Bunn Thermal Carafe BTC User Manual

USE AND CARE OFYOUR  
Thermal Carafe Coffee Brewer  
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Model BT10 and BTC  
MODEL:  
Record these numbers from the  
bottomofthebrewerbeforelling  
the brewer with water.  
DATE CODE:  
Welcometotheworldofnecoffee.TheBUNN® Thermal  
Carafe Coffee Brewer will enhance your enjoyment of  
eachcupofcoffee.BUNN® coffeebrewersarerecognized  
in homes and restaurants throughout the world as the  
very finest.This booklet will show you how to make a  
great cup of coffee.  
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Keep this booklet for future reference.  
BUNN® andThermoFresh® are registered trademarks and  
the BUNN logo is a trademark of Bunn-O-Matic Corporation.  
37688.0001B 07/05 ©2005 BUNN-O-MATIC CORPORATION  
BUNN® ThermoFresh®  
HOME MODELTHERMAL CARAFE  
COFFEE BREWER  
HINGED  
FLIP-LID  
STAINLESS  
STEEL HOT  
WATERTANK  
(LOCATED INSIDE)  
BREW  
FUNNEL  
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VACATION  
SWITCH  
CARAFE  
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WARNING  
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK  
Hazardous Voltage!  
Can Cause Fire Or Electrical Shock!  
Do not disassemble the brewer  
There are no user serviceable parts inside  
Repair should be done by authorized service personnel  
(Refer to page 11 )  
This symbol alerts you to the  
risk of fire or electrical shock in  
the accompanying message.  
This symbol alerts you to  
important operating and  
service instructions.  
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
Follow these basic safety precautions when using electrical appliances  
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or personal injury:  
• Read all instructions.  
• For household use only. Do not  
use outdoors.  
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use  
handles or knobs.  
• Do not let cord hang over edge  
of table or counter or touch hot  
surfaces.  
• Do not place cord, plugs, or  
brewer in water or liquid.  
• Do not place the brewer on or  
near a hot gas or electric burner  
or in a heated oven.  
• Close supervision is necessary  
when the brewer is used by or  
near children.  
• Do not use brewer for other than  
its intended use.  
• Unplug from outlet when not in  
use for extended periods of time  
and before cleaning. Allow to  
cool before putting on or taking  
off parts,and before cleaning.  
• Do not remove funnel or carafe  
while brewing.  
• The carafe must not be used on  
a range top or in a microwave.  
• Do not operate the brewer  
with a damaged cord or plug  
or if the brewer malfunctions  
or is damaged in any manner.  
Return the brewer to an  
Authorized Service Facility for  
examination, adjustment, or  
repair.(Refer to page 11.)  
• Do not use a carafe with a loose  
or weakened handle  
• Donotcleancarafewithcleansers,  
steelwoolpads,orotherabrasive  
materials.  
• When the brewer is idle, the  
flip lid should be in the closed  
position.  
• The use of an accessory not  
evaluatedforusewiththisbrewer  
may cause injuries.  
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS  
• A short power-supply cord is used to reduce the risks resulting from  
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.  
• Ifanextensioncordisused,themarkedelectricalratingoftheextension  
cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the brewer,  
The cord should be arranged so that it will not hang over edge of table  
or counter where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.  
• The extension cord must be of the 3-pronged, 3-socketed, grounding  
type,3-wire cord.(Including grounding conductor).  
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GENERAL INFORMATION  
NOTE -THE BREWER IS NOT READYTO PLUG IN  
(See Page 6)  
Improper installation will result in permanent damage and void the  
limited warranty.Read and follow the instructions on the next page.  
• This brewer is designed to remain plugged in at all times  
(except during initial installation or when cleaning).  
• A vacation switch is provided on the lower left side to completely shut  
off all electrical components when your plans take you away from home  
for three or more days.Safety features,designed into the BUNN® coffee  
brewer,make the daily use of this switch unnecessary.  
• If the brewer has been shut off or unplugged, fill the tank with water  
and allow the water in the tank to heat to the proper temperature before  
using (about fifteen minutes or until the heating sound stops).  
Your BUNN® coffee brewer has a specially designed tank to keep the  
water at the proper temperature. This constant supply of hot water  
assures correctly brewed coffee in less than three minutes.  
The brewed coffee flows into a non-heated thermal carafe  
server. The stainless steel construction will hold coffee at  
serving temperature for 2 hours minimum.  
• The carafe lid reduces coffee evaporation and temperature loss.  
• While coffee is being brewed,the newest water in the tank is heated to  
the proper temperature and held until needed.  
• When the brewer is not in operation,the flip lid should be closed.If the  
lid is left open, water could drip from the sprayhead when cold water  
is poured into the top of the brewer.  
• Use CAUTION when dispensing hot water from the brewer.The water  
is approximately 50°F hotter than that available from your hot water  
faucet and is always available for other uses.  
• The brewer is equipped with a 120 volt,3-prong,grounded cord set.The  
plug is provided with a round grounding pin.This is a safety feature and  
allows the plug to fit into a properly grounded outlet. If the plug does  
not fit into the outlet, contact an electrician to update your outlet. Do  
not attempt to bypass the safety aspect of this plug.  
• The sprayhead may periodically become loose. Using extreme caution  
since it may be hot,retighten the sprayhead with your finger tips.  
NOTE- A severe burn may result if the sprayhead becomes  
loose and falls off while brewing.  
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PREPARINGTHE BREWER FOR USE  
NOTE -THE BREWER IS NOT READYTO PLUG IN.  
Do NOT plug in until Step #3.  
Step 1  
Raise the hinged flip-lid.  
NOTE:The post protruding from the screen is con-  
nected to a stopper that controls the flow of water  
into the tank. When lid is closed (post depressed),the  
stopper is raised and water will flow into the tank.  
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Step 2  
Slideanemptybrewfunnelintothebrewer. Pourone  
carafe full of water into the screened area on top of the  
brewer (there is no need to have the lid on the carafe at  
this time).Place carafe in position on the brewer.Close  
lid.Wait three minutes to allow the water to flow into  
the tank. Repeat this process. When the tank is full,  
some water will flow through the funnel and into the  
carafe.Leave the carafe in place.  
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Step 3  
Plug in the brewer.  
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Step 4  
Press the bottom of the vacation switch, located on  
the lower left side of the brewer, to the “ON” (lower)  
position. The vacation switch controls power to the  
tankheater. Initiallyyouwillhavetowaitapproximately  
fifteen minutes in order for the water to reach brew  
temperature.  
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Empty any water that has collected in the carafe.  
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The next page leads you through the five easy steps to  
‘BREWING DELICIOUS COFFEE’  
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BREWING DELICIOUS COFFEE  
Step 1  
Insert a BUNN® coffee filter into the brew funnel.  
Be sure to use BUNN® coffee filters for proper  
brewing.Order more paper filters direct from  
BUNN® at www.bunn.com  
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Step 2  
Measure coffee into the filter and gently shake the  
filter to level the bed of grounds.To determine the  
amount of coffee to be used,see Page 8.  
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Step 3  
Make sure that the sprayhead is tight.Slide the brew  
funnel into the brewer.  
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Step 4  
Raise the hinged flip-lid and pour a carafe of water into  
the top of the brewer.See BrewingTips (page 8) for pre-  
heating the carafe.Place the carafe on the brewer,THEN  
close the lid. Your BUNN® brewer will begin brewing  
coffee immediately. Flip-lid should also remain closed  
when brewer is not in operation.  
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Step 5  
When brewing has stopped,remove the brew funnel  
and discard the filter and grounds. Do not touch hot  
grounds.  
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NOTE:Opening the lid during brew cycle will interrupt the flow of water into the tank,  
but will not interrupt the brewing process.The brewed coffee already in the funnel  
will empty into the carafe.When lid is closed, the flow of water into the funnel will  
resume until the brewing cycle is complete.  
WARNING:Do not close the lid after pouring in water, without the decanter in place.  
Closing the lid releases the hot water.  
HOT WATER (USE WITH CAUTION)  
The same basic steps can be used to obtain hot water by omitting the filter  
and coffee.The water from your BUNN® coffee brewer is approximately 200°  
F. This is hotter than the hot water from your faucet and must be handled  
with care.  
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COFFEE FUNDAMENTALS  
Brewingdeliciouscoffeeissimilartocookinganyfavoritefood.Bothrequire  
a good recipe. Proper coffee brewing requires quality equipment to precisely  
control water temperature, volume, and brew time. The BUNN® coffee brewer  
assuresconsistencyinyourrecipebycontrollingalloftheseelements.Theonly  
variables remaining in the recipe are the grind and amount of coffee used.  
The amount of ground coffee is generally determined by the grind. For best  
results, we recommend a drip (medium) grind.  
Hot water extracts many elements from the coffee. The amount of coffee  
used and the amount of water passed through the coffee determines strength.  
Increasing the amount of coffee results in a stronger beverage. Decreasing  
the amount of coffee with the same amount of water results in a weaker  
beverage.  
As the amount of coffee decreases,you’ll note an increase in the bitterness  
of the beverage. This happens because the hot water begins to remove  
the undesirable elements after all of the desirable elements have been  
extracted.  
Fresh-ground coffee gives the best results. Always store the ground coffee  
in a cool, dry area away from other food items with strong odors. When stored  
in a refrigerator, keep coffee in an airtight container.  
BREWINGTIPS  
When coffee is properly brewed, the difference between the best quality  
groundcoffeeandapoorqualitygroundcoffeebecomesverydramatic. Proper  
brewing requires little effort with the BUNNcoffee brewer.  
You’ll have a great coffee experience if you follow these tips:  
1) Start with clean equipment.  
2) Use fresh cold water.  
3) Use BUNN® paper coffee filters for proper extraction.  
4) Using a minimum of 2 ounces of fresh drip grind coffee for each full pot  
will give you a consistently great pot of coffee with a full-bodied flavor  
and aroma. However, the real criteria is personal taste. Adjust the recipe  
until it suits you. If you need to make a smaller batch, experiment  
with less water and ground coffee. Minimum batch is 20 ounces.  
5) After filling the pour-in bowl with water from the carafe, the carafe can be  
pre-heated by filling it with hot water for approximately 1/2 minute.Empty  
before filling with fresh brewed coffee. For the freshest flavor, don’t hold  
brewed coffee in the carafe for longer than four hours.  
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WATER QUALITY  
Installawaterconditionerifyourwatercontainsexcessiveamountsofsediment,  
taste,or odors.  
SOFTENED WATER / DECAFFEINATED COFFEE  
Use of decaffeinated coffee and/or softened water may cause the brewed coffee  
to drain more slowly through the paper filter,occasionally resulting in an overflow  
of grounds into the carafe. While this is not unusual in coffee brewing, it can  
be avoided by using slightly less coffee,a courser grind,or both. If the overflow  
persists, please contact BUNN® to order a special sprayhead free of charge.  
ROUTINE CLEANING  
Rinsing the brew funnel and carafe after each use  
is the only routine cleaning required. Occasionally, wipe  
the outside of the brewer including the area above the  
funnel with a damp cloth. The carafe may be disassembled  
for cleaning. Rotate the lid counterclockwise to remove.  
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Occasionally,theFlavorGard®valveshouldberemovedand  
cleaned. Lift at the edge and pull up.After rinsing, replace  
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by aligning the tab on the FlavorGard® valve with the slot  
inside the carafe lid and press in place. Use of a mild, non-abrasive detergent is  
recommended. Do not use a scrub pad or other abrasive cleaning device as this  
will scratch the stainless steel surface. (The brew funnel and carafe are top-rack  
dishwasher safe.)  
DELIMING  
Periodically,you should delime the brewer to clear any deposits that may have  
accumulated due to impurities in the water source.  
NOTE - Unplug the brewer and let it cool down before  
deliming.  
1) Unscrew the sprayhead with your fingertips and set it  
aside.  
2) Insert all but two inches of the flexible deliming tool  
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(Supplied) into the sprayhead tube.  
3) Slide the tool in and out five or six times to loosen lime  
in the sprayhead tube.Remove the tool.  
4) Pour one carafe of fresh water into the brewer, set the  
empty carafe on the brewer,and close the lid.  
5) Check the holes in the sprayhead.If plugged with lime,  
they may be cleared by using a toothpick. Clean the  
sprayhead with a cloth and mild detergent. Rinse the  
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sprayhead with water before reinstalling.  
6) Plug in the brewer and allow the water in the tank to reheat before using.The  
frequency of deliming depends on the mineral content of your water.  
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PERIODIC CLEANING  
(Recommended at least every three months)  
1) Slide an empty brew funnel into the brewer and center an empty carafe in  
position on the brewer.  
2) Pour one quart of white vinegar into the top of the brewer and close the  
lid.Empty the carafe when liquid stops flowing from the funnel.  
3) Allow the brewer to sit for two hours.  
4) Unplug the brewer.Remove the brew funnel and sprayhead from the brewer  
and set them aside.Clean the sprayhead with a cloth and mild detergent.  
5) To drain the brewer, continue to Step 6, OR to clear vinegar out of brewer  
without draining,pour a carafe of fresh,cold water through the brewer. Place  
carafe on brewer base, then close the lid to allow the water to run through  
the brewer. After it has run through, empty carafe, and repeat the process  
approximately 8 - 10 times.Proceed to Step 9.  
6) Cool the brewer by pouring a full carafe of fresh, cold  
water into the top of the brewer. Place carafe on brewer  
base,close lid.When water has stopped flowing from the  
brewer, empty the carafe. Repeat this process, then set  
the carafe aside.  
7) Grasp the back of the brewer and quickly turn it upside  
down over a sink as shown.Most of the water in the tank  
will flow from the sprayhead tube opening. Some water  
may flow from the area around the top lid. Continue  
tipping the brewer until the flow stops.  
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8) Replacethesprayheadandfunnelafterthewaterhasbeen  
drained.Pour a carafe of water into the top of the brewer.  
Place the carafe on the brewer,close the lid. Repeat this  
process with another carafe of water. Water will flow out  
of the funnel after the second carafe.When flow from the  
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funnel has stopped, empty the carafe and pour an additional carafe of water  
into the brewer.Place the carafe on the brewer and close the lid.  
9) If you have not replaced the sprayhead and funnel, do so now before  
proceeding.Taste the water coming out of the brewer. Pour additional carafes  
of fresh,cold water into the brewer as needed until the water has no vinegar  
taste.  
10) Pluginthebrewerandallowthewaterinthetanktoreachbrewingtemperature  
before using. (Approximately 15 minutes.)  
DRAININGTHE BREWER  
The water in your BUNN® Coffee Brewer should be emptied whenever it is  
takenonatrip,shipped,orstoredinanunheatedlocationwithachanceoffreezing.  
Follow steps 4-7 of the PERIODIC CLEANING section.  
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OTHER BUNN® PRODUCTS  
P2245  
Paper Filter  
COFFEE ANDTEA FILTERS  
Constant quality testing assures consistent  
flavor without any grounds in the cup.  
BUNN® paper filters are packaged to  
maintain their fluted shape for use in most  
basket-type drip coffee makers.  
BCG  
BUNN COFFEE GRINDER  
Large burrs flake beans (not pulverize) to  
the correct size and shape for maximum  
flavorextraction.Highcapacitybeanhopper  
keeps up to one full pound of coffee fresh  
for days.  
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BTC  
P2818  
THERMAL CARAFE  
10-cup, 50 oz. thermal carafe (for use only  
with BT10-B Brewer). Thermal carafe lid  
also available separately.  
AUTHORIZED SERVICE  
For Service Information Contact:  
BUNN Corporation  
(800) 352-2866  
To receive full assistance,please have date code ready when calling for service.  
(Located on the bottom of your brewer)  
Service Center Locations:  
BUNN Corporation  
900 E.Townline Rd.  
Creston,IA 50801  
BUNN Corporation  
16431 Carmenita Road  
Cerritos,California 90701  
(800) 637-2866  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
Bunn-O-Matic warrants the BUNN Pour-Omatic® Coffee Brewer (“Brewer”)  
to be free from defects in material and workmanship existing at the time of  
manufacture and appearing within one of the following warranty periods:  
a) Three (3) years from the date of original purchase of a NEW BREWER.  
b) The later of three (3) years from the date of original purchase or one (1)  
year from the date REPAIRED OR REPLACEMENT BREWER is received by the  
customer when returned to Bunn-O-Matic before the new Brewer warranty  
has expired.  
c) One (1) year from the date REPAIRED OR REPLACEMENT BREWER is received  
by the customer when returned to Bunn-O-Matic after the new Brewer  
warranty has expired.  
d) One (1) year from the date of purchase of a REMANUFACTURED BREWER.  
e) One (1) year from the date of purchase for thermal carafes or one (1) year  
from the date REPAIRED OR REPLACEMENTTHERMAL CARAFE is received by  
the customer when returned to Bunn-O-Matic before the new Brewer warranty  
period has expired.  
If such a defect appears during the warranty period,we will (at our sole  
option) repair or replace the defective Brewer with no charge for service or  
parts,provided the Brewer is delivered at the customer’s expense to one of the  
authorized service centers listed on page [11] of this booklet.  
This warranty does not cover claims resulting from misuse,failure to follow  
instructions on installation and use,use with water having a high mineral content,  
neglect,use of unauthorized attachments,commercial use,use on a current or  
voltage other than specified on the Brewer,or unauthorized service during the  
warranty period on conditions otherwise covered by warranty.  
THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXCLUSIVE AND SHALL BE IN LIEU OF ANY  
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY,WRITTEN OR ORAL,INCLUDING BUT NOT  
LIMITEDTO ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS  
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,  
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITEDTO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,IS EXPRESSLY  
LIMITEDTOTHE PERIOD OF DURATION OFTHIS LIMITED WARRANTY.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so  
the above limitation may not apply to you.  
THE CUSTOMER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OFTHIS WARRANTY  
OR OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATION ARISING BY  
OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE SHALL BE LIMITED AS SPECIFIED HEREIN  
TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT,AT OUR SOLE OPTION.IN ANY EVENT,  
RESPONSIBILITY FOR SPECIAL,INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
IS EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.  
Somestatesdonotallowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequential  
damages,so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may have other rights which  
vary from state to state.  
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