Install the drip tray by sliding it partially underneath the main unit (align the “tab”
sticking out of the drip tray assembly with the notch in the underside of the main unit).
Install the dispenser handle by screwing it onto the dispenser head.
There is also a circular emblem that magnetically attaches directly to the
top of the dispenser handle. Place this on the dispenser handle.
Now select the appropriate power cord (three prong grounded 115V or
the 12V DC plug [cigarette lighter adapter]). Plug the power cord into the
back of the unit, and then plug the other end into your power source.
Check to make sure the unit is on by looking at the LED in front of the
unit. If the LED is lit, your unit is powered up.
We suggest you clean the lines prior to tapping your first mini keg,
and cleaning them again after every mini keg.
Note that this mini kegerator ships with the connections to tap and
enjoy Heineken brand DraughtKeg 5 Liter mini kegs. This is the most
popular and widely-available 5 Liter mini keg. Heineken brand
DraughtKeg 5 Liter mini kegs are already pressurized and need no
additional CO
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to tap them. With the optional upgrade kit, you can tap and enjoy all
commercially available 5 Liter mini kegs.
Tapping your first mini keg
Cleaning the lines
Before tapping your first mini keg, and after each mini keg, clean the lines.
1. Fill the “Squeeze bottle” cleaning kit half full of water. Add a small amount of
detergent, baking soda, white vinegar, or beer line cleaner. Mix the mixture
thoroughly.
2. Attach the nozzle of the squeeze bottle to the beer line. Place a cup or bowl
underneath the beer dispenser.
3. Squeeze the bottle while opening the dispenser all the way, forcing the
cleaning mixture through the beer line and into the cup/bowl beneath the
nozzle.
4. Once all the mixture has run through the line, rinse out the squeeze bottle.
5. Refill the squeeze bottle with water and repeat the above process with water
until the lines are clear of cleaning solution.
General instructions
Regardless of the brand of 5 Liter mini keg, here are the basic steps for tapping it:
1. Chill your keg- although this mini kegerator has a cooling plate that will cool
your keg, best results will come from a keg that is already cooled to drinking
temperature- this way, the cooling plate only has to
keep
your keg cool.
2. Follow the instructions on the mini keg to eliminate excess gas or pressure.
3. Connect the beer line to the correct dispenser head and tap the keg (use the
included head for Heineken brand DraughtKeg 5 Liter mini kegs; use the
optional head for all other brands)
4. Connect the gas lines (if using the optional head for non-pressurized 5 Liter
mini kegs)
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