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BEER DISPENSER
Holds 1/2, 1/4 & Mini Barrel Kegs
Use & Care Guide
Model 183.91579
DISTRIBUTEUR DE BIÉRE
Volume: 1⁄2, 1⁄4 Tonnelet
Guide d’utilisation
Modéle 183.91579
SURTIDOR DE CERVEZA
Los asideros 1/2, 1/4 los Barriles Minis de Barril
El uso la Guía del Cuidado
Modélo 183.91579
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Record Serial/Model Numbers ...................................... 1 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS BEER Safety ....................................................................... 1-2 DISPENSER. Warranty ..................................................................... 3 WARNING First Steps ................................................................. 3-7 FOR YOUR SAFETY Energy Saving Tips ...................................
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WARNING ELECTRICAL IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OF CO2 (CARBON DIOXIDE) GAS INFORMATION These guidelines must be followed to ensure that 1. CO 2 gas can be dangerous! CO2 cylinders contain safety mechanisms in the design of this beer high-pressure compressed gas, which can be dispenser will operate properly. hazardous if not handled properly. Make sure you read and understand all the procedures for the CO2 • R efer to the serial plate for correct electrical cylinders before inst
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BEER DISPENSER WARRANTY FIRST STEPS This Owner’s Guide provides specific operating KENMORE ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY instructions for your model. Use the beer dispenser only When installed, operated and maintained according to all as instructed in this Owner’s Guide. Before starting the instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails beer dispenser, follow these important first steps. due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, re
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Check all supplied accessories in the carton to be sure that 2. Place the gasket over the hole opening on the all pieces are present and in good condition. A checklist of worktop and line up 4 holes with pilot holes. accessories is shown below for your reference: 3. Pass beer line with the nut at the end through the hole 1 Beer Tap Assembly Including: in the worktop until the beer tap is resting on top of the 1 Black Faucet Handle cabinet. 1 Gasket for Beer Tap 1 Beer Line (transparent
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GAS E S 2. Attach the CO2 regulator to the CO2 cylinder by Follow the steps below to tap the keg of beer. screwing the regulator nut onto the cylinder valve and 1. Make sure the pull handle of the Sankey Tap is in the tightening with an adjustable wrench. closed (up) position before installing it on the beer keg. 3. Remove the bolt with the nut from the cylinder retainer. (see fig.1) Insert the keg coupler into the locking neck of Using two screws attach it inside the unit on the left si
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4. Make sure the beer tap faucet is in the closed (faucet • F or proper keg cooling, DO NOT put anything in the handle pointing straight back) position before refrigerator cabinet other than the keg. Placing ice bags, connecting the Keg Tap to the beer keg. Pull the pull beverage cans or food in the open spaces around the handle out and push down until it locks into position. keg will interfere with air circulation inside the cabinet Listen for the "click" of the pull handle when it shifts
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Y S E A V N E O E M 7. Remove the beer tower from the worktop unscrewing 4 • Limit the opening and closing of the door on hot and screws. humid days. When you open the door, close it quickly to prevent hot air from entering. 8. Pull the beer line through the top of the cabinet. • Check regularly for proper air circulation around the unit 9. Install the cabinet plug on the worktop. to make sure that the unit receives sufficient airflow. 10. Lay the unit down sideways. We recommend th
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Beer Temperature Tips for Cleaning Beer Glasses For the freshest flavor, it is important to serve beer in clean • The recommended temperature for serving chilled beer is glasses. For your convenience, the following tips explain between 34˚ and 38˚F. To maintain this temperature in how to properly clean beer glasses before serving beer. average room conditions of 70˚F, set the thermostat to "Normal." • Do not wash beer glasses together with glasses that have contained milk or any other f
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7. F ill the jar with cool clean water and repeat the process Automatic Defrosting until the water runs clear. It is not necessary to defrost the beer dispenser. Ice that has deposited on the evaporator is automatically defrosted 8. Rinse the tap in the bucket with cool water. when the compressor cycles off. The defrosted water collects 9. Remove the fitting from the tower and replace the in the water drip tray located on the top of the compressor faucet. Make sure the washer is in
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VACATION AND MOVING TIPS KEG CONNECTIONS – TANK REPLACEMENT How do I replace an empty C02 tank? Short Vacations: 1. Close tank drum valve by turning clockwise. Leave the beer dispenser operating during vacations of less than three weeks. 2. Unscrew adjustment Set Screw (counter-clockwise) as far as it will go and close shut off valve. Long Vacations: 3. Remove regulator from empty tank. If the beer dispenser will not be used for several months: 4. Remove dust cap from the new full tank. Ope
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Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes TROUBLESHOOTING common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this GUIDE appliance. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION BEER DISPENSER DOES NOT RUN Beer Dispenser does not • Beer Dispenser is plugged into • Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the run. a circuit that has a ground outlet, have it checked by a certified technician. fault interrupt. •
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION SOUND AND NOISE • Metal parts undergo • This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as Popping or cracking expansion and contraction, beer dispenser continues to run. sound when compressor as in hot water pipes. comes on. • Refrigerant (used to cool • This is normal. Bubbling or gurgling beer dispenser) is circulating sound, like boiling throughout the system. water. • Floor is uneven or weak. • Ensure floor is level and can adequately suppor
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When dispensing beer into the glass, if you find that the beer is Cloudy, Flat, Bubbly, Off-Taste, Sour, Wild or Tail-End Beer, refer to some of the following hints. POOR QUALITY BEER PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Excessively low temperatures • Make certain that the lines are thoroughly cleaned Cloudy Beer. may cause hazy or cloudy and then raise the temperature slightly. The beer in the glass beer, particularly when the appears hazy, and not clear. beer lies in the cold coil for l
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loose Foam. • This is generally the same as • See the Flat Beer causes above. Large soap-like bubbles that the Flat Beer condition. settle quickly. Off-Taste Beer. • Improper cleaning of the tap. • Brush and clean the tap properly. It should be Often bitter and bitey; scoured using a detergent, then rinsed clean. sometimes completely lack- • Contaminated air line. • Beer tube should be examined. If contaminated, it ing in flavor and zest. May should be
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Wild Beer. (continued) • Not enough pressure or no • Check for defective air vents. Beer that is either all foam, pressure at all. • Always turn the pressure on before drawing beer. or too much foam and not • An old keg of beer which has • If beer has been allowed to stand in warm temper- enough liquid. not been stored in cool atures beyond 45°F for an excessive length of time, temperatures has been used. it may begin a secondary fermentation. Store beer
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Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive mainte- nance or repair from time to time. That’s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product. Here’s what the Agreement* includes: Parts and labor needed to help keep
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TABLE DES MATIERES CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Numéros de série et de modèle.................................... 1 LISEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT Consignes de sécurité .............................................. 1-2 D’UTILISER CE DISTRIBUTEUR DE BIÈRE. Garantie .................................................................. 3-6 AVERTISSEMENT Étapes de l’installation ................................................. 3 POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ Conseils d’économie d’énergie.........
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AVERTISSEMENT INFORMATION CONSIGNES DE SÉCURÍTE IMPORTANTES POUR LE CO2 (GAZ CARBONIQUE) ÉLECTRIQUE Ces règles doivent être suivies pour s’assurer que 1. Le gaz carbonique ou dioxyde de carbone peut être les mécanismes de sécurité propres à ce distribu- dangereux! Les bouteilles de CO2 contiennent du gaz teur de bière fonctionneront correctement. sous pression qui peut être dangereux si vous ne le manipulez pas correctement. Veuillez lire et comprendre • R eportez-
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GARANTIE DU DISTRIBUTEUR DE BIÈRE ETAPES DE L’INSTALLATION Ce guide d’utilisation vous donne des consignes de fonc- GARANTIE LIMITÉE D’UN AN KENMORE tionnement spécifiques à votre modèle. N’utilisez le distrib- Lorsque cet appareil est installé, utilisé et réparé selon les uteur de bière que comme indiqué dans ce guide. Avant instructions fournies avec l’appareil si l’appareil ne fonc- de mettre le distributeur de bière en marche lisez tionne pas correctement du à un défaut de main d’œuvre
