Frigidaire EFRB200, EFRB200C User Manual

BEER COOLER

6.1 CU FT 170 L

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions.....................1

Unpacking and Setup................................4

Features at a Glance.................................5

Assembly and Installation..........................6

Door Removal Instructions........................12

Temperature Controls................................13

USER MANUAL

EFRB200,EFRB200C

Helpful Hints.................................................14

Energy Saving Tips.......................................15

Vacation and Moving Tips.............................15

Normal Operating Sounds and Sights..........15

Care and Cleaning........................................16

Before You Call.............................................17

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

Please read all instructions before using this unit.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

• DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance. Read product labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards.

• DO NOT operate the appliance in the presence of explosive fumes.

• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause severe cuts, and also destroy finishes

if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture.

DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious minjury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related.

INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

Doors

Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides Door is level across the top

Leveling

Unit is level, side-to-side and tilted 1/4” (6 mm) front-to-back

Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power

House power turned on Appliance plugged in

Final Checks

Shipping material removed Appliance temperatures set Registration card sent in

CHILD SAFETY

Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after

the appliance is unpacked. Children should NEVER use these items to play. Cartons covered

with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation.

PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR APPLIANCE

RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned

appliances are still dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old appliance, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

PROPER DISPOSAL OF APPLIANCE

We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/disposal methods. Check with your utility company or visit www.energystar.gov/recycle for more information on recycling your old

appliance.

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD APPLIANCE:

• Remove doors.

• Leave shelves in place so children may

not easily climb inside.

• Have refrigerant removed by a qualified

service technician.

WARNING These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in this unit will operate properly.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

• The appliance must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical outlet. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for

your protection against electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle. The receptacle must be installed in accordance with local

codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician. Avoid connecting keg cooler to a Ground Fault Interruptor (GFI) circuit. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.

• If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by an authorized service technician to

prevent any risk.

• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull

straight out from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord.

• Unplug the appliance before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock.

• Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by 10% or more. Operating the appliance

with insufficient power can damage the compressor. Such damage is not covered under your warranty.

• Do not plug the unit into an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent

the unit from being turned off accidentally.

IMPORTANT Turning the Temperature Control to “OFF” turns off the compressor and prevents your appliance from cooling, but does not disconnect the power to the other electrical components. To turn off power to your appliance you must unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

WARNING

CO2 CANISTER SAFE HANDLING

• CO

canisters must be handled with extreme care. They contain potentially

hazardous high pressure compressed gas. Make sure you read and understand all of these instructions before installation.

• Never attempt to refill a CO2 cylinder yourself. They can be refilled at locations such

as welding supply shops, party stores, fire supply shops, or where kegs are purchased.

• ALWAYS connect CO2 gas canisters to a pressure regulator.

• NEVER drop or throw the CO2 canister.

• NEVER connect gas canister directly to keg.

• ALWAYS keep CO2 canisters in a cool place (21.5°C（70°F） or less) and away from heat.

• In case of CO2 leakage, ventilate and evacuate the area immediately.

• ALWAYS keep canister secured in an upright position.

• Check the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) test date on the canister neck and do

not use if older than five (5) years.

• Return outdated canister to your gas supplier for one that is within the time limit.

UNPACKING AND SETUP

This Use and Care Manual provides specific assembly, operating and maintenance instructions

for your model. Use the keg cooler only as instructed in this Use and Care Manual. Before

starting the keg cooler, follow these important first steps.

PARTS

Your keg cooler comes with several small boxes that contain all the required parts and

accessories. Check to make sure that you have received all of the components listed below.

BEVERAGE DELIVERY KIT BOX

(1) Drip Tray

(2) Casters and Washers

(3) Retaining Strap

(4) Hole Plug

(5) Faucet Knob

(6) CO2 Regulator (with plastic washer)

(7) Keg Coupler

(8) Small Hose (Gas Line)

(9) Rubber Gasket (Black)

(For bottom of Dispensing Tower)

(10) Guard Rail

(11) Dispenser Tower (with faucet)

(12) CO2 Canister (Empty)

(13) Bag of spare parts

(replacement seals and washers)

1 piece

4 pieces

1 piece

1 bag

Drip Tray

Faucet Knob

Rubber Gasket

Dispenser

Tower

Casters and

Washers

C0 Regulator

11 12

C0 Canister

Retaining Strap

Keg Coupler

Spare Parts

Hole Plug

Small Hose

Guard Rail

NOTE

The box comes with a “D System” type Keg Coupler (7). Depending on your choice of beer, you may require a different Keg Coupler (7). Check with your local beer distributor to determine which type of system you need, and order additional Keg Couplers as needed.

FEATURES AT A GLANCE

Faucet Handle

Features may vary according to model

Dispensing Tower

Drip Tray

Casters (x4)

Faucet

Top Rail

Temperature Control

Standard Keg Sizes for this Cooler

59.4 cm

(23-3/8 in.)

35.2 cm

(13-7/8 in.)

41.0 cm (16-1/8 in.) 41.0 cm (16-1/8 in.)

23.5 cm (9-1/4 in.)

59.4 cm

(23-3/8 in.)

28.3 cm (11-1/8 in.)

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

This Use and Care Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use this unit only as instructed in this Use and Care Guide. Before starting the unit, follow these important

first steps.

LOCATION

• Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord or an

adapter plug.

• If possible, place the unit out of direct sunlight and away from the range, dishwasher or other

heat sources.

• For optimum performance, this product should only be used indoors under normal ambient

conditions.

• The appliance must be installed on a floor that is level and strong enough to support a fully

loaded unit.

• If the appliance has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period of time, please

wait at least 24 hours before plugging the unit in.

INSTALLING THE CASTERS

Follow the steps below to install the casters.

1. Empty the inside of the cabinet completely and lay the Keg Cooler down on its side.

We recommend that you place a piece of cardboard or cloth underneath the cabinet to prevent dents or scratches.

2. Insert the casters into the holes on the bottom corners of the cabinet. Tighten each caster by

turning the head of the bolts clockwise with a wrench (not provided in the kit).

3. Once all four casters have been tightened, stand the cabinet in its upright position.

NOTE: Two of the casters include locking mechanisms to ensure the unit does not slide on hard floors. These two locking casters should be fastened at the front end of the unit, with the unlocked casters fastened on the rear end.

INSTALLING THE BEER TAP

There are notches on the bottom of the dispensing tower that line up with grooves inside the

opening on the top of the Keg Cooler. Align the dispensing tower with the opening on the top of the unit, then place inside and twist clockwise until secure. Use four screws to fasten the beer tap. Pay attention to use the thin black gasket (9) for assembly (see illustration). If you find this to be a tight fit, apply some soapy water to the gasket to make the tower easier to twist into place.

Also see illustration showing hose connections to CO2 regulator to the beer tap.

INSTALLING THE GUARDRAIL

Follow the steps below to install the guardrail.

1. Place the guard rail on top of the cabinet.

2. Align all support feet of the guardrail with the holes on the top of the unit and press down into place.

CAUTION: Do not install the unit where the temperature will drop below 13°C (55°F) or rise above 32°C (90°F). The compressor will not be able to maintain proper temperatures inside the unit.

INSTALLATION

Installation clearances

• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and electrical

connections:

Sides and Top 12.7 cm (5 inches) Back 12.7 cm (5 inches)

NOTE: If your unit is placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you may have to allow additional space so the door can be opened wider.

LEVELING

All four casters of your unit must rest firmly on a solid floor. Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling screws.

CAUTION: do not attempt to move or relocate the keg cooler with a keg inside.

REGULATOR INSTALLATION

• Check to ensure plastic washer is inside the hex nut.

• Fasten the CO2 regulator (6) to the CO2 canister (12). Place

the regulator to the right of the tank.

• Tighten the hex nut securely. DO NOT over tighten. Over-

tightening may damage the gasket in the nut of the regulator.

SMALL CO2 HOSE TO REGULATOR CONNECTION

• Attach wing nut on end of small hose (8) to fitting at bottom of regulator (6).

SMALL CO2 HOSE TO COUPLER CONNECTION

• Secure other end of small hose (8) to the threaded end of keg coupler (7) as shown. Be sure to fully

tighten fitting.

NOTE: Depending on your choice of beer, you may require a different keg coupler (7). Check with your local beer distributor to determine which type of system you need, and order additional keg couplers as needed.

CLEAR HOSE TO COUPLER CONNECTION

Place one of the supplied rubber washers inside

the wing nut on the one end of the clear hose

(beverage delivery line) and attach to keg coupler (7). Be sure to tighten the nut securely to prevent

leakage. DO NOT overtighten. Overtightening may damage the gasket in the nut.

COUPLER TO KEG INSTALLATION

• Align locks on keg coupler (7) with housing on top of keg and push down on the keg coupler (7).

Make sure top handle is in the up position.

• Turn the tap head handle clockwise 1/4 turn. The

tap head is now secured to the keg.

• Pull the tap handle out and push down until it locks

into place to open the port in the keg.

DELIVERY HOSE PRESSURIZATION

• Open the CO2 canister valve all the way by turning

counterclockwise until it stops. This valve seals at both the fully open and fully closed positions. Failure to completely open or close the valve could result in premature loss of CO2 pressure.

• Open the regulator shut-off valve by moving it to

the 6 o’clock position.

• Check gauge pressure. Adjust the regulator adjustment knob Knob as necessary until the pressure

reads between 12 to 14 psi. You may first need to loosen set screw located behind knob. After setting

regulator to correct pressure, set screw may be retightened

to lock knob in place.

CO2 CANISTER TO CABINET INSTALLATION

• Lift and place the CO2 canister (12) with the CO2 regulator (6) on the shelf at rear right hand

corner of cabinet. It is important that the canister be kept in an upright position to operate

efficiently. Hook one end of retaining strap (3) over metal bracket at rear, then stretch around

canister and hook other end over front bracket.

KEG TO CABINET INSTALLATION

• Place the keg on the support shelf and push back next to the CO2 canister (12) (See TIPS ON INSTALLING KEG TO THE CABINET) inside the

cabinet as shown.

WARNING SAFE KEG HANDLING

• Installing the keg to the cabinet is a two-person team effort. NEVER lift a full keg alone.

Doing so may cause severe injury.

• With the door fully open and the help of another person, lift the keg vertically on both

sides until the keg is higher than the keg support shelf.

• Set the edge of the keg on top of the plastic protective plate located on top of keg

support shelf. Slide the keg back until it is fully inside the cabinet.

• Care must be taken to avoid damage to the temperature control and shelf tower located

in the cabinet.

NOTE: The above illustration does not show the tap installed for clarity of installation.

DELIVERY HOSE ARRANGEMENT

NOTE: Failure to route hoses properly may cause the hose to become kinked or caught in door.

OPERATING YOUR KEG COOLER

• Make sure that the keg cooler is plugged in properly to a 115V, 60Hz AC only electrical outlet.

• Make sure that the drip tray and sump are secured under the faucet.

• Start with a clean beverage glass that has been wetted in cold water. Place the glass at a 45º angle, 2.5 cm (1 in.) below the faucet. Do not let the glass touch the faucet. Open the faucet

all the way.

• After the glass has reached half full, gradually bring the glass to an upright position.

• Let the remaining beverage run straight down the middle. This insures proper release of CO by producing a 1.9 to 2.5 cm (3/4 to 1 in.) foam head.

• Close the faucet completely and quickly.

NOTE: It is normal to see condensation forming around the faucet. This condensation is caused by the temperature difference between the cold beverage and the inner surfaces of the faucet when beverage is being drawn through the line.

HOW TO REPLACE AN EMPTY CO2 CANISTER

• Remove hoses from routing clips.

• Remove the keg, then remove CO2 canister.

• Close the canister valve of the empty canister by turning clockwise until it stops.

• Close the regulator shut-off valve by moving it to the 9 o’clock position.

• Carefully remove regulator from the empty CO2 canister by loosening the nut with an

adjustable wrench. Check the condition of the gasket inside the nut and replace if necessary.

• Return canister to your local carbonic gas source for filling. (We suggest looking in your yellow pages under “Carbonic Gas.” Sources of CO2 vary from community to community but it is often available at welding supply stores and beverage distributors.)

• Remove dust cap from new canister nut, if any.

• With the canister valve still in closed position, reattach the regulator to the new canister using

an adjustable wrench. Ensure the plastic washer is inside of the nut. Tighten nut until it feels snug but be careful not to overtighten as you will damage the gasket inside the stem nut.

• Check to make sure that the braided gas line hose is still securely attached to the regulator.

• Open the canister valve all the way by turning counter-clockwise until it stops. This valve seals

at both the fully open and fully closed positions. Failure to completely open or close the valve could result in premature loss of CO2 pressure.

• Open the regulator shut-off valve by moving it down to the 6 o’clock position.

• Check gauge pressure. Adjust the regulator adjustment screw as necessary until the pressure

reads between 12 to 14 psi. Tighten the adjustment lock nut.

• Replace keg and route hose clips.

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