Avalon La Petite-X User manual

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SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-X Single-Cup Brewer
SERVICE MANUAL
Manufactured by:
Cafection Enterprises Inc.
2355, Dalton, Quebec, (Quebec) G1P 3S3 Canada
Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone]
[email protected] www.cafection.com

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 5
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................ 6
3 WARRANTY................................................................................................................. 7
3.1 Warranty Policy ......................................................................................... 7
3.2 Returning Products ................................................................................... 7
3.3 Returned Product Procedures.................................................................. 8
4 REFERENCE DRAWINGS........................................................................................... 9
4.1 External View.............................................................................................. 9
4.2 Rear View .................................................................................................. 10
4.3 Internal View............................................................................................. 11
4.4 Membrane Keypad ................................................................................... 12
4.5 Brewer Assembly ..................................................................................... 13
4.6 Brewing Process ...................................................................................... 14
4.7 Hot Water Tank ......................................................................................... 15
4.8 Main Board (PCB)..................................................................................... 16
4.8.1 Main Board (PCB) Descriptions............................................. 17
5 CONTROLS & FEATURES........................................................................................ 18
5.1 Features & Benets ................................................................................. 18
5.2 Specications........................................................................................... 19
5.3 Automatic Safety Features...................................................................... 20
5.4 Brewing Instructions ............................................................................... 21
6 INITIAL SETUP .......................................................................................................... 22
6.1 Installation site requirements ................................................................. 22
6.1.1 Clearances ............................................................................... 23
6.2 Unpacking ................................................................................................ 24
6.3 Levelling the Equipment.......................................................................... 25
6.4 Hot Water Tank Preparation ................................................................... 25
6.4.1 Tank Lid Preparation............................................................... 25
6.4.2 Adjusting the Tank Overow Float ........................................ 26
6.5 3 Beans canister installation .................................................................. 26
6.5.1 Install the 3 Beans Canister ................................................... 26
6.5.2 Lock the 3 Bean canister........................................................ 27
6.5.3 Install the Plastic Top tting part........................................... 27
6.5.4 Install the Plastic Top ............................................................ 27
6.6 Water Line Connection ............................................................................ 28
6.7 Electrical Connection .............................................................................. 29
6.8 Water Temperature................................................................................... 30
6.9 Loading Products..................................................................................... 31
6.10 Chute System Installation ....................................................................... 32
6.11 Filter Paper Installation ........................................................................... 33
6.12 Installation Testing................................................................................... 34

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Table of Contents Continued
7 SERVICE SOFTWARE............................................................................................ 35
7.1 Conguration: ....................................................................................... 35
7.1.1 Dictionnary ........................................................................... 36
7.2 Product Conguration.......................................................................... 36
7.3 Counter Display..................................................................................... 41
7.4 Counter Tracking Sheet........................................................................ 42
7.5 Setting Tracking Sheet ......................................................................... 43
7.6 Product Values ...................................................................................... 44
8 CLEANING AND SANITIZING................................................................................ 45
8.1 Cleaning and Sanitizing Instructions.................................................. 45
8.2 Recommended Cleaning Tools............................................................ 45
8.3 Cleaning and Sanitizing Schedule...................................... 46
8.4 Overall Cleaning ................................................................................... 47
8.5 Exterior Cleaning .................................................................................. 47
8.5.1 Cleaning the drip tray .......................................................... 47
8.5.2 Emptying the waste bin ....................................................... 48
8.6 Interior Parts Cleaning & Sanitizing.................................................... 49
8.6.1 Coffee Canisters................................................................... 49
8.6.2 Soluble Canisters................................................................. 50
8.6.3 Coffee Brewer....................................................................... 51
8.6.4 Fan......................................................................................... 52
8.6.5 Stainless coffee chute ......................................................... 53
8.6.6 Plastic chute of the 3 bean canister................................... 54
9 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE .............................................................................. 55
9.1 Preventive Maintenance (PM) Schedule ............................................. 55
9.2 Brewer Assembly ................................................................................. 56
9.3 Water Outlet Valves .............................................................................. 57
9.4 Hot Water Tank ...................................................................................... 58
10 SERVICING PARTS ................................................................................................ 59
10.1 Draining the Hot Water Tank ................................................................ 59
10.2 Shutdown / Storage .............................................................................. 60
10.2.1Storing the Brewer Assembly ............................................. 60
10.3 Brewer Assembly ................................................................................. 61
10.4 Microcontroller (EPROM) ..................................................................... 62
10.5 Main Board............................................................................................. 63
10.6 Keypad Membrane ................................................................................ 63
11 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................ 64
11.1 “Error” Appearing on the LCD Screen............................... 64
11.2 Other Message Possibilities on the LCD Screen ............................... 65
11.3 Particular Cases.................................................................................... 66
OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS
A - Parts Manual
B - User Card
C - Service Card
D - Order Form
E - Parts Return Form

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Introduction
1 INTRODUCTION
Cafection manufactures the AVALON La Petite-X Brewer based on its original Avalon single-cup
technology and is complemented with the coffee of your choice!
The Avalon family of brewers are designed and engineered based on Cafection’s 35 year experience
in the ofce Coffee Service industry. This convenient, reliable and user friendly system assures fresh-
tasting gourmet coffee, delicious hot chocolate and succulent cappuccinos whipped to perfection,
every time, any time.
The Avalon La Petite-X brewer offers 3 choices of whole bean coffee that can be mixed with soluble
products upon request as well as gourmet hot chocolate, americano and hot water.
All products are available in 2 adjustable cup sizes;
Small and Large; from 5 to 12 oz.
In the following pages, you will nd clearly illustrated and easy-to-follow instructions regarding:
· Safety Instructions
· Reference Drawings
· Controls and Features
· Initial Setup
· Service Software
· Cleaning and Sanitizing
· Preventive Maintenance
· Servicing Parts
· Troubleshooting
BEFORE YOU START
These brewers have been manufactured to comply with the highest sanitation, safety and performance
standards. To maintain this degree of safety and performance, it is important that the installation and
maintenance be performed in accordance with the recommendations made in this service manual. Any
changes to the construction or wiring can be hazardous to the user. The brewer must not be altered
in any way and only genuine replacement parts from Cafection must be used for the preventive
maintenance and repair.
This document refers to the specications, parameters and user interface of the Avalon
La Petite-X Brewer and may differ from the previous Avalon models.
The steps outlined in “Initial Set-Up” of this manual must be completed before
plugging in the Brewer!!!

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Safety Instructions
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances.
Read all instructions before using this brewing equipment.
Food-Contact Parts
We recommend that you clean and sanitize all food-contact parts prior to installation and use.
See the cleaning and sanitizing section for more details
Warnings
· To minimize the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
· Do not immerse this equipment in water; it could lead to electric shock or other malfunctions.
· Do not use this equipment other than for its intended use.
· This equipment contains hot water; never move when full.
· This brewing equipment is intended for indoor installation only.
Power supply
· Always use a grounded 120V AC 60Hz socket outlet rated for 15Amps service.
· Each piece of brewing equipment must have its own electrical outlet, on a dedicated circuit.
· Extension cords must not be used.
· This equipment is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (one blade wider than the
other). Only use this plug with an outlet in which the prongs can be fully inserted. Avoid any exposure
of the prongs on the polarized plug.
Disconnect the equipment if:
· Damage is done to the power cord;
· The equipment doesn’t work properly;
· The temperature of the power cord or plug increases dramatically during use;
· Unusual conditions occur.
FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN CAUSE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

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Warranty
3 WARRANTY
Procedures and Conditions for Goods Returned
All warranty claims and products returns processed by our technical department is available Monday
through Friday from 8:30 to 17:00 or alternatively by email [email protected]
3.1 Warranty Policy
Cafection provides a warranty period as follow unless otherwise conrmed in writing:
· All parts in contact with water (release valve, heating element, thermostat, sensor, valve
· water inlet and tank eet) 3 months after the invoice date.
· All other parts of the coffee brewer: 12 months from the invoice date.
The warranty covers any malfunction due to manufacturing defects and does not cover defects
resulting from negligence, improper installation or misuse of the product or equipment failure due to
excessive mineral deposits or the quality of local water. Any damage, alteration of serial #, date or
codes will void the warranty.
Obtaining a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA)
Before obtaining a return number, you should rst contact our Technical Department to discuss the
disruption and conrm that the product should be returned for further testing.
You will need to provide the following information:
· Company name and contact;
· Invoice #, product #;
· Quantity;
· Serial #;
· Detailed description of the problem.
Our Technical Department will then send you a return form with an RMA number and product (s)
authorized for return.
The return numbers are valid for 30 days after the date issued. Any RMA number over 30 days must
be revalidated with our Technical Department.
3.2 Returning Products
After obtaining a RMA number, you must ship the product or products to the following address:
Cafection Enterprises Inc.
Attn: Service Department
2355 Dalton
Quebec (Quebec) G1P 3S3
Canada

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The return shipping charges will be assumed by us for products guaranteed (only under authorization
of the Technical Department). If we paid for the transportation and the product is not covered under
warranty, you will be charged back the freight.
All products must be packaged carefully to avoid damage during transportation. Whenever possible,
please use the original packaging. Any product damaged in transit or received in unsatisfactory conditions
will not be covered by the warranty.
Cafection will not be held responsible for any loss or damage incurred during shipment.
All products must be accompanied by the return form with the valid return number and the return number
must be clearly indicated on the outside of the package.
3.3 Returned Product Procedures
The RMA number does not guarantee the product will be accepted under guarantee.
Depending on the nature of the problem, after testing the defective product, we will authorize the repair or
replacement by identical or equivalent specications. It will then be determined whether there will be full
or partial refund of the product.
If the product is no longer covered under warranty or returned damaged, we can get your item repaired or
placed at a price that will be determined depending on the product.
If the product is returned in unsatisfactory conditions, it will be subject to management fees of $35 and the
guarantee may be refused.
All returned products involving no malfunction will be subject to administrative fees and test of
$35, plus the freight charges associated with the return.
Advance Replacement
You can also request an advance replacement. In this case, it will be necessary to send an order for the
anticipated replacement and follow the procedure explained above to return the defective product. You
will receive an invoice for the advance replacement.
After testing, if the product is found defective, we will send you a credit.
Cafection is committed to providing prompt and efcient service and an excellent customer service. Our intention is to
process all returns within 15 days after the date of receipt to ensure the ongoing satisfaction of our customers.
Last update, March 2010, G.A.
Cafection Enterprises Inc
2355, Dalton
Quebec, (Quebec) G1P 3S3 Canada
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail order@cafection
www.cafection.com

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Reference Drawings
4 REFERENCE DRAWINGS
4.1 External View
Drip Tray Grill Drip Tray
Light
Back Splash
Membrane Keypad
Message Display
(LCD)
Door Lock
Metal Door
Plastic Front
(Fascia)
Plastic Top Lid
3 Whole Bean
Canister

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Reference Drawings
4.2 Rear View
Water Tank
Outlet Valve
Overow Cup
Water Inlet
Breaker Box
Back Panel
Level Glides
Overow Tray
Door for easy tank access
Plastic top tting part