Bunn Over-Extraction / Excessive Brew Temperature or Contact Time

Bunn coffee tastes bitter or over-extracted.

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Possible Causes

Tank temperature too high, Incorrect sprayhead causing slow flow, Too fine grind, Excessive coffee dose

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Use caution when measuring hot water temperature.

Steps:

  • 1. Adjust grind and dose: Use a slightly coarser grind and ensure you are not over-dosing coffee relative to water volume.
  • 2. Verify sprayhead: Ensure the correct sprayhead is installed and not partially blocked, which can slow flow and increase contact time.
  • 3. Check brew temperature: Measure water temperature at the sprayhead. If it is consistently above Bunn's spec, the thermostat or temperature sensor may be out of calibration and require replacement.
  • 4. Descale brewer: Heavy scale can alter heat transfer and flow characteristics. Perform a full descale to restore normal operation.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Thermostat
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