Bartscher D15000 User manual

D15000
200128

Bartscher GmbH
Franz-Kleine-Str. 28
D-33154 Salzkotten
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Technical Support Hotline: [phone]
www.bartscher.com
Version: 1.0
Date of preparation: 2023-01-23
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Original instruction manual
1Safety............................................................................................................2
1.1 Explanation of Signal Words....................................................................2
1.2 Safety instructions....................................................................................3
1.3 Intended Use ...........................................................................................6
1.4 Unintended Use.......................................................................................6
2General information.......................................................................................7
2.1 Liability and Warranty ..............................................................................7
2.2 Copyright Protection ................................................................................7
2.3 Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................7
3Transport, Packaging and Storage................................................................8
3.1 Delivery Check.........................................................................................8
3.2 Packaging................................................................................................8
3.3 Storage....................................................................................................8
4Technical Data...............................................................................................9
4.1 Technical Specifications ..........................................................................9
4.2 List of Components of the Appliance .....................................................10
4.3 Functions of the Appliance.....................................................................11
5Installation and operation ............................................................................11
5.1 Installation..............................................................................................11
5.2 Operation...............................................................................................12
6Cleaning and Descaling...............................................................................19
6.1 Safety Instructions for Cleaning.............................................................19
6.2 Cleaning.................................................................................................19
6.3 Descaling...............................................................................................20
7Disposal....................................................................................................... 20

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Read this instruction manual before using and keep it available
at all times!
This instruction manual contains information about installation, operation and
maintenance of the appliance and constitutes an important source of information
and reference guide. The knowledge of all operational and safety instructions
included in this manual is a prerequisite for safe and proper handling of the
appliance. Additionally, accident prevention, occupational health and safety, and
legal regulations in force in the area the appliance is used apply.
Before you start using the appliance, especially before turning it on, read this
instruction manual in order to avoid personal injuries and property damages.
Improper use may cause damage.
This instruction manual forms and integral part of the product and must be stored in
an immediate vicinity of the appliance and be available at all times. The instruction
manual should be transferred together with the appliance.
1 Safety
This appliance has been manufactured in accordance with technical standards
currently in force. However, the appliance may be a source of hazards if used
improperly or contrary to its intended purpose. All persons using the appliance must
consider information included in this instruction manual and observe safety
instructions.
1.1 Explanation of Signal Words
Important safety instructions and warning information are indicated in this
instruction manual with appropriate signal words. You must strictly follow the
instructions, to prevent accidents, personal injuries and property damages.
DANGER!
The signal word DANGER warns against hazards that lead to severe
injuries or death if the hazards are not avoided.

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WARNING!
The signal word WARNING warns against hazards that may lead to
moderate or severe injuries or death if the hazards are not avoided.
CAUTION!
The signal word CAUTION warns against hazards that may lead to
light or moderate injuries if the hazards are not avoided.
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IMPORTANT!
The signal word IMPORTANT indicates possible property damages,
which may occur if safety instructions are not observed.
NOTE!
The symbol NOTE indicates subsequent information and guidelines
for the user on usage of the appliance.
1.2 Safety instructions
Electrical Current
•Too high a mains voltage or incorrect installation may cause electric shock.
•The appliance may be connected only if data on the rating plate correspond with
the mains voltage.
•To avoid short-circuit, the appliance should be kept dry.
•If there are malfunctions during operation, disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
•Do not touch the appliance’s plug with wet hands.
•Never take hold of the appliance if it has fallen into water. Immediately
disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
•Any repairs or housing opening may be carried out by professionals and
relevant workshops only.
•Do not transport the appliance, holding it by the power cord.
•Do not allow the power cord to come into contact with heat sources or sharp
edges.
•Do not bend, pinch nor knot the power cord.

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•Always completely unwind the power cord.
•Never place the appliance or other objects on the power cord.
•Always take hold of the plug to disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
•Check the power cord regularly for damage. Do not use the appliance if the
power cord is damaged. If this cable is damaged, it must be replaced by
customer service or a qualified electrician in order to avoid dangers.
Flammable Materials
•Never subject the appliance to contact with high temperature sources, e.g.:
oven, furnace, open flame, heat generating devices, etc.
•To avoid fire hazard, clean the appliance regularly.
•Do not cover the appliance with, e.g., aluminium foil or cloths.
•Use the appliance only with materials designated to this end and with correct
temperature settings. Materials, groceries and left-overs remaining in the
appliance may catch fire.
•Never use the appliance near flammable or inflammable materials, e.g.: petrol,
spirit, alcohol, etc. High temperature triggers evaporation of these materials,
and, as a result of contact with sources of ignition, an explosion may occur.
•In case of fire, disconnect the appliance from the power supply before
attempting suitable fire-extinguishing actions.
•Never attempt to extinguish fire with water if the appliance is connected to the
power supply. Following extinction of fire, ensure sufficient fresh air inflow.
Hot Surfaces
•Surfaces of the appliance become hot during operation. Burning hazard! High
temperature remains for some time after switching the appliance off.
•Do not touch any hot surfaces of the appliance. Use the provided handling
elements and holders.
•You may transport and clean the appliance after it cools down entirely.
•It is prohibited to sprinkle hot surfaces with cold water or flammable liquids.
Health hazard due to germs!
•The tank must be regularly emptied and disinfected to eliminate the possibility of
accumulation of harmful and dangerous germs.
Supervised Usage only
•Only supervised appliance may be used.

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•Always remain in an immediate vicinity of the appliance.
Operating personnel
•This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with
limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities, nor by persons with limited
experience and/or limited knowledge.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they are not playing with or
switching the appliance on.
Improper use
•Unintended or prohibited use may cause damage to the appliance.
•The appliance may only be used in a technically flawless condition, providing for
safe use.
•The appliance may only be used with connections in a technically flawless
condition, providing for safe use.
•The appliance may only be used clean.
•Use only original spare parts. Never attempt to repair the appliance on your
own.
•Do not attempt to modify nor alter the appliance.

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1.3 Intended Use
As described below, every use of the appliance for a purpose differing and/or
diverging from its intended standard use, is prohibited and considered to be an
unintended use.
The following is an intended use:
–Boiling water and keeping it warm;
–Preparing tea essence.
This appliance is intended for use in households and similar places, e.g.:
–in employee canteens in shops, offices, and similar areas;
–on farms;
–by customers in hotels, motels, and other typical accommodation
establishments;
–in lodging-houses.
1.4 Unintended Use
An unintended use may lead to personal injuries or property damages caused by
hazardous voltage, fire or high temperature. The appliance may only be used to
perform tasks described in this instruction manual.
The following is an unintended use:
–Heating or boiling of liquids containing sugar, sweeteners, lyes, or
alcohols.

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2 General information
2.1 Liability and Warranty
All information and instructions in this instruction manual account for legal
regulations in force, current level of technical engineering knowledge as well as our
expertise and experience, developed over the years. If special models or additional
options are ordered, or state-of-the-art technical solutions were implemented, the
actual scope of delivery of the appliance may, in some circumstances, differ from
descriptions and numerous drawings in this instruction manual.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damages nor faults stemming from:
–failure to observe instructions,
–unintended use,
–technical alterations introduced by the user,
–usage of unapproved spare parts.
We reserve the right to introduce technical modifications to the product, intended for
improvement of the appliance and its performance.
2.2 Copyright Protection
This instruction manual, and texts, drawings and images included in it, as well as its
other components are copyright protected. It is prohibited to reproduce this
instruction manual (including its excerpts), in any form and by any means, and to
use and/or transfer its content to third parties without manufacturer’s written
permission. Violation of the above results in obligation to pay compensation. We
reserve the right to claim further damages.
2.3 Declaration of Conformity
The appliance meets the currently applicable standards and guidelines of the
European Union. We confirm the above in the EC Declaration of Conformity. We
may provide relevant Declaration of Conformity upon request.

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3 Transport, Packaging and Storage
3.1 Delivery Check
Immediately upon reception, check the delivery for completeness and possible
shipping damage. In the case of visible transport damage refuse to accept the
appliance or accept it conditionally. Mark and note the scope of damage in shipping
documents/consignment list of the shipping company and lodge a complaint.
Concealed damage must be reported immediately upon its discovery, as
compensation claims may only be filed within applicable time limits.
If you find that parts or accessories missing, please contact our Customer Service
Department.
3.2 Packaging
Do not dispose of the appliance cardboard box. It may be used to store the
appliance when relocating or when shipping the appliance to our service point in the
case of any damages.
The packaging and its elements are made of recyclable materials. Particularly,
these are: plastic films and bags, cardboard box.
When disposing of the packaging, observe applicable domestic regulations.
Recyclable packaging materials should be recycled.
3.3 Storage
Leave the packaging closed until installation of the appliance; observe external
indications concerning method of placing and storage. Store the packaging in the
following conditions only:
–in closed rooms;
–in dry and dust-free surrounding;
–away from aggressive agents;
–in a location protected against sunlight;
–in a location protected against mechanical shocks.
In the case of extended storage (over three months), make sure you check the
condition of the packaging and the parts regularly. If needed, replace the packaging
with a new one.

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4 Technical Data
4.1 Technical Specifications
Name:
Tea/hot water dispenser D15000
Art. No.:
200128
Material:
stainless steel (CNS 18/8)
Lid material:
stainless steel (CNS 18/8)
Volume, in l:
15
Temperature range, min.–max., in °C:
20 - 100
Number of taps:
2
Number of fill level indicators:
2
Connected load:
2,5 kW | 220-240 V | 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H), in mm:
350 x 415 x 552
Weight, in kg:
5,29
We reserve the right to implement technical modifications.
Version / Characteristics
•Colour: silver
•Control: electronic
•Digital display
•ON/OFF switch
•Safety thermostat
•Temperature control: in 1˚C increments
•Double walls
•The set includes: 1x tea strainer
•Features:
–removable drip tray
–separate outlet tap of hot water and tea with individual fill level indicator

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4.2 List of Components of the Appliance
Fig. 1
1. Tank handle (2 pcs)
2. Lid with holder
3. Steam outlet hole in the lid
4. Tea brewer
5. Tea strainer
6. Tea brewer fill level indicator
7. Tea outlet tap
8. Hot water outlet tap
9. ON/OFF switch
10.Drip grate
11.Drip tray
12.Base
13.Control elements
14.Water tank
15.Hot water tank fill level indicator

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4.3 Functions of the Appliance
The tea and hot water dispenser with a total capacity of 15 litres keeps both tea and
hot water at the right temperature over a long period of time. Availability may be
easily be monitored via two fill level indicators.
5 Installation and operation
5.1 Installation
Positioning
•Unpack the appliance, remove all external and internal packaging elements and
shipment safeguards.
CAUTION!
Choking hazard!
Prevent children from accessing package materials, for instance: plastic
bags and EPS.
•If the appliance is covered with a protective film, remove it. Remove the film
slowly, so no glue residues are left. Remove any glue residues with the use of a
suitable solvent.
•Be careful not to damage the rating plate and warning labels fixed on the
appliance.
•Never place the appliance in humid or wet environment.
•Place the appliance in a way making the connections easily accessible, so that
they may be quickly disconnected if such a need arises.
•The appliance should be placed on surfaces that are:
–even, with sufficient bearing capacity, resistant to water, dry and resistant
to high temperatures;
–sufficiently large, and thus enabling usage of the appliance with no
problems;
–easily accessible;
–well ventilated.
•Maintain sufficient clearance from table edges. The appliance might turn over
and fall down.
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•Leave at least 10 cm clearance from flammable walls and items.
Power supply connection

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•Verify if technical data of the appliance (see rating plate) correspond with the
local electric power grid specification.
•Connect the appliance to a single, properly grounded mains socket with
protective contact. Do not connect the appliance to a multi-socket.
•The power cord should be laid in a way preventing anyone from threading on it
or tripping against it.
5.2 Operation
WARNING
Risk of scalding!
The water tank and the lid heat up considerably during operation.
Do not touch the hot appliance.
Risk of scalding!
Hot steam coming out when the lid is removed may cause scalding of
hands, arms and face.
Never remove the lid when the appliance is operating.
In order to add water, first switch the appliance off and then carefully
remove the lid, using the lid handle.
Overfilling may lead to hot water leaks and scalding!
Observe the maximum filling volume!

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Before Use
1. Before use, clean the appliance observing instructions in section 6.2 'Cleaning'.
WARNING!
It is important that only fresh potable water is poured into the water tank.
Do not fill the appliance with any non-potable liquids, like acids, lyes, oils,
nitrates, etc.!
NOTE!
To reduce heating time and save energy, the tank may also be filled with
hot water. This saves time and energy.
2. Pour required amount of fresh water into the water tank and tea brewer (only up
to 'MAX' mark).
3. To prepare a tea essence in the appliance, put a required amount of leaf tea into
the tea strainer and put the strainer in the tea brewer with integrated water tank.
4. Place the lid on the water tank.
5. To close the water tank rotate the lid clockwise, until the plastic parts of the lid
lock in lid holders (rotary lock).
6. Fix the drip tray on the appliance base and insert the drip grate.
Appliance Start-Up
7. Plug the appliance into a suitable single socket.
8. Switch the appliance on with the ON/OFF switch.
The red power indicator light will be lit and will remain on during the entire working
process.
9. Switch the control unit on with the ON/OFF switch.
10.Set the desired temperature and time using corresponding keys on the control
unit. Observe indications in sections 'Operating Elements' and 'Settings'.
The temperature control range is 20–100°C.
The time may be set in the range of 0–24 hours.

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Control Elements
Fig. 2
16.Display
17.Temperature indicator
18.Time indicator
19.ON/OFF switch
20.SET key
21.Setting value decrease key
22.Setting value increase key
Settings
The appliance is started by pressing the ON/OFF switch on the control unit.
The display shows the default temperature (68˚C) and the actual water temperature
in the water tank.
After 5 seconds, the default temperature (68˚C) and the default operating time of 3
hrs 30 mins appear. The appliance starts to heat up.
To make changes to the temperature, operating time and time remaining to
switching on, make the changes in the following order:
Temperature Change
1. Press the 'SET' key to change the temperature setting.
It is possible to set the temperature in the range of 20–100˚C.

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2. Press the '+' key to increase the temperature and the '-' key to decrease the
temperature.
3. Finally, press the 'SET' key to confirm the setting.
Operating Time Change
1. Press the 'SET' key to change the operating time setting.
The time may be set in the range of 0–24 hours.
2. Change the operating time hours using the '+' or '-' keys.
3. Finally, press the 'SET' key to confirm the setting.
4. Press the 'SET' key to change the minutes setting.
5. Finally, press the 'SET' key to confirm the setting.
When the set time elapses, an acoustic signal will sound and the appliance will
switch off.
Time Remaining to Switching On
1. Press the 'SET' key to set the remaining time to switching on.
2. Using the '+' or '-' keys, select the desired time and, as long as the time indicator
flashes, press the 'SET' key.
The appliance will switch on after the pre-set remaining time to switching on.
NOTE!
The default setting for this function is 00:00. The remaining time to switching on
can be set in the range of 0–24 hours. This setting can only be made for a single
day and cannot be permanently stored or set as standard.
Only hours can be set for this setting, with no option to set minutes.
Example of the setting:
Time remaining to switching on: 1 hour
Temperature: 80˚C
Operating time: 6 hours 30 minutes
The appliance starts heating up after 1 hour. The water heats up to a pre-set
temperature of 80˚C. When this temperature is reached, a countdown begins for
the set time of six and a half hours. During the six and a half hours, the
temperature in the water tank remains constant at 80˚C (±3˚C).
When the temperature in the water tank drops by 3˚C, the appliance reheats the
water to the set temperature until the set time has elapsed.

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Water Dispensing / Filling
1. Use hot water to prepare required beverages (tea, coffee, instant coffee,
bouillon, etc.).
2. When preparing tea one must remember that brewing different types of tea
requires various water temperatures. Follow the instructions on packages.
3. To dispense hot water or tea essence, put a
suitable container (glass, cup or mug)
underneath the right outlet tap.
4. To pour hot water, press down the left hot
water outlet tap and hold it down until the
container is filled with the desired amount of
water.
5. Then, release the outlet tap.
The outlet tap closes automatically.
Fig. 3
6. To prepare tea, pour in the desired amount of tea essence using the right tea
outlet tap, then top up with hot water using the left outlet tap.

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7. Check the filling level of the water tank and tea brewer when the appliance is in
operation; the water level can be read from the respective fill level indicators.
ATTENTION!
Check the water level regularly to prevent appliance overheating.
Never use the appliance without water.
We recommend switching the appliance off when there are less than three
cups of water in it.
8. Before refilling switch the appliance off.
9. Using the handles, remove the lid from the water tank carefully, by rotating it
counter-clockwise.
10.Pour the required amount of water.
11.Re-insert the lid and close the water tank with the rotary lock.
Switching the Appliance OFF
1. If the appliance is no longer used, ON/OFF switch should be set to the 'O'
position.
2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains socket (pull the plug out).

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Overheating/Dry-Run Protection
The appliance is equipped with the overheating/dry operation protection. In the
case of accidental start-up without water or with its insufficient amount, the
protection will be activated and the appliance will be automatically switched off.
To reset the appliance, perform the following steps:
1. Disconnect the appliance from mains power
supply.
2. Wait for the appliance to cool down.
3. Following the cooling phase empty the water
tank.
4. Press the RESET key.
The RESET key is located at the bottom side of the
appliance.
Fig. 4
5. Fill the water tank with fresh water.
6. Switch the appliance on as usual and check if the heating up indicator light will
be lit.
If the light will be lit, it means that the appliance is operating normally again.
7. If the indicator light is still not lit, pull the plug out and press the RESET key
again.
8. Perform this process a few times more, until the appliance will be operating
normally again.
9. If the appliance does not switch on again after pressing the RESET key several
times, contact the service company for further verification.
NOTE!
The safety device may accidentally switch off during transport; if this
happens, reset the thermal switch according to the instructions above.