USER MANUAL VAL-BDMIX-5L/6L T VALBERG
This product is guaranteed against faults caused by defects in manufacturing or the materials used for a period of two years, starting from the date of purchase.* This warranty does not cover defects or damage caused by failure to install the device correctly, incorrect use of the product, or excessive wear and tear.
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Beer Dispenser (5 L and 6 L beer keg)
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Table of Contents
Parts
Product overview
Intended use
Specifications
Before each use
Beer keg
Assembly
6 L beer keg ONLY
5 L beer keg ONLY
Operation
Cleaning and maintenance
Troubleshooting
Error code
Storage
Parts
A Drip tray (removable)
B Drip tray cover (removable)
C Control button
LED screen
E Tap with removable handle
F Tap cover (removable)
Beer keg compartment
Beer keg 6L / 5L
Beer-out connector for 6 L keg
J Lid
K Handle
Air-in connector (for 6 L keg)
M Keg coupler (for 6 L keg)
Air outlet
0 AC power switch
Air inlet
Power cable and plug
Beer-out connector for 5 L beer keg [x2]
Product overview
- Unpack and remove all labels from the unit except the nameplate. Please check that all parts are included and intact. If the unit is damaged or faulty, do not use it and take it to your retailer or after-sales service centre.
- Keep all packaging out of the reach of children. There is a risk of accidents if children play with packaging materials.
Intended use
This unit has been designed to keep beer legs cool:
- 6-Litre without pressure
- Perfectdraft
- 5-Litre with pressure - Beertender
Do not use it for any other purpose.
Any other use may damage the unit or cause injury.
Specifications
| Model: | 988903 - VAL-BDMIX |
| Operating voltage: | AC 220 V - 240 V ~, 50 Hz |
| Rated power consumption: | 65 W |
| Protection class: | II |
| Capacity: | 6 L beer keg Perfectdraft
5 L beer keg Beertender |
| Refrigeration capacity: | Minimum of 3 to 4°C after 19 to 23 hours of cooling when the ambient temperature is 22 to 24°C |
| Type of climate: | N/SN |
| Noise level: | ≤ 50 dB(A); ambient noise ≤ 25 dB(A) |
| Size (W x D x H): | 495 x 290 x 476 mm |
| Cooling preservation system: | PU insulation / weight 350 g (± 5 g) |
| Net weight: | 6.9 kg (± 0.3 kg) |
B Product usage
Before each use
Clean the unit ( Cleaning and maintenance).
Check that the two infrared LED lights inside the beer keg compartment are clean and undamaged.
- Make sure the exterior of the beer keg and the interior of the beer keg compartment are clean. Dirty parts will compromise the efficiency of the cooling system.
Beer keg
- When buying a beer keg, make sure it is a compatible 6 L beer keg (without pressure) or 5 L beer keg (with pressure, such as a Heineken keg) for use in this product.
- Read and follow the safety and storage instructions indicated on the beer keg itself, as well as all other manufacturer's instructions supplied with the beer keg.
- Check the beer keg is undamaged and still within its expiry date.
- Protect the beer keg exterior from damage and deterioration and do not expose it to direct sunlight.
- Store the beer keg in a cool environment (2^ to 8^) for at least 12 hours before use.
- Do not shake the beer keg before installing or using it.
Assembly
CAUTION! Make sure the unit is switched off and unplugged from the wall socket before attaching or changing any parts.
Position the unit on a flat, horizontal surface.
- To ensure that the unit is well ventilated, keep a gap of at least 10cm between each side of the unit and any other objects, such as a wall or cabinet.
Attach the tap handle and the drip tray to the unit. The drip tray clicks into place when it is locked into position.
3 If installed, remove the air-in connector from the unit.
(1) Press the white button on the air-in connector downwards.
(2) Then detach the hose from the unit.
6 L beer keg ONLY
Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the protective cover from the top of the beer keg.
Position the keg coupler over the beer keg valve in the centre of the keg. Firmly push downwards until the keg coupler clicks firmly into place.
- If the beer-out connector is not already installed, install it now (→ Changing / cleaning the beer-out connector). Move the beer-out connector to one side and then place the beer keg into the beer keg compartment.
5 Reattach the air-in connector hose to the air-in connector on the unit.
Insert the beer-out connector into the metal hole in the centre of the keg coupler. Then rotate it clockwise to fix it into the hole.
- Place the lid onto the unit.
5 L beer keg ONLY
- If not already installed, connect the beer-out connector hose to the tap mechanism Changing / cleaning the beer-out connector).
Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the protective cover from the top of the beer keg.
Put the beer keg in the beer keg compartment.
Position the beer-out connector over the beer keg valve in the centre of the keg. Firmly push downwards until the beer-out connector clicks firmly into place.
- Place the lid onto the unit.
Operation
CAUTION! Always make sure your hands are dry before connecting the unit to the power supply or touching the power switch.
- Connect the power plug to an appropriate mains socket.
- Set the power switch to I to turn on the unit and start cooling the beer to the last set temperature. It takes between 19 and 23 hours to cool the beer to 3 - 4^ C .
B Product usage
TIP: Place the beer keg in the refrigerator for 12 hours beforehand to chill the beer keg from 2^ to 8^ .
8 When the power switch is turned on, the LED screen turns on and displays:
(1) The number of days remaining that the beer will stay fresh.
The amount of beer left in the keg. (Only for Perfectdraft: 5 dashes = full, 1 dash = low.)
The current beer keg temperature.
- When the unit is switched off and then on again, the freshness countdown will start from day 30. When 0 days displays, the beer needs to be changed.
- To change the number of countdown days remaining, press and hold either + or - to enter the setting mode (the number will flash on the screen), and then press + or - to increase or decrease the number of days.
- To change the set temperature, press the control button + or - to increase or decrease the temperature. The temperature range is from 3^ to 12^ . The set temperature displays for a few seconds and then the current temperature of the beer in the keg displays.
- To view the set temperature at any time, press the control button once.
- To change the temperature measurement unit from Celsius to Fahrenheit or vice-versa, press and hold + and - simultaneously for 3 seconds.
- When the beer has reached the set temperature, the unit will maintain this temperature for as long as it is switched on.
9 Slowly lower the tap handle to pour the beer.
- Rest your tilted beer glass against the pouring spout. Slowly straighten the glass as the beer level rises. Then, fully open the tap to avoid excess foam.
- Return the beer handle to the upright position to stop pouring.
The beer flow will splutter out of the pouring spout to signify the keg is empty.
- When the beer keg is empty and you have finished using the unit, set the power switch to the off position 0 and unplug the unit.
TIP: Fill a glass halfway, then let the foam settle before continuing to fill the glass.
- For best results, rinse and clean the glass before pouring the beer.
If the beer or beer glass is not cold enough, a lot of foam will form.
It is normal for a bigger head to form when pouring the first 3 glasses of beer.
B Product usage
NOTE: We do not recommend removing a half-empty beer keg from the unit as the beer may lose its freshness.
Cleaning and maintenance
WARNING
- Before cleaning or maintaining the unit, make sure that it has been switched off and unplugged from the mains socket.
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Never immerse the unit in water or any other liquid.
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Clean the unit with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Make sure that no moisture gets inside the unit while cleaning it.
- Never use corrosive cleaners, wire brushes, abrasive scouring pads or metal/sharp tools to clean your unit.
- Thoroughly dry the unit after cleaning it.
- Store the unit in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children and pets.
- None of the unit's accessories are dishwasher-safe.
General cleaning
- Regularly clean the exterior of the unit and the lid with a soft, damp cloth.
- Dry thoroughly.
Cleaning the drip tray
- Clean the drip tray after each day of use.
- Pull the drip tray out of the unit. Lift off the drip tray cover and pour out the contents.
- Wash the drip tray and its cover in soapy water, dry thoroughly and reassemble.
Changing a 6 L keg and cleaning the keg coupler / air-in connector
- Set the power switch to the off position 0. Unplug the unit.
- Lift off the lid.
Press the beer-out connector downwards, then turn it anticlockwise and remove it.
C Cleaning and maintenance
Press the white button on the air-in connector downwards, then detach the hose.
- Remove the beer keg from the beer keg compartment.
- Clean the beer keg compartment with a soft, damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
Press the two buttons on either side of the keg coupler inwards and pull it off the beer keg.
- Flush the air-in connector hose with running water. Wipe the keg coupler with a soft, damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
- Install a new beer keg as shown in the Assembly section.
Changing a 5 L keg
- Set the power switch to the off position 0. Unplug the unit.
- Lift off the lid.
Press the two buttons on either side of the beer-out connector and pull it off the beer keg.
- Remove the beer keg from the beer keg compartment.
- Clean the beer keg compartment with a soft, damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
- Install a new beer keg as shown in the Assembly section.
Changing / cleaning the beer-out connector
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Clean the beer tap mechanism:
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before first use,
- after each use and
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after any extended period of non-use.
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Remove the beer-out connector from the centre of the beer keg.
Press the button below the back of the tap mechanism. The detachable top cover will release.
15 Push the handle forward 45 degrees to open the tap and pull out the hose. Slide off the detachable top cover.
- Clean the hose and tap mechanism fully under running water and remove any dirt with a soft damp cloth. Dry thoroughly and reassemble in reverse order.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
| The tap is not working or cannot pour beer. | ·The beer-out connector hose is not properly connected.
·There's either no beer keg installed or no more beer left in the beer keg. | ·Disconnect and reconnect the beer-out connector hose.
·Install or change the beer keg. |
| (6 L keg only)
·The air-in connector is incorrectly installed. | (6 L keg only)
·Disconnect and reconnect the air-in connector. |
| The beer head is too big. | ·You are not using the correct beer-pouring technique.
·The temperature of the beer is too high (recommended temperature is between 3 and 6°C).
·The beer keg was shaken before use.
·The beer keg is almost empty. | ·Use the correct beer-pouring technique (→ Operations section).
·Allow the beer to cool to the recommended temperature.
·Let the beer keg sit until the foam settles.
·Change the beer keg. |
| Beer is pouring too slowly. | ·The beer-out connector hose is leaking.
·The beer hose or tap is dirty. | ·Replace the beer-out connector hose.
·Remove and clean the beer hose and tap (→ Changing / cleaning the beer-out connector section). |
Error code
| Error code | Error description | Solution |
| E1 | NTC short circuit | Check if the NTC is damaged, if so, replace the NTC |
| E2 | NTC open circuit | Check if the NTC is damaged or if the terminal is loose, if it is damaged, replace the NTC. |
| E3 | Air pump continuous operation timeout (4 min) | 1. Check whether the air conduit is bent or compressed, if there is squeezing or blockage, please tidy up the air conduit; Check whether the sealing ring is blocked due to dirt, and reconnect the power after troubleshooting;2. Check whether the inlet joint component is leaking, whether the sealing ring is well assembled without air leakage, whether the sealing ring is leaking due to damage, and reconnect the power after troubleshooting;3. Check whether the air pump is damaged, damage to the air pump may lead to less air intake/no work, if damaged, please replace the air pump;4. Check whether the air pressure sensor on the PCB board is damaged, if there is any abnormality, please replace the PCB board; |
| E4 | Air pump operating current too high (over 2.5A) | Check if the air pump is damaged, if damaged please replace the air pump |
Note: If the above failure occurs, but after checking its peripheral related accessories are not damaged, it may be the control board is faulty, please replace the control board.
Storage
- Always unplug the unit before storing it.
- Store the unit in a fresh, dry and dust-free place, out of the reach of children and pets.
- Please retain the packaging and use it to store your unit when it is not in use for an extended period of time.
Merci!
