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Operation malfunction and service – Grindmaster AMERICAN METAL WARE 87710 User Manual

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American Metal Ware 87710E Coffee Urn

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Possible Cause

1. No power at urn.

2. Power at urn, but no power

at heater terminals.

3. Power at heater terminals,

but no heat.

Possible Cause

1. Thermostat out of calibration.

2. Thermostat is inoperative.

Fluid has leaked out of

diastat assembly of thermostat.

3. Contractor sticking in

closed position.

Service Checks and Cures

Check main switch. Check main fuses.

(Three on 3 phase power, two on single

phase power). Check that pilot light at top

of thermostat bezel is ON.

Check urn control circuit breaker or fuse,

reset or replace if needed. Check that water

level is at STOP mark on gauge. Check that

power contractor has power at coil, and

clicks open and closed at thermostat dial is

turned off and to BREW position. Check

control transformer, if supplied. It may be

burned out. Lastly, check for voltage at

heater terminals. If voltage at heater is

O.K., check for broken or loose wire. Water

must be showing in center gauge glass 2” if

Opt. 39 equipped.

Check heater for an open circuit with

ohmmeter or continuity tester. If necessary,

replace heater. (It is necessary to remove

coffee liner to replace electric heater).

Service Checks and Cures

Set knob on “BREW” and remove knob by

pulling outward. Using small screwdriver in

center of shaft, turn slotted screw clockwise

until pilot light goes out. Check holding

temperature by adding cold water. Light

should come on and water heat up to high

end of “BREW” zone on thermometer dial

and then shut off. NO BOILING.

If impossible to get control to cycle on and

off and control temperature, replace entire

control. Be sure to drain water in urn below

level at which bulb enters urn. Also, shut off

all power before service is attempted.

Contactor must click on and off. If it sticks,

replace.

Operation Malfunction and Service

Problem - Thermostat dial turned to brew and water in tank remains cold.

PROBLEM: Water boils continuously with thermostat dial on position

“BREW” or “HOLD.”