Newco KB Series Setup guide

Man P.N. 781224
Rev. 3-00
N E W C O E N T E R P R I S E S
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR
KB SERIES BOTTLED WATER BREWERS
Model Warmers Width Length Height Weight Watts Amps
KB1-1F 1 9-1/2" 18" 20-1/8" 34 1500 12.5
KB2-2F 2 18" 9-1/2" 22-3/8" 39 1600 13.3
KB3-3F 3 16-1/2" 18" 20-1/8" 43 1700 14.2
*KBAP/LD N/A 9-1/2 18” 26 1/2” 42 1400 11.7
* We recommend up to 3 gallon bottles only due to stability, unless anchored to wall.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - Read and follow installation instructions before plugging or wiring in machine to electrical circuit. Warranty will
be void if unit is connected to any voltage other than that specified on the name plate.
FILL BREWER TANK WITH WATER BEFORE CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY !
1) Place bottle on top of brewer with neck of bottle extending into receiving hole.
2) Hold faucet open until water flows from it. Allow one minute for automatic leveling of water in tank. Plug or
wire brewer to appropriate voltage circuit as indicated on serial tag. Place decanter under brew basket and turn lower
warmer switch to the ON position. Depress brew start switch & check volume of water delivered into decanter.
Adjust timer to deliver desired amount of water. Turn timer dial clockwise to increase volume of water, and counter
clockwise to decrease volume.
3) Allow 10 to 15 minutes for water in tank to heat to brewing temperature. Water has reached brewing temperature
when thermostat clicks off and heating noise stops. Green ready light will be lit on models so equipped. Empty
decanter and replace.
4) Run one cycle to check for the proper temperature setting with an accurate thermometer. Take the temperature of
this water at a point below the brew basket opening, at the start of the brew cycle and when the decanter is half full.
Recommended temperature of the water is approximately 195 F.
5) In higher altitude locations (5000 feet above sea level) the thermostat may have to be adjusted lower to prevent
boiling.
6) CAUTION: On faucet models the water faucet will dispense hot water when the handle is depressed. The faucet may
be operated during brew cycle.

COFFEE PREPARATION PROCEDURES
1) Place filter into brew basket.
2) Put the proper amount of coffee into the filter.
3) Slide the brew basket into holder.
4) On warmer models, place empty decanter on warmer located directly under the brew basket and turn corresponding
warmer switch to ON position. On thermal models, place dispenser or airpot directly under the brew basket.
5) Press brew start switch. (Brew cycle may be cancelled by turning the rocker switch back to the off position.)
6) Hot water will be delivered through the sprayhead. This distributes the hot water evenly over the coffee bed
within the brew basket. The coffee brew will drain from the brew basket into the decanter below.
7) The resultant coffee brew should be crystal clear and have the desired properties attainable through excellent
extraction.
8) TURN OFF WARMER WHEN NOT IN USE. (Red light indicates warmer is on.)
9) To clean brew basket simply remove from brew rails and dump filter into waste basket. The brewing process, as
described above, can now be started again.
10) On units with a "CHANGE BOTTLE" light, this indicator will come on at any time the bottle empties. The bottle
should be changed at this time. The brewing circuitry will be disabled until bottled water supply is repenished.
KB SERIES BREWERS - PARTS LIST
TANKS CONTAINERS
781178 Tank ass'y, KB1F, KB3F & KBAP/LD 100550 Decanter, glass 12 cup
781287 Tank ass'y, KB1 & KB3 704235 Dispenser, 85 oz
781219 Tank ass'y, KB2F 700595 Airpot, 2.2L diagonal gloss
781287 Tank ass'y, KB2 110250 Airpot, 2.2L satin
781217 Recieving tank/bracket ass'y w/o probe 110860 Airpot, 2.2L gold diamond
781194 Recieving tank/bracket ass'y w probe 110865 Airpot, 2.2L silver diamond
100033 Element main heating, 1400 watt MISCELLANEOUS PARTS
100633 Hi-limit thermostat, A-AF 102770 Faucet w/ red handle
781181 Gasket, recieving tank 152114 Solenoid valve, Deltrol
152130 Valve repair kit, Deltrol
WARMING PLATES 100024 Sprayhead, S/S 5 hole
100008 Plate, black porcelain 100025 Sprayhead gasket
100010 Warming plate ass'y, black 201173 Sparyhead nut
100020 Plate, brown porcelain 101365 Timer only
100032 Warming plate ass'y, brown 781195 Liquid level (chnge bottle) control
100187 Warming Element, 100 watt 781196 Timer/probe harness KB with Probe
781211 Timer harness only (w/o probe)
BREW BASKETS AND RAILS 100022 Power cord ass'y, 14/3
110986 Brew basket ass'y, brown 100038 Main thermostat ass'y
110985 Brew basket ass'y, black 201985 Brew switch, black, rectangular
110987 Brew basket ass'y. color changing 100085 Lighted rocker switch (red)
781030 Brew rail, RH 781212 KB Ready light ass'y, green
781031 Brew rail, LH 201189 KB change bottle light ass'y, red
100078 Bumper foot with screw
WARRANTY
Newco coffee brewers are warranted against defects in workmanship or materials, under normal use, for 90 days from
the date of purchase. Brewer parts are warranted against defect for 12 months from date of purchase.
Liability in all events is limited to the purchase price paid and liability under the aforesaid warranty is limited to
replacing or repairing any part or parts which are defective in material or workmanship,and returned to our factory, shipping cost
prepaid. No warranty expressed or implied, other than the aforesaid is made or authorized by Newco Enterprises, Inc.
Prompt disposition will be made if item proves to be defective, within warranty. Before returning any item, write or call
Newco, or the dealer from whom the product was purchased, giving model number, serial number, and date of purchase, and
describe nature of the defect. If damage was incurred during transit to you, file claim with the carrier.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO CHECK REMEDY
CAN'T START BREW
CYCLE
1. No Water.
2. No power.
3. ON/OFF switch.
4. Brew start switch.
5. Timer/Timer harness.
Timer/probe & harness.
6. Solenoid valve.
1. Water bottle is empty.
2. Fuse or circuit breaker.
Power cord and plug connections.
3. Switch continuity.
(Normally closed 1 & 2)
4. Switch continuity.
(Normally open)
5. Leads to solenoid, switches, and
level sensor probe.
6. (A) Voltage at solenoid valve
terminals. Start a brewcycle and
check for 120 volts A.C.
(B) If voltage is present at
terminals,
check for water on the inlet side of
solenoid valve.
1. Replace empty bottle with new one.
2. Replace or reset circuit protector as req'd.
Unit should be plugged in securely.
3. If ON/OFF switch does not make and
break
contact, replace ON/OFF switch.
4. If brew start switch does not make and
break contact, replace brew start switch
switch.
5. Make sure these connections are tight. If
so, and all else checks out ok, replace
timer.
6. (A) If voltage is not present at terminals
refer to steps 2 through 5.
(B) If voltage is present at terminals and
water is present on the inlet side of the
solenoid, but not present on the outgoing
side, replace solenoid.
NO HOT WATER
1. Tank heater.
2. Hi-limit thermostat or main
thermostat.
1. Check the voltage at the tank
heater
terminals. Voltage should be as
indicated on the serial tag ( located
behind the brew basket.)
2. Check the voltage between the
white
wire on the tank and the incoming
terminal (blue wire) on the hi-limit
thermostat, then the outgoing
terminal (black wire) on the hi-
limit
thermostat.
1. (A) If correct voltage is present at the
tank
heater terminals and water in tank is not
being heated, replace the tank heater.
(B) If voltage is not present at the tank
heater terminals refer, to Step 2.
(C) If incorrect voltage is present at the
tank
heater terminals, check voltage at outlet.
2. (A) If voltage is present on the incoming
terminal of the hi-limit thermostat, but
not
on the outgoing terminal, replace the
hi-limit thermostat.
(B) Check voltage between black and
white
wire on the receptacle. If voltage is not
present, check outlet or circuit breaker.
(C) If voltage is not present on the
incoming
terminal of the hi-limit thermostat,
replace
the main thermostat.
STEAMING OR SPITTING
AROUND FUNNEL
1. Main thermostat.
2. High altitude.
1. Thermostat points stuck or out of
calibration.
2. Located above 5,000 feet.
1. (A) Adjust thermostat.
(B) Thermostat should be calibrated or
replaced.
2. See installation instructions.
FAUCET WATER TOO
SLOW
1. No Water.
1. (A) Water bottle.
(B) Faucet clogging.
1. (A) Replace empty bottle with full one.
(B) Clean or rebuild faucet.
DRIPPING
1. Not siphoning properly.
1. Water should flow freely from the
sprayhead.
1. (A) Clean sprayhead holes.
(B) Check tightness of sprayhead tube.
DRY COFFEE REMAINING
IN BREW BASKET AFTER
BREWING
1. Filters.
2. Not siphoning properly.
3. Improper loading of the brew
basket.
1. Are correct filters being used.
2. Refer to "DRIPPING", Step 1.
3. Filter and coffee in brew basket.
1. Insert correct filter.
2. Refer to "DRIPPING", Step 1.
3. Filter should be centered in the brew
basket
and coffee bed should be level.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO CHECK REMEDY
WEAK COFFEE
1. Filters.
2. Not siphoning properly.
3. Improper loading of brew basket.
1. Are correct filters being used.
2. Refer to "DRIPPING", Step 1.
3. Filter and coffee in brew basket.
1. Insert correct filter.
2. Refer to "DRIPPING", Step 1.
3. Filter should be centered in brew basket
and coffee bed should be level.
COLD WARMER STATION
(Models with warmers)
1. Warmer - defective.
2. Warmer ON/OFF Switch.
3. Bad harness.
1. Voltage at warmer terminals
should be 120 volts AC.
2. If voltage is not present on warmer
terminals, check continuity of
switch.
3. Check connections between
harness and switch, and between
switch and warmer.
1. If voltage is present on terminals, but
warmer will not heat, replace warmer.
2. If switch does not make and break
continuity when turned off, replace
switch.
3. All connections should be tight.
CONDENSATION ON
INSIDE OF CABINET
1. Tank lid gasket.
2. Sprayhead tube ass'y.
3. Thermostat grommet.
4. Receiving pan nut.
5. Main thermostat set above 210
degrees.
1. Nicks or cuts in the gasket.
2. Tightness of ass'y to lid.
3. Tight fit. Nicks or cuts.
4. Receiving pan nut loose.
5. Check thermostat calibration.
1. Replace gasket.
2. Tighten sprayhead tube ass'y to tank lid.
3. Adjust or replace grommet.
4. Tighten nut.
5. Calibrate or replace thermostat.
WATER KEEPS RUNNING
1. Solenoid valve.
2. Start switch.
3. Timer
1. Refer to "DRIPPING", Step 1.
2. Remove wires from switch and
check continuity.
3. Solid state timers are not
repairable. If timer will not shut
off, replace timer.
1. Refer to "DRIPPING", Step 1.
2. If start switch does not make and break
contact, switch should be replaced.
3. Replace timer.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Newco Enterprises, Inc. * 1735 S. River Rd. * P.O. Box 852 * St. Charles, MO 63302