Mini Pub INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Model Number / No. de Modelo: MBD5L MINI PUB (5L KEG) DISPENSADOR DE CERVEZA (5L) BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. La sección en español empieza en la página 23 Avanti has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Avanti Products, A Division of the Mackle Co., Inc. P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33152 www.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions and Appliance Safety 3 Important Safeguides 4 Help Us Help You … 5 Parts and Features 6 Accessories Included with Your Mini Pub 6 Installation Instructions 7 Before Using Your Mini Pub 7 Electrical Connection 8 Installation of Your Mini Pub 9 Preparing the Keg 9 - 11 Setting up the Keg 11 Setting up the Gas Cartridge 11 Adjusting the Gas Pressure 12 Operating Your Mini Pub 13 Setting the Temperature 13 Interior LED Light 13 LCD
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS aWARNINGa • • • • • To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your appliance, follow these basic precautions: Read all instructions before using the Mini Pub. Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the appliance. Never clean the Mini Pub parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUIDES Before the Mini Pub is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this manual, so read the manual carefully. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using the Mini Pub, follow basic precaution, including the following: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet, do not remove grounding prong, do not use an adapter, and do not use an extension cord. Replace all panels before operating.
HELP US HELP YOU... Read this guide carefully. Write down the model and serial numbers. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new unit properly. You'll find them on a plate located on the rear outside wall of the unit. Keep it handy to answer your questions.
PARTS & FEATURES 1 2 3 4 5 6 Unlocking Push Button Gasket (Seal) Window Door Latch Door Interior LED Light 7 8 9 10 11 12 Handle Tap Temp.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ¾ • • • • Before Using Your Mini Pub Remove the exterior and interior packing. Check to be sure you have all of the accessories. Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth. Prior to operating the appliance, read the following instructions: • Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord is damaged. Should it be the case, it must be replaced by a qualified person so as to avoid any shock hazard. • This appliance is not designed for young children.
¾ Electrical Connection aWarninga Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by an authorized Avanti Products service center. This unit should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this unit is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.
¾ Installation of Your Mini Pub • Take the appliance out of its packaging (do not allow children to play with plastic parts, as this can cause a possible choking hazard). Place your Mini Pub on a steady and horizontal flat surface, leaving at least 5 inches / 10 cm on either side so as to allow correct ventilation of the appliance. Set the drip tray into the notch provided. • • • • • • Install the dispenser handle on the dispensing head, making sure that both endpieces perfectly fit together.
IMPORTANT: Before piercing the plug on the top of the keg, you must always follow the instructions marked on the keg to eliminate the excess gas and ensure that the keg has rested long enough to avoid foam coming out through the tap faucet. a) Heineken keg: When using the Heineken type keg: Remove the spout that is supplied with the keg. Remove the adaptor from the keg. Using the Heineken keg adapter supplied with your Mini-Pub attach to the dispensing end of the spout.
For the last two types of kegs, fit the orange all-purpose plug delivered with your appliance in the existing keg hole further to cutting the plug. CAUTION: allow the beer to rest before piercing the plug so as to avoid projections. When the keg is empty, remove the orange all-purpose plug and clean it with dishwashing liquid. Carefully rinse the plug. It is then ready for use with another keg.
• Connect the hose by inserting it into the hose outlet (to check that the hose is correctly connected, try to remove it by slightly pulling it. Resistance indicates that the hose is correctly connected. In order to disconnect the hose, push in the metallic collar on the hose outlet while pulling the hose). See below. • Place the entire assembly on the support base provided in the specific compartment on the right-hand side of your Mini Pub.
OPERATING YOUR MINI PUB ¾ Setting the Temperature You will need to set the temperature to best suit your taste. and The temperature can be set from 38º to 54ºF (3° to 12°C), using the temperature selectors ( ) located below the temperature display. When you push the two buttons for the first time, the LCD readout will show the original temperature set at previous time (the temperature preset at the factory is 42ºF (6ºC)).
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ¾ Keg Removal and Cleaning the Unit When the keg is empty, it is advisable to thoroughly clean the Mini Pub before loading another keg. For optimum results and performance it is advisable to clean the Mini Pub after each use. a) To empty remaining beer from the beer line and remove the keg. • Open the gas cartridge storage compartment and shut the valve (to shut the valve, turn it counter clockwise).
c) To clean the Mini Pub exterior surfaces. • Before cleaning the appliance, it is essential to turn off the main switch and then pull the plug out of the socket. • The drip tray and cover can be removed from the unit either separately or together by pulling it away from the unit. After cleaning the tray and cover can be returned to place in the reverse manner. CAUTION Failure to unplug the Mini Pub could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
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. 1) • 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) • Contaminated air source. If possible change to CO2 gas as a pressure source. • Defective Thomas or tongue vents.
3) • Not enough pressure. 3) • Increase pressure if beer runs too slowly. Correct flow is to fill 4) • Check all washers frequently, particularly the air vents. A clogged vent will obstruct the flow of air or Co2. • Check source of pressure. Check power source when air compressor is used. Air compressor should never be connected to light switch. Make certain to have a separate electric plug outlet for the compressor. • Check CO2 tank, if empty, replace (See inside cover for proper procedure).
OFF-TASTE BEER Often bitter and bitey, sometimes completely odor, carrying an unpleasant taste. Beer lines should be flushed after each barrel is empty. Maintain fresh, Clean, sanitary conditions at bar. Smoke, kitchen odors, fly sprays, and disinfectants will harm the tast and flavor of beer, making it unpalatable. These conditions, as described, may come from an air source, or from actual contact with the glass at bar. Causes 1) • Contaminated Air Line. Thomas or Tongue Bents.
WILD BEER Beer, when drawn, is all foam, or too much foam, and not enough liquid beer. Cause Corrections 1) • Improper drawing beer into glass. 1) • Open faucet quickly and completely. • Check and find the correct distance to hold glass from faucet when drawing. Proper foam should be a tight, creamy head, and the collar on the average glass should be ¾ “ to 1” high. 2) • Yeast growth, or other obstructions in faucet. • Worn faucet parts and worn faucet washers.
9) • Too much air pressure. 9) • Check source of pressure. Adjust pressure to suit properly balanced system. For correct beer flow, fill a 10 oz. Glass in 4 seconds at proper temperature. • Check and replace a creeping regulator and gauge. 10) • Adjust pressure when using CO2 as low as possible, however, remembering that the applied pressure must be slightly higher than the internal pressure of the beer (no more than 18 lbs. should be applied.
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INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de incendio, choque eléctrico, o daños cuando use electrodomésticos, siga estas precauciones: Lea todas las instrucciones antes de usar su Dispensador de Cerveza. Nunca limpie el Dispensador de Cerveza con líquidos inflamables. Los vapores pueden causar fuego o explosión. No almacene o use gasolina o cualquier otro líquido o material inflamable cerca de este o cualquier otro electrodoméstico. Los vapores pueden causar fuego o explosión.
GUIAS DE SEGURIDAD Antes de usar el Dispensador de Cerveza, posiciónelo correctamente e instálelo como se describe mas adelante; por favor lea el manual cuidadosamente. Para reducir el riesgo de fuego, choque eléctrico o daños cuando use el Dispensador de Cerveza, siga precauciones básicas, incluyendo las siguientes: PELIGRO • Enchufe en un tomacorriente de 3 orificios, no remueva la tercera punta, no use un adaptador ni use un cable de extensión. • Reemplace todos los paneles antes de operar la unidad.
PARTES Y CARACTERISTICAS 1 2 3 4 5 6 Botón Para Abrir Sello Ventana Botón de la puerta Puerta Luz Interior 7 8 9 10 11 12 Manija Grifo Indicador de Temperatura Control de Temperatura Sensor Placa Enfriadora 13 14 15 16 17 18 Pata Ventana para Regulador de Presión (2) Panel Lateral Bandeja de goteo Receptáculo DC Receptáculo AC Accesorios incluídos con su dispensador Cantidad 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 Descripción Regulador de Presión de CO2 Cordón para corriente AC Cordón y adaptador con fusible pa
ANTES DE OPERAR EL DISPENSADOR, LEA LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES • No use el electrodoméstico si el cable eléctrico esta dañado. Si es este el caso, debe ser reemplazado por un técnico calificado para evitar cualquier peligro de choque eléctrico. • Antes de conectar la unidad, verifique que el voltaje sea el correcto. • Este electrodoméstico no esta diseñado para ser usado por niños. Siempre supervise a los niños cuando estén cerca de la unidad.
• • • Coloque el Mini Pub sobre una superficie plana y estable, dejando 5 pulgadas / 10 cm a cada lado para permitir la correcta ventilación. Coloque la Bandeja de Goteo en la ranura. Coloque el cordón de 115V AC o 12V DC (adaptador de encendedor incluido) detrás de la unidad. II. PREPARANDO EL KEG (BARRIL) El Dispensador mantendrá el barril de 5L frío por un tiempo indefinido.
• • • • Enrosque las dos partes del adaptador hasta que escuche “Pop”, este sonido indica que se ha perforado el sello del cilindro y que el gas CO2 fluirá libremente, asegurase de apretarlo firmemente para evitar fugas o escape de CO2. Conecte la manguera insertándola en la ranura (para verificar que la manguera esta correctamente conectada, trate de halarla suavemente. Resistencia significa que la manguera esta correctamente conectada.
VIII. LIMPIEZA Cuando el barril este vacío, es aconsejable que limpie el Mini Pub antes de colocar otro barril. a. Para vaciar la cerveza que quede en la línea y remover el barril: • Abra el compartimiento del cilindro de gas y cierre la válvula (para cerrarla, gírela en sentido contrario a las agujas del reloj). • Coloque un envase bajo el grifo dispensador y drene halando la manija hacia Ud. hasta que no salga más cerveza.
PROBLEMAS CON LA CERVEZA CERVEZA TURBIA Cuando la cerveza parece opaca y no transparente. CAUSAS CORRECCIONES 1. La cerveza esta demasiado fría. Temperaturas excesivamente bajas pueden causar cerveza turbia, nublada, especialmente cuando la cerveza descansa sobre superficies frías por largos periodos de tiempo. Asegúrese que las líneas estén limpias y suba la temperatura un poquito. 2. Sonido cuando se abre la salida Abra el grifo rápida y completamente. parcialmente.
• • 2. Verter la cerveza incorrectamente. • 3. No hay suficiente presión. • 4. Ventanillas contaminadas. La presión esta apagada. • • • • • • 5. Refrigeradora o el sistema de cerveza está muy frío. • • 6. Reguladores de presion muy lentos. • • 7. Fuente de aire contaminado. Vapores de aceite o grasa. • • 31 servir la cerveza. Es mejor servir la cerveza en un vaso húmedo. Abra el grifo rápida y completamente.
ESPUMA SUELTA CAUSAS Burbujas grandes como de jabón (llamadas ojo de pez). La espuma se asienta muy rápido. CORRECCIONES Esta es una condición similar a la de cerveza sin cuerpo. Seguir las correcciones para cerveza sin cuerpo. CERVEZA CON SABOR EXTRAÑO Cerveza amarga, con olor extraño, con sabor desagradable. Las líneas de cerveza deben ser enjuagadas después que cada barril se termine. Mantenga el bar limpio y fresco.
• Tiendas que no tienen refrigeración deben mantener los barriles en hielo o al menos cubrir los barriles con alquitran y bolsas de yute. La temperatura optima para los barriles es 38º a 40º. CERVEZA CON DEMASIADA ESPUMA Cuando se sirve la cerveza, ésta tiene demasiada espuma y no suficiente líquido. CAUSAS CORRECCIONES 1. Servir la cerveza de manera incorrecta. • Abra el grifo rápida y completamente. • Verifique y encuentre la distancia correcta entre el vaso y el grifo cuando sirva.
• 8.No hay suficiente espacio para almacenar el barril. La cerveza se entibia en el barril. • 9.Demasiada presión de aire. • • • 10.Exceso de CO2. • • 11.No suficiente presión o falta de presión. • • 12.Cerveza pasada. • 34 tanto mantenga la refrigeradora a 40º durante todo el año. Si la temperatura no se puede bajar, incremente la presión aplicada, sin embargo balancee el sistema cambiando el tubo de vinilo por uno de menor diámetro o instale un grifo de control de espuma.
CERVEZA CON POCA ESPUMA La cerveza sale bien cuando recién se abre el barril. Hacia el final del barril la cerveza tiene poco cuerpo y espuma. Esto generalmente ocurre cuando la cerveza no se sirve con frecuencia. CAUSAS Cuando se usa aire como fuente de presión, el aire reemplaza el CO2 en la cerveza, causando que esta quede sin cuerpo. Cuando la cerveza fluye rápidamente este problema no es tan evidente. CORRECCIONES • En lo que sea posible, gas de CO2 debe ser usado como fuente de presión.
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