CAFÉ 98 BARISTA SERIES – OPERATION MANUAL
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Rev . 0903
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: - Read and follow all installation instructions before
plugging or wiring in machine to electrical circuit.
ELECTRICAL
• Warranty will be void if machine is connected to any voltage
other than that specified on the name plate.
• An electrician must provide required electrical service in
accordance with all applicable national and local electrical codes.
• Terminal block is located in the lower rear compartment and
is accessed by removing back panel.
• Recommended torque for terminal block lugs is 20 In. Lbs.
PLUMBER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION: Power to brewer must be OFF before proceeding with plumbing installation.
1) Flush water line before installing brewer. Brewer should be connected to COLD WATER LINE for
best operation.
2) Water pressure should be between 20 and 90 psi. For less than a 25 ft run, use 1/4" copper tubing
and connect to 1/2" or larger water line. For longer runs, use 3/8" copper tubing and connect to 1/2"
or larger water line and provide an adapter fitting for connection to the brewer.
3) If installed with saddle valve, the valve should have a minimum of 1/8" porthole for up to 25 ft run, and
5/16" porthole for over 25 ft runs.
4) Attach flow/strainer assembly to back of brewer. Strainer inlet will point down.
5) Connect incoming water line to the strainer on the back of the brewer. Manufacturer recommends
connecting to copper tubing.
6) Place empty server under brew basket.
7) Connect brewer to electrical circuit as outlined above and turn power on. Water will automatically
begin to fill the tank.
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BREWING INSTRUCTIONS
Café 98 Barista brewers may be preprogrammed at the factory for your particular brew parameters
including; brew volumes, brew time, water temperature, brewing modes (ie pre-infusion, pulse brew), etc.
If your brewer has been set up you are ready to begin brewing. If you would like to review or modify the
brewer parameters, skip ahead to the PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS section.
1) Ensure that brewer has been plumbed in and connected to proper voltage power supply as described
above. Tank should be up to preset temperature, indicated by ready light on some units, or autoarm
feature should be engaged to ensure optimum brewing temperature.
2) Ensure that a decanter of suitable size for volume to be brewed is located below brew basket.
3) Place a coffee filter into brew basket.
4) Add the appropriate amount of ground coffee to the filter for the volume of coffee being brewed.
5) Slide the brew basket into holder.
6) Depress the brew switch that corresponds to the desired beverage volume. Depress and hold switch
to over ride the autoarm function. Brew cycle may be cancelled by depressing cancel button.
7) Hot water will be delivered through the sprayhead. This distributes the hot water evenly over the
coffee bed within the brew basket. The coffee brew will drain from the brew basket into the decanter
below.
8) If the audible alert feature is enabled the brewer will signal by emitting a beep at the completion of the
brew cycle.
9) The resultant coffee should be crystal clear and have the desired properties attainable through
excellent extraction.
10) To clean basket, simply remove from brew rails and dump the filter into wastebasket. The brewing
process, as described above, can now be repeated.
CLEANING
1) Place a fresh filter into brew basket and add appropriate amount of sanitizer.
2) Place thermal server in place and initiate a brew cycle to fill dispenser.
3) After cycle has finished, allow to sit for several minutes.
4) Draw cups of cleaner through dispenser to ensure cleaner reaches all parts of dispenser.
5) Rinse the brew basket and thermal server with fresh water, again drawing water through dispenser.
6) Discard any remaining water and you are ready to brew.