Summit SBC590 - Manual (Page 11)

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CARE OF YOUR BEER COOLER
AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING
There is usually no need to defrost the beer cooler because the ice deposited on the inner back
wall is automatically defrosted. Ice deposits on the inner back wall during compressor
operation. Later on, when the compressor is not operating, the ice defrosts and water drains
through the outlet in the inner back wall into the drain pan situated above the compressor where
it evaporates. If you see water building up in the rear of the unit, check that the drain trough is
not clogged. Use a pipe cleaner or a piece of flexible wire. During extremely hot and humid
weather, some ice may build up. If necessary, remove contents of the beer cooler, turn the
thermostat to Off and allow defrosting. A hair dryer may facilitate the process.
INSTALLING THE CLEANING KIT
Read and understand the following instructions before installing the cleaning kit.
1. Mix one gallon of warm water and one ounce (one tablespoon) of cleaner in a bucket.
NOTE: Do not use lye, soap or hot water.
2. Remove the cleaner cap. Fill the jar and replace the cap. Leave the remaining solution in
the bucket.
3. Turn off either the air cock on the regulator or the valve on the CO
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tank.
4. Disconnect the tap that is to be cleaned from the keg. Then disconnect the beer line from
the tap by turning the nut counter-clockwise. Place the tap and end of the hose in the
bucket.
5. Remove the faucet from the tower with the wrench and attach the fitting on the cleaning
bottle in its place.
NOTE: Make sure there is a washer at the back of the fitting.
6. Hold the cleaning jar upside down until the solution runs through the system into the bucket.
7. Fill the jar with cold clean water and repeat the process until the water runs clean.
8. Rinse the tap in the bucket with cold water.
9. Remove the fitting from the tower and reinstall the faucet. Make sure the washer is at the
back of the faucet.
10. Re-attach the beer hose to the tap and attach the tap to the barrel.
11. Repeat the process when the second keg is empty.
NOTE: Beer lines should be flushed after each keg is emptied.
CLEANING THE BEER COOLER
NOTE: To prevent the buildup of odors, clean the beer cooler about once a month. Follow the
procedure below for cleaning:
1. Disconnect from power.
2. Remove any parts that can be taken out of the cabinet.
3. Using a clean sponge or soft cloth, hand wash, rinse and dry removable parts and interior
surfaces thoroughly. Use a mild detergent in warm water. DO NOT use abrasive or harsh
cleansers such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products. DO NOT