Krups BEERTENDER VB2158 - Manual (Page 6)

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CHILLING THE DRAUGHTKEG TM
1. Before pouring a draught beer, it is very important that the Heineken ® ,
Heineken Premium Light ® DraughtKeg TM and Newcastle Brown Ale ®
DraughtKeg™ reach the correct temperature.
2. Ensure DraughtKeg TM is sufficiently chilled before pouring a draught beer.
Insufficiently chilled DraughtKegs TM will produce too much foam. It is ideal
to purchase the DraughtKeg TM pre-chilled or pre-chill over night before
intended use.
If the DraughtKeg TM needs additional chilling, there are 2 recommended
options:
a. Inside the BeerTender ® – Depending on the temperature of the DraughtKeg TM ,
it will take up to 18 hours to chill to the ideal serving temperature.
b. In a refrigerator – Depending on the temperature of your refrigerator, it will
take up to 12 hours to chill to the ideal serving temperature.
Tip: We recommend that you always keep an extra DraughtKeg TM in your
refrigerator to always have a chilled keg available.
PREPARING THE BEERTENDER ®
ImPOrTANT: It is important that the BeerTender ® power switch is turned
on before inserting the DraughtKeg TM .
n 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 - fig. 5.
n Before inserting the DraughtKeg TM into the BeerTender ® , simply snap
the patented disposable draught beer tube (5 tubes included) onto the
DraughtKeg TM - fig. 6.
n Open the BeerTender ® cover by pressing in the release panel on the top of
the machine and remove the tap spout cover - fig. 7-8-9.
n Place DraughtKeg TM into BeerTender ® - fig. 10.
n Position the draught beer tube as shown in drawing - fig. 11-12.
n Put the tap spout cover back into place - fig. 13.
n Carefully close the lid - fig. 14.
n Set the drip tray and grate in place at the front of the appliance. Make sure
the drip tray is properly fitted and positioned.
wArNING! The drip tray must be positioned on a level surface and must
not jut out from the surface it is resting on.
CONTROL PANEL
n Your appliance features a display providing you with important and useful
information.
n 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 - fig. 15.
- Green beer-temperature LED on the right side of the panel: when the
DraughtKeg TM has reached the ideal temperature the LED switches on and
the appliance goes into “stand-by” cooling mode - fig. 16.
wArNING: 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 BEERTENDER ®
n 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
- fig. 17.
DRAUGHT AND DRINK
n Be aware that the first glass you pour from every new DraughtKeg TM will
contain mostly foam. This is typical of draught beer. Allow the foam to settle
and continue to pour.
n Tilt and pour: Tilt your glass at a 45 degree angle as you pour and adjust
upright as the glass fills - fig. 18.
n Ensure you pull the tap handle all the way down. Not opening the handle all
the way will result in excessive foam.
n 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 BEERTENDER ®
n The drip tray and grate should be emptied and cleaned after each use
- fig. 19.
n Before cleaning the appliance, it is essential to turn off the ON/OFF switch
and then pull the plug out of the socket.
n 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.
n Always wipe down the interior of the BeerTender ® after use - fig. 20. 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.