20 Most Recent Bunn VP17-3 Coffee Maker Questions & Answers

VPS/VPR (VP17-3 are the same except it has 3 lower warmers) are pour over brewers. Like the 12 cup brewers you find at home, they need to be filled with 12 cups of water (a full pot), heated and then peculated over the coffee grounds and collected in a decanter. BUT there is one main difference! The VPR and similar COMMERCIAL coffee machines are quick brewers. They usually have a pre-heated pot of water stored inside the machine. * VPR's and similar machines REQUIRE a pre-fill and heating period prior to brewing. This means it's sitting on a level table and filled with water until water sprays from the brew head. At this point the unit is plugged in and the heater is turned on (there may be some water discharge from brew head as the water expands). Ready light will come on in about 15 mins. * To Brew; Place coffee grounds in filter, place in funnel and brew head, clean empty decanter under funnel, slowly pour one full decanter of water (cold or hot) into brew tray. Do not overflow tray. Allow water level to sink before adding more water. Only fill with one pot as an equal amount will come out the brew head and funnel. * Make sure the decanters are all the same size. do not mix a 12 cup pot with a 10 cup pot. One will over fill and the other will under fill. Make sure they match (in cup volume) FYI; Thermo Air pump pots are usually bigger than one pot. Typical filling only to 3/4th of the container. (I think most are in 2.5 to 3 liter sizes) * If your not getting a full pot then the brewer was partially empty. The second brew (if done within the next hour) should come out full. * If your still not getting a full pot then the water is leaking or is boiling off. Does it always steam from the top? Thermostat is shorted. Unplug the brewer and call vendor for service. * Final; If your unplugging when not in use. Then follow the Pre-heat instructions mentioned above prior to plugging the brewer back in. If the tank has been emptied at night or dried up after an idle week. Then there is a chance you may over heat and blow the thermal fuse. Or at best have a half pot short brew as the water dried up. * Note leaving the brewer plugged in without brewing daily is not a good idea. The water evaporates and eventually drys out the pot. Takes about 1-2 weeks but it does blow the fuse(s) and the unit will need service. * Final; Follow the Bunn set up and care instructions (manuals from Bunn.com for down loading. *FREE*) Aloha, ukeboy57

Remove the top panel, and then the pan like basin(big nut in middle, Make sure you keep gasket under basin in good condition. That should give you a starting point for your repair.

very simple
it a water level switch
common part to all the models and readily available
online from bunn

Somewhere inside you should find a small rotary thermostat. Also make sure the heating element is completely clean by using a quality descaler like CLR. A lot of people use white vinegar but it is not that effective on coffee makers. Make sure the heating element under the carafe is working, because that is heating up as the coffee is brewing. ..

Question edited for clarity and toss in a load of CAPS. It is dated with a non intuitive, none readable code. You can see examples here. Where is my Date Code? BACK OF BREWER Sticker on the lower back of brewer BOTTOM OF BREWER Sticker attached to the bottom baseplate of your brewer. Note: Allow water in tank to cool. Drain water before turning over.

Where is my Date Code? - BUNN

More here https://www.google.com/search?q=Bunn-o-Matic+HB+coffee+maker+read+the+date+code ..

unplug machine and turn upside down and pour out coffee and water mix (if water was in reservoir) If necessary turn over and fill will water and repeat.

Replace and run a pot of clean water thru it.

To locate the date code on your BUNN BT Velocity brewer, you can try the following:

1. Check the bottom or back of the brewer: Look for a label or sticker on the bottom or back of the machine. The date code is typically printed on this label.
2. Inspect the sides or inside the brewer: In some cases, the date code may be located on the sides or inside the brewer. You may need to remove any panels or covers to access the label or sticker.
3. Consult the user manual: If you have the user manual for your BUNN BT Velocity brewer, it may provide information on where to find the date code. Refer to the manual for specific instructions or contact BUNN customer support for assistance.

If you are still unable to locate the date code on your brewer, I recommend reaching out to BUNN customer support directly. They will be able to provide you with accurate information and guide you in finding the date code on your specific model of the BT Velocity brewer.

Normally that would be an easy fix if the water just continued to flow. You just replace the water inlet valve and they can stick open or partially open. But you say if you power off, the flow stops. That sounds like the control board is supplying residual power to it. Control boards are expensive so I would call for service. Or you can try some of the fixes here. https://www.google.com/search?q=bunn+coffee+maker+cwtf15+replacement+water+inlet+valve More here https://www.google.com/search?q=bunn+coffee+maker+cwtf15+water+not+shutting+off ..

shorted water heater element

Question edited for clarity. Question moved from Cars and Trucks. Probably needs a new water inlet valve. Google Bunn model water inlet valve

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Not sure your model name is correct and we always need numerical model names here. Bunn are such a well known name in coffee machines, I find it disappointing that they say ANY machine is not repairable. I found some Training Manuals and I found a 'Thermostat Limit Kit'. https://www.google.com/search?q=bunn+grab+fast+brew++temperature+limit+switch The search query would be Bunn (numerical model number) temperature limit switch ..

Question edited for clarity. Question moved from Refrigerators. Hi again Bill Making a new post as a follow-up doesn't work here at Fixya. Posts are not threaded or linked, so this post has no context to your previous post. What you wrote here should be in the older post as a reply to Brett and I. You just click COMMENT under our answers to you. The benefits are that it keeps everything together and we get a notification that you require further help. And apparently is is a 'Bunn GRX-B Coffee Maker'. Capitalization and dashes are important to the search :>) https://www.fixya.com/support/t29863408-need_temp_limit_switch_garbage_bunn ..

i think you may have to get a new one

only from BUNN AND POSSIBLYTHRU A DEALER

I have the identical problem, and I noticed it this morning after there were 2 very brief (seconds) power outages the previous night. Reading around the internet I read that the fuses inside the unit are the likely culprit, and need to be replaced. You can buy fuses made by others, for this unit. But not from Bunn. And there are video instructions around that show how to do it. The fuses are crimped on, not soldered. Mind you, I haven't tried to do this, yet, but that's what I read. Good luck!

You can ask them direct https://commercial.bunn.com/44600.0000 https://www.google.com/search?q=Bunn+My+Cafe+MCR+(44600.0000) ..

Hell and good day, this simply means that it need to be service Thanks for coming.