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Problem Possible cause Remedy
The beer is
too warm.
Is the switch in the 0 posi-
tion?
Move the switch to the I position to
switch on the cooling.
Was the beer cooled for
long enough?
Allow the beer to cool for at least 15
hours, ideally 24 hours.
Are the ventilation slots cov-
ered or is there a clearance
of at least 10 cm on all sides
around the beer pump?
Uncover the ventilation slots and
make sure there is suffi cient clearance
around the beer pump.
The beer
tastes fl at.
Is the pressure set too low?
Set the pressure higher using the
pressure regulator.
Has the beer’s best-before
date passed?
Attach a new beer keg if necessary.
Has the beer been tapped
into for too long?
Attach a new beer keg if necessary.
Was the cooling interrupt-
ed?.
Attach a new beer keg if necessary.
The beer fl ows
out of the tap
too slowly.
Is the CO
2
cartridge empty?
Replace the CO
2
cartridge (see the
“Preparation” chapter, “Inserting/
Changing the CO
2
Cartridge” section).
Is the pressure too low?
Set the pressure slightly higher using
the pressure regulator.
Is the beer being squeezed
out of the tap line?
Open the tap handle completely.
The cooling
container is
heavily iced
up (Slight icing
is normal.).
Was the beer pump set up in
a moist environment?
Set the beer pump up in a drier envi-
ronment.
The ambient temperature is
too low.
Provide a suffi ciently warm ambient
temperature.
The beer keg
can only be
tapped into
with a great
deal of effort.
Was the tapping sword
moistened prior to tapping?
Moisten the tapping sword by holding
it under cold, clear, running water.
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