CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE...
Regular cleaning and maintenance is a key factor in safe guarding the longevity of
the keg, the quality of the dispensed beer as well as trouble free day to day operation
of your Chill 'N Tap Keg Cooler.
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Cooler
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There is no need to defrost the refrigerator, because ice
depositing on the evaporator is defrosted automatically. Ice
build-up on the evaporator during compressor operation;
will (when the compressor has cycled off) defrost automatically.
Defrost water collects inside the drain trough and
passes through the drain outlet in the rear wall into a drain
pan situated above the compressor, where it evaporates.
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Always disconnect the power cord before cleaning and/or
servicing the appliance. Do not use coarse or aggressive
cleaning agents as they can damage the control panel
and/or painted surfaces. Clean the exterior cabinet with
warm water and a mild detergent. Clean the interior with
warm water and a mild detergent, adding one or two
spoonfuls of vinegar. After cleaning, connect the appliance
to power supply.
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If you do not intend to use the appliance for long periods of
time, disconnect the power cord. Clean the appliance and
leave the door slightly open to reduce mold/mildew from
accumulating inside the cabinet.
Beer lines have to periodically be cleaned because of a crystallized build up which forms on the fittings,
lines and taps commonly referred to as “beerstore”. If the “beerstore” is not completely removed in a
cleaning process it will leave an unsanitary surface that can harbor microorganisms which will cause an
undesirable flavor and/or cause the beer to go flat. Sufficient “beerstore” will also lead to dispense
problems ranging from ‘wild’ beer (too much foam) to flat beer, regardless of the carbonation levels or
quality (age) of the beer in the keg.
Scheduled line and faucet cleaning, with the proper equipment and chemical, eliminates the build-up of
“beerstore" protecting the integrity of the product and condition of the dispense system and seals. The
dispenser (beer) line should be cleaned approximately once every three (3) weeks or every other keg -
which ever comes first. The dispenser faucet should be cleaned on a weekly basis or prior to every use if
not used on a regular basis.
Note:
If you have trouble manipulating the faucet lever, this is usually
indicative that it may require cleaning. *
DO NOT
apply force to move the handle in this situation, as this will
likely lead to damaging the handle and/or faucet, and will not be covered by your warranty.
A standard cleaning kit will perform approximately eight (8) scheduled line cleanings.
Line cleaning kits are readily available and can be purchased through our after sales service department.
For more information please call 1-800 26-DANBY (1-800-263-2629)
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System
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