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containers are supplied for the actual brewing of the
coffee.
Automatic coffee makers let you pour fresh water
into a reservoir at the top of the device to obtain the same
amount of hot coffee.
In some models, gravity
displacement of preheated hot water by cold water is the
working rule. In others, water is brought to a boil before
brewing a batch of coffee.
In using an automatic coffee maker, there are two
phases in making coffee, preheating and brewing. The
preheating phase consists of the following steps. Slide
the brewing chamber under the spray head and place an
empty decanter under it. Then open the top cover and
pour two decanters of cold water in the reservoir.
Replace cover. Make sure to plug into electric outlet of
the correct voltage (specified on the nameplate of
device). It should be noted that the two decanters of cold
water should be poured in before connecting the plug.
Preheat time is usually 18 minutes, and a signal light will
turn on when the water reaches the proper brewing
temperature.
Brewing good coffee requires skill, technique, and
the experience of the skilled foodservice specialist. To
properly brew coffee, remove the brewing chamber and
place one paper filter in it. Add required amount of the
recommended coffee grind. Check to be sure the coffee
is evenly leveled before replacing brewing chamber.
After the preheating phase, add a decanter of cold water
to the reservoir. Coffee will immediately start to brew
and flow into the decanter under the brewing chamber.
When the flow stops, you are ready to serve.
The simple care of your equipment makes an
important contribution to the excellence of your coffee
service and efficient use of energy.
All parts of the brewer that come into contact with
the coffee and coffee vapor should be kept immaculately
clean. Decanters, for example, should be thoroughly
cleansed and rinsed free of detergent after each use.
Spray heads should be checked regularly for traces of
lime or other deposits in or around the holes. It is
important to keep them clean.
Paper filters should never be reused as they can pick
up odors from other foods. Discard after each brewing
process. Be careful where you store them.
Cloth filters should be rinsed after each brew and
stored overnight in a vessel of fresh cold water. Replace
cloth filters often to ensure good-tasting coffee. A
simple sniff test should tell you when it is time to
change.
New cloth filters should be cleaned and rinsed in
very hot water to remove sizing (starch) and cloth odors.
Do not use soap, bleaches, or detergents since they
transfer flavors.
If you brew in sealed filter bags with a stainless steel
filter screen, rinse out the holding cartridge and screen
daily. Once a week soak the screen overnight in a
solution of urn cleaner and rinse thoroughly before
reusing.
ICED TEA DISPENSER
The iced tea dispenser is used with instant powdered
tea and provides a convenient method of serving iced
tea at meals.
Operation
Instant tea comes in a sealed jar, ready for use in the
dispenser. To get the machine in operation use the
following procedures:
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Remove lid and seal from instant tea jar.
Replace with dispensing funnel by screwing it
on firmly. Do not touch internal components of
funnel assembly.
Insert jar and funnel in tea dispenser. It is now
ready for operation.
To operate, fill a glass with ice and place it
directly under the spout. Press the glass lightly
against the actuator and hold until glass is filled.
The tea dispenser is preset to produce a beverage
suitable for the average consumer but can be adjusted to
produce stronger or weaker tea.
Cleaning
Remove bottle and funnel assembly by sliding
straight out of coil shield hole, then remove funnel
assembly from jar. Using the two-pan method, wipe the
exterior components. Empty the drip pans. Wash the
drip pan and the grill with mild detergent and warm
water. Do not soak plastic parts in hot water or wash in
dishwashing machine.
To prevent gumming of the
instant tea dispenser, make sure all component parts are
thoroughly dry before inserting anew bottle of tea. The
machine should be cleaned after each meal.
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