Curtis Alpha FreshTrac G3 Series User manual

G3 Series Alpha FreshTrac®
Decanter Coffee Brewing System
USER GUIDE
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Contact Information
Wilbur Curtis Co., Inc.
6913 Acco Street | Montebello, CA 90640 US
Phone: [phone] | Toll Free: 800-421-6150
Email: [email protected] | Web: www.wilburcurtis.com
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KEY FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS/SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FS32
Key Features
• Gold Cup®Series – Digital Control Module provides precise control over all aspects of brewing: time,
temperature, volume pre-infusion, pulse-brewing and water bypass.
• Visual Monitoring – Red LED indicator light provides a simple method for at-a-glance coffee freshness
monitoring.
• Silent Tracking System – A red LED light provides an instant visual snapshot of the coffee.
• Fully Automatic – Thermal FreshTrac®System starts with every brew cycle and stays with the dispenser. Once
brewing is complete, the dispenser and monitoring system can be moved to any location and the monitoring
system will continue to track freshness time.
• Industry’s most effective mineral tolerant design.
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ALPHA FRESHTRAC KEY FEATURES/SPECS/SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 101017NC
Following are the factory default settings for the Alpha FreshTrac brewer:
• Energy Save Mode = Off• Brew Temperature = 200°F
• Brew Volume = 60oz. (1.8L)

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IS2
Symbols
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential physical injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER - Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING - Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION - Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE - Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage.
IMPORTANT - Provides information and tips for proper operation.
SANITATION REQUIREMENTS
Important Safeguards/Conventions
WARNING:
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INSTRUCTIONS could result in personal injury or void the warranty.
• This appliance is designed for commercial use. Any service other than cleaning and preventive
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serviceable parts inside.
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• Use this appliance only for its intended use, brewing/dispensing hot and/or cold beverages/water.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
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be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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Installation Instructions
Installation Requirements
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Installation
Leveling
1 Position the brewer on the counter top. Level it left to
right and front to back by turning the bottom of the
legs.
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with a 220 Volt (nominal) power supply.
2 Remove the screws that hold the back cover in place
and remove the cover.
3 Loosen the strain relief on the back of the brewer.
4 On dual voltage units being operated at 220 Volts
disconnect the existing power cable from the terminal
block and remove. Disconnect and cap the jumper
wire between the “C” and “N” terminals on the
terminal block.
5 Feed the 220 Volt power cable into the brewer.
6 Connect the wires on the power cable to the terminal
block inside the brewer.
7 Tighten the strain relief and replace the back cover.
8 Connect the power cable wires to the terminals in
the junction box. See the ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC
for the power supply requirements. Keep the power
supply to the brewer off until the water supply line is
connected.
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Connecting the Water Supply
9 Flush the water supply line prior to installation to purge
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the back of the brewer. Leave the water supply valve
closed until the power is connected.
Powering Up the Brewer
Brewers With A Cord Set Attached
11 On brewers with a cord set attached, connect the
power cord to the appropriate electrical outlet.
12 Make sure that the circuit breaker supplying power to
the brewer is on.
13 Turn on the water supply valve.
14 Turn the toggle switch on the back of the brewer to the
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15 When the water in the tank rises to the correct level, the
heating elements will turn on automatically. Depending
on the incoming water temperature and the electrical
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minutes to reach the factory set operating temperature.
When the water has heated, Ready to brew will be
displayed on the LCD screen.
16 Perform a brew cycle of a least 12 ounces to purge
any remaining air from the system. See OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS. During the initial brew cycle and
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water tank.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS II17
BREWERS, REAR COVER, INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 052119B
WARNING: Connect the power cord only to the
appropriate type and size electrical outlet. If the
electrical outlet is not compatible with the power
cord, have it upgraded by a licensed electrician. Do
not modify the power plug. Do not use an extension
cord. Do not use a power cord/plug that is damaged.
IMPORTANT: When operating the brewer at
higher elevations, reduce the factory set operating
temperature (200°F.92°C) by 2°F/1°C for each
1000 ft. (300 m) of elevation above 4000 ft
(1200 m). See PROGRAMMING GUIDE section.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OI25
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Brewing Instructions
 Center an empty decanter
under the brew basket.
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the brew basket.
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The G3 brewer is factory preset for optimal performance.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OI25
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Easy Access Features
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Brew Volume Adjustment:
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Warmer Temperature Control (Factory setting = 90%):
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Tank Temperature Check
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TFDPOET
Vol. Adj.<-0> Oz.
- Select +
Button labeling
varies
Power <-90% > Rear
- Select +
Button labeling
varies
CURTIS
Water Temp.201°F
Button labeling
varies

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OI26
ALPHA FRESHTRAC, OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 100317NC
Using the FreshTrac®Timer
Selected models of the Alpha series brewer are equipped with the FreshTrac freshness timer system. The
FreshTrac receiver clips to the side of the handle of an Alpha series glass decanter. When used with Alpha series
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For proper operation, the FreshTrac decanter must be placed in the proper orientation before brewing. See
FreshTrac Decanter Placement below.
• The timer is set at the brewer’s universal
control module (UCM). The factory setting is
30 minutes. The adjustment range is from ten
minutes to two hours. See the Programming
Guide section to change the FreshTrac-Glass
settings.
• At the beginning of the brew cycle, the brewer
transmits a signal to the decanter receiver,
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been reset. When the freshness time set on
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to inform the user that the coffee is no longer
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one hour.
• The FreshTrac decanter and receiver are dishwasher safe.
• The expected receiver battery life is two years. The integral receiver battery is not replaceable,
however the receiver itself can be removed from the decanter and replaced. Order Curtis part number
WC-10003.
FreshTrac Decanter Placement
The most effective timer signal reception
for the FreshTrac receiver is within the
230º range shown in the FreshTrac Handle
Location Diagram. Place the FreshTrac
decanter on the warmer with the handle
as shown for best performance.
FreshTrac Handle Location Diagram - Top View
FreshTrac Transmitter FreshTrac Reciever
When BREW is
pressed, UCM
transmits signal to
reset and start timer
inside FreshTrac
receiver on
decanter.
Transmitter
signal
FreshTrac
receiver
Warmer
Decanter handle
230° - Limits of
handle rotation
Transmitter
Brewer

FreshTrac Receiver Removal
The FreshTrac receiver can be removed from the decanter
when it needs to be replaced due to the battery expiring or
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countertop and place the decanter on top.
2 Remove the receiver by pressing down on the edge of
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FreshTrac Receiver Installation
The FreshTrac receiver attaches to the left side of the
decanter. It is held in place on the decanter by a pin and
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Curtis decanter is FreshTrac compatible (has a hole in the
handle).
1 Position the receiver into the recessed area of the
handle as shown.
2 Press the receiver into the handle to attach. The
receiver should snap into place.
3 Position the decanter on an Alpha FreshTrac brewer
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times when the BREW button is pressed. See Using the
FreshTrac Timer on the previous page for more details.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OI26
ALPHA FRESHTRAC, OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 100317NC
WARNING: "WPJE CFJOH DVU CZ CSPLFO HMBTT *G
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glass shards still attached to the handle before
removing the receiver.
WARNING: Avoid using metal tools when installing
the receiver. Do not use excessive force to press the
receiver onto the handle.
Do not dispose of the FreshTrac receiver in an
ordinary trash container. Contact you local
municipality to determine acceptable procedures
for disposal of electronic waste.
FreshTrac
receiver.
FreshTrac
receiver
Press down
on edge of
clip to remove
FreshTrac
receiver

NOTICE - Do not use cleaning liquids, compounds or powders containing chlorine (bleach) or corrosives.
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THE WARRANTY.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS CI1
Cleaning The Brewer - Daily
BREWERS - GENERIC, CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 080416B
WARNING: HOT SURFACES - To avoid injury, allow the brewer and dispenser(s) to cool before cleaning.
The brewer should be OFF.5VSOUIFCSFXFSPGGCZnJQQJOHUIFSFBSUPHHMFTXJUDIUPUIF0''QPTJUJPO
1 Remove the dispenser(s). Wipe exterior brewer surfaces with a damp cloth to remove spills and debris.
2 Remove the brew basket(s) and clean them in a mild detergent solution. Use a soft bristled brush for hard to
clean areas. Rinse with clean water, then dry.
3 Wipe the spray head area with a cloth soaked in a mild detergent solution. Rinse with a cloth soaked with
clean water removing any residual detergent. Use a clean, soft cloth to dry.
4 Dump out the drip tray(s) (if applicable). Rinse with clean water, then dry with a soft, clean cloth.
Cleaning The Brewer - Weekly
The brewer should be OFF.5VSOUIFCSFXFSPGGCZnJQQJOHUIFSFBSUPHHMFTXJUDIUPUIF0''QPTJUJPO
1 Remove the spray head(s), unscrewing counterclockwise from the dome plate.
2 Thoroughly clean and rinse the dome plate area.
3 Clean the brew basket rails with a brush soaked with a mild detergent solution. Rinse the area with a cloth
soaked with clean water, removing any residual detergent.
4 Dry the area with a soft, clean cloth.
5 Reattach the spray head(s).
WARNING: DO NOT immerse the brewer in water or any other liquid.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS CI11
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Glass Decanters
Avoid injury or damage when cleaning glass decanters: Do not clean with materials that scratch. Curtis glass
decanters are dishwasher safe, or may be hand washed. To clean, prepare a mild solution of detergent and warm
water or urn cleaning solution intended for coffee decanters.
Cleaning the Glass Decanter
Remove the decanter from the brewer and rinse. Immerse the decanter in the detergent solution and clean it with
a sponge brush. Rinse it out thoroughly with clean warm water and dry.

PROGRAMMING GUIDE PG9
With unit OFF, press and hold
bottom right BREW button (4).
Then press and release
ON/OFF button. Continue to
hold down BREW button until
Enter Code appears.
Enter 4 digit code.
(factory default = 1-2-3-4)
Curtis
Entering
Programming mode
Enter Code
- - - -
To enter programming mode:
<Program Menus>
ÅSelect Æ
Brew by Volume
ÅSelect Æ
Brew by Time
ÅSelect Æ
Quality Timer
ÅSelect Æ
PulseBrew On/Off
ÅSelect Æ
Drip-Out Mode
ÅSelect Æ
Temperature
ÅSelect Æ
Energy Save Mode
ÅSelect Æ
Brew Count Odom.
ÅSelect Æ
Brew Count Total
ÅSelect Æ
Cold Brew Lock
ÅSelect Æ
Master Reset
ÅSelect Æ
Service Call
ÅSelect Æ
Banner Name
ÅSelect Æ
Warmers Auto-Off
ÅSelect Æ
*Alpha series brewers only.
P-Maintenance
ÅSelect Æ
Beeper On/Off
ÅSelect Æ
FreshTrac - Glass
ÅSelect Æ
*
*
Display Messages
ÅSelect Æ
Language
ÅSelect Æ
Model Select
ÅSelect Æ
Displ. Brew Time
ÅSelect Æ
Pre-Infusion
ÅSelect Æ
Access Code
ÅSelect Æ
Exit
ÅSelect Æ
®
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IMPORTANT: All programming functions are performed with the
three center buttons.
The symbols below the buttons are:
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Once you enter programming mode, press Żor Źto scroll UP or DOWN
through the various functions/features. Press ~4FMFDUUPNBLFDIBOHFT
to the function/feature displayed. Then press Żor Źto scroll through
the various available settings. See Programming Options for detailed
descriptions.
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Programming Options
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Some menus save and exit automatically when a parameter is updated. Other menus exit to the previous menu
when a parameter is saved. To exit, press Źuntil EXIT appears on the display, then press ~.
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button again to stop the brew cycle and set the volume.
Brew by Time - adjusts the amount of coffee brewed by time rather than by volume (the factory default is
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change the number value. Press Żor ŹVOUJMUIFOVNCFSPGTFDPOETJTnBTIJOH5IFOQSFTT~repeatedly to
change the number value. Press Żor ŹVOUJMiFYwJTnBTIJOHUIFOQSFTT~to exit.
Temperature - TFUTUIFCSFXJOHUFNQFSBUVSFPGUIFXBUFSIFMEJOUIFXBUFSUBOLUIFGBDUPSZEFGBVMUJT'
5IFSBOHFJT'UP'0ODFBDDFTTFEQSFTTŻor Źto choose the desired temperature. Then press ~
to set and exit.
Energy Save Mode - saves energy during periods when the brewer is not in use (the factory default is
0''8IFOTFUUP0/UIFCSFXFSBVUPNBUJDBMMZTIVUTPGGUXPIPVSTBGUFSUIFMBTUCSFXDZDMF1SFTTUIF0/
0''CVUUPOUPSFUVSOUPOPSNBMPQFSBUJPO8IFOTFUUP0/'UIFCSFXFSTIVUTPGGUXPIPVSTBGUFSUIFMBTU
CSFXDZDMFCVUUIFXBUFSUBOLUFNQFSBUVSFSFNBJOTBU'6TFUIF0/'TFUUJOHUPSFBDICSFXJOH
temperature faster after periods of non-use. Once accessed, press Żor Źto choose the desired setting.
Then press ~to set and exit.
Brew Count Odom - When accessed, this feature displays the total brew cycles since the odometer was last
reset. Press Żto exit or ~reset and exit.
Pre-Infusion - TFUTUIFCSFXFS1SF*OGVTJPOUJNF1VMTF#SFXNVTUCFPGGUPBDDFTTUIFGBDUPSZEFGBVMUJT
%JTBCMFE1SF*OGVTJPOJODSFBTFTDPOUSPMPGDPGGFFDMBSJUZBOEFYUSBDUJPO8IFOUVSOFEPOUIFSBOHFJTUP
seconds. Once accessed, press Żor Źto choose the desired setting, then, press ~to exit. To turn off pulse
CSFXNPEFDIPPTFGPSUIFUJNF
8IFO1SFJOGVTJPOJT0/1VMTF#SFXEJTBQQFBSTGSPNUIFMJTUPGNFOVJUFNT
Quality Timer -OPUJmFTUIFVTFSUIBUUIFDPGGFFJTOPMPOHFSGSFTICZNPOJUPSJOHUIFBNPVOUPGUJNFTJODFUIF
#3&8CVUUPOXBTMBTUQSFTTFEUIFGBDUPSZEFGBVMUJT0GG8IFOUJNFFYQJSFTBOBVEJPBMBSNUVSOTPOBOE
“Quality Timer”nBTIFTPOUIFEJTQMBZ0ODFBDDFTTFE~QSFTTŻor Źto increase or decrease the amount
PGUJNF5IFSBOHFJT0GGUPNJOVUFTIPVST1SFTT~to set and exit.
Brew Count Total - when accessed, displays the total brew cycles on the brewer. It cannot be reset. The
display returns to the previous screen automatically after a few seconds.
Cold Brew Lock - BEKVTUTUIFUFNQFSBUVSFBUXIJDIUIFCSFXFSXJMMCSFXDPGGFFXIFOUIF#3&8CVUUPOJT
pressed (Ready to BrewBQQFBSTPOUIFEJTQMBZUIFGBDUPSZEFGBVMUJT'5IJTGFBUVSFBMTPBEKVTUTUIF
UFNQFSBUVSFBUXIJDIUIFIFBUJOHFMFNFOUUVSOTPOUPSFIFBUUIFXBUFSJOUIFUBOL5IFBWBJMBCMFTFUUJOHT
BSF¡'¡'BOE0''0''JTXJUIJO¡'CFMPXUIFUFNQFSBUVSFTFUUJOH0ODFBDDFTTFEQSFTTŻor Źto
choose the desired setting. Then press ~to set and exit.
Master Reset - SFTFUTUIFCSFXFSVOJWFSTBMDPOUSPMNPEVMF6$.UPUIFGBDUPSZEFGBVMUTFUUJOHT0ODF
accessed, “Are You Sure?” will appear on the display. Press Żfor Yes or Źfor No.
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Programming Options (cont.)
Service Call - sets the service phone number that appears on the display when the UCM detects a SENSOR
ERROR or WATER ERROR . Once accessed, press Żor Źto choose the number to be changed. Then press
~repeatedly to change the number value. Press Żor Źto choose the next number to change or choose exit
and press ~.
Access Code - TFUTUIFBDDFTTDPEFFOUFSFEUPBDDFTTQSPHSBNNJOHNPEFUIFGBDUPSZEFGBVMUJT
Once accessed, press Żor Źto choose the number to change. Then press ~repeatedly to change the
OVNCFSWBMVFSBOHFJTUP1SFTTŻor Źto choose the next number to change or choose exit and
press ~.
Banner Name - changes the banner name that appears on the display (the factory default is Curtis/P
CBOOFSOBNFBQQFBSTXIFOBMMCMBOLTBSFFOUFSFE0ODFBDDFTTFEQSFTTŻor Źto choose the letter to
change. Then press ~repeatedly to change the letter value. Press Żor Źto choose the next letter to change
or choose ex and press ~to exit.
Warmer Auto-Off - (Alpha®TFSJFTVOJUTPOMZBEKVTUTUIFMFOHUIPGUJNFUIBUFMBQTFTCFGPSFUIFXBSNFST
TIVUPGGBVUPNBUJDBMMZ5IFSBOHFJT0GGUPIPVSTUIFGBDUPSZEFGBVMUJT0GG0ODFBDDFTTFEQSFTTŻor Źto
adjust the number of hours. Then press ~to set and exit.
P-Maintenance - UVSOTPOPGGBOEBEKVTUTUIF1.BJOUFOBODFQSFWFOUJWFNBJOUFOBODFCSFXNPOJUPS
UIFGBDUPSZEFGBVMUJT0''8IFO0/UIF6$.NFBTVSFTUIFOVNCFSPGHBMMPOTCSFXFECFGPSFUIF
1.BJOUFOBODFSFNJOEFSBQQFBSTPOUIFEJTQMBZ5IFSBOHFJT0GGUPHBMMPOT0ODFBDDFTTFEQSFTTŻ
or Źto choose the desired setting, then, press ~to exit.
Beeper On/Off - turns the beeper that is heard each time a button is pressed on or off (the factory default is
0/0ODFBDDFTTFEQSFTTŻor Źto choose the desired setting. Then, press ~to exit.
Pulse Brew - TFMFDUTUIFQVMTFCSFXQBUUFSO1SF*OGVTJPONVTUCFPGGUPBDDFTTUIFGBDUPSZEFGBVMUJT$5IF
QVMTFCSFXQBUUFSOTFMFDUFEiUVOFTwPSDIBOHFTUIFnBWPSPGUIFDPGGFF0ODFBDDFTTFEQSFTTŻor Źto
choose the desired setting. Then, press ~to exit.
8IFO1VMTF#SFXJTPO$PME#SFX-PDLJTTFUXJUIJO'BOE$PME#SFX-PDLBOE1SF*OGVTPO
disappear from the list of program selections.
Pulse Brew Guidelines
• 'JMUFSQBDLUZQFDPGGFFTUZQJDBMMZFYUSBDUCFUUFSXJUIUIF"BOE#QVMTFTFUUJOH
• %FDBGGFJOBUFEDPGGFFTUZQJDBMMZFYUSBDUCFUUFSXJUIUIF#QVMTFTFUUJOH
• )JHIZJFMEDPGGFFTUZQJDBMMZFYUSBDUCFUUFSXJUIUIF$QVMTFTFUUJOH0GDPVSTFBOZPGUIF"#PS$
TFUUJOHTNBZCFVTFEUPTVJUZPVSUBTUFQSPmMF
• Settings D and E are manual pulse counts.
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Setting Description
A Starts at beginning of brew cycle. 4 cycles of 10 seconds on and 5 seconds off, then on until end of brew cycle.
BStarts towards end of brew cycle (without drip-out mode). 4 cycles of 5 seconds off and 4 cycles of 10 seconds on.
Ends when brew cycle ends.
C Starts at beginning of brew cycle. 5 cycles of 25 seconds on and 10 seconds off, then on until end of brew cycle.
DManually set. Starts 30 seconds after brew cycle starts. Number of pulses is adjustable from 1 to 10. Pulse on time
and off time are both adjustable from 5 to 60 seconds.
EManually set. Starts at beginning of brew cycle. Number of pulses is adjustable from 1 to 24. Pulse on time and off
time are both adjustable from 1 to 150 seconds.

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Programming Options (cont.)
Display Brew Time - UVSOTUIFEJTQMBZPGUIFCSFXUJNFEVSJOHCSFXJOHPOPSPGGUIFGBDUPSZEFGBVMUJT0/
Once accessed, press Żor Źto choose the desired setting, then press ~to exit.
FreshTrac-Glass - "MQIB'SFTI5SBDVOJUTPOMZBMMPXTUIFPQFSBUPSUPDPOUSPMXIFOUIF'SFTI5SBD-&%PO
UIFEFDBOUFSXJMMnBTI0ODFBDDFTTFEQSFTTŻor ŹUPDIBOHFUIFBNPVOUPGUJNFUIFGBDUPSZEFGBVMUJT
NJOVUFTUIFOQSFTT~to exit.
Drip-out Mode - TFUTUIFESJQPVUNPEFUJNFS"GUFSXBUFSTUPQTnPXJOHJUBMMPXTBEEJUJPOBMUJNFGPSUIFXBUFS
UPESBJOGSPNUIFCSFXCBTLFUCFGPSFUIFCSFXCBTLFUMPDLSFMFBTFTUIFGBDUPSZEFGBVMUJTNJO5IJTGFBUVSF
SFEVDFTUIFDIBODFUIBUUIFCSFXCBTLFUXJMMCFSFNPWFEUPPFBSMZ5IFSBOHFJT0''UPNJOVUFT0ODF
accessed, press Żor Źto choose desired setting, then, press ~to exit.
Display Messages - UVSOTEJTQMBZPGUIFNFTTBHFi3JOTF4FSWFS#FGPSF#SFXJOHw0/PS0''UIFGBDUPSZ
EFGBVMUJT0/0ODFBDDFTTFEQSFTTŻor Źto choose the desired setting, then press ~to exit.
LanguageDIBOHFTUIFMBOHVBHFUIBUBQQFBSTPOUIFEJTQMBZUIFGBDUPSZEFGBVMUJT&OHMJTI0ODFBDDFTTFE
press Żor ŹUPDIPPTFUIFEFTJSFETFUUJOH&OHMJTIPS'SFODIUIFOQSFTT~to set and exit.
Model Select - changes the model number and number of batches (to match the label on the universal control
NPEVMFUIFGBDUPSZEFGBVMUJT"MQIB0ODFBDDFTTFEQSFTTŻor Źuntil the model number matching
the model number label on the brewer appears, then press ~. Press Żor Źuntil the number of batches
matches the number of batch sizes on the UCM label, then press ~to exit.

ROUGH-IN DRAWINGS RD38
ALPHA1/2/3 Coffee Brewers
ALPHA1/2/3, ROUGH-IN DRAWING 120717A
17.63 in
[44.8 cm]
17.63 in
[44.8 cm]
17.13 in
[43.5 cm]
ALP1GT
ALP2GT
ALP3GT
19.13 in
[48.6 cm]
1.25 in
[3.2 cm]
13.13 in
[33.3 cm] 8.75 in
[22.2 cm]
7.00 in
[17.8 cm]
20.25 in
[51.4 cm]
9.13 in
[23.2 cm]
16.50 in
[41.9 cm]

ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST IP60
ALPHA FRESHTRAC, ILLUSTRATED PARTS/RECOMMENDED PARTS 110118B
20
11
7
8
25
5
26
9
27
21
18
13
14
12
15
3
28
24
17
219
29
23
30A
30B
16A
16B
22
10
ALPHA FRESHTRAC - Main Chassis - Exploded View
Water tank assemblies:
- Dual Voltage, see section IP58
- 220 Volt, see section IP59
4A
4B
31A
31B
1A
1B
6