Curtis CBS User Manual

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Important Safeguards/Conventions
This appliance is designed for commercial use. Any servicing other than cleaning and maintenance should be performed by an
authorized 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toporfrontpanel.Nouserserviceablepartsinside.
 •Keephandsandotheritemsawayfromhotpartsofunitduringoperation.
 •Nevercleanwithscouringpowders,bleachorharshchemicals.
Symbols
WARNINGS–Tohelpavoidpersonalinjury
ImportantNotes/Cautions–fromthefactory
SanitationRequirements
YourCurtisComboBrewerisFactoryPre-SetandReadytoGo…RightoutoftheBox.
FollowingaretheFactorySettingsforyourCoffee/TeaBrewingSystem:
 •BrewTemperature=204°F
 •BrewVolume=Settodispensingvesselrequirements(2.2liters)
GenerallytherewillneverbeareasontochangetheG3/GoldCupSeriesdefaultsettings.However,shouldyouneedtomakeslight
adjustmentstomeetyourbrewingneeds,programminginstructionsareprovidedlaterinthismanual.
 SystemRequirements:
  •WaterSource20–90PSI.Minimumowrateof½gpm(1gpmpreferredowrate).
  •Electrical:Seeattachedschematicforstandardmodelorvisitwww.wilburcurtis.comforyourmodel.
Equipmenttobeinstalledtocomplywithapplicablefederal,state,orlocalplumbing/electricalcodeshavingjurisdiction.
SETUPSTEPS
Theunitshouldbelevel(lefttorightandfronttoback)andlocatedonasolidcountertop.Connectawaterlinefromthewaterltertothe
brewer.
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brewingsystemandenhancecoffeeand
teaquality.
1.A1/4”Flarehasbeensuppliedforwaterlineconnection.Usetubingsizedsufcientlytoprovideaminimumof½gpm(1gpmis 
 preferred).
2.Connecttheunittoanappropriateelectricalpowercircuit.
3.Turnonthetoggle(STANDBY/ON)switchbehindtheunit.Theheatingtankwillstarttoll.Whenthewaterlevelinthetankrises 
 tothecorrectvolume,theheatingelementwillenergizeautomatically.WiththeG3/GoldCupSeriesthereisnodangerofelement 
 burnoutduetoanunlledheatingtank.
4.Theheatingtankwillrequire20to30minutestoreachoperatingtemperature(204°F)asindicatedbytheREADY-TO-BREW 
 LCDreadout.
5.Important:RunonefullTEAbrewcyclerst,beforerunningacoffeebrewcycletopurgewaterlinesandvalvesofair.Five 
 secondsofpulsingdilutionwateratthebeginningofeachTEAbrewcycleisnormalpre-programmedoperatingbehavior.
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 the unit.
2.Thisequipmentistobeinstalledwithadequatebackow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.
CAUTION:Pleaseuse
this setup procedure
before attempting to use
thisbrewer.Failuretofollowthe
instructionscanresultininjuryorthe
voidingofthewarranty.
CAUTION:DONOT
connectthisbrewertohot
water.Theinletvalveis
notratedforhotwater.
IMPORTANT:After
setup,runafullTEA
cyclerstbeforerunning
aCOFFEEcycle.Placeanempty
teacontainertocatchbothhotwater
fromthebrewconeanddilutionwater
from spout on the front cover.
Models:
 •CBS
 •CBP
WARNINGHOTLIQUID,
Scalding may occur.
Avoid splashing.
4. Pourground
coffee into
brewcone
marked
COFFEE
6.Pressthe
COFFEE
Brewbutton.
5. Position
lledbrew-
cone into
brewrails.
BREWING INSTRUCTIONS – COFFEE
1.Ready-to-BrewshouldbedisplayedontheUCMscreen.
2.Makesurethatthefoldingairpotdeckisisintheproperpositiontoaccomodateyourairpot.Placeaclean,emptyairpotonthedeck.
3. Placeanewpaperlterintothebrewcone.
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ServiceManual–ComboBrewer
Wilbur Curtis Company, inC.

Curtis CBS Specifications

General

Brand	Curtis
Model	CBS
Category	Coffee Maker
Material	Stainless Steel
Voltage	120V
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model
Warranty	1 year limited warranty
Capacity	1.5 gallons (5.7 liters)

Summary

Important Safeguards and Conventions

Symbols and Warnings

Explains warning symbols and safety icons used in the manual.

System Requirements

Details water pressure, flow rate, and electrical specifications for the brewer.

Setup Steps and Initial Brewing

NSF Water Connection Requirements

Specifies NSF guidelines for water line connections, including quick disconnect.

Coffee Brewing Instructions

Step-by-step guide for brewing coffee, including filter and airpot placement.

Tea Brewing and Quick Start Guide

Tea Brewing Instructions

Procedure for brewing tea, including container placement and brew button activation.

Quick Start and Brewer Operation

Overview of initial setup, water filling, and reaching brew temperature.

Programming Mode Entry

Instructions on how to enter the programming mode and navigate menus.

Program Menus - Detailed Settings

Tea Volume and Time Configuration

Setting brew volume and time for tea, including full and half batches.

Tea Dilution Settings

Configuring dilution delay, volume, and time for tea brewing.

Tea Brew Modes

Options for Pulse Brew, Fast Brew, and Dilution Stir for tea.

Coffee Volume and Time Settings

Setting brew volume and time for coffee, including full and half batches.

Coffee Pre-infusion and Pulse Brew

Configuration for pre-infusion and pulse brew features for coffee.

Program Menus - Advanced and System Settings

Drip-out Mode and Temperature Adjustment

Setting drip-out duration and adjusting brew temperature.

Energy Save and Maintenance Settings

Configuring energy saving modes and preventive maintenance alerts.

System Reset and Service Information

Master reset, service call number, and access code settings.

Beeper and Banner Name Configuration

Enabling/disabling beeper and customizing the banner display name.

Program Menus - Batch, Safety, and Checks

Half Batch and Display Settings

Activating half batch brewing and toggling brew time display.

Safety Switch and Exit Procedure

Disabling safety switch and exiting program mode.

Tank Temperature Check

Procedure to check the water temperature in the heating tank.

Error Message Troubleshooting

Explanation of common error messages and how to resolve them.

Tea Handling and Storage Tips

Recommendations for storing, handling, and sanitizing brewed tea.

Illustrated Parts Diagram

Parts List and Server Illustrations

Detailed Parts List

Comprehensive list of all brewer components with part numbers.

TCO Tea Server Illustrated Parts

Visual diagram of parts specific to the TCO Tea Server model.

TCN Tea Server Illustrated Parts

Cleaning and Maintenance Procedures

Cleaning Brewer and Tea Containers

Instructions for cleaning the brewer exterior, brew cone, and tea containers.

Sanitizing Disassembled Parts

Procedure for sanitizing parts using a commercial sanitizing solution.

Cleaning Airpots and Precautions

Steps for cleaning airpots, including using cleaning tablets and precautions.

Liquid Level Probe Cleaning

Guide for cleaning the liquid level probe to ensure accurate readings.

Electrical Schematic Diagram

Rough-In Installation Drawing

Product Warranty Information