
NOTE: Due to evaporation, water may be lost from the tank if brewer
is left on for long periods of time without making coffee. When this
occurs, pour in enough water to refi ll the heating tank before brewing.
WILBUR CURTIS COMPANY, INC.
attempting to use this brewer.
tions can result in injury or
the voiding of the warranty.
counter top, near a 120 VAC outlet
2. Place an empty glass decanter on the
3. Insert an empty brewcone into the brew
4. Pour water into the pour hole on top of brewer.
the tank is full. Stop pouring.
outlet (reference ladder diagrams on page 3).
temperature, indicated by Ready to Brew light. This takes about 15 to 25 minutes the fi rst time
the coffee brewer is plugged in. Slight dripping from the brewcone is
normal as the tank heats up. The unit is ready for brewing.
2. Slide brew cone into guide rails (fi g. 1.). Place clean decanter on
3. Take another decanter and pour water into the hole on the top cover
4. Switch on the warmer plates to keep the coffee at serving
One for pouring water, the other to brew coffee into. Airpot brewers
will require a pitcher that holds 74 ounces (see fi gure 3).
should be performed by an authorized Wilbur Curtis Company service center.
Do NOT immerse the unit in water or any other liquid
parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel.
Keep hands and other items away from hot parts of unit during operation.
Never clean with scouring powders or harsh implements.
This brewer is shipped with the thermostat turned ON.
cord until the heating tank has fi lled with water (see step 4, below); damage to the heating
element or thermostat will result.

1 WC-68101 TOP WARMER ASSY, 120V (CAFÉ 2DB)
1A WC-68103 TOP WARMER ASSY, 220V (CAFÉ 2DB)
2 WC-37135 WARMER ASSY 100W 120V w/PLATE
2B WC- 975 WARMER ASSY, COMPLETE 100W 220V
3** WC-54118 TRAY ASSY POUROVER
4** WC-54121 PAN, POUR CAFE’
5A WC- 735 THERMOSTAT, TEMP CONTROL 120V
6 WC-2962* FITTING, SPRAYHEAD
7 WC-4213 NUT, 5/8-18 JAM BRASS
8** WC-2958* SPRAYHEAD, BROWN
8A** WC-29025 SPRAYHEAD, PURPLE ASF
9 WC-3502 LEG, SCREW BUMPER
20 WC- 935* ELEMENT, HEATING 1.45kW 120V
20A WC- 917-04 ELMNT, HEAT1.45kw 120V W/NTS & WSHRS
20B WC- 936* ELEMENT, HEATING 3.5KW 240VAC
20C WC- 922-04 ELEMENT, HEATING 3.5KW 220V
21** WC- 523* THERMOSTAT, MANUAL RESET
21A WC- 521 THERMOSTAT, AUTO RESET
22** WC-29054 TUBE, CAFÉ SPRAYHEAD/SYPHON
23 WC-3645 SPRING, DELIMING CAFE SERIES
24 WC-73106 COVER, BOTTOM
25 WC-68102 COVER ASSY, TOP (CAFÉ 1DB, 3DB, AP)
specifi c to Cafe 1DB, Cafe 3DB & Café AP.
All other parts are common.
is for cleaning lime deposits from
within the siphon tube. Remove the
sprayhead. Insert spring into the
Twist the spring clockwise as you
push inward. Once past the bend in
the tubing, you can slide it back an
forth to remove hard lime deposits.
Component Used on Older Units

The Cafe coffee brewer is set at the factory
brewer can be adjusted on the
). This is where the tank
o the back of the unit and plug
rd into the power outlet.
Regular cleaning of your Curtis Cafe coffee brewer will maintain the highest quality coffee your equipment is capable
Proper cleaning is essential to maintain that fresh, appealing look to your coffee service.
solution or put these parts through a dishwasher.
ry all exterior surfaces of the unit w
ith a clean soft cloth to keep water from spotting the cabinet.
NOTE - Polish stainless steel surfaces with stainless steel polish after drying. This will prevent surface scratches
and result in a cleaner appearance.
Every six months, more often in areas with extremely hard water, the inside of the heating tank should be de-limed.

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3
100W, 120V
AC
1
WARMER ELEMENT
2
RED
1 2
WHT
WHT
WHT
WHT
WARMER SW
120V NEON
BLK
2
1
3
WHT
WARMER ELEMENT
100W, 120V
AC
WARMER ELEMENT
100W, 120V
AC
120V NEON
WARMER SW
120V NEON
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RMER SW
BLK
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WHT #14
YEL
BLU #14
1 2
WHT #14
BLK
HI-LIMIT (220°F)
120/240VAC 25A
SEE TABLE FOR RATING
120V (GREEN) NEON
HEATING TANK
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
THERMOSTAT,
TEMPERATURE
120/220VAC
HEATING TANK
BREW LIGHT
WHT #14
BLK #1
4
BLK #14
L1
WHT #14
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NO
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WC-735
WHT/YEL
WHT/YEL
BLK #14
200°F SET POINT
REAR
WARMER
TOP/FRONT
WARMER
BOTTOM
WARMER
Brewer Model Café 1DB, 2DB, 2DBS,
3DB & AP (All 120VAC Units)
MODEL CIRCUIT VOLTS WATTS AMPS HERTZ WIRE PHASE
CAFE0AP10 WC-917 A 120VAC 1450W 12.1A 50/60HZ 2W + G 1-PHASE
CAFE1DB10 WC- 917 A + B 120VAC 1550W 12.9A 50/60HZ 2W + G 1-PHASE
CAFE2DB10 WC- 917 A + B + C 120VAC 1650W 13.8A 50/60HZ 2W + G 1-PHASE
CAFE2DBS10 WC- 917 A + B + C 120VAC 1650W 13.8A 50/60HZ 2W + G 1-PHASE
CAFE3DB10
CAFE0PP10
WC- 917
WC- 917
A + B + C + D A 120VAC
120VAC
1750W
1450W
14.6A
12.1A
50/60HZ
50/60HZ
2W + G
2W + G
1-PHASE
1-PHASE
CAFE1DB20 WC- 933 A + B 120VAC 1250W 10.4A 50/60HZ 2W + G 1-PHASE
CAFE2DB20 WC- 933 A + B + C 120VAC 1350W 11.3A 50/60HZ 2W + G 1-PHASE
CAFE3DB20 WC- 933 A + B + C + D 120VAC 1450W 12 .1A 50/60HZ 2W + G 1-PHASE
HEATING
ELEMENT

Brewer Model Café 1DB, 2DB, 3DB
MODEL
HEATING
ELEMENT
CIRCUIT VOLTS WATTS AMPS
CAFE0AP30 WC-922 A 208 - 240VAC 2629 - 3500W 12.6 - 14.6A
CAFE1DB30 WC-922 A + B 208 - 240VAC 2704 - 3600W 13.0 - 15.0A
CAFE2DB30 WC-922 A + B + C 208 - 240VAC 2779 - 3700W 13.4 - 15.4A
CAFE3DB30 WC-922 A + B + C + D 208 - 240VAC 2854 - 3800W 13.7 - 15.8A
MODEL AND ELECTRICAL TABLE

FOR THE LATEST SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION GO TO WWW.WILBURCURTIS.COM
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Phone: 800/421-6150 Fax: 323-837-2410
Technical Support Phone: 800/995-0417 (M-F 5:30A - 4:00P PST) E-Mail: techsupport@wilburcurtis.com
Web Site: www.wilburcurtis.com
Web Site: www.wilburcurtis.com
Technical Support Phone: 800/995-0417 (M-F 5:30A - 4:00P PST) E-Mail: techsupport@wilburcurtis.com
The Wilbur Curtis Company certifi es that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use. The following limited
warranties and conditions apply:
Years, Parts and Labor, from Original Date of Purchase on digital control boards
Years, Parts, from Original Date of Purchase on all other electrical components, fi ttings and tubing.
Year, Labor, from Original Date of Purchase on all electrical components, fi ttings and tubing.
Additionally, the Wilbur Curtis Company warrants its Grinding Burrs for Forty (40) months from date of purchase or 40,000 pounds of coffee,
whichever comes fi rst. Stainless Steel components are warranted for two (2) years from date of purchase against leaking or pitting and replace-
ment parts are warranted for ninety (90) days from date of purchase or for the remainder of the limited warranty period of the equipment in which
the component is installed.
All in-warranty service calls must have prior authorization. For Authorization, call the Technical Support Department at 1-800-995-0417. Effective
date of this policy is April 1, 2003.
Additional conditions may apply. Go to
to view the full product warranty information.
The warranty covers original equipment at time of purchase only. The Wilbur Curtis Company, Inc., assumes no responsibility for substitute replace-
ment parts installed on Curtis equipment that have not been purchased from the
Wilbur Curtis Company, Inc. The Wilbur Curtis Company will not accept any responsibility if the following conditions are not met. The warranty
does not cover and is void under the following circumstances:
2) Improper installation of equipment:
This equipment must be installed by a professional technician and must comply with all local electrical,
mechanical and plumbing codes.
Equipment must be installed at the voltage stated on the serial plate supplied with this equipment.
4) Improper water supply:
5) Adjustments and cleaning:
responsibility of the equipment owner. The owner is responsible for proper cleaning and regular maintenance of this equipment.
Equipment damaged in transit is the responsibility of the freight company and a claim should be made with the car-
7) Abuse or neglect (including failure to periodically clean or remove lime accumulations):
Manufacturer is not responsible for variation
in equipment operation due to excessive lime or local water conditions. The equipment must be maintained according to the manufacturer’s
8) Replacement of items subject to normal use and wear:
silicone tube, canister assemblies, whipper chambers and plates, mixing bowls, agitation assemblies and whipper propellers.
9) Repairs and/or Replacements
are subject to our decision that the workmanship or parts were faulty and the defects showed up under normal
use. All labor shall be performed during regular working hours. Overtime charges are the responsibility of the owner. Charges incurred by
delays, waiting time, or operating restrictions that hinder the service technician’s ability to perform service is the responsibility of the owner
of the equipment. This includes institutional and correctional facilities. The Wilbur Curtis Company will allow up to 100 miles, round trip, per
in-warranty service call.
All claims under this warranty must be submitted to the Wilbur Curtis Company Technical
properly in the original carton. No units will be accepted if they are damaged in transit due to improper packaging.
All in-warranty service calls must be performed by an authorized service agent. Call the Wilbur Curtis Technical Sup-
port Department to fi nd an agent near you.
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8/10/6 . 14.9 . ecn 8415
7/31/6 ecn 8390 rev F
5/5/5 ecn 7510 rev E
10/6/04 ecn 7094 Rev D