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gas pressure on your keg to 14 PSI at 3°C and still
get a perfect pour. This should pour a beer with a
head, at a good speed and the beer should have
enough gas to continue to release gas throughout
the whole glass. If you want less gas then reduce
the pressure. If pouring is then too slow then
reduce the length of the tube.
• If you want warmer beer then reduce the
pressure.
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 a trouble free day
to day operation of your Kegerator.
1. KEGERATOR BODY
• 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
detergent, adding 1-2 spoonfuls of vinegar.
• After cleaning connect the appliance to
power supply.
• 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 ajar to reduce
the mould/mildew from accumulating inside the
cabinet.
NOTE:
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. Defrosted water collects inside the
drain trough and passes through the drain outlets
in the rear wall into a drain pan situated above the
compressor, where it evaporates.
2. DISPENSE SYSTEM
Beer lines have to be periodically cleaned because
of crystallised build up which forms on the fittings,
lines and taps, commonly referred to as ‘beerstone’.
If ‘beerstone’ is not completely removed in a
cleaning process it will leave an unsanitary surface
that can harbour microorganisms which will cause
undesirable flavour and/or cause the beer to go
flat. Sufficient ‘beerstone’ will also lead to dispense
problems ranging from ‘wild’ beer, regardless of the
carbonation levels or quality (age) of the beer in
the Keg.
• We recommend that you clean your Kegs and beer
lines after each Keg.
• After rinsing any beer and residue out of the Keg,
add 2 tsp Mangrove Jack’s Cold Water Detergent
with 5 L (1.3 US Gal) of water. Put the lid on and
shake well.
• Connect the gas and liquid disconnects and run
the liquid out through the tap. Work the tap a
few times to aid in cleaning. Once empty, rinse
the Keg out thoroughly, fill with 5 L (1.3 US Gal)
of water and 2 tsp Mangrove Jack’s No Rinse
Sanitiser and run this through the tap to rinse.
NOTE:
If you have trouble manipulating the tap
lever this is usually indicative that it may
require cleaning.
DO NOT
apply force to move the handle in this
situation as it will likely lead to damage in the
handle and/or tap, and will not be covered by
your warranty.
