Bloomfield Automatic Brewer - Manual (Page 4)

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DELIME THE WATER TANK
CAUTION - CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD
Deliming chemicals may be caustic. Wear appropriate protective gloves and
goggles during this procedure. Never siphon deliming chemicals or solutions by
mouth.
IMPORTANT:
This operation to be performed by qualified service personnel ONLY!
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT spill, splash or pour water or deliming solution into or over any internal
component other than the inside of the water tank.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT allow any internal components to come into contact with the deliming
solution. Take care to keep all internal components dry.
PRECAUTIONS: Disconnect brewer from electric power.
Allow brewer to cool.
FREQUENCY: As required (Brewer slow to heat)
TOOLS: Deliming Solution
Protective Gloves, Goggles & Apron
Mild Detergent, Clean Soft Cloth or Sponge
Bristle Brush, Bottle Brush
Large Sink (or other appropriate work area)
1. Disconnect brewer from the electrical supply. Turn off the water shut-off
valve and disconnect the water supply line from the brewer inlet fitting.
2. Disconnect faucet plumbing. Remove the tank lid assembly.
3. Remove the water tank from the brewer body by lifting straight up. Empty
all water from the tank. Set the tank back into the brewer.
4. Mix 2 quarts of deliming solution according to the manufacturer’s directions.
Carefully pour the deliming solution into the water tank. Lower the lid
assembly back onto the tank. Allow to sit for 30 minutes, or as directed by
the chemical manufacturer.
5. At end of soaking period, remove lid assembly from tank. Thoroughly rinse
internal components of lid assembly with clear water. Using a stiff bristle
brush, scrub the heating element to remove lime and calcium build-up.
Rinse with clean water. Store lid assembly in a safe location.
6. Remove the tank from the brewer and empty. Using a stiff bristle brush,
scrub the interior of the water tank to remove lime and calcium build-up.
Rinse with clean water.
7. Set the tank back into the brewer. Reassemble faucet plumbing to the tank
lid, and the tank lid to the water tank. Make sure the gasket is properly in
place, then reinstall the hold-down strap.