Nostalgia CBD5 Troubleshooting

When the tap is opened, beer doesn’t come out.

Remove beer keg from the system the same way it was inserted. Check if keg is empty, fill or replace as needed.

The arrows displayed on the top of the keg direct where the keg and Co2 lines should be inserted . If just Co2 is coming out check the fittings of the Co2 and beer lines to see if they are reversed.

Kegerator is leaking onto your counter.

If there are any holes in the keg it will cause leaking. Remove keg from the system and inspect for any punctures.

If there are holes it will cause the beer to leak. Open the top of the system and remove the keg. The hose lines will become more visible. Inspect the hose lines for any punctures that may be a leaking cause. If there is a puncture in the beer line use the supplied replacement beer line.

If your system is leaking, check the beer line and Co2 hose on the inside. Make sure they are screwed on or installed properly.

Co2 tank empties.

If your Co2 is emptying out overnight on its own, open the device and remove the keg. The Co2 line should now be more visible. Inspect the hose and ensure that it is tightly secured to the device.

The only Co2 cartridges this system takes is a 16g unthreaded Co2 tank. If the wrong ones are used it will not work, and leak out Co2. If the tanks are threaded it will leak. Replace with correct Co2 tanks.

If you poor your beer and notice an excessive amount of foam.

If your Co2 tank is empty, your beer will foam. Check to see if your Co2 tank is not empty. It may need to be replaced or another leaking issue may have been the cause.

Build up occurs in the hoses overtime. Make sure they are clean to assure a fresh and clean beer line to avoid foaming. Using clean water, use the hose cleaner that came with the device and push water through the hoses to clean them out.

If beer is not as cold and refreshing as you are expecting then potential causes are;

Check for water. Water must have been added prior to installing the keg. The water supports the cooling system to get the system to 36 degrees. Remove the Keg if installed and add water to the bottom of the system.

If your system is not refrigerating, check to see if your system is receiving power. Try plugging it into a different power source. If that is not the case it may be an electrical issue within the refrigerating system.