KRUPS BEERTENDER B80 VB2158 - Home Draft Beer System Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
- 1.1 SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
2 GENERAL INFORMATION
- 2.1 GUIDELINES FOR READING THESE INSTRUCTIONS
3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
4 BEFORE USE
5 USING THE APPLIANCE
6 TROUBLESHOOTING
7 DISPOSAL
8 Documents / Resources
- 8.1 References
- 8.2 Download manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons including the following:

Read all instructions.
To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not place cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Keep appliance out of reach of children. Product not intended for use by children.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the rest of the appliance.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to your nearest authorized Krups Service Center for examination, repair or adjustment (see Limited Warranty).
The use of an accessory not evaluated for use with this appliance by Krups may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
To disconnect, turn the control to «off» then remove plug from wall outlet.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
Appliance for household indoor use only.
Do not immerse in water.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is for household use only. Any servicing other than cleaning and user maintenance should be performed by an authorized service representative.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the base. No user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.
Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the name plate is compatible with your voltage.
Never clean with scouring powders or harsh chemicals.
Never make technical changes or use the appliance in any manner other than as directed.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

We do not recommend using an extension cord with this device.
If an extension cord is absolutely necessary:
1. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2. To reduce the risk of injury, do not drape cord over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
3. The extension cord should be at least 18 AWG.

DO NOT

GENERAL INFORMATION

The BeerTender is designed to dispense chilled beer in a domestic setting. Only a Heineken DraughtKeg, Heineken Premium Light DraughtKeg and Newcastle Brown Ale DraughtKeg can be used with the BeerTender.
You should not use any other commercially available beer containers or kegs. Do not introduce any materials other than the DraughtKeg inside the appliance.

warning BeerTender is designed for use by responsible adults of legal drinking age.

GUIDELINES FOR READING THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THE WARNING INDICATES INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE IMPORTANT FOR THE USER'S SAFETY

Please adhere strictly to these directions to ensure proper use and avoid serious injury!

This symbol highlights information that is especially important for making the best use of the machine.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

BeerTender components

BeerTender at home draughting system
Refrigerating chamber
Lid
Lid opening handle
C ontrol panel
Tap cover
Dispensing spout
Beer tap handle
Drip grate
Drip tray
Main power switch
Power cord with plug

Other Components

5 Liter DraughtKeg(not included)
Replaceable Draught Beer tube (Should be changed with each new DraughtKeg) (5 included with purchase)

BEFORE USE

CHILD SAFETY LOCK

Make sure that children can not play with the appliance.
Do not leave the materials used to pack the appliance within children's reach.
To prevent children from using the appliance, you can remove the tap handle. To remove the handle, make sure that it is in an upright position and pull upward.

FIRE PREVENTION

In the event of a fire, use carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguishers.
Do not use water or powder extinguishers.

SETUP AND MAINTENANCE

Install the BeerTender in an upright position in a safe place.

To ensure that the BeerTender works correctly and efficiently, the following is strongly advised:

Place it on a perfectly level and stable surface.
Choose a clean, well-lit area with an easily accessible electric socket.
Keep the appliance at a minimum distance (4 inches) from the stove as shown in the diagram.
Keep the appliance at a minimum distance (2 ½ inches) from the walls.
Store the DraughtKeg at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Make sure the BeerTender is not exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not use the BeerTender outdoors.
Do not place the BeerTender on very hot surfaces or near open flames, as these may melt or damage the casing.
Your BeerTender uses a technology that delivers ultimate cooling results when the ambient temperature is between 54°F and 86°F. At colder temperatures, the appliance cooling system could be damaged. At warmer temperatures, the cooling system will not be able to reach the preprogrammed temperature.

To avoid overheating, always keep the BeerTender appliance out of direct sunlight. To obtain good cooling performance, never install your machine in a room with an ambient temperature above 86°F.

USING THE APPLIANCE

Always hold the appliance by the bottom edge when lifting
To obtain draught beer of optimal quality you should keep two basic factors in mind, the temperature of the beer and hygienic conditions. Follow these few simple steps for the ideal use of BeerTender.

A new draught beer tube should be used with each DraughtKeg. A bag of 5 tubes is included with the BeerTender appliance. To order additional beer tubes, please contact www.beertender.com or call 1-888-Kr UPs.

CHILLING THE DRAUGHTKEG

Before pouring a draught beer, it is very important that the Heineken, Heineken Premium Light DraughtKeg and Newcastle Brown Ale DraughtKeg reach the correct temperature.
Ensure DraughtKeg is sufficiently chilled before pouring a draught beer. Insufficiently chilled DraughtKegs will produce too much foam. It is ideal to purchase the DraughtKeg pre-chilled or pre-chill over night before intended use.
If the DraughtKeg needs additional chilling, there are 2 recommended options:
1. Inside the BeerTender – Depending on the temperature of the DraughtKeg, it will take up to 18 hours to chill to the ideal serving temperature.
2. In a refrigerator – Depending on the temperature of your refrigerator, it will take up to 12 hours to chill to the ideal serving temperature.

information Tip: We recommend that you always keep an extra DraughtKeg in your refrigerator to always have a chilled keg available.

PREPARING THE DEVICE

It is important that the BeerTender power switch is turned on before inserting the DraughtKeg.

After setting up the BeerTender and before use, it is vital to clean the detachable pour spout – this is the only part of the appliance that will come into contact with the beer. The spout should be rinsed by hand. After cleaning, screw back into place.
Before inserting the DraughtKeg into the BeerTender, simply snap the patented disposable draught beer tube (5 tubes included) onto the DraughtKeg.
Open the BeerTender cover by pressing in the release panel on the top of the machine and remove the tap spout cover.
Place DraughtKeg into BeerTender.
Position the draught beer tube as shown in drawing.
Put the tap spout cover back into place.
Carefully close the lid.
Set the drip tray and grate in place at the front of the appliance. Make sure the drip tray is properly fitted and positioned.

The drip tray must be positioned on a level surface and must not jut out from the surface it is resting on.

CONTROL PANEL

Your appliance features a display providing you with important and useful information.
Two LEDs on the top of the lid provide important indications:
- Green (ON/OFF) LED on the left of the panel: when lit, it indicates that the appliance is operating.
- Green beer-temperature LED on the right side of the panel: when the DraughtKeg has reached the ideal temperature the LED switches on and the appliance goes into "stand-by" cooling mode.

never use your BeerTender with ambient temperature above 86°F. Above that level, the ideal serving temperature can not be attained.

POURING A BEER FROM THE UNIT

Before pouring a beer, rinse a clean glass in cold water which chills the glass and wets the inside to enable a perfectly smooth draught pour. Use of 8 oz glasses is recommended to maintain the ideal serving temperature.

DRAUGHT AND DRINK

Be aware that the first glass you pour from every new DraughtKeg will contain mostly foam. This is typical of draught beer. Allow the foam to settle and continue to pour.
Tilt and pour: Tilt your glass at a 45 degree angle as you pour and adjust upright as the glass fills.
Ensure you pull the tap handle all the way down. Not opening the handle all the way will result in excessive foam.
For the optimal draught beer drinking experience, serve your beer with a foam head of 2 fingers in height (approximately 1.5").

PROPER CARE AND CLEANING OF YOUR DEVICE

The drip tray and grate should be emptied and cleaned after each use.
Before cleaning the appliance, it is essential to turn off the ON/OFF switch and then pull the plug out of the socket.
Keep in mind that during use the drip tray will have to be emptied and rinsed regularly. The tray and grate are dishwasher safe or can be washed by hand with a mild detergent. Dry completely.
Always wipe down the interior of the BeerTender after use. Beer is a natural product that can spoil. Therefore, you should always keep the appliance clean to maintain the quality of the beer dispensed and avoid unpleasant odors.
Rinse the pour spout between uses for optimal results. Handwash with warm soapy water. Do not wash in dishwasher.
To remove, unscrew turning counterclockwise from main unit. To re-attach, simply screw back in place turning clockwise. n You should never attempt to access internal parts of the appliance.

After cleaning, ensure all parts of your BeerTender^® have completely dried before closing the lid.

STORING THE UNIT

When the BeerTender is not being used for a long period of time, remove the DraughtKeg and turn the control to "off".
Remove the plug from the power outlet.
Store the BeerTender at room temperature in a dry place out of children's reach.
Protect from dust and dirt.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Possible causes	Remedies
The appliance does not come on.	The appliance is not connected to the outlet.	Connect the appliance to the outlet.
You cannot position the tap cover correctly.	You may have opened the draught beer tube (white plastic part at the end of the serving tube) by hand. If so, the tap cover will not close correctly and there is a risk for the beer to flow out.	Before installing the draught beer tube onto the BeerTender tapping mechanism, make sure that the draught beer tube is closed.
You cannot position the tap cover correctly.	The DraughtKeg tap or tube is not inserted correctly.	If the draught beer tube is not installed properly in the tapping mechanism or if the tube is pinched, this will affect the beer flow. Please refer to Section: Using the BeerTender System to check that you have properly set up the BeerTender.
No beer is being dispensed.	The DraughtKeg is empty.	Replace the DraughtKeg with a new one.
	There is no DraughtKeg inside the BeerTender appliance.	Install a DraughtKeg inside the BeerTender appliance.
	The BeerTender^® appliance tap handle is not correctly installed/positioned.	Install/position the tap cover correctly.
You cannot close the lid.	The tap cover has not been positioned correctly.	Position the tap cover correctly.
You cannot close the lid.	The DraughtKeg has not been correctly installed.	Install the tap correctly. Ensure the draught tube has been installed completely and is not preventing the lid from closing.
The BeerTender^® appliance produces too much foam when dispensing beer.	The DraughtKeg has not reached the right dispensing temperature.	Allow the DraughtKeg to cool to the right temperature. You can rely on the temperature indicator on the control panel of your BeerTender appliance.
	The DraughtKeg has been shaken.	Wait 4 hours before dispensing beer.
	The tap handle is being moved too slowly.	Firmly and quickly pull the handle down and forward as far as it will go.
Beer flows out too slowly.	The tap handle is not open all the way.	Open the tap completely.
The BeerTender^® appliance is dispensing warm beer.	The DraughtKeg has not been chilled long enough and is thus not at the right serving temperature.	Allow the DraughtKeg to cool long enough in the appliance.
The temperature indicator on the control panel does not light up.	The BeerTender appliance is exposed to too hot a temperature or direct sunlight (see section: Cooling the keg and Installing the BeerTender).	Use the appliance indoors and move it to a room where the ambient temperature does not exceed 86°F.
Ice forms in the cooling chamber.	The BeerTender has been installed in a humid environment.	Move the BeerTender to a dry place.
	A fault has occurred in the cooling system.	Have the BeerTender repaired by an authorized service center.
	It is normal for a small patch of ice to form on the rear of the cooling chamber (near the screws).