Bunn HOME MODEL NHB Installation instructions

USE AND CARE OF YOUR
Coffee Brewer
35787.0000D 07/05 ©2005 BUNN-O-MATIC CORPORATION
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Welcome to the world of fine coffee. The BUNN®
Home Model NHB Coffee Brewer will enhance your
enjoyment of each cup of coffee. BUNN®coffee brewers
are recognized in homes and restaurants throughout
the world as the very finest. This booklet will show
you how to make a great cup of coffee.
Keep this booklet for future reference
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Model NHB
MODEL:______________________ Record these numbers from the
bottom of the brewer before
filling the brewer with water.
DATE CODE:__________________
The BUNN logo is a trademark of Bunn-O-Matic Corporation.

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Our best
wishes for
your coffee
enjoyment.
SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical - UL listed for household use only. This brewer has an attached,
3 prong grounded cord set and requires 2-wire service with ground, rated
120 volts ac, 71⁄2amps, single phase, 60 Hz. Components include an 800-
watt tank heater and a 44 watt tank "Keep Warm" heater and 46 watt
decanter warmer; 900 watts total.
Dimensions - 131⁄4 inches high; 81⁄2inches wide; 121⁄2inches deep
Brew Capacity - Four to ten 5-ounce cups per batch.
Weight - 6.2 pounds; includes decanter, filters, coffee funnel, and
deliming spring probe.
HIGH ALTITUDE USE
Your BUNN®NHB coffee brewer is designed to operate in most areas of
the country. For high altitude use, over 5000 feet, the models with a “D”
designation should be used.
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...................................... 4
GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................ 5
PREPARING THE BREWER FOR USE ........................ 6
BREWING DELICIOUS COFFEE ................................ 7
HOT WATER .............................................................. 7
COFFEE FUNDAMENTALS ........................................ 8
BREWING TIPS .......................................................... 8
DECANTER HANDLE MAINTENANCE ..................... 8
BUNN COMPANION PRODUCTS ............................. 9
ROUTINE CLEANING .............................................. 10
DELIMING ............................................................... 10
PERIODIC CLEANING ............................................. 10
DRAINING THE BREWER ....................................... 11
WATER QUALITY .................................................... 11
SOFTENED WATER/DECAFFEINATED COFFEE ..... 11
AUTHORIZED SERVICE .......................................... 11
LIMITED WARRANTY .............................. Back Cover
BUNN CORPORATION
1400 STEVENSON DRIVE
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62703
www.bunn.com
If you need any assistance, please call us at:
1–800–352–2866
In order to receive full assistance, please have your Date
Code ready when calling for service.
(Located on the bottom of your brewer)

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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 )
WARNING
BUNN
®NHB
HOME MODEL COFFEE BREWER
WARMER
SWITCH
DECANTER
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This symbol alerts you to
important operating and
service instructions.
This symbol alerts you to the
risk of fire or electrical shock in
the accompanying message.
BREW
FUNNEL
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK
LID
(Slide to open - left or
right)
DECANTER
LID
STAINLESS
STEEL TANK
(Located Inside)
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SWITCH

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• Read all instructions.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use
handles or knobs.
• Do not place cord, plugs, or
brewer in water or liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary
when the brewer is used by or
near children.
• 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 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.)
• The use of an accessory not evalu-
ated for use with this brewer
may cause injuries.
• For household use only. Do not
use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge
of table or counter or touch hot
surfaces.
• Do not place the brewer on or
near a hot gas or electric burner
or in a heated oven.
• Do not use brewer for other than
its intended use.
• Do not place or remove funnel,
or decanter while brewing.
• The decanter must not be used
on a range top or in a microwave.
• Do not set a hot decanter on a
cold surface.
• Do not use a cracked decanter
or a decanter having a loose or
weakened handle.
• Do not clean decanter with
cleansers, steel wool pads, or
other abrasive materials.
• When the brewer is idle, the lid
should be in the closed position.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Follow these basic safety precautions when using electrical appliances
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or personal injury:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• A short power-supply cord is used to reduce the risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the
extension 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 READY TO 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 right 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 decanter where it is kept at serving
temperature on the porcelain decanter warmer. The warmer is controlled
by the lighted on/off switch on the front of the brewer.
NOTE: The warmer switch controls only the decanter warmer.
• 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.
• The decanter lid reduces coffee evaporation and temperature loss.
• 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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1. Open the lid and
place the funnel
beneath the
sprayhead.
PREPARING THE BREWER FOR USE
NOTE: THE BREWER IS NOT READY TO PLUG IN.
Do NOT plug in until Step #11.
2. Pour in a full
decanter of
water.
3. Place the
decanter on the
warmer.
4. Close the lid.
(This starts the
flow of water
into the tank.)
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5. Wait three
minutes while
the tank
partially fills.
6. Open the lid.
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7. Remove decanter
from the warmer
and pour in
another full
decanter of water.
8. Place the
decanter on the
warmer.
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9. Close the lid. 10. Wait until water
flows from the
funnel.
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12. Now plug in the
brewer.
13. Press the bottom
of the vacation
switch.
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14. Wait fifteen
minutes for the
water in the
tank to heat.
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The next page leads you through the steps to
‘BREWING DELICIOUS COFFEE’
11. Empty any water
that has collected
in the decanter.
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HOT WATER
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.
2. Measure coffee into
the filter and shake
gently to level the
bed of grounds.
1. Insert a BUNN®
coffee filter into the
brew funnel.
(Always use Bunn®filters for proper brewing.
There is a difference.)
(Use one to two level tablespoons of fine or
drip grind per cup of coffee. Vary the amount
to suit your taste.)
3. Slide the brew
funnel into the
rails beneath the
warmer switch.
5. Pour in a minimum
of 4 cups, or up to a
full decanter of
cold water.
6. Place the
decanter on
the warmer.
(NOTE - you must add a minimum of four cups, as indicated on the decanter, to brew.)
8. Close the lid to
start the flow of
water into the
tank.
9. When brewing has stopped, remove the brew funnel and discard the filter and grounds. Do
not touch hot grounds.
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
decanter. When the 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.
7. Turn on the
warmer.
4. Open the lid.
BREWING DELICIOUS COFFEE
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COFFEE FUNDAMENTALS
Brewing delicious coffee is similar to cooking any favorite food. Both require
a good recipe. Proper coffee brewing requires quality equipment to precisely
control water temperature, volume, and brew time. The BUNN® coffee brewer
assures consistency in your recipe by controlling all of these elements. The only
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 ground coffee. The taste and
aroma are referred to as strength, the acidity as bitterness. Increasing the amount
of ground coffee results in a stronger beverage, and decreasing it results in a
weaker beverage.
As the amount of ground 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 such as acidity after all of the desirable tastes and aroma
have been removed.
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.
BREWING TIPS
When coffee is properly brewed, the difference between the best quality
ground coffee and a poor quality ground coffee becomes very dramatic. Proper
brewing requires little effort with the BUNN®coffee 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. The minimum batch is 4 cups as indicated on the
decanter.
5) Keep the beverage at the correct serving temperature by setting the decanter
on the porcelain warmer. For the freshest flavor, do not hold brewed coffee
on the warmer for longer than an hour.
DECANTER HANDLE MAINTENANCE
Using a standard screw driver, periodically tighten the screw in the
handle. Be careful not to overtighten the screw.

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BUNN®COMPANION PRODUCTS
Paper Filter
AUXILIARY WARMERS
Durable, porcelain coated, scratch-resistant
warmer with lighted on/off switch keeps an
extradecanterofcoffee,tea,hotchocolateor
soups at perfect temperature.
COFFEE & TEA 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.
NCD DECANTERS
Extra glass decanters are an attractive and
useful way to serve coffee, hot or iced tea,
soups, cold juices, hot chocolate, etc.
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BCW
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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ROUTINE CLEANING
Rinsing the brew funnel and decanter 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 brew funnel and decanter 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) Remove the sprayhead by turning it one quarter turn to the
left (counterclockwise) with your fingertips and set it aside.
2) Insertallbut two inches oftheflexible deliming tool (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 decanter of fresh water into the brewer, set the
empty decanter on the warmer, 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 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.
PERIODIC CLEANING
(Recommended at least every three months)
1) Slide an empty brew funnel into the brewer under the warmer switch and center an
empty decanter on the warmer.
2) Pour one quart of white vinegar into the top of the brewer and close the lid. Empty
the decanter 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 decanter of fresh, cold water through the brewer. Place decanter on
warmer, then close the lid to allow the water to run through the brewer. After it has
run through, empty decanter, and repeat the process approximately 8 - 10 times.
Proceed to Step 9.
6) Cool the brewer by pouring a full decanter of fresh, cold water into the top of the
brewer. Place decanter on the warmer, and close the lid. When water has stopped
flowing from the brewer, empty the decanter. Repeat this process, then set the
decanter aside.
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