THBD47718 - Beer dispenser THOMSON - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Home beer dispenser
Brand	Thomson
Model	THBD47718
Dimensions (L × P × H)	272 × 414 × 446 mm
Net weight	5.8 ± 0.5 kg
Power supply	220-240 V / 50 Hz
Operating power	65 W
Keg capacity	5 litres (sealed pressure kegs)
Storage temperature	3 to 6 °C (adjustable from 2 to 12 °C)
Noise level	≤ 38 dB(A)
Display	Digital LCD display
Climate class	N/SN
Cooling system	Thermoelectric with water conduction and aluminum radiator
Insulation	PU foam, 300 ± 5 g
Water capacity in cavity	800 ml (recommended filling)
Drip tray capacity	450 ml
Included accessories	Beer tube, outlet connector, adapter, cleaning bottle
Main functions	Cooling, pressure dispensing, temperature adjustment, LCD screen, memory
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with dry cloth; replace water weekly; clean the tap using the kit
Safety	Do not immerse in water; leave 10 cm space around; use on flat surface
Spare parts and repairability	Replaceable beer tube; removable tap; other repairs at authorized center
General information	Domestic use; compatible with 5L kegs; cooling time: 19-21 h (ambient 22-24°C)

Frequently Asked Questions - THBD47718 THOMSON

What types of kegs can I use with this beer dispenser?

The dispenser is compatible with sealed 5-liter pressure kegs. Make sure they are not damaged or expired.

How long does it take to cool the beer?

It takes 19 to 21 hours to reach a temperature of 3 to 6 °C at an ambient temperature of 22 to 24 °C. To speed up, pre-cool the keg in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.

How do I adjust the temperature of the dispenser?

Use the « + » and « - » buttons on the front panel. The LCD display shows the actual temperature. Press « + » for 1 second to adjust; the set temperature flashes for 3 seconds. Long press « - » to choose from 6 presets (4 to 12 °C).

Why is there excessive foam when dispensing?

Possible causes: glass too warm, beer not cold enough, keg shaken or beer at end of keg. Solution: cool the beer between 3 and 6 °C, tilt the glass and fully open the tap. Wait for foam to settle if the keg was shaken.

How do I clean the tap mechanism?

Use the provided cleaning kit: connect the cleaning bottle, open the tap, and circulate hot water through the tube at least 3 times. Disassemble the tap to clean it. Do not put in dishwasher and do not use detergent.

What if the beer does not flow?

Check that the dispensing tube is properly connected and that the keg is not empty. If the problem persists, inspect the connections and contact a repair center.

How do I drain the water from the cooling cavity?

Open the drain control (horizontal position) so that the water flows into the drip tray (capacity 450 ml). Close the control and fill the cavity with 800 ml of fresh water. Replace the water once a week.

Can I use the dispenser without water?

Yes, it can operate without water, but for best performance, it is recommended to fill the cavity with 800 ml of water.

How do I replace the beer tube?

Place the beer lever in service position. Remove the removable tap, the pinch clip, and the quick connector. Replace with a new tube and reassemble in reverse order. Caution: do not touch other screws to avoid leaks.

What if the dispenser does not cool enough?

Check the ventilation space (at least 10 cm around), that the water cavity is filled, and that the ambient temperature is not too high. If the problem persists, contact a repair center.

USER MANUAL THBD47718 THOMSON

C. Instructions for use

Please read these instructions carefully before using this appliance. Please keep these instructions for future reference.

This product conforms to the requirements of directives 2014/35/EU (repealing directive 73/23/EEC amended by directive 93/68/EEC) and 2014/30/EU (repealing directive 89/336/EEC).

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INTRODUCTION

This is a household beertender with a high quality and unique design. It brings the beer to the best temperature for cold storage (3 to 6°C) within 19-21 hours. The beertender will keep the pressurized 5L Keg cool for an almost indefinite period. We do, however, suggest that you initially cool your beer keg for at least 12 hours in your refrigerator before placing it into the beertender.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

Please read the instructions carefully before using this product. Incorrect operation may cause injury to people and property. Please save the instructions to a safe place.

Safety Instruction

Before use, check whether the power cord is well connected; if not, do not use it and call the service center.

• Before use, check whether the plug conforms with the socket; if not, do not use it and call the service center.
• Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.
• Place the beertender on a dry and horizontal surface.
• To ensure proper ventilation for the beertender, make sure it is at least 5 inches / 10cm away on either side to allow correct ventilation.
• Never put the beertender under sunlight.
• Never cover the beertender with any object while it is operating.
• The beertender must be installed in an area protected from the elements, such as wind, rain, water spray, or drips.

Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance, make sure the power line of the unit is disconnected. Failure to do so can result in electric shock or death.

Do not immerse the beertender or power plug in water or other liquid.

Do not use coarse cloth or abrasive materials to clean the beertender.

Do not take the beer keg out of the beertender if the beer is not completely drunk.

Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the beertender.

This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Warning: Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household.

Suitable for food contact.

HOW TO SELECT A KEG

• Applicable for sealed 5L keg - Pay attention to the safety and storage instruction from the pressurized beer keg - Check the pressurized beer keg is not damaged or expired before purchasing - Keep the pressurized beer keg in a ventilated area. Do not put the beer keg in too cold places such as refrigerator until next use

• Never shake the pressurized beer keg before using
• Never put the pressurized beer keg under sunlight

SPECIFICATIONS

Item	Descriptions	Specification
1	Voltage	AC 220-240V/50Hz
2	Available capacity	Pressurized 5L beer keg
3 Rated operating power 65W
4 Cooling performance		The lowest temperature in the keg: 3~6°C (room temperature 22~24°C)
5 Noise level		≤38dB(A); (ambient noise ≤25dB(A))
6	Dimensions	(W)272*(D)414*(H)446 mm
7 Net weight 5.8±0.5kg
8	Elegant plastic appearance	√
9	Aluminum radiator system	√
10	Semi-conductor cooling technology	√
11	Water conduction cooling system	√
12	Manual drainage outfit	√
13 Detachable water drip tray		√
14 Cool preservation system		PU insulation / Weight 300±5g
15	Climate type	N/SN
16	LCD display	√

PARTS & FEATURE

Figure 1

Figure 2

1. Top cover
2. Tap handle
3. Tap
4. Drain switch
5. Drip tray
6. Rear cover
7. Power cord & plug
8. AC power switch
9. Door lock button
10. LCD display
11. Digital control button

1. Take out the beertender from the package. Put the beertender on a horizontal surface and ensure that the beertender is at least 10cm away from other appliances or wall for each side to allow ventilation.

Figure 3

Figure 4

1. Install the tap handle on the tap and ensure both end fit together perfectly. (Figure3)
2. Install the drip tray into the notch provided. (Figure 4)
3. Plug the beertender.

Note: Do not plug the unit when your hands are wet. Make sure the voltage matches the beertender. If the power cord is not properly connected, do not use it and contact the service center.

1. The beertender can operate without water. For optimal performance, add 800 mL of water or fill to the max line in the cooling cavity (Figure 5).

Note: Ensure the drain switch is closed and there are no foreign objects in the cooling cavity (Figure 6).

Max water level line. Ensure the drain switch

Figure 5

is closed.

Figure 6

B. Pressurized Keg

1. Remove the adaptor from the pressurized keg (Figure 7). Recycle the adaptor according to local environmental regulations.
2. Install the new adaptor on the beertender and ensure the hose is properly connected (Figures 8 and 9).

Green plastic base that must be removed from the keg to install the new connector

Figure 7 Figure 8

Note: Press the adaptor in both directions as indicated by the arrows. Otherwise, the adaptor may be damaged.

Figure 9

Figure 10 Beer connector

C. How to use

1. Open the top cover by pressing the door lock (Figure 11). Place the well-assembled keg into the cooling cavity (Figure 10).

Note: Ensure that the tap is in closed position when connecting the hose and the adaptor. (Figure 12)

Figure 11 Figure 12 EN-10

1. Close the top cover of the beertender.
2. Turn on the beertender by putting the switch into "I" position. (Power off at "0" position) (Figure 13)

Note: Make sure your hands are dry when you use the beertender.

Figure 13

1. It takes 19-21 hours to cool the beer to 3 - 6°C at a surrounding temperature of 22 - 24°C. You can shorten the cooling time by pre-cooling the keg in advance.
2. Temperature can be pre-set by pressing the buttons (+ and - next to the temperature display) on the front panel. The temperature can be set from 2°C to 12°C (36°F to 54°F).

There are 6 pre-set temperatures. The LED shows the real temperature of the beer. The temperature can be set by pressing “+” button for 1 second. It will show the set temperature for 3 seconds and re-show the actual temperature of the beer.

By pressing and holding the “-” button, you can choose a preset temperature: 4°C (40°F), 8°C (46°F), 9°C (48°F), 10°C (50°F), 11°C (52°F), or 12°C (54°F) by pressing the “-” button.

Pressing and holding the “+” button can change the temperature unit between °C and °F.

The beertender has a memory function. It will keep the same temperature set last time when you turn on the beertender.

1. Pull the tap handle into 45 degrees to pour the beer from the beertender. (Figure 12) The beer flow rate and bubble can be controlled by adjusting the pressure regulator knob.

Note: If the glass is with high temperature or the beer is not cool enough, there might be many bubbles when pouring the beer out.

1. Leaning the beer glass against the tap and slowly straighten it up when pouring the beer from the beertender. Open the tap completely to avoid too much bubble. It is suggested to pour half of the glass and pause before continuing pouring the rest.

Notes: Never immerse the tap into the beer to avoid excessive bubble. Remember to lock the tap after finishing pouring.

1. Before the beer keg is used up, there will be a short spray from the nozzle.

D. REPLACE WATER INSIDE THE COOLING CAVITY

It is recommended replacing the water inside the cavity once each week. It is not necessary to replace the water for each beer keg.

Open the drain switch, water flows into the S-shaped drainpipe from this end.

Move the drain switch to horizontal line, will start to drain water.

Figure 15 (Sketch map of drain construction)

1. Open the drain switch to release the water from the cavity into the drip tray. Ensure the drip tray fits into the notch to avoid water overflow. The drip tray can load 450mL water.
2. After all the water has drained out, close the drain switch and put 800 mL of fresh water into the cavity.

CLEANING BEER TAP MECHANISM

Please clean before the first use or after no use for a long time. Clean the whole beertender with a dry cloth:

1. Use warm water with the cleaning kit.
2. Connect the end of the piercing pin. Push the water into the pin to clean the tube. Push the water out from the tube at the other end. Repeat this process with warm water at least 3 times.
3. Disassemble the tap to clean.

This connector must connect with the cleaning bottle.

Please open the tap when you are cleaning the beer tube.

Figure 16

Warning:

Never put the tap mechanism parts in the washing machine or dishwasher; never use any detergent to clean them.

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED WITH YOUR BEERTENDER

Items	Name	Quantity	Installment	Picture
1 Beer tube 2			Beer-out connector
2 Adaptor 3 Tub
3	Cleaning bottle	1 N/A

A. Replace the beer tube

Please replace the beer tube if it is damaged and causes beer leakage (as shown in Figure 17).

1. Remove the connection 1. Pull the beer handle in the direction of beer pouring when drawing out the beer tube.
2. Take out connection 2 and remove connection 3.
3. Replace with a new beer tube, and install the beer tube following the reverse procedure.

Note: Do not move other screws when processing tube replacement; otherwise, it may cause beer leakage or gas leakage.

Figure 17

MAINTENANCE

If the beertender does not work properly, please call the service center.

Troubleshooting

Trouble Cause Troubleshooting
The tap does not work / can’t pour beer out	1. The pouring tube is in poor connection2. No keg or no beer in the keg;	1. Well connect the pouring tube.2. Change a new keg
Too much bubble pouring out	1. Use a wrong way to pour beer out2. The beer temp is high (best at 3-6°C)3. The keg is shaken before usage4. Almost no beer in the keg	1. Use the right way to pour beer out2. Cool the beer down to 3-6°C3. Put the beer keg aside a while till no bubble inside4. Change a new keg
Beer flows out too slowly	1. The connection tube or pouring tube has leakage	1. Check whether the tube is leakage or not, if so replace the tube

If this logo appears on the appliance, it signifies that it should be scrapped in line with directive 2012/19/UE relating to Waste Electronic and Electric Equipment (WEEE). All dangerous substances contained in electric and electronic equipment may exert deleterious effects on the environment and human health during processing. This explains why at the end of its useful life this appliance should not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. As end consumer your role is essential in ensuring reuse, recycling or other form of value creation for this

appliance. You have at your disposal several collection and recovery systems put in place by your local authority (recycling centre) and distributors. You have the obligation of using these systems.

The warranty does not cover the wear parts of the product, nor the problems or damage resulting from:

(1) surface deterioration due to normal wear and tear of the product; (2) defects or deterioration due to contact with liquids and corrosion caused by rust; (3) any incident, abuse, misuse, alteration, disassembly or unauthorized repair; (4) improper maintenance, improper use concerning the product or connection to an incorrect voltage; (5) any use of accessories not supplied or not approved by the manufacturer.

The guarantee will be cancelled if the nameplate and/or serial number of the product are removed.

THOMSON is a brand of Technicolor SA used under licence by ADMEA. This product is imported by: ADMEA - 12 rue Jules Ferry - 93110 Rosny Sous Bois.

THOMSON

BEER DISPENSER

THBD47718

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B. Pressure barrel

Figure 9

Beer connector

Figure 10

Figure 1

Figure 2

1. Top cover
2. Power cord and plug
3. Tap handle
4. AC power switch
5. Tap
6. Valve lock button
7. Drain switch
8. LCD display
9. Drip tray
10. Digital control knob
11. Rear cover

INSTALLATION & OPERATION

A. INSTALLATION

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Figure 5

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Figure 9

Figure 10

C. Use