HKoenig BW1778 Beer Tap, Aluminum, 65 W, 5 liters, Black Instruction Manual

HKoenig BW1778 Beer Tap, Aluminum, 65 W, 5 liters, Black

Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and operating, and keep it for future reference.

INTRODUCTION

This is a household beer cooler, equipped to keep the beer fresh. It brings the beer to the best temperature for cold storage (3 to 6℃) within 19-21 hours.
The beer cooler will keep the 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 beer cooler.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

We have provided many important safety messages in the instruction manual for the beer cooler. Before use it, please read and obey all safety rules and operating instructions; and put the instruction manual in a safe place for future reference.

Safety Instruction
Before use it, check whether the power cord is well connected or not; if not, please don’t use it, and call service center;
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Before using it, check whether the plug conforms with the socket or not; if not, please don’t use it, and call service center;
Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.
Place the beer cooler on a dry and horizontal surface.
Never put the beer cooler under the sunlight.
Never cover the beer cooler when it is operating by some other object.
The beer cooler must be installed in an area protected from the elements, such wind, rain, water spray or drips.
Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operation, 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 beer cooler or power plug in the water or other liquid.
Do not use coarse cloth, or abrasive stuff to clear the beer cooler Do not take beer keg out from the beer cooler if the beer is not drunk out completely.
To ensure proper ventilation for the beer cooler, make sure the beer cooler is at least 5 inches / 10cm away on either side so as to allow correct ventilation on the appliance.
Never allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the beer cooler.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 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. Children shall not play with the appliance. This appliance may be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or instructed in the safe use of the appliance and that they fully understand the potential hazards.
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 may be used by children of at least 8 years of age, as long as they are supervised and have been given instructions about using the appliance safely and are fully aware of the dangers involved.
Cleaning and maintenance should not be carried out by children unless they are at least 8 years of age and are supervised by an adult.
Keep the appliance and its power cord out of reach of children under 8 years of age.
When using electrical equipment, safety precautions must always be taken to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury in the event of misuse.
Make sure that the voltage rating on the typeplate corresponds to your main voltage of your installation. If this is not the case, contact the dealer and do not connect the unit
Never leave the unit unattended while in operation.
Please keep this document at hand and give it to the future owner in case of transfer of your device
The device must not be used if it has been dropped, it obvious signs of damage are visible or if it has leaks.
Your appliance has been designed for domestic use only. It is not intended for use in the following situations which are not covered by the warranty:

• in staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other professional environments,
• in farm hostels,
• by guests in hotels, motels and other residential environments,
• in bed and breakfast type environments.

The device must not be used if it has been dropped, it obvious signs of damage are visible or if it has leaks.

HOW TO SELECT A KEG
Sealed 5L Heineken keg applies only
Pay close attention to safety and storage messages about the keg / on the keg. Check the keg is neither damaged nor beer out-of-date before purchasing.
Keep the keg in a rather cold for 12 hours but not too cold place (e.g. refrigerator) until
next use.
Never shake the keg before use
Never put the beer keg under the sunlight

SPECIFICATIONS

(room temperature 22~24℃)

5| Noise level| ≤38dB(A); (ambient noise ≤3dB(A))
6| Dimensions| (W)272(D)414(H)446mm
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

PARTS & FEATURE 

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

INSTALLATION & OPERATION

A. INSTALLATION

1. Take out the beer cooler from its package. Place the beer cooler on a steady and horizontal surface, and make sure the beer cooler is at least 5 inches/10 cm away from other appliances or wall on each side so as to allow correct ventilation on the appliances, to get better performance.

2. Install the tap handle connect the tap, make sure both end fit together perfectly.(Show as Figure 4)

3. Set the water drip tray into the notch provided. (Show as figure 5)

4. Open the beer cooler with 60-80N strength.
   Note: Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet. Before use it, make sure the voltage is conformity with plug mark, and check whether the power cord is well connected or not; if not, please don’t use it, and call service center;

5. Put 800ml water into the cooling cavity or pour the water to the max mark (Show as figure 6) (It can work without water, but it can’t display the best performance)
   Note: Make sure the drain switch is at “Off” position and no extra objects in the cooling cavity.

6. Place the ready-to-use drum in the tank of the appliance, connect the inlet hose to the drum.
   NOTES: Check that the connection of the valve system is correct and undamaged. Make sure that the tap valve is in the closed position.

7. Plug the beer cooler.
   Note: Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet. Before use it, make sure the voltage is in conformity with plug mark, and check whether the power cord is well connected or not; if not, please don’t use it, and call service center.

8. Close the top cover of the beer cooler.

9. Turn on the power switch to “I” position to power on the beer cooler. (While “0” position is to power off it).
   NOTES: Please make sure your hands are dry when you operate the beer cooler, to avoid electric shock. 

10. It will take 19-21 hours to cool the beer to 3-6℃ at 22-24 ℃ambient temperature. And it can keep the temperature. We do, however, suggest that you initially cool your beer keg for at least 12 hours in your refrigerator before placing it into the beer cooler, especially when the ambient temperature is higher than 25℃.

11. To pour the beer out by pulling down the tap mechanism, and you can adjust the pressure regulator knob to control the beer flow rate and beer bubble;
    Note: Clean the glass before pouring beer out; if the beer or beer cup/glass is in a high temperature or the beer is not cool enough, there are many bubbles when pouring beer out.

12.  When taping the beer, lean your beer glass against the pouring spout and slowly straighten it up with the beer rising, then open the tap mechanism completely to avoid many bubbles; It is advisable to pour half-glass, make a short pause before continuing the rest. NOTES: Never immerse the pouring spout into the beer glass to avoid many bubbles; Remember to lock the tap after finishing pouring.

13. It is normal to have more bubbles when pouring the first 3 cup of beer.

14. There will be a sharp and high-speed jet when pouring the last cup of beer from a keg.

B. Heineken Keg

1. The Heineken connector that comes with your beer cooler can work with all Heineken 5 liter kegs. However, you must use a flat head screwdriver to remove the green base from the keg in order to install the new connector, provided with the beer cooler.

2. When install the new connector to the Heineken keg, you must firstly install the clear beer tube one end to the connector, one end to the tap mechanism, then install the connector to the Heineken keg. Note: Please take out the Heineken adaptor with collect ways, Press it according to the arrow indication, or will damage the fastener 

3. Turn on the power switch to “I” position to power on the beer cooler. (While “0” position is to power off) (Show as figure12).
   Note: Please make sure your hands are dry when you operate the beer cooler, to avoid electric shock.

4. It will take 19-21 hours to cool the beer to 3-6℃ at 22-24℃ ambient temperature. And it can keep the temperature. We do, however, suggest that you initially cool your beer keg for at least 12 hours in your refrigerator before placing it into the beer cooler, especially when the ambient temperature is higher than 25℃.

5. To pour the beer out by pulling down the tap mechanism, and you can adjust the pressure regulator knob to control the beer flow rate and beer bubble (Show as figure13);
   Note: Clean the glass before pouring beer out; if the beer or beer cup/glass is in high temperature or the beer is not cool enough, there are many bubbles when pouring beer out;

6. When taping the beer, lean your beer glass against the pouring spout and slowly straighten it up with the beer rising, then open the tap mechanism completely to avoid many bubbles; It is advisable to pour half glass, and make a short pause before continuing the rest.
   Note: Never immerse the pouring spout into the beer glass to avoid many bubbles; Remember to lock the tap after finishing pouring.

7. It is normal to have more bubbles when pouring the first 3 cups of beer.

8. There will be a sharp and high-speed jet when pouring the last cup of beer from keg.

C. REPLACE WATER INSIDE THE COOLING CAVITY
It is recommended to replace the water inside the cavity once each week. (No need to replace the water for each beer keg, one week one time recommended)

• Open the drain switch, water flow into the S shape drainpipe from this end
• Move the drain switch to horizontal line, will start to drain water
  1. Open the drain switch to drain out the water from the cavity into the drip tray. Make sure the drip tray is fit into the notch to avoid water flow to the desk; the drip tray can load 450ml water;
  2. After all water drain out, close the drain switch and put 800ml fresh water into the cavity.
  3. Open the drain switch (drag the switch forward to a 90-degree angle), and drain out the water inside the cavity to drip tray, and need twice to drain out the water.

Warning:

1. Clean water is necessary;
2. make sure the drip tray is fit into the notch to avoid water flow to the desk;
3. The drip tray can load 400-500ml water;

CLEANING BEER TAP MECHANISM

Beer cooler needs conformity with hygienically demand, it need clean before the first use or for long time use, clean the whole machine with dry cloth. Otherwise, two cleaning way is recommended as following:

1. Load the warm water into the cleaning kit.

2. And connect the end of the piercing pin, press the water into the pin to clean the pin tube, and push the water out from the beer tube at the other end. And repeat this cleaning work till the beer tube clean (need 3 bottles warm water at least); please clean the beer tap mechanism as figure 30. Note: Please disassemble the tap when make the cleaning.
   (Show as figure 29)

3. Before cleaning remove the mains lead from the socket.
   Warning: Never put the tap mechanism parts in the washing machine or dishwasher;
   Never use the chemical cleaning detergent to clean the parts, warm or purified water is recommended.

CHANGE SPARE PARTS {3 pieces Heineken adapter)

TO CHANGE BEER TUBE

Please replace the beer tube if beer tube is damaged and causes beer leakage.

1. Remove the top cover, and let the tap handle in the direction of beer-outing when drawing out the tube.
2. Remove the tap clip, and then screw out the quick connector.
3. Install the new beer tube according to with the reverse procedure.
   Note: Don’t move other screws when processing tube replacement, otherwise, it may cause the beer leakage or gas leakage.

MAINTENANCE

If the beer cooler does not work properly, please call the service center;
To save time and money, before you call for service, check the Troubleshooting Guide. It lists cause of minor operation problems that you can correct yourself.

connection

2.   No keg or no beer in the keg;

| 1.   Well connect the pouring tube

2.   Change a new keg

 | 1. Use a wrong way to| 1.   Use the right way to

pour beer out

2.     Cool the beer down to 3-6℃

3.   Put the beer keg aside a while till no bubble inside

4.   Change a new keg

 | pour

Too much bubble pouring out

| beer out

2.      The beer temp is high (best at 3-6℃)

3.   The keg is shaken before usage

 | 4. Almost no beer in the
 | keg
Beer flows out too slowly| The connection tube or beer tube has leakage| Check whether the tube is leakage or not, if

so replace the tube

ENVIRONMENT CAUTION:

Do not dispose of this product as it has with other household products. There is a separation of this waste product into communities, you will need to inform your local authorities about the places where you can return this product. In fact, electrical and electronic products contain hazardous substances that have harmful effects on the environment or human health and should be recycled. The symbol here indicates that electrical and electronic equipment should be chosen carefully, a wheeled waste container
is marked with a cross.
Adeva SAS / H.Koenig Europe – 8 rue Marc Seguin, 77290 Mitry-Mory, France
www.hkoenig.com – https://en.hkoenig.com – Tél: +33 1 64 67 00 05

References

• H.Koenig : Le spécialiste du petit électroménager
• HKOENIG SAV: Pezzi di ricambio, accessori, FAQ
• H.Koenig customer support
• HKOENIG SAV: Repuestos, accesorios, FAQ
• HKOENIG SAV: Pièces détachées ,accessoires, FAQ

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