Wilbur Curtis PCGT3 User Manual
Wilbur Curtis Company, inC.
Service Manual – PCGT3
Important Safeguards/Symbols
This appliance is designed for commercial use. Any servicing other than cleaning and routine maintenance should be performed by an authorized Wilbur Curtis Company service technician.
• DO NOT immerse the unit in water or any other liquid
• To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, DO NOT open service panels. There are no user
serviceable parts inside.
• Keep hands and other items away from hot areas of the unit during operation.
• Never clean with scouring powders or harsh chemicals.
Symbols
WARNINGS – To help avoid personal injury
Important Notes/Cautions – from the factory
Sanitation Requirements
ModelsIncluded
• PCGT3 STANDARD
• PCGT3 PRESET DISPENSE
• PCGT3 ICED CAPPUCCINO
CAUTION: Equipment
must be installed to
comply with applicable
federal, state, and local plumbing/
electrical codes having jurisdiction.
CAUTION: Follow this
setup procedure before
attempting to use this
unit. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury and/or void
of warranty.
CAUTION: DO NOT
connect the unit to hot
water. The inlet valve is
not rated for hot water.
ISO 9001:2008 REGISTERED
WILBUR CURTIS CO.
6913 Acco Street,
Montebello, CA 90640-5403
For the latest information go to
www.wilburcurtis.com
Tel: 800/421-6150
Fax: 323/837-2410
Your Curtis G3 System is Factory Pre-Set and Ready to Go, Right from the Box.
Following are the Factory Settings for your Primo Cappuccino Beverage System:
• Tank Temperature = 190°F
• Flavor Controls= Set at 60%
• Dispensing Mode Set for Manual Dispensing
Generally there will never be a reason to change your G3 programming. However, should you need
to make slight adjustments to meet your dispensing needs, programming instructions are provided
later in this manual.
System Requirements:
• Water Source 20 – 90 PSI (Minimum Flow Rate of 1 GPM)
• Electrical: See electrical schematic on page 7.
SETUP STEPS
1. The unit should be level (left to right - front to back), on a secure surface.
2. Connect the water line to the water inlet tting on the rear of the unit. Water volume going to the
machine should be consistent. Use tubing sized sufciently to provide a minimum ow rate of
one gallon per minute.
NOTE: Some type of water ltration device must be used to maintain a trouble-free operation.
(In areas with extremely hard water, we suggest that a sedimentary and taste & odor lter be
installed.) This will prolong the life of your cappuccino system and enhance product taste.
NSF International requires the following water connection:
1. A quick disconnect or additional coiled tubing (at least 2x the depth of the unit) so that the machine
can be moved for cleaning underneath.
2. This equipment is to be installed with adequate backow protection to comply with applicable
federal, state and local codes..
3. Water pipe connections and xtures directly connected to a potable water supply shall be sized,
installed and maintained in accordance with federal, state, and local codes.
3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet rated at 20A.
4. Turn on power at the toggle switch behind the unit. The lights (display window and row of but-
tons) on the front door will activate and the heating tank will start to ll.
5. Water in the heating tank will require about one hour to reach operating temperature (factory
setting of 190°F). At this time the LCD will display “READY TO DISPENSE”.
6. Remove and ll the canisters with powdered cappuccino product.
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Operation Instructions
1. Choose a avor. Place your cup under the spout beneath the desired avor.
Note: When using Iced Cappuccino machine, ll your cup with ice before dispensing product.
2. Push and hold the dispensing button for this avor.
3. Release the button when the cup is ¾ full.
FILL CANISTERS DAILY
1. Open the front door to access the product canisters.
2. The canisters must be removed from the unit for lling. Turn the powder delivery elbows
clockwise, pointing upward. Pull all of the canisters from the canister tray.
3. Rell the canisters. The small canisters hold ve pounds of product. Larger canisters hold 10
pounds each. See Conguration of Canisters on page 6.
3. Reposition the canisters on the canister tray. Properly mate the gear socket with the gear on
the motor shaft when aligning canisters. Turn the elbows clockwise, pointing downward.
COLD OR HOT?
Cleaning the Curtis Primo Cappuccino GT Beverage Dispenser
CAUTION - Do not use cleansers, liquid bleach, powders or any other substance containing chlorine. These products
promote corrosion and will pit the stainless steel. THE USE OF THESE PRODUCTS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
I. EVERY 3 - 4 HOURS OR MORE OFTEN IF NECESSARY
A. Make sure power is ON.
B. Place a container under the dispense spout to catch the rinse water.
C. Locate the WASH button on the front control panel.
D. Rinse each avor by pressing and holding the WASH button, while at the same
time pressing one of the PUSH dispensing buttons on the control panel.
E. Continue holding the WASH button until the water running from the spout runs clear.
II. DAILY
A. Switch OFF the unit at the power toggle switch, located behind the unit.
B. Wipe all exterior surfaces with a damp cloth, removing any spills, residue or dust
from the unit.
C. Remove both the drip drawer and louvered screen; then wash out its contents. For
hard to clean deposits, use a mild, nonabrasive detergent. Rinse with water.
D. Wipe and clean the dispensing area with a mild detergent cleaner.
III. WEEKLY OR MORE OFTEN IF NECESSARY
A. Clean the parts from the whipper assembly.
1. Remove the dispensing nozzle from the whipper chamber. Clean the inside using a narrow brush.
2. Remove the upper mixing cup. Pull cup forward, twist to the left and lift it to separate the upper
mixing cup from the lower mixing cup.
3. To remove the lower mixing cup, pull mixing cup up and forward to free it from the
hot water inlet tting.
4. Remove the whipper chamber. Take hold of the whipper chamber. Turn it clock
wise to free it from the mounting plate.
5. Pull the whipper propeller from the motor shaft.
6. Wash, Rinse and Sanitize using a 3-sink method. Air dry all parts.
7. Re-assemble cleaned parts onto the machine.
WASH
DISPENSE
STOP/WASH
RINSE
SANITIZE
IMPORTANT - When replacing the propeller, make sure it is properly aligned and seated on the motor
shaft. The propeller has an embossed ‘D’ to properly align it on the motor shaft.
Failure to properly seat the propeller will cause it to fuse with the whipper chamber. This condition will not
be covered under warranty.
6. Clean the mounting plate.
a. Clean the shaft with a cloth and mild detergent before removing mounting plate.
b. Twist the mounting plate clockwise and pull it from the motor shaft.
IMPORTANT - Do not remove pillars to take off mounting plate.
c. Clean the area behind the mounting plate.
d. Clean the water inlet tting.
e. Lubricate the center seal of the mounting plate before reinstalling.
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Steps to Programming
Your Curtis Generation 3 cappuccino
dispenser is Factory Pre‑Set for Optimum
Performance. Programming for all models is
identical except where noted.
Entering the Programing Menus
Press and hold STOP/WASH for
about ten [10] seconds. Display will
read Program Menus,(See Illustra-
tion).
Manual Dispense (Factory Set to Manual Dispense)
Press or > to go to Manual Dispense Select.
Press to go to Manual Dispense Select Station.
Choose the station and press, the display will read Saving Complete! To select another station for manual dispense,
press to go to Manual Dispense Select Station or press > to continue to the next menu.
Dispense By Time (Factory Setting OFF)
The next screen is Dispense By Time < Select >. Press to select a station. Select the station and the screen will
read To Begin Press Push. Press desired dispense button. Hot water will start to dispense and screen will display
To Finish Press Push. When Push is pressed, time will be saved and you will exit back to Dispense by Time screen.
Continue with additional selections or press > to continue to the next menu.
Temperature (Factory set at 190°F – Cold Cappuccino Units Set at 96ºF)
Press and screen will show Tank Temperature. Temperature is programmable from 80°F to 204°F in 2-degree incre-
ments. Press < or > to go up or down in degrees. Select desired temperature and then to set. Press > to continue
to the next menu.
Powder % Ratio (Factory set at 60%)
Press and the screen will display Powder % Ratio Select Station. Press desired station. Powder ratio is program-
mable from 0% (Hot Water) to 100%, in 5% increments. Press < or > to increase or decrease ratio and then press
to set. Press > to continue to the next menu.
Valves should not be eld adjusted to change product strength.
Product strength adjustments should be done through programming on the front panel only.
Service Call (Factory Set to 1-800-000-0000 x0000)
Press to display number and press change number or > to move places and EX to exit when complete This
number will be displayed during a Heating system SENSOR ERROR or a WATER ERROR. Press > to continue to the
next menu.
Banner Name (Factory Set to Curtis)
Press to display letters, press to change letters or > to move places and EX to exit when complete.
This feature allows up to 14 letters to be programmed for company name or regional name. Programming all blanks
disables Banner Name. Press > to continue to the next menu.
Model Select
Press to select, < or > to select desired model (PC-3, 4, 5) . Press to set and exit program mode.
Exit
Press to select, exits program mode and returns unit to operation.
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