Bunn ICB Infusion Series Soft Heat Coffee Brewer - BU511000100
Single brewer utilizing modern Soft Heat servers: the New Standard in Batch Brewing. The Bunn 51100.0100 features the Infusion Series technology which allows for multiple recipes from one footprint, with three brew buttons and three batch sizes. The digital readout displays in English, Spanish, or French, for easier programming and control, and can show either Standard or Metric measurements. This readout also shows the machine status, and targeted advertising messages can be programmed for display.
Features
- USB programming capable
- PROP 65 Warning Decal included in packaging with equipment
- BUNN Infusion Series technology allows for multiple recipes from one footprint --- with three brew buttons and three batch sizes.
- New Soft Heat servers [sold separately] are ergonomic, lighter weight, energy efficient and now offer programmable recipe/batch based holding times and temperatures, alerting staff when freshness has expired or server is empty.
- Digital readout displays in English, Spanish, or French ---for easier programming and control--- and can show either 'Standard' or Metric measurements. Digital readout also shows machine status, and targeted advertising messages can be programmed for display.
- Brew counter keeps track of how many batches are brewed
- Servers not included unless otherwise noted
- Electronic funnel lock prevents removal of each brew funnel until drip- through is complete
- Energy-saver mode reduces tank temperature during idle periods
- Sleek modernized design language, with rounded angles on the corners and trunk
- Pre-infusion and pulse brew for maximum flavor extraction. Cold brew lockout & digital temperature control further ensure top-notch brewing.
- The exclusive Peak Extraction Sprayhead provides improved uniformity of extraction and greater resistance to limescale buildup.
- ENERGY STAR certified product.
Specifications
| Model |
51100.0100 |
| Water Access |
Plumbed |
| Interface |
Wireless |
| Finish |
Stainless Steel |
| Funnel |
Smart Funnel |
| Faucet |
Side |
| Legs |
4" Satin Nickel Legs |
| Volts |
120/240V |
| Amps |
14.6 A |
| Watts |
3,500 W |
| 8 oz Cups/HR |
163 |
| Phase |
1 Phase |
| # Wires Plus Ground |
3 |
| Hertz |
60 Hz |
| Height |
32.8" |
| Width |
11.8" |
| Depth |
23.2" |
What our Experts Think
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Designed for high-volume commercial batch brewing, ideal for cafés, hotels, restaurants, and institutional foodservice operations.
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Uses BUNN Infusion Series technology with Soft Heat ompatibility, delivering consistent, programmable brewing across multiple recipes and batch sizes.
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Brews directly into Soft Heat thermal servers, keeping coffee hot and fresh for extended periods without traditional warming plates.
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Features pre-infusion and pulse brew cycles, improving extraction balance and enhancing flavor clarity across different roast profiles.
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Equipped with Peak Extraction sprayhead, designed for even saturation of coffee grounds and more uniform brewing results.
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Offers multiple programmable brew buttons and batch sizes, enabling flexible menu control and repeatable drink consistency.
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Includes digital controls with USB programming capability, making it easy to update recipes and standardize brewing across locations.
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Built with a plumbed water system for continuous operation, supporting uninterrupted high-demand service environments.
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Designed with energy-saving mode, reducing tank temperature during idle periods to improve operational efficiency.
Q&A
Q: What is the BUNN ICB Infusion Series Soft Heat Coffee Brewer (BU511000100)?
A: A commercial high-volume batch coffee brewer from the Infusion Series designed to brew into Soft Heat thermal servers, maintaining optimal coffee temperature and flavor through controlled docking heat instead of warming plates.
Q: How does Soft Heat technology work?
A: The brewer applies controlled heat directly to the server while docked, then automatically regulates or shuts off heat once the ideal temperature is reached, improving flavor stability and energy efficiency compared to traditional warmers.
Q: What is it used for?
A: It is designed for cafés, hotels, restaurants, and high-volume service areas that need consistent batch brewing with long holding times and reduced waste from over-heated coffee.
Q: What brewing technologies does it include?
A: It uses pre-infusion, pulse brew, and Peak Extraction sprayhead technology to ensure even saturation of the coffee bed and consistent flavor extraction across batches.
Q: What makes Soft Heat servers different?
A: The servers are lighter, ergonomic, stainless steel, and energy-efficient, with programmable holding temperatures and freshness alerts when coffee exceeds optimal holding time.
Q: Is it programmable?
A: Yes. It supports multiple brew recipes, batch sizes, and USB-based programming, allowing operators to standardize coffee profiles across locations.
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