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The rear of the unit contains the
coffeepot
and warmer.
The coffeepot and the hot water jacket are filled by lifting the panel above the coffeepot. The pilot lights and controls are located behind the sliding panels below the coffeepot and warmer. The coffeepot and the warmer have separate pilot lights and controls. |
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The top of the coffee
pot
is covered by a piece of removable sheet metal. (not
shown) The large opening with the lid is where the coffee and water for coffee go. The small opening on the right front is the water jacket for hot water. Hot water is used for cocoa and soup. It is always best to fill the coffee pot with hot water if possible, as it can take a long time to heat the water using the propane burner on the coffee pot. |
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The Coffee Pot has a pilot light and
controls
as shown.
To light the pilot light, rotate the knob to "pilot"
(center position) and push in, then
light the pilot light. Hold in for several seconds before
releasing the
knob, and check that the pilot light remains lit.
The goal is to serve the coffee at 160F. To turn the burner on to warm the coffee and water, turn the knob counterclockwise. To turn the burner off turn the knob clockwise until burner turns off. Leave the pilot light on. Since the coffeepot does not have a thermostat, the temperature is controlled manually. A higher temperature is needed to brew coffee, but not for the freeze dried coffee. |
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The warmer has a pilot light and temperature control as shown. The pilot light control knob is not shown, it is to the right of the temperature control. The pilot light is lit just like the coffeepot pilot light. Adjust the temperature control for a holding temperature of 150 degrees F, for food safety. |
Start with one pound of instant coffee per pot,
and
add
more to taste if needed. Be sure to put in the water first,
then the coffee.
To prevent mold from growing in the coffeepot in
storage,
leave the lids off the pot and prop the cover open to allow it
to
completely
dry.
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The spillage from
melting
ice and the filling the coffee cups goes into a waste tank
under the
rear bumper. Drain the tank before setting up at a
site, and then
drain the tank again at the end of the event.
Sometimes you will
need to drain the tank during an event; if you see water
dripping from
under the unit, it may be time to drain the waste tank. |
RAF 11/1/05