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Copyright © 2015, J.M. de Jong Duke automatenfabriek b.v.
All rights reserved.
Although this user manual has been put together with the utmost care, J.M. de
Jong Duke automatenfabriek b.v. accepts no liability for inaccuracies or
omissions. No liability is accepted for the consequences arising from operation of
the equipment in accordance with the information contained in these instructions.
J.M. de Jong Duke automatenfabriek b.v. reserves the right to alter specifications
at any time and without prior notification to the purchaser.
Preface
This user’s manual is valid for the machine supplied by the manufacturer,
including the options installed by the manufacturer. The manufacturer accepts no
liability for any damage resulting from incorrect or improper use of the machine,
or resulting from modifications that have not been authorised by the
manufacturer.
This manual gives instructions on the operation and maintenance of the machine.
Moreover, it gives solutions to simple malfunctions that may occur. The
instructions in some paragraphs are meant only for persons who are trained in
the operation and maintenance of the machine.
Besides this manual, a technical manual is also available. This technical manual
gives directions for solving machine malfunctions and repairing the machine. For
instructions on the installation of the machine, a separate installation manual is
available.
Always use original parts from the manufacturer when the machine needs to be
repaired.
Carefully read this instruction manual before you operate the machine.
Keep this manual in a safe place for possible later reference.
Only properly trained personnel may carry out repairs, install the machines or
transport the machines.
The manual cannot be regarded as a replacement for training and instruction, but
must be seen as an addition to the training, and as a reference work.
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CONTENTS
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SAFETY ............................................................................................... 4
1.1 SAFETY AND WARNINGS ........................................................................ 4
1.2 STANDARDS AND NORMS ....................................................................... 4
1.3 SAFETY RISKS .................................................................................... 4
2 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE ........................................................ 5
2.1 GENERAL ......................................................................................... 5
2.2 THE FRONT OF THE MACHINE ................................................................... 5
2.3 OVERVIEW OF THE MACHINE INTERIOR ....................................................... 5
2.4 TYPE PLATE ....................................................................................... 6
1.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................... 6
3 BEFORE USAGE ................................................................................... 7
1.1. INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 7
1.2. OPERATION SITE ................................................................................. 7
1.3. PUTTING THE MACHINE OUT OF ORDER ....................................................... 7
4 OPERATION ........................................................................................ 8
4.1 OPERATING THE MACHINE IN FREE VEND MODE .............................................. 8
4.2 OPERATING THE MACHINE IN PAY MODE ...................................................... 8
4.3 JUG DISPENSING................................................................................. 8
5 MAINTENANCE AND FILLING .............................................................. 9
5.1 DAILY MAINTENANCE ............................................................................ 9
5.2 WEEKLY MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 10
5.3 MONTHLY MAINTENANCE ...................................................................... 11
5.4 PLACE SAFETY KEY ............................................................................. 12
5.5 CLEANING CYCLE FOR COEX BREWER ....................................................... 13
5.6 FILL UP CANISTERS ............................................................................ 14
5.7 REMOVAL OF THE BREWER .................................................................... 17
5.8 INSTALL THE BREWER ......................................................................... 18
5.9 ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING THE MIXER ............................................ 19
6 FAILURE AND ERROR MESSAGES ...................................................... 22
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1 Safety
1.1 Safety and warnings
• Keep this manual near the machine so the manual is immediately
available.
• Do not use aggressive cleaning products or abrasives to clean (parts of)
the machine.
• The water connection must conform to local regulations.
• Clean the machine with fresh hygienic water.
• The water system (boiler, pipes, etc.) may contain hot water, be careful!
• Do not shake the machine while in use.
• Do not use water in or near the machine unless the instructions contain
explicit directions to the contrary.
• Do not use a damaged machine. If in doubt, contact your supplier first.
• Damaged water connection tubes may only be repaired by trained
personnel.
• If a fault occurs, disconnect the machine from the electrical and water
supplies.
• Do not lean on the door when open.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Use the machine only in areas where trained personnel can monitor the
operation.
1.2 Standards and norms
The machine is build according to CE norms
The machine complies with the following standards:
• Machine standard: 89/392/EEG
• EMC standard: 89/336/EEG,
The machine complies with the following norms:
• EN 292: safety of machines.
• UL and cUL 751: norm vending machines (only if sign is on type plate)
1.3 Safety risks
The important safety risks by using this machine:
- Hot drinks are dispensed from the machine; take care to avoid scalding
yourself.
- If cups or jugs are not correctly placed, the machine will spill liquid down
the front.
- The outlet of the machine may occasionally drip hot liquid even when the
machine is not in use.
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2 Description of the machine
2.1 General
The Varea is a compact semi-automatic machine for the preparation and vending
of hot drinks. Your supplier can adjust the taste and sizes of the drinks.
2.2 The front of the machine
The machine can be operated using the operating panel on the door. By pushing
one of the selection buttons on the screen, a product choice can be made.
Before you make a choice, a cup must first be placed under the tap.
2.3 Overview of the machine interior
1. Lid
2. Instant canisters
3. Coffee bean canister
4. Door lock
5. Waste bucket
6. External drip tray
7. Drip tray under
brewer
8. Dispensing nozzles
9. CoEx brewer system
10. Mixing bowl
11. Fresh brew coffee
canister
12. Base cabinet
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2.4 Type plate
The type plate is mounted on the inside of the machine, at the top left.
The following data are on the type plate:
• Name of manufacturer
• Serial number
• Type/model specification
• Date of construction
• Water connection
1.1 Technical specifications
Dimensions:
height 795 mm
width 370 mm
depth 530 mm
Weight (empty): +/- 55 kg
Electricity:
Mains supply: 230 Volt AC +/- 10%
Frequency: 50 Hz +/- 2%
Max. capacity: 2,9 kW
Water pressure:
Minimum: 90 kPa (0,9 bar)
Maximum: 600 kPa (6,0 bar)
Water connection: ¾ BSP connection
Sound pressure: < 70 dB(A)
Ambient temperature in use: +5°C to +40°C
Ambient temperature in storage: +10°C to +50°C
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3 Before usage
1.1. Installation
Installation, transportation and adjustment of the machine is specialized work.
Only properly trained service personnel should carry this out.
For instructions about transportation, unpacking and installation of the machine,
see the technical manual.
1.2. Operation site
These machines may only be used indoors, in a hygienic dry room, with a
temperature between 5 and 40 degrees Celsius.
Place the machine on a flat, stable surface.
1.3. Putting the machine out of order
If the machine will not be used for a long period of time (for example during the
weekend,) it is recommended to turn off the water supply and the electricity
(pulling the plug from the socket is sufficient). This will prevent unnecessary use
of energy.
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4 Operation
4.1 Operating the machine in free vend mode
1. Place a cup under the outlet on the cup stand.
All consumptions are dosed in the center of the cup stand except the hot
chilled water.
2. Select your desired drink.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
4. After pressing the start button, the machine prepares your drink and
dispenses it into the cup.
5. Your drink is ready after the beep and the message ‘ready’ is on the
screen.
4.2 Operating the machine in pay mode
In pay mode, first insert the required money and continue with step 1 of the free
vend operation.
4.3 Jug dispensing
1. Remove the cup stand and place a jug under the outlet.
2. Press the jug button.
3. Select the drink and jug size.
4. Press the start button.
5. The machine dispenses the selected drink into the jug.
6. Your drink is ready after the beep and the message ‘ready’ is on the
screen.
Cupstand
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5 Maintenance and filling
5.1 Daily maintenance
Failing to perform the daily maintenance negatively affects the quality of the
products and can lead to malfunctioning of the machine.
1. Open the door of the machine.
2. Install the safety key (see paragraph: install safety key)
Flush mixers and brewer
3. Place a jug underneath the nozzle to
collect the hot water.
4. Press the rinse daily button on the
screen. Hot water from the boiler flows
through the CoEx-brewer and mixers.
5. Repeat step 4 until clean water comes
out of the machine.
Empty waste bucket and drip tray
6. Remove the drip tray, the cup stand,
and the grid.
7. Remove the drip tray under the
brewer.
8. Rinse the drip trays, cup stand, and
grid in warm water.
9. Remove the wastebucket.
10. Empty the bucket and rinse it in warm water.
Check if there are still enough ingredients in the canisters. If
necessary fill up the canisters, following instructions in paragraph “Fill up
canisters”.
Clean the outside of the machine
11. Clean the outside of the machine with a soft damp cloth.
12. Install the drip trays, grid and cup stand.
13. Close the door of the machine, and leave the service mode.
Empty waste bucket and drip trays:
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5.2 Weekly maintenance
Failing to perform the weekly maintenance negatively affects the quality of the
products and can lead to malfunctioning of the machine.
1. Open the door of the machine.
Clean the mixing system
2. Remove the mixing system according to paragraph “Disassembling the
mixing bowl”.
3. Rinse out all loose parts of the mixing system in warm water.
4. Clean the parts of the mixing system that remain in the machine with a
wet brush.
5. Mount the mixing system according to paragraph “Assembling the mixing
bowl”. Make sure that the parts are dry before you mount them.
Check if there are still enough ingredients in the canisters. If
necessary fill up the canisters, following instructions in paragraph “Fill up
canisters”.
Clean brewer
6. Place a jug underneath the nozzle to collect
the hot water.
7. Install the safety key.
8. Press the “Weekly cleaning cycle brewer”
button on the screen.
9. Follow the instructions in the screen:
a. Place tablet in brewer
b. Close door or place service key
c. Place 1 liter jug under outlet
d. Be careful: hot water flows out
e. Press button to run cleaning cycle
10. Hot water from the boiler is flowing through
the CoEx-brewer.
See paragraph “cleaning cycle for CoEx brewer” for detailed information.
Empty waste bucket and drip tray
14. Remove the drip tray, the cup stand and the grid.
15. Remove the drip tray under the brewer.
16. Rinse the drip trays, cup stand and grid in warm water.
17. Remove the wastebucket
18. Empty the bucket and rinse it in warm water.
Clean the outside of the machine
19. Clean the outside of the machine with a soft damp cloth.
20. Install the drip trays, grid and cup stand.
21. Close the door of the machine, and leave the service mode.
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5.3 Monthly maintenance
Failing to perform the monthly maintenance work negatively affects the quality of
the products and can lead to malfunctioning of the machine.
Apart from the weekly maintenance, the following tasks have to be performed
monthly to ensure the machine operates correctly and optimal quality of the
beverages.
Cleaning the canister with water
1. Remove the canister from the machine.
2. Remove the lid from the canister.
3. Empty the canister.
4. Rinse out the canister with warm water until all
product residues are removed.
5. Dry the canister very thoroughly on the inside and
outside.
If you fill the canister while it is not completely dry, the product may form
lumps, which makes the system not usable anymore.
6. Fill the canister and place it back in the machine according to the
procedure in paragraph “Fill up canisters”.
Cleaning the CoEx brewer with water
1. Remove the CoEx Brewer from the machine according to the procedure in
paragraph “Remove the brewer”.
2. Rinse the brewer with warm water.
3. Place the CoEx back according to the procedure in paragraph “Install the
brewer”.
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5.4 Place safety key
Insert the safety key and turn a quarter turn clockwise:
The machine is now powered up. Parts in the machine can move automatically
and hot water can flow out. Be careful!
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5.5 Cleaning cycle for CoEx brewer
Run the cleaning cycle for the CoEx brewer weekly using the CoEx cleaning tablet.
1. Open the door of the machine.
2. Press the weekly cleaning cycle button and follow the instructions on the
screen:
a. Place cleaning tablet in brewer.
b. Place service key.
c. Place a jug under the brewer outlet.
d. Press button to start.
3. The cleaning cycle is started and takes ± 5
minutes. Wait till the cycle is finished.
4. Close the door and run a test consumption to test
the machine.
Not cleaning the brewer can cause the
machine to malfunction!
Note:
Failure to clean the brewer weekly with the cleaning
tablet delivered by the manufacturer will void the
warranty on related parts.
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5.6 Fill up canisters
Do not fill up the canisters further than necessary for one
or two days. This will keep the products fresh. Make sure
that the canisters remain filled with a layer of at least 4-
cm of product. Only use products that are recommended
by the supplier of the machine.
Filling the canisters must be done outside the machine. To
facilitate taking out the canisters, the topside of the
machine can be flipped up (after opening the door).
Perform the following procedure to fill a canister:
1. Turn the nozzle of the canisters upwards.
2. Slightly lift up the canister at the front, until the
positioning ridge comes out of the hole.
3. Pull the canister towards the front and take it out of the
machine.
4. Fill the canister with the product indicated on the
canister.
Place the lid back on the canister.
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5. Place the canister back in the machine. Make sure the
drive at the back of the canister fits well on the motor
drive.
6. Push the canister at the front over the positioning ridge.
7. Turn the nozzle of the canister downwards.
Check the position of the nozzle of the canister. It must be
positioned correctly above the brewer or mixing bowl.
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Fill up bean canister (if applicable)
1. Press green locking knob to unlock the canister door.
2. Pull the green locking handle towards you to unlock the
canister.
3. Pull the canister upwards.
4. Fill the canister with fresh coffee beans.
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5.7 Removal of the brewer
Removal of the brewer is necessary for performing maintenance. Only properly
trained personnel may work on the brewer itself. Instructions for performing work
on the brewer are described in the technical manual.
Carry out the following procedure for removal of the brewer:
1. Open the door of the machine.
2. Remove the outlet pipe from the brewer.
3. Push the green handle upwards and pull the brewer
out off the machine at the same time.
4. Ready.
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B
C
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5.8 Install the brewer
Carry out the following procedure to replace the brewer:
1. Place the brewer in the bracket.
2. Push the brewer firmly in the machine till you
hear “click” and the green handle is turned
downwards in its home position.
Make sure that the green handle is in the
down position. When the brewer isn’t
installed correctly, the brewer can jump
out of the fitting during a cycle.
3. Place the tubes.
4. Check the function of the brewer by making a test drink. Place a cup under
the outlet.
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5.9 Assembling and disassembling the mixer
Disassembling the mixing system:
1. Remove outlet pipes from the mixers.
2. Turn the bayonet catch counterclockwise (approx.
10º).
3. Remove the mixer house.
4. Pull the mixer parts towards you.
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5. Pull the whipper blade towards you.
6. Turn the base plate counterclockwise and pull it
towards you.
7. Ready
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Assembling the mixing system:
1. Install the base plate.
2. Install the whipper blade.
Be sure that the arrow is
at the flat side of the ax.
3. Install the mixer house.
4. Turn the bayonet catch clockwise.
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5. Install the outlet pipes on the mixers.
6. Ready.
6 Failure and error messages
Always check whether an error message is shown on the display. If no error
message is shown and the machine does not work correctly, you may find the
possible cause and solution in the following table. For failures not mentioned in
this manual, contact the service engineer.
Rinse brewer with tablet
The weekly cleaning cycle is required. Run the cleaning cycle and the message
will disappear.
Brewer not in home position
The brewer is not installed correctly. Remove and replace the brewer following
the procedure.
Communication error
Consult the service engineer.
Cleaning Error
Cleaning cycle did not finish. Run the cleaning cycle again and finish it correctly.
Door open
Close door or install service key to run the machine.
Drip tray full
Empty the drip tray in front of machine and under the brewer make sure the
probes are dry.
Enough water?
The brewer screens are dirty. Run the weekly cleaning cycle with a cleaning
tablet.
Empty waste bucket
Empty the waste bucket.
Filling boiler
Wait until boiler is filled.
If message is still shown after 10 minutes, consult the service engineer.
Grinder blocked
Grinder is blocked and needs to be cleaned out.
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Heating boiler 1 or WAIT, Heating boiler 2
Wait until boiler is heated.
If message is still shown after 10 minutes, consult the service engineer.
Install waste bucket
Install the waste bucket in the machine.
Mixer blocked
Clean the mixing bowl.
No water connected
No water detected for more then 30 seconds. Open and close the machine door
for restart.
Place cup in center or Place cup right
Cup needs to be installed on the grid before the start button is available.
Water filter installed?
Consult the service engineer.
Replace water filter
Consult the service engineer.
Shortcut temp.sensor
Consult the service engineer.
Startup problem
Open and close the machine door for restart.
If message shows again, consult the service engineer.
Temp. sensor disconnected
Consult the service engineer.
Temp. boiler to high
Consult the service engineer
Water level to low
Consult the service engineer
