VAL-BDMIX-5L/6L T - Beer dispenser VALBERG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VAL-BDMIX-5L/6L T VALBERG

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La] Drip tray (removable) (s] Drip tray cover (removable] Ce] Control button [o] LED screen 6 Tap with removable handle CF] Tap cover (removable] Co] Beer keg compartment Oecrkeg (61/51) O1: Ci] Handle CL] Aïir-in connector [for 6 L keg) [u] Keg coupler (for 6 L keg] CN] Air outlet Co] AC power switch

Ô Power cable and plug Beer-out connector for 5 L beer keg Ca] ) C1] Beer-out connector for 6 L keg Product overview + Unpack and remove all labels from the unit except the nameplate. Please check that all parts are included and intact, Ifthe 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.

Product overview Intended use - 6-Litre without pressure - Perfectdraft = 5-Litre with pressure - Beertender Do not use it for any other purpose. Specifications Model: Operating voltage: Rated power consumption: Protection class: Capacity: Refrigeration capacity: Type of climate: Noise Level: Size (W x D x H): Cooling preservation system: Net weight: This unit has been designed to keep beer kegs cool: Any other use may damage the unit or cause injury. 988903 - VAL-BDMIX AC 220 V - 240 V -, 50 Hz 65W

6 L beer keg Perfectdraft 5 L beer keg Beertender Minimum of 3 to 4°C after 19 to 23 hours of cooling when the ambient temperature is 22 to 24°C N/SN < 50 dB{A]; ambient noise < 25 dB(A) 495 x 290 x 476 mm PU insulation / weight 350 g (4 5 g)

Product usage Before each use + Clean the unit (+ Cleaning and maintenance). OS": 2 1e tn infrered LED lights inside the beer keg compartment are clean and undamaged. + Make sure the exterior oftthe 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°C to 8°C] 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 10 cm 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. © Ifinstalled, remove the air-in connector from the unit. QD Press the white button on the air-in connector downwards. @) Then detach the hose from the unit.

Product usage 6 L beer keg ONLY + Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the protective cover from the top of the beer keg. Q io" te eg coupler over the beer keg vabe in the centre of the keg. Firmty push downwards until the keg coupler clicks firmly into place. + __lfthe 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. @ reach the air-in connector hose to the air-in connector on the unit. Qt ne becrout 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. Qi" te becrout connector over the beer keg vale in the centre of the keg. Firmby push downwards until the beer-out connector clicks firmly into place. + Place the Lid onto the unit. Operation power supply or touching the power switch. PaN CAUTION! Always make sure your hands are dry before connecting the unit to the + Connect the power plug to an appropriate mains socket. + Set the power switch to | to turn on the unit and start cooling the beer to the last set temperature. lt takes between 19 and 23 hours to cool the beer to 3-4°C.

Product usage TIP: Place the beer keg in the refrigerator for 12 hours beforehand to chill the beer keg from 2°C to 8°C Ce Mis the power switch is turned on, the LED screen turns on and displays: © The number of days remaining that the beer will stay fresh. @) The amount of beer left in the keg. [Onty for Perfectdraft: 5 dashes = full, 1 dash = low] © The current beer keg temperature. + Whentheunitis 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°C to 12°C. The set temperature displays for a few seconds and then the current temperature of the beer in the keg displays. + __ To viewthe 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. Q so over 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 O and unplug the unit. TIP: + Filla glass halfway, then Let the foam settle before continuing to filLthe 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. Itis normal for a bigger head to form when pouring the first 3 glasses of beer.

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 Cleaning and maintenance WARNING + Before cleaning or maintaining the unit, make sure that it has been switched off and unplugged from the mains socket. + Never immerse the unit in water or any other liquid. ° Clean the unit with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Make sure that no moisture gets inside the unit while cleaningit. - Never use corrosive cleaners, wire brushes, abrasive scouring pads or metal/sharp tools to clean your unit. ° Thoroughly dry the unit after cleaning it. e 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 e Clean the drip tray after each day of use. ° Pullthe 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 e Set the power switch to the off position O. Unplug the unit. e Liftoffthe lid. Press the beer-out connector downwards, then turn it anticlockwise and remove it.

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. e 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 e Set the power switch to the off position O. Unplug the unit. e Liftoffthe 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. e 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 + Clean the beer tap mechanism: — before first use, — after each use and — after any extended period of non-use. + 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. ® Push the handle forward 45 degrees to open the tap and pull out the hose. Slide off the detachable top cover.

Cleaning and maintenance e 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 tapis not + The beer-out + Disconnect and reconnect the beer- working or cannot connector hose out connector hose. pour beer. is not properly + Install or change the beer keg. connected. + There's either no (6 L'keg only] beer keg installed + Disconnect and reconnect the air-in or no more beer left connector. in the beer keg. (6 Lkeg onty] + The air-in connector is incorrectly installed. The beer head is + You are not using + Use the correct beer-pouring too big. the correct beer- technique (> Operations section). pouring technique. + Allow the beer to cool to the + The temperature recommended temperature. of the beer is too Let the beer keg sit until the foam high (recommended settles. temperature is Change the beer keg. between 3 and 6°C). The beer keg was shaken before use. The beer kegis almost empty. Beer is pouring too The beer-out Replace the beer-out connector slowly. connector hose is hose. leaking. Remove and clean the beer hose and The beer hose or tap (> Changing / cleaning the beer- tap is dirty. out connector section).

Cleaning and maintenance Error code Error code Error description Solution E1 NTC short circuit Check if the NTC is damaged, if s0, 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 1. Check whether the air conduit is bent or operation timeout compressed, if there is squeezing or blockage, (4 min] 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 Check if the air pump is damaged, if damaged current too high (over please replace the air pump 2.5A) accessories are not damaged, it may be the control board is faulty, please replace the control board. (@) Note: If the above failure occurs, but after checking its peripheral related Storage + Always unplug the unit before storing it. e 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 itis not in use for an extended period of time.