSE BURNS -

Initial Preparation

Warning: To prevent damage to machine, boiler must be filled with water before turning main power switch on.

*Required to validate warranty. (See warranty for details).

Before operating the machine, please read the operation and instruction manual.

Needed for installation:

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Remove machine from carton and position machine in operating location.

At this point, please refer to Installation Instructions on Page 6.

If there is a problem, consult the Troubleshooting Guide in this manual.

If you cannot correct a problem, call Grindmaster Corporation’s Hotline for help at 800-695-4500 or +1-502-425-4776, Monday through Friday, 8 A.M. until 8 P.M., EST.

Access to cold water line with minimum of 30 P.S.I. pressure, drain, and heavy-duty grounded receptacle with its own breaker. Models 2450 & 1750 use 115V, 20 AMP receptacle. Q models use 230V (3 wire plus ground), 20 AMP receptacle. E models use 230V, 15 AMP receptacles with proper plug installed by customer.

/4” copper tubing

(4)

/4” female flare fittings

In-line water filter system*

/4” ID flexible drain hose

IMPORTANT

Failure to use in-line water

filter voids warranty!

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Understanding Basic Concepts about Brewing Espresso

How espresso is made differently from regular brewed coffee.

Traditional coffee is brewed by hot water being poured through loose coffee grounds. With espresso, water is heated in an enclosed chamber, then the water is forced quickly under pressure through fine, compacted coffee grounds.

Espresso can be made in either single or double servings. Correctly prepared espresso has a strong, potent coffee

flavor and crema on the surface of the espresso.

Finely ground coffee grounds are tamped into the filter holder. (See instructions on page 6.)

Double Filter Holder

Single Filter Holder

Double Filter Holder with two cups

Steam

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1750 & 2450 External Machine Parts

Left Automatic Touch Pad - When button is pressed, hot water is dispensed through the filter holder and into the cup. (See programming instructions on page #22.) (Not included on Model 1750.)

Hot Water Handle - Pull down to dispense hot water through hot water spout.

Hot Water Spout - Offers fresh, hot water by the cup for Cafe Americana, hot tea and cocoa.

Filter Holder - Handle and filter holder assembly for a single espresso serving. Filter holder is locked into place under the group head (double filter holder is also available).

Back Splash Panel

Drain Tray/Basin - Drain tray can be lifted for

cleaning drain basin below tray.

Leg - The machine rests on four legs.

Left Group Head - Where hot water is pressurized

before going through filter holder. (One group head on Model 1750.)

Cover Panel - Slotted stainless steel lid, lifts off top of machine. Slots release heat and are often used to warm cups before use.

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Right Automatic Touch Pad - When pressed, hot water is dispensed through the filter holder and into the cup.

Auto Fill Light - A red light. When lit, indicates that machine needs water in boiler. The light will flicker on and off as the boiler is filling with water.

Gauge - Indicates in P.S.I. (lbs. per square inch) steam pressure in boiler.

Heater Light - An amber light. When lit, indicates heating element is heating water in boiler.

Steam Handle - Pull down handle to release steam from steam wand.

Main Power Switch - Turns on power to machine. (Except “Auto Fill”, which remains on at all times.)

Steam Wand - Upon pulling steam handle, steam is released from the steam wand for steaming or frothing milk.

Right Group Head - Where hot water is pressurized before going through filter holder. (One group head on Model 1700.)

Filter Holder - Handle and filter holder assembly for a single espresso serving. Filter holder is locked into place under the group head (double filter holders is also available.)

Accessories

The following accessories have been packed and shipped with the Espresso maker.

Installation

Warning: To prevent damage to machine, boiler must be filled with water before turning main power switch "ON".

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On models 2450 & 1750, screw on legs.

Connect drain hose to drain fitting located at bottom, on front of machine.

Place flexible drain hose into a permanent drain. Make sure there are no obstructions or kinks.

Install water filter supplied with unit. Failure to use in-line

water filter voids warranty.

Turn water “ON” and allow at least one gallon of water to flow through the tubing on the outlet side of the filter. This will flush out any foreign matter that may be present. When water runs clear shut water “OFF.”

Connect copper tubing from filter to the flare inlet valve located underneath the machine.

Turn main water supply valve “ON.” Check for leaks at fittings and connection points.

Fully open machine valve on' " flare inlet by turning counterclockwise.

Flush heat exchanger by pulling the hot water handle down and running water through the hot water spout. (Dispense approximately

/2-1 gallon of water.)

Check to make sure main switch is “OFF” then plug machine into a grounded receptacle. Models 2450 & 1750 use 115V, 20 AMP receptacle. Q Models use 230V (3 wire plus ground) 20 AMP receptacle. E models use 230V, 15 AMP receptacles with proper plug installed.

Although the main switch is “OFF” when machine is plugged in, the red light labeled "AUTOFILL" will light up. Water will be heard filling the boiler for three to five minutes.

When the "AUTOFILL" light is no longer on, the boiler has filled.

Flip the main power switch to the "ON" position. (Do not turn on until machine has completely filled.)

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Important Note about Vacuum Breaker

The vacuum breaker, located under the cup warming area on the top of the machine, will vent air and steam to the cup warning area upon start-up.

If the vacuum breaker does not close, then excessive steam will vent to the cup warming area. To correct this, remove the cover from the machine and tap the top of the vacuum breaker.

Flush the group heads by turning both brew switches on. Let water run for approximately one minute.

When the main power switch is placed in the "ON" position, the amber indicator light -the heater light-will also go on.

The amber light indicates that the heating element is on, heating water in the boiler to produce steam pressure. The amber light will go out when steam pressure increases to approximately 20 P.S.I.

Steam pressure decreases as steam is released to froth or steam milk, warm cups, etc. When steam pressure decreases to approximately 17 P.S.I., the heater light again becomes lit, indicating that the heating element is again heating water to increase steam pressure to approximately 20 P.S.I.

It will take 30-40 minutes for water in machine to fully heat upon initial installation, depending on temperature of water source.

Cord retainers have been provided to enable power cord and water line to be lifted off of the counter. To install, push cord retainers into mounting holes on bottom panel as shown. Snap cord and water line into cord retainer.

Cord Retainer

Power Cord

(Supplied with unit)

Water Lines

(Supplied by installer)

Drain Hose

(Supplied

with unit)

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Programming the Portion Buttons for 2450 Espressimo Machines

Follow the above installation instructions. When machine is up to operating temperature, indicated by the gauge being between 10 and 20 p.s.i., your machine can be programmed to release the same amount of coffee during each use.

1. Place a filter in filter holder and add approximately 7 grams of espresso grind coffee. Insert filter holder into group head and place a cup or container to be used for measuring under spout.

2. Press and hold single portion button. After approximately 5 seconds, both the “program mode” and position size red lights will flash on and off and the machine will begin to brew espresso.

3. Continue to hold the single portion button until the desired volume is dispensed. Release of the single portion button will save the portion dispensed to machine memory and brewing will be terminated.

4. Check portion size by reloading the single filter holder for a single brew.

5. Press and release the single portion button to the brew cycle. Once the button is pressed and released, a pre-infusion cycle will occur for approximately 2 seconds (this will soak the bed of coffee before the pump comes on), after which the pump will be turned on and brewing will begin.

6. The machine will dispense the pre-programmed amount of Espresso and automatically shut itself off.

7. To program the double portion button, repeat the above steps using the double filter holder and using approximately 14grams of espresso grind coffee.

8. The manual on/off (*) may be used for custom volume brewing espresso to the desired volume and also for daily backflush cleaning of the group heads where toggling of the machine on and off is required.

NOTE: Brew cycle is started only when button is released. Failure to release the button within 5 seconds will activate the “Programming Mode.” The brew cycle may be stopped at any time after the pre-infusion cycle by pressing the brew button again. As a safeguard, the maximum brew time allowed for all brew cycles is 2 minutes, after which, the machine will terminate the brew cycle.

Program Mode

Indicator Light

Automatic Touchpad Function Layout

Brew Indicator

Lights

Single Portion Brew Button

Double Portion Brew Button

On/Off Manual Brew Button

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How to Brew Espresso

Before You Start:

Use fresh coffee beans. Select a roast made especially for espresso. The grind of the coffee is very important in making a good cup of espresso. Proper espresso grind is a texture like fine grains of sand. A grind like a powder is too fine.

Your espresso machine is "pod compatible." A "pod" is a small self-contained paper filter which contains one serving of pre-ground, pre-measured espresso roast coffee. Check with your coffee vendor for availability.

This step-by-step example is for brewing a single cup of espresso.

1. Insert single filter into single filter holder

2. Add approximately 7 grams of coffee to the filter holder. (Grinder/doser and measuring spoons are available from Grindmaster.)

3. Lightly tamp and level the grounds with even pressure. (Do not “pack” coffee into the filter.)

4. Wipe or brush away any excess grounds on the rim of the filter holder.

5. Attach filter holder to the group head by lining up tabs on filter holder with slots in group head. Push the filter holder firmly into place and lock in by rotating left to right.

6. Place a preheated espresso cup under the filter holder. Turn "on" the appropriate brew switch for 18 to 23 seconds, then turn off the brew switch. Espresso will flow out at a slow, steady rate. Each 1

/2 to 2 oz. cup of properly made espresso will have a fine layer of crema on the surface of the espresso.

WARNING: Never open or remove filter holder when pressurized in group. head or when brew switch is "ON”.

Wait a few seconds for pressure to release. Then unlock the filter holder by rotating right to left, then down and out. Dump the used grounds out of the filter holder.

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How to Froth Milk:

Before You Start:

Froth milk in a stainless steel pitcher. In the process of frothing, the milk will double or triple in volume, so be sure to use a pitcher large enough to accommodate the increased volume. Cold milk will froth more easily than milk at room temperature.

Before frothing milk, point steam wand over drain pan and pull steam handle all the way down. This releases any moisture which may have collected inside the steam wand.

Place half of the tip of the steam wand into the milk.

Pull the steam handle 3/4 of the way down. Frothed milk will start to form as long as the tip of the steam

wand is half submerged in the surface of the milk. (It should take no longer than 10-15 seconds to froth one cup of milk.)

Slowly move the pitcher up and down while keeping the tip of the steam wand near the surface of the frothed milk. The amount of frothed milk will continue to increase.

The remaining milk can be steamed/heated by submerging the wand into the remaining milk. Turn off steam while tip of steam wand is still submerged.

Note: Be careful not to scald milk. This may occur if milk is steamed too long.

Important: After frothing milk and removing pitcher from steam wand, point steam wand over drain pan and pull steam handle all the way down. This expels any milk which may be in the steam wand. Wipe excess milk off steam wand, immediately after every steaming.

How to Steam Milk:

Before steaming milk, point steam wand over drain pan and pull steam handle all the way down. This releases any moisture which may have collected inside the steam wand.

Submerge the tip of the steam wand into the middle of the pitcher of milk and pull the steam handle all the way down. Heat milk to the desired temperature. Do not scald milk by steaming too long. Milk is scalded once it reaches the boiling point. (It should take no longer than 15-20 seconds to steam one cup of milk.)

Slowly move the pitcher up and down, but keep the tip submerged.

Some cafe latte drinkers like a slight amount of foam on top of their steamed milk. To do this, bring the top half of the steam tip out of the milk for a few seconds, then submerge steam wand back into the milk. This will create froth. Turn off steam. Remove steam wand from milk.

Important: After steaming milk and removing pitcher from steam wand, point steam wand over drain pan and pull steam handle all the way down. This expels any milk which may be in the steam wand. Wipe excess milk off steam wand, immediately after every steaming.

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Care and Cleaning

Daily Cleaning

Backwashing Group Heads

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Cleaning External Surfaces

Wipe all external surfaces clean with a damp cloth. Never use abrasive cleaners. Rinse filters and filter holders with hot water then wipe clean with a damp cloth.

Cleaning the Steam Wand

Wipe the steam wand clean and let it soak in a glass of water overnight, then wipe clean again. Never scrape the steam wand.

Cleaning the Drain

Remove the drain tray. Turn on both brew switches for 15 seconds without filter holders in place. Replace drain tray.

Remove filter holders from machine.

Turn on both brew switches. This will flush residual grounds and impurities out of the group heads.

Remove the filter from the filter holder.

Insert a blank filter (no holes) into the filter holder.

Lock the filter holder into the group head.

Turn on the brew switch for 15 seconds.

After turning off the switch, look under the drain tray for the water being expelled from the exhaust pipe.

Repeat steps 6 and 7, three times on each group head. (Filter holders do not need to be removed between repetitions.)

Remove filter holders and turn on brew switches to flush water through.

Remove blank filter from the filter holder and replace with single or double filter.

Weekly Cleaning

Backwashing with Espresso Cleaner

Cleaning the Steam Wand Tip

Unscrew the tip from the steam wand and clean thoroughly inside. A wire can be used to clean the holes in the steam wand tip. Replace tip when clean.

Cleaning Filter Holders with Espresso Cleaner

Remove the stainless steel filter from both filter holders. Wash both filters and filter holders with espresso cleaner detergent, then rinse clean with water.

Cleaning the Drain Basin

Remove drain tray. Turn on both brew switches for 15 seconds without filter holders in place. Turn machine off and allow to cool thoroughly (overnight). Wipe out the drain basin with a damp cloth and espresso cleaner. Replace drain tray.

Follow the daily backwash procedure, except after step number 4, fill the blank filter with coffee cleaner, urn cleaner or white vinegar.

After backwashing with the cleaner, make sure all detergents are cleaned away as the following procedures indicate:

Remove filter holders and rinse clean.

With filter holders off, flush both group heads by turning on brew switches for 15 seconds.

Backwash both group heads with clean water. (See step numbers 5-8 under "Backwashing group heads.")

Exhaust Pipe

Back Splash Panel

Tip of Steam Wand Holes in Steam Wand Tip

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Care and Cleaning

Monthly Cleaning

Clean Group Head, Screen and Group Head Gasket

1. Remove screw holding screen in place.

2. Remove and clean screen, shower, and group head gasket.

3. Wipe and clean group head.

4. Reinstall gasket, shower, and screen, and then tighten screen securely.

(Note: There are numbers molded onto one side of the gasket. Insert gasket with numbers facing up.) Make sure gasket is positioned in place.

Yearly Cleaning

Inspection, testing, and repair of this espresso machine, including the following procedures should

only be performed by a qualified service technician.

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Replace head gaskets annually.

Clean group strainer, replacing if necessary.

Flush heat exchanger by running water through the hot water spout and check for proper flow.

Check steam pressure to be approximately 17-20 P.S.l.

Check group head pressure to be approximately 125 P.S.I.

Empty the Boiler

The following is proper procedure for emptying and

replacing water in the boiler.

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Clean Pump Strainer

Plug in. Make sure boiler is filled ("AUTOFILL" light will be OFF.) Turn machine “ON.”

Check for proper brew levels.

Turn “OFF” and unplug machine.

Turn pressure down to 0 P.S.I. by directing the steam wand over the drain pan and pulling down the steam handle.

Take out main heater by removing four bolts and disconnect the two wire terminals.

Check for buildup on heater. De-lime or replace heater if necessary.

Siphon water out of the boiler and check for clarity. Refill with water.

Cover the heater terminal wires with electrical tape.

With main power switch of machine “OFF,” plug in machine.

Boiler will begin to fill. Check for fill time of 3 to 5 minutes. Look for proper water level to be about 3 inches from the top of boiler.

Repeat as necessary.

If all is correct, unplug and reinstall heater using a new heater gasket.

Turn “OFF” and unplug machine.

Turn “OFF” water supply.

Remove strainer bolt.

Remove strainer and clean.

Reinstall strainer.

Turn on water.

How to Adjust the Pressure Control

Turn “OFF” and unplug machine.

Remove cover panel. Locate pressure control at the top front right side of the machine.

Lift off plastic cover from pressure control.

Locate the open hole with the screw slot in the top of the pressure control.

With a flat screwdriver, carefully adjust the pressure control by inserting screwdriver in slot and turning clockwise to lower pressure or counterclockwise to raise pressure. One turn equals approximately 1 PSI.

Reinstall and check machine for proper pressure as follows:

Repeat steps 3-6 if needed.

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Adjustments

Inspection, testing, and repair of this espresso machine, including the following procedures should only be performed by a qualified service technician.

Plug machine in. The yellow heater light will turn on.

Watch for the yellow heater light to turn off. This is the high pressure setting (high pressure setting should be set at approximately 20 PSI).

Open the steam wand. Watch for the yellow heater light to turn on again. This is the low pressure setting. The low pressure setting will be within a 3 PSI Range of the high pressure setting.

How to Adjust the Pump Pressure

Turn “OFF” and unplug machine and shut off water supply.

Locate small closed nut bolt on pump.

Loosen and remove bolt. Underneath it you will find the adjustment screw.

To adjust, turn the screw clockwise to raise pressure or counterclockwise to lower pressure. One half turn equals approximately 10 PSI.

Reinstall bolt.

Turn on water.

Open hot water spout to flush out air in line.

Plug machine in and check for proper group head pressure, using a pressure gauge on the filter holder. Pressure should be approximately 125 PSI.

If the pressure rate is fluctuating erratically, check for erratic water pressure coming to machine. Install a water pressure regulator if needed.

Pressure Control

Front of machine

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Coffee Taste and Appearance Guide

Several factors may affect the taste and appearance of a cup of espresso:

• Time - allow a single cup of espresso to brew approximately 18-23 seconds.

• Amount of coffee - use approximately 6 to 8 grams per serving.

• Grind texture - use an espresso fine grind.

• Tamp - coffee in filter holder should be lightly tamped/leveled.

• Freshness of coffee - use only fresh coffee.

• Water quality - an approved water filter should be used to improve water quality.

• Water temperature - Water should be at the correct brewing temperature. If your results are less than satisfactory, check the following guide. Check each solution separately. Serving sizes in the Trouble Shooting Guide are for a single serving (1

/2 oz. - 2 oz.) of espresso made with the single filter holder.

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Coffee brewing too slowly.

Coffee brewing too quickly.

Little or no crema.

Espresso not hot enough.

Coffee taste unsatisfactory.

• Coffee packed too tightly.

• Grind texture is too fine.

• Used too much coffee.

• Not enough coffee used.

• Grind texture is too coarse.

• Coffee tamp is too tight.

• Not enough coffee used.

• Grind texture is too coarse.

• Coffee tamp is too light.

• Diameter of cup is too wide.

• Coffee not fresh.

• Water did not reach correct brewing temperature.

• Filter holder and/or cups were not preheated.

• No water filter used or water filter needs to be changed.

• Amount and/or texture of coffee needs adjustment.

• Use a lighter tamp.

• Use a coarser grind.

• Use less coffee.

• Use more coffee.

• Use a finer grind.

• Use a firmer tamp.

• Use more coffee.

• Use a finer grind.

• Use a firmer tamp.

• Use a small diameter espresso cup.

• Use freshly ground coffee from fresh whole beans.

• Wait for machine to reach at least 10 PSI on pressure gauge. If machine does not reach 10 PSI within 30 minutes, refer to mechanical guide in this

manual.

• Preheat filter holder and cups with top cup warmer or hot warmer tap.

• Install water filter or change cartridge in existing filter.

• Adjust amount and/or grind texture of coffee as needed.

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Troubleshooting Guide

Inspection, testing and repair of this espresso machine, including the following procedures should only be performed by a qualified service technician.

Warning:

• Use extreme caution when working around hot surfaces when servicing electrical equipment.

• Disconnect espresso machine from power outlet when servicing, except when specified.

• Replace all protective panels, covers and warning labels.

Problem Possible Cause Solution

No steam from steam wand.

Machine is not reaching full pressure and yellow heater light is continuously on.

Machine is not reaching full pressure and yellow heater light is not on.

Too much pressure (Pressure control is set for 17 to 20 PSI).

Steam is too watery.

• No power to machine.

• Steam wand clogged.

• No pressure on gauge.

• Check for steam leaks.

• Check for water leaking from group heads or exhaust pipe in drain basin.

• Check for accuracy of gauge.

• Pressure control needs adjustment.

• Faulty pressure control.

• Float switch operating at improper level.

• Check to make sure machine is turned on and plugged in.

• Check outlet has power with lamp or radio.

• Check main circuit breaker.

• Remove tip of steam wand and clean thoroughly.

• See section on no pressure.

• Repair leaks.

• Refer to section on leaking group heads.

• Replace gauge if faulty.

• Adjust pressure control or replace if faulty.

• Check for dry steam. If steam is dry, then replace pressure control.

• Check steam - if watery, refer to "steam too watery".

• Adjust level of float switch, aligning the lines on the tube and fitting. Tighten fitting. Reduce water level by releasing steam until red light comes on. Note: disconnect machine from power before replacing or adjusting.

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Troubleshooting Guide (cont’d)

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Steam too watery. (continued from previous page)

No pressure on gauge.

Machine will not operate.

Faulty float switch.

Leaking two-way inlet solenoid.

No power to machine.

Unplug machine then check for loose wires on main switch, pressure control and heaters.

If heater light is not on and there is electricity to the pressure control, control may be faulty.

If heater light is on and the group heads are hot, heater may be faulty.

If heater light is not on and there is no electricity to pressure control, main power switch may be faulty.

No power to machine.

If float switch is at correct level (lines are aligned on tube and fitting) and red light stays on continuously, then replace float switch. Note: Disconnect machine from power before replacing or adjusting.

If red autofill light is off, check if two-way solenoid is leaking. Note: Machine must have 0 pressure before disconnecting the fitting past the two-way solenoid valve. If fitting is leaking water, then replace the two-way solenoid. It should normally be closed.

Check to make sure machine is turned on and plugged in.

Check outlet has power with lamp or radio.

Check main circuit breaker.

Reconnect loose wires.

Replace pressure control if faulty and check machine.

Replace main heater if faulty and check for cause of heater failure.

Replace main power switch if faulty and check machine.

Check to make sure machine is turned on and plugged in.

Check to verify outlet has power with lamp or radio.

Check main circuit breaker.

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If you still need help, call an authorized dealer in your area or Grindmaster Corporation’s Technical Service Department. You can reach Technical Service at (800) 695-4500 (USA & Canada only) or (502) 425-4776 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Please have the model and serial number ready so that accurate information can be given. Prior authorization must be obtained from Grindmaster Corporation’s Technical Service Department for all warranty claims.

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Troubleshooting Guide (cont’d)

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Brew cycle will not start or water does not come out.

No water to machine (check by opening hot water spout).

Red autofill light stays on continuously.

Water leaks while brewing coffee.

Water leaking from group head or exhaust pipe in drain basin.

Water leaking from opposite side of group head in use.

• No water (check by opening hot water spout).

• Flow restrictor/doser in group head is clogged.

• Improper filter in filter holder or clogged filter.

• Spray deflector or group strainer is clogged.

• Switch or solenoid valve faulty.

• Water supply valve closed.

• Water filter may be clogged.

• Water is off.

• Water pressure too low (minimum pressure should be 25 PSI).

• Faulty float switch.

• Group head gasket has hardened or broken.

• Solenoid stuck open.

• Too much pressure.

• Weakened solenoid springs.

• See section on "no water to machine".

• Clean or replace if needed.

• Check to be sure filter (with holes) is being used and is not clogged. Clean if needed.

• Check to verify spray deflector or group strainer is not clogged. Clean or replace if needed.

• If only one side is not working, check to see if switch or solenoid valve has failed. Replace if needed.

• Check to be sure all water valves are open (Machine valve, water filter valve, main supply valve).

• Shut off valve preceding filter. Open filter housing. Open valve to check if water comes out. Replace filter if needed.

• See section on "no water to machine".

• Open hot water spout. If water flow is weak, slow or steamy, check for closed valves or partially opened valves. Check for clogged filter, interruptions to water supply line or other appliances using water that may be reducing water pressure.

• Open steam wand. If steam is watery, see section on "steam is too watery".

• Replace gasket if needed by prying out.

• Back wash with cleaner several times. If problem continues, replace solenoid.

• Adjust pump to 125 P.S.I.

• Replace solenoid valve if needed.