Coca-Cola Freestyle User manual

Coca-Cola
FreestyleTM Dispenser
CREW GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
COCA-COLA FREESTYLE DISPENSER CREW GUIDE
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Coca-Cola Freestyle Dispenser
Overview and Use
Coca-Cola Freestyle Dispenser
Introduction .......................................... 3 – 4
Power the Dispenser On/Off...................... 5
Pour a Beverage ........................................ 6
Use the ADA Interface ................................ 7
Daily Tasks
Conduct a Taste Test .................................. 8
Check and Refill Ice .................................. 9
Check Cartridge Level ............................ 10
Change a Cartridge........................ 11 – 12
Check and Change High
Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS 65) .............. 13
Check Non-Nutritive
Sweetener Blend (NNS)............................ 14
Change Non-Nutritive
Sweetener Blend (NNS)............................ 15
Preparing for Daily Cleaning Tasks ........ 16
Clean Nozzle ............................................ 17
Clean Ice Lever, Cup Rest,
Drip Tray and Exterior Surfaces .............. 18
Weekly Tasks
Clean NNS Compartment
and Connector ........................................ 19
Clean Ice Chute ...................................... 20
Monthly Tasks
Clean Ice Bin ............................................ 21
Manager Tasks
Lock the Dispenser .................................. 22
Unlock the Dispenser .............................. 23
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ................................ 24 – 26
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
FAQ’s .......................................................... 27
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Daily Tasks (continued)

COCA-COLA FREESTYLE DISPENSER OvERvIEW AND USE |INTRODUCTION
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Pour Button 3
Nozzle 4
Ice Lever 5
Drip Tray 6
Cup Rest 7
RFID Reader 8
ADA Interface 9
1 Ice Bin Lid
Touch Screen 2
Freestyle Dispenser: Exterior
3 Pour Button
4 Nozzle
5 Ice Lever
6 Drip Tray
7 Cup Rest
8 RFID Reader
9 ADA Interface
10 Upper Door
11 Status Indicator Light
12 Lower Door
13 Manual Door Release

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Interior Components Backroom Components
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Manual On/O Switch 1
Upper Door Release Latch 2
Double Cartridge Slot 3
Single Cartridge Slot 4
Non-Nutritive Sweetener Blend (NNS) 5
RFID Tag
Cartridge Seal
Cartridge Cap
7 Water Booster
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Gauge 8
Water Filtration System 6
HFCS 65 12
9 Cartridge Storage
10 NNS Storage
11 BIB Pump

COCA-COLA FREESTYLE DISPENSER OvERvIEW AND USE |POWER ThE DISPENSER ON/OFF
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1Open the lower door
in one of 3 ways.
2Lower door opens.
4Locate and press the
power button “on” or
“off” as applicable.
5Close door securely.
A
Scan a cartridge
over the RFID Reader.
B
Scan a Manager Key Card
over the RFID Reader.
C
Insert a long, thin, sturdy tool
(such as an Allen wrench)
in the small hole at the
bottom of the lower door.
CAUTION:
Only use this method if the door
cannot be opened by scanning
a cartridge or Manager Key Card
over the RFID Reader.
3Press the upper door
release button.
CAUTION: DO NOT power on or off the Coca-Cola Freestyle dispenser unless told to do so in this guide, or by a Coca-Cola technician.

Pour a Beverage
WATER
Minute
Maid
LEMONADE
Light
This screen appears when
unit has not been used for
a period of time.
To choose a beverage,
touch the screen anywhere.
1Place cup against ice lever
and push to dispense ice.
Coca-Cola recommends
1/3 cup of ice.
2This screen appears
when the screen is touched
or the ice lever is pressed.
3Touch beverage
brand / flavor.
Note: touch screen will
reset after 8 seconds if
a drink is not poured.
Touch screen to begin.
4This screen appears
when a specific
brand is selected.
5To change beverage
selection, touch the
back button.
6Pulsing lighted
POUR button
indicates ready
to pour.
Press and hold
POUR button to
dispense drink.
Release POUR
button when
desired fill level
is reached.
Pulsing lighted
ring on the screen
indicates selected
beverage choice.
Touch secondary
flavor (if desired).
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The ADA interface allows people with disabilities (such
as those in wheelchairs) to use the Coca-Cola Freestyle
dispenser without having to reach the touch screen.
Left Arrow
Enter/Pour Button
Right Arrow
There are three buttons on the ADA Interface.
1To begin, press the Enter/Pour
button to show the ADA screen.
2Place cup against ice lever
and push to dispense ice.
Coca-Cola recommends
1/3 cup of ice.
Minute
Maid
Light
WATER
3Use the Left Arrow and
Right Arrow buttons to scroll
through available brands. A ring
will appear around the active brand.
Press the Enter/Pour button
to make a selection.
Press and hold the
Enter/Pour button to
dispense drink.
Release the Enter/Pour
button when desired fill
level is reached.
WATER
Minute
Maid
Light
4
Use the Left and Right Arrow Buttons to scroll
through the available brand flavors. Press the Enter/Pour
Button to make a selection.
To leave the ADA interface, use the Arrow Buttons
to navigate to the Exit Button , then press the
Enter/Pour Button (or touch the Exit Button on screen).
To go back a screen, use the Arrow Buttons to
navigate to the Back Button , then press the Menu
Button (or touch the Back Button on screen).
5The pulsing lighted
Enter/Pour button
indicates ready to pour.
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DAILY TASkS |CONDUCT A TASTE TEST
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Is the drink cold?
Is it carbonated?
Does it taste right?
1To perform a taste test
before serving customers,
fill a cup with 8 ounces of
a carbonated soft drink —
without ice — and discard.
2Fill a cup with 8 ounces of the
same flavor carbonated soft
drink — again without ice —
and taste.
3Repeat steps 1and 2for
the three main brands
offered on the dispenser:
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke
and Sprite.
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Troubleshooting
If the soft drink is warm, flat
or has an off-taste or odor,
refer to “Troubleshooting”
on page 25 of this guide
for assistance.
WATER
Minute
Maid
LEMONADE
Light
WATER
Minute
Maid
LEMONADE
Light
WATER
Minute
Maid
LEMONADE
Light

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DAILY TASkS |ChECk AND REFILL ICE
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Check Ice Level Refill Ice
CAUTION:
If there is an ice maker on top of the
Coca-Cola Freestyle dispenser, follow
established procedures for checking
the ice level.
CAUTION:
Follow store safety
procedures when lifting
anything heavy, like ice.
CAUTION:
Large chunks can
damage the Coca-Cola
Freestyle dispenser.
1Stand on a step stool to reach,
lift and remove ice bin lid.
2Check to see if ice is in full
contact with the cold plate at
the bottom of the ice bin, and
the ice bin is at least 1/3 full.
1Fill a bucket with ice.
2Stand on a step stool to reach,
lift and remove ice bin lid.
3Pour ice into ice bin;
repeat as needed to fill bin.
4Replace ice bin lid.
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DAILY TASkS |ChECk CARTRIDGE LEvEL
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10
WATER
Minute
Maid
LEMONADE
Light
1Touch the Coca-Cola brand
image on the screen. 2Touch the three (3) areas of the
Coca-Cola image in the order
shown to access“Crew Mode”
on the touch screen.
3Check cartridge gauge levels.
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HFCS Water Ice Carb Water Product
Agitation
Switches and
Locks
Lighting User Interface
A
Open
B
Open
C
Open
D
Open
A
Grape
B
Peach
C
HCA
D
HCB
A
Orange
B
Lemon
C
Lime
D
Vanilla
A
Raspberry
B
Cherry
C
Fruitpunch
D
Strawberry
B
Open
C
Open
D
Open
C
MMlemonade
A
Fanta
B
Dansani
C
TeaBaseA
D
TeaBaseB
A
PoweradeA
B
PoweradeB
C
PoweradeOpt
A
NNS
B
SpriteB
A
SpriteA
D
MMlemonade
D
PoweradeOpt
B
CokeB
C
CFDietCokeA
A
PibbA
B
PibbB
D
BarqsB
A
Antifoam
B
Open
C
VaultA
A
CokeA
B
DietCokeB
A
DietCokeA
D
CFDietCokeB
C
CokeZeroA
D
CokeZeroB
C
BarqsA
D
VaultB
Operating System System Configuration Service Menu
User Mode: Crew Consumer View
High / Full No CartridgeEmpty / Sold OutHalf-Empty Very Low

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DAILY TASkS |ChANGE A CARTRIDGE
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1Scan cartridge with RFID
tag facing the RFID reader
on the upper door. 2Find cartridge to change.
All empty cartridges are
red; the one just scanned
will flash red for 10 seconds.
3Open cartridge slot door
(door pulls down).
4Empty cartridge will
come out partially.
Remove the cartridge.
6Inspect the cartridge
overflow area for any
excess drips or fluid.
CAUTION:
Lower door will
release open.
5Use an approved sanitizer
solution and a clean cloth to
clean the overflow area.
7Place the empty cartridges
in a storage box.
Empty cartridges will be picked up
by a courier each week and returned
to Coca-Cola for recycling.

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DAILY TASkS |ChANGE A CARTRIDGE (continued)
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8Remove cap from
new cartridge. 9Remove paper seal from the new cartridge by
grabbing the tab and
peeling back.
11 Close the slot door to push the cartridge
in the rest of the way. The light on the slot
will turn solid green if installed correctly.
12 If more cartridges need to be
replaced, scan the next cartridge
over the RFID reader. The slot for the
scanned cartridge will blink.
13 If the contents of a cartridge
get on your hands, wash them
right away to prevent staining.
If the contents of a cartridge
spill on the floor or inside of the
Coca-Cola Freestyle dispenser,
clean the areas right away.
10 Insert cartridge in the slot with the RFID tag facing in.
The label on the side of the cartridge should be
facing up. Gently push the cartridge until the slot
door is engaged.
CAUTION:
If the light does not turn solid green, refer
to page 24 in the “Troubleshooting”
section for additional information.
Cartridge installed
correctly.
Solid Green
Empty cartridges. Choose a cartridge
to replace and scan
a new cartridge.
Solid Red
Find the slot
and change
cartridges.
Flashing RedScan
Close the lower door when finished.
Cartridge Back Cartridge Front
RFID Tag
CAUTION:
Do not force or push
the cartridge once the
slot door is engaged.

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DAILY TASkS |ChECk AND ChANGE hFCS 65
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Change HFCS 65Check HFCS 65
1Lift the HFCS 65 box to see
how much product is left.
1Hold a cloth beneath the connector
to catch any spills. Turn connector
counter-clockwise to loosen.
2Remove connector
from the HFCS 65 box. 3Remove the empty HFCS 65
box from the rack.
5Place new box of
HFCS 65 on rack.
CAUTION:
Do not use
sharp objects
to open the box. 6Attach the connector
to the fitment and turn
clockwise to tighten.
4Rinse the connector in
a cup of warm water.
WARM
Open the box and
pull out the fitment.
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DAILY TASkS |ChECk NON-NUTRITIvE SWEETENER BLEND (NNS)
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1Open the lower door by
scanning a cartridge or
a Manager Key Card
over the RFID reader. 3Pull down front door of NNS
compartment, slide tray out.
2Locate NNS
compartment.
4Release lever from right to left. 5Lift NNS box and feel
bag inside to determine
product level.
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DAILY TASkS |ChANGE NON-NUTRITIvE SWEETENER BLEND (NNS)
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1Open the
lower door by
scanning a
cartridge or a
Manager Key
Card over the
RFID reader.
2Pull down front door
of NNS compartment,
slide tray out.
3Release lever
from right to left. 4Remove empty
NNS package.
11 Slide the tray back into
the compartment.
Lift up the door to close.
Close the lower door
when finished.
10 Move lever from
the left to the
right to secure.
5If prompted on the
touch screen, enter
the six digit code
from the top of the
new NNS box.
7Use an approved
sanitizer solution and a
clean cloth to clean the
connector area on the
compartment door.
8Remove cap
from the new
NNS package.
Place box in the compartment with the
arrows on the package facing down.
9Attach the NNS
connector into
the fitting.
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DAILY TASkS |PREPARING FOR DAILY CLEANING TASkS
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KAY-5
Sanitizer
Coca-Cola recommends Kay-5®
Sanitizer, or a comparable
food-grade chlorine sanitizer.
If using Kay-5 brand, add 1 oz.
packets of Kay-5 to 2.5 gallons
of clean warm water in a clean,
5-gallon bucket.
CAUTION:
DO NOT use bleach,
dish detergent, or any
unapproved chemicals!
DO NOT soak any
parts overnight.
DO NOT use scouring pads, steel
wool or any abrasive material.
It will scratch the surface and
result in rusting/pitting.
DO NOT use paper towels.
They may break apart
and clog the drain.
DO NOT pour hot liquids
(>125˚F–51.6˚C)
into the drain.
CAUTION:
When using a chlorinated
detergent other than Kay-5,
follow the instructions to
produce a 100ppm chlorine
sanitizer solution.
KAY-5
Sanitizer
HOT
TIP:
Kay-5 Sanitizer, cleaning brush
and replacement nozzle can be
ordered by calling 1-888-538-2653.
Prepare a 100ppm chlorine
sanitizer solution for daily
cleaning tasks.

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DAILY TASkS |CLEAN NOzzLE
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2Using a cloth to protect fingers
twist nozzle counter-clockwise,
and then pull down to remove.
1 Locate the nozzle.
8Allow the nozzle to air
dry. Use a cloth to put
the nozzle back in place,
and then turn clockwise
to lock.
3Place the nozzle in a
clean sink and rinse with
warm, drinkable water.
4Place the nozzle in
the prepared
sanitizer solution.
7Use a clean brush or cloth and the
rest of the sanitizer solution to wipe
underneath the valve where the
nozzle connects (A), as well as the
chrome cover (B) of the nozzle area.
9Conduct a taste test by following
the steps outlined on the “Conduct
a Taste Test” page 8.
CAUTION:
DO NOT soak
nozzle overnight.
WARM
6Soak the nozzle in
the sanitizer solution
for 15 minutes.
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5Scrub the nozzle using
the brush shown.
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If drink taste is
satisfactory, the
nozzle cleaning
task is complete.
If an off-taste is
noted, refer to
“Troubleshooting”on
pages 25-26 of this
guide for assistance.
Troubleshooting

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DAILY TASkS |CLEAN ICE LEvER, CUP REST, DRIP TRAY AND ExTERIOR SURFACES
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1Using a clean cloth and
approved sanitizer
solution, wash the ice
lever and allow solution
to run down the drain.
2Remove the cup rest. 3Wash the cup rest in a
sink using an approved
sanitizing solution.
4Wash the drip tray using a
clean cloth and an approved
sanitizing solution. Rinse and
allow sanitizing solution to run
down the drain.
8Using a clean cloth and approved
sanitizer solution, wipe all exterior surfaces,
including upper and lower cabinet doors,
touch screen, and ADA interface area.
5Ensure the drain
empties properly. 6Replace the cup rest in the drip tray. 7 Check the cup rest periodically throughout
the day and clean
as needed.

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WEEkLY TASkS |CLEAN NNS COmPARTmENT AND CONNECTOR
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1This cleaning task
should be completed
on a weekly basis.
This task should also be
done whenever you
notice crystals forming
on the NNS connector.
2Remove the NNS box
from compartment.
Refer to “Change Non
Nutritive Sweetener
Blend (NNS)” on page
19 for instructions.
3Use a clean cloth and
sanitizer solution to clean
the NNS compartment.
4Use a clean cloth and
sanitizer solution to clean
the NNS connector.
5Return the NNS box to the
compartment and reconnect it.
Refer to “Change Non Nutritive
Sweetener Blend (NNS)” on page
15 for instructions.
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WEEkLY TASkS |CLEAN ICE ChUTE
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2Remove the lower chute by carefully
pulling on the front lip of the lower chute.
It should disengage and pull forward.
3Remove the upper chute by carefully
pulling on the upper lip of the upper chute.
It should disengage and pull forward.
5Use a clean, sanitized
towel or cloth to wipe the
ice chute body area.
6Reinstall the upper ice
chute by pushing up and
into the ice chute body
until a click sound is made.
7Reinstall the lower ice chute
by pushing up and into the
bottom of the upper ice chute
until a click sound is made.
1Turn off power to the dispenser.
Refer to “Power the Dispenser
On/Off” on page 5 for instructions.
Unplug the unit.
To make sure that no mechanical
parts move during cleaning.
CAUTION:
If there is an ice maker on top of the
Coca-Cola Freestyle dispenser, follow
established procedures for cleaning
the ice bin.
8 Plug the unit back in to the
electrical outlet.
Turn on power to
the dispenser.
Test to ensure the dispenser
is operating properly.
Refer to “Power the Dispenser On/Off”
on page 5 for instructions.
CAUTION:
DO NOT use paper towels.
They may break apart and
clog the ice bin.
4Wash upper and
lower chute with
sanitizing solution.
3 Ice Chute Body
2 Upper Ice Chute
1 Lower Ice Chute