AQVIA BALANCE Sparkling Water Maker User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- AQVIA
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AQVIA BALANCE Sparkling Water Maker User Manual
MODEL: AQVIA BALANCE
Congratulations
You are now an owner of a brand-new AQVIA® carbonator produced by Linde – a
leading global industrial gases and engineering company.
AQVIA captures the Scandinavian design standards. We honor long-lasting quality and honest functionality. Driven by our devotion to the sustainable home carbonation tradition, we elevate the sparkling water experience in your everyday life.
Before making your first refreshing bubbles, we would kindly ask you to read through the safety instructions. Products including gas and high pressure should always be handled with caution. Please note that the guarantee for your sparkling water maker is only valid on condition that it has been treated with care and in compliance with these safety instructions.
We wish you many pleasant sparkling moments!
®AQVIA is a registered trademark of the Linde plc and its affiliates.
Safety instructions
- Never transport the sparkling water maker with the gas cylinder attached to the machine. Always make sure that the gas cylinder has been fully detached before transportation.
- Keep the sparkling water maker out of the reach of children.
- Never place the sparkling water maker close to a source of heat, such as a hob or a radiator, and keep it out of direct sunlight.
- Only use 425 g gas cylinders and PET bottles that are approved for this sparkling water maker. Other bottles may seem to fit but could reduce the function, damage the machine or cause a safety risk.
- Never press the gas button before attaching a water bottle.
- Never inject gas into an empty water bottle.
- Never fill a water bottle above the maximum volume mark.
- Never try to use your sparkling water maker when it is broken or damaged, as doing so can be dangerous.
- Important! A fault that might occur, even if very uncommon, is that the valve on the gas cylinder gets stuck. In which case there will be a continuous hissing noise on the backside of the machine even when the button is released. The noise should not be confused with the hissing noise from the over pressure valve that occurs at every carbonation. Leave both the water bottle and the gas cylinder in the machine, open a nearby window and wait for at least 30 minutes for all the gas to be evacuated from the gas cylinder. Make a product complaint for the gas cylinder at the place for purchase or at the manufacturer’s.
- If your sparkling water maker breaks or malfunctions, do not try to repair or open the machine yourself. Contact the store where you bought the machine.
Safety instructions for the gas cylinder
- Never transport the gas cylinder when attached to the sparkling water maker. Always make sure that the gas cylinder has been fully detached before transportation.
- Do not store the cylinder close to a source of heat, such as a hob or a radiator, and keep it out of direct sunlight.
- Keep the cylinder out of the reach of children.
- The gas cylinder must only be used when at room temperature. After transportation and frequent use, the cylinder can become cold and less efficient. Avoid touching the cylinder if it is covered in ice.
- We recommend that you only use 425 g AQVIA gas cylinders.
- Do not tamper with or otherwise alter the design or shape of the gas cylinder.
- If the gas cylinder breaks or becomes damaged, contact the store where you bought the gas cylinder.
Safety instructions for the water bottle
- Never fill water bottles with anything other than pure drinking water, and never carbonate any other fluids than water. If other fluids are carbonated, there is a serious danger that the fluid will leak into the machine, and that additives such as sugar will cause the pressure relief valves to stick. If the relief valves stop working, the machine will not be safe to use.
- Never fill the bottle above the maximum volume mark; if you do, water can enter the machine and spurt out through the pressure relief valves.
- The water bottles can withstand water temperatures up to 40°C. The bottles must therefore be washed only in warm water and never in a dishwasher.
- Never freeze the water bottles.
- Never use water bottles that have exceeded their use-by date, as this poses a safety hazard. Use-by dates are printed on the bottles.
- Never use discoloured, deformed or cracked water bottles.
- To avoid the buildup of bacteria in the bottle, always make sure to rinse it thoroughly before use.
- Never drink straight from the bottle.
- Only use AQVIA PET bottles.
Using the sparkling water maker
Your new sparkling water maker enables you to carbonate your own water, which you can then flavour with AGA concentrates. To carbonate your own water, you need the AGA 425 g carbon dioxide gas cylinder. When the cylinder is empty, a replacement can be bought from the store where you made your original purchase and the old bottle returned for deposit.
Inserting the gas cylinder
Remove the seal and the protective cap from the cylinder. Keep the cap in a
safe place as it will be needed when you replace the cylinder when empty.
Place the carbonator on a flat surface and remove the back cover of the
machine: hold in the catches on the side and angle the cover backwards and
then lift it upwards.
Tilt the sparkling water maker forwards and insert the gas cylinder through the opening in the bottom of the machine so that the cylinder is standing on the work surface. Gently tilt the sparkling water maker back so that the upper part of the machine rests against the threaded neck of the cylinder.
Screw the cylinder into the machine as far as it will go (see illustration), at which point the sparkling water maker will have returned to its original resting position. Make sure that the cylinder is firmly in place.
Now replace the back cover by inserting the bottom lip into the hole in the base and then angling the cover forward carefully until you hear a click from the catches.
Removing the gas cylinder
Place the sparkling water maker on a flat surface and remove the back section by pressing the button on the back and then pushing the back section first up and then out. Unscrew the cylinder, at which point the sparkling water maker will tip forwards slightly. Tilt the sparkling water maker a little further forwards and lift out the cylinder.
Filling the water bottle
Clean the bottle before use. Do not use water hotter than 40°C. Fill the
bottle with cold water up to the maximum volume mark. If the bottle is
overfilled, water can enter the machine and leak out. For best results, use
cold water; the colder the water, the greater the volume of gas that can be
dissolved. It is therefore a good idea to store an extra bottle of water in
the fridge. Make sure, however, not to keep the water for too long in the
bottle as it m
Important! Never carbonate anything other than pure drinking water, as sugar or other additives might cause the pressure relief valves to stick, rendering the machine unsafe to use.
Attaching the water bottle
Remove the lid from the water bottle. Position the bottle so that the gas tube
protrudes into the water and then
push the bottle up as far as it will go. Turn the bottle as shown in the
illustration until you feel it engage. Make sure that the water bottle is
firmly in place before use.
Carbonating water
Important! Never carbonate anything other than pure drinking water, as sugar
or other additives might cause the pressure relief valves to stick, rendering
the machine unsafe to use.
The degree of carbonation is a matter of personal taste, so for the first few times you use the machine, you will have to experiment until you find the degree of carbonation that is right for you
To carbonate the water, press the button and keep it pressed for 3-4 seconds or until you hear a hiss as the pressure relief valve opens. Depending on the water temperature, this will give you a normal degree of carbonation.
You can add more gas as desired by pressing the button again briefly once or twice. Release the button and wait until you hear another hiss as any excess pressure is discharged and t
Unscrew the water bottle and enjoy your carbonated water. Store the water in a cool place with the lid tightly screwed on to prevent the water going flat
Removing the water bottle
Grasp the water bottle and turn it as shown until you feel it disengage. The
bottle has a bayonet fitting and should click slightly as it does so.
Flavour your carbonated water
Flavour your carbonated water with fruit or essences available at grocery
stores.
Please carefully read the instructions on the bottles and pour the right
amount of essence in a glass or a pitcher, and then add the carbonated water.
Emptying the spill tray
Push the back of the strainer down gently so that it tilts upwards and is
easier to remove. Lift it out and place it to one side. Hold the spill tray
by the handle and bring it diagonally forwards to remove it. Empty the tray.
Maintenance and cleaning
- To clean your sparkling water maker, wipe it with a damp cloth. A mild cleaning agent may also be used
- Clean water bottles in warm water with a mild detergent and rinse well. Store empty bottles with their lids off.
- Never wash water bottles in a dishwasher. Water bottles can only withstand a maximum water temperature of 400C.
- Never use solvents or powerful cleaning agents.
Troubleshooting
Technical specifications
- Height x Width x Length: 436 mm x 143 mm x 266 mm
- Weight: 2.5 kg including gas cylinder and PET bottle
Guarantee terms
Linde guarantees product performance for two years from the date of purchase.
In the unlikely event of a manufacturing defect, Linde will repair or replace
the product free of charge.
The guarantee is invalidated if the product is damaged due to:
- an accident occurring after purchase
- improper care
- improper use
- failure to follow the maintenance and service instructions
Complaints
A complaint about the product is to include a description of the defect or problem that you believe the product to have, and must be made within either the guarantee period or a reasonable time from discovery. Return the product to the place of purchase with the original receipt.
Recycling
When disposing of the product, under national and international environmental regulations it must be taken to the place of purchase or to a recycling prescribed by the local council.
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