Bloomfield 9421 (SS2-HE) User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS
DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SUGGESTED REMEDY
No lights or heat
Unit not plugged in or circuit 
breaker tripped 
Reset circuit breaker 
Plug brewer into electric power 
Power switch OFF
Turn power switch ON
No heat
Hi-limit safety tripped
Allow brewer to cool, verify water 
level, reset hi-limit 
Brewer overflows
Water level probe corroded
Clean water level probe
Poor ground connection
Verify ground connection
Dirt in inlet valve or valve 
damaged 
Replace inlet valve
Brew valve damaged
Replace brew valve
Brew chamber overflows
Too many paper filters or wrong 
filter used. 
Use one genuine Bloomfield 
paper filter per brew 
Chamber discharge hole 
plugged 
Clean brew chamber
Improper programming
Correct program (see pg. 12)
Heats slow
Connected to wrong voltage
Verify supply voltage
Scale build-up on heating 
elements 
De-lime hot water tank
Damaged heating element
Replace element
Slow to fill
Insufficient water pressure
Brewer must be operated on a 
dedicated water line. Other 
equipment on line may be 
robbing water volume. 
Plugged water line strainer
Clean strainer
Satellite does not heat
Not properly seated
Seat satellite in receptacle
Fuse blown
Correct problem, replace fuse
Damaged satellite receptacle or 
wiring 
Determine/repair damage to 
satellite 
Damaged brewer receptacle
Repair/replace receptacle
Satellite shorts out
Wet insulation
Disassemble satellite, allow 
to dry completely before 
reassembly 
Poor coffee quality
Improper programming
Correct programming
Also: 
Keep brewer and servers clean. 
Install a taste and odor filter in water supply, and replace 
cartridges regularly. 
Use a quality coffee with a consistent roast. Use proper grind and 
amount of coffee per brew. 
