Draining Tanks, Steam

Draining Tanks, Steam

Draining Tanks, Steam Series

Time Needed: 10-15 minutes


Parts Needed: None, There is an internal drain manifold which will exit the drain hose. 


Tools Needed: None





Step 1: Turn off dedicated water source to the machine. Turn off breaker switch and toggle switch under machine


Step 2: Remove cup tray and set aside

Step 3: Locate the ball valves in the machine. There is a ball valve dedicated to each tank


Step 4: Open steam tank ball valve. If the steam tank is pressurized, only open ball valve slightly


The brew tanks are under a vacuum and will not drain by just opening the ball valve

Step 5: Open brew tank ball valves



Step 6: Disconnect the Molex connection at the pump



Step 7: Move the brew actuators in the middle position. This will open the solenoid valves and break the vacuum



Step 8: Once the machine is drained, close up all ball valves and reconnect the pump.

Unplug your power cord if you are keeping the machine off for more than a couple days
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