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14 OPERATING YOUR BEER DISPENSER • Setting The Temperature To start, turn the temperature control knob to the maximum setting (6) to achieve coldest position quickly. Allow the unit to run for 3 hours. Temperature range of the thermostat goes from 36°F to 45°F (2.C to 7.C). Optimum temperature for serving draught beer is between 36°F – 38°F (2.C – 3.C) and that is a key factor to consider in storing and dispensing draught beer. To turn off the Beer Dispenser, turn the control knob to the “OFF” position. NOTE: Keep an accurate thermometer handy and adjust temperature control setting as necessary or according to your needs. • Automatic Defrosting There is no need to defrost the Beer Dispenser. Defrost water collects and passes through the drain outlet in the rear wall into a tray located above the compressor, where it evaporates. NOTE: • IF THE UNIT IS UNPLUGGED, POWER LOST, OR TURNED OFF, YOU MUST WAIT 3 TO 5 MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE UNIT. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO RESTART BEFORE THIS TIME DELAY, THE BEER DISPENSER WILL NOT START. • TURNING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL TO “OFF” POSITION STOPS THE COOLING CYCLE BUT DOES NOT SHUT OFF THE POWER TO THE UNIT. CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Cleaning Your Beer Dispenser . Turn the temperature control to "OFF", unplug the Beer Dispenser, and remove the contents. . Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water. . Wash the shelves and metal plate with a mild detergent solution. . Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning area of the controls, or any electrical parts. . Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth. • Vacation Time . Short vacations: Leave the Beer Dispenser operating during vacations of less than three weeks. . Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all contents and unplug the power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the door open slightly: blocking it open if necessary. • Moving Your Beer Dispenser . Remove all the contents. . Securely tape down all loose items inside your Beer Dispenser. . Tape the door shut. . Be sure the Beer Dispenser stays secure in the upright position during transportation. Also protect outside of Beer Dispenser with a blanket, or similar item. 15 DRAUGHT BEER TROUBLE GUIDE CLOUDY BEER When beer in glass appears hazy, and not clear. Causes Corrections 1 . Over chilling beverage cooler and/or beverage lines. . Excessive low temperatures may cause hazy, cloudy beer, particularly when beer lies in cold coil for long periods of time. Make certain that lines are thoroughly cleaned, and then raise temperature slightly. 2 . Cracking, or when partially opening beer faucet. . Open faucet quickly and completely. . Replace worn washers and parts in faucet when necessary to permit full opening of faucet. 3 . Contaminated air source. If possible change to CO2 gas as a pressure source. . Defective Thomas or tongue vents. . See flat beer, correction #7 . Always draw fresh air from an outside source to compressor. Attach hair felt filter to the outside intake, in addition to filter in line. . Bacteria growth may result from beer backing up through defective vents in air line, air pressure will then carry this into beer barrel. . Check and replace defective vents frequently, and thoroughly clean air line. 4 . General conditions causing cloudy beer. . See wild beer corrections #2, #5, #6, and #7, and flat beer corrections #5, #7, and #8. 5 . Unrefrigerated food placed on barrel on cold beer. . When unrefrigerated products, such as meats vegetables, fish, or fruits, are placed on barrel of cold beer, the beer becomes warm long before these products chill down to the cold temperature. This change in temperature will cause Cloudy Beer. LOOSE FOAM Causes Corrections 1 . Large soap-like bubbles (sometimes called fish eyes). Foam settles . This is generally a Flat Beer condition: the Causes and corrections for Flat Beer should be followed. quickly. TAIL END BEER Beer draws well at the beginning of the barrel. Towards the end of the barrel the beer is flat. This is more likely to occur when beer turnover is slow. Causes Corrections 1 . Where air is used as a . Wherever possible CO2 Gas should be used as pressure pressure source, air source. replaced the CO2 in beer causing flat beer. Where beer is being drawn rapidly this problem is not so . In high pressure systems where CO2 gas cannot be sued a banner air-gas Blender should be installed. This introduces a small amount of CO2 back into the beer, thus maintaining normal CO2 content in beer. evident. 16 FLAT BEER Foamy head disappears quickly: beer lacks usual zestful brewery fresh flavor. Causes Corrections 1 . Greasy glass . Do not wash beer glasses together with glasses that have contained milk or any other fatty substance. Lipstick is a fatty ...