PicoBrew C User manual

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PicoBrew Inc.
2121 N 35th St.
Seattle, WA 98103
www.picobrew.com
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craft
beer
your
way.

important
safety
information
• Exercise common sense while operating the Pico.
• Always use the keg cozy to shield the hot metal of the keg.
• Close supervision is needed when used around children.
• Allow machine to fully cool before removing or replacing parts.
• Do not operate with a frayed cord or broken plug.
• Do not remove Step Filter from the Pico unless in pause
mode or brew cycle is completed.
• The Step Filter and contents may be hot when
removing from the machine.
• Do not immerse or soak the machine.
• Make sure all hoses are connected properly
before starting a brewing, rinse, or cleaning cycle.
• To avoid risk of electrical shock hazard do not disassemble
the Pico. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
• Various surfaces can get extremely hot during the
brewing cycle, use caution when handling the keg,
hoses and components.
• Do not remove the hose clamps, hot liquid spray may result.
• Do not remove the keg attachments while brewing.
• The product is intended for household use only.
• The appliance is not to be used, or played with, by children.
• The appliance is not be to be used by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard.
• Per FCC 15.19(a)(3) and (a)(4)This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
• Per FCC 15.21 Change or Modifications that are not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
• Per RSS-Gen, Section 8.4This device complies with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
• Par RSS-Gen, Section 8.4 Cet appareil est conforme à Industrie
Canada exempts de licence standard(s) RSS. Le fonctionnement est
soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) ce dispositif ne peut pas
provoquer d'interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute
interférence, y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer un
mauvais fonctionnement de l'appareil.

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welcome
to the
easiest
countertop
brewing
appliance,
ever.
seriously.
it's really
easy to use. this is your new
best friend.
(it makes beer)

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PICO SYSTEM BOX
BOX 1
PICO C BREW KEG BOX
BOX 4
ACCESSORIES BOX
BOX 3
APPLIANCE BOX
(RETAIN FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES)
BOX 2
PICO C
STEP FILTER
STEP FILTER LID
PICO C BREW KEG VESSEL
KEG LID
(ATTACHED TO KEG)
FERMENTATION
TEMP DECAL
SPARE UMBRELLA
VALVES (2)
FERMENTATION SEAL
LAGERS
SERVING KEG BOX
BOX 5
SERVING KEG
DISPENSING
BUNG
CARBONATION
ADAPTER
congratulations!
You are about to experience the joy of homebrewing using
Pico, the most advanced homebrewing appliance in the
world! We know you’re eager to get started so let’s make
sure you have everything to brew and that each item
arrived in perfect condition.
Inside your Pico system box you will find 4 smaller boxes:
- Pico C Appliance
- Accessories
- 1 Serving Keg
- 1 Brew Keg
pico
unboxing
guide

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  
For transferring your beer from
Brewing to Serving Keg.
  
To keep your keg warm during brewing.
  
To clean your Brew Keg and Serving Keg.
   
The cradle for your Hops Pak,
used during the brewing cycle.
  
Used when Deep Cleaning to thoroughly clean
your Pico after every 3 brew sessions.
 
Used for measuring and during brewing and
cleaning steps.
box ₃box ₄
CLEANING
TAB
FERMENTATION SEAL
UMBRELLA
VALVES
GASKET
KEG VESSEL
DIP TUBE
DIP TUBE
FILTER

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double
check
your
supplies
and
inventory.
If any boxes look damaged or parts appear to be missing,
please contact us immediately anytime via email at
[e-mail]. We’re here for you and want
you to have a great Pico brewing experience!
you will need:
• Wi-Fi connection (used in: Setup,Let's Brew)
• Access to an internet browser
• 11 liters of distilled or reverse osmosis filtered water
(used in: First Rinse, Let’s Brew)
• Access to clean tap water
• Fragrance-free powdered dishwashing detergent
(used in: Usage & Care)
• Star San for sanitizing brewing equipment
(optional, used in: Rack & Carbonate)
box ₅
  
Used on the Serving Keg during serving
or if doing Keg Conditioning.
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For your Serving Keg during Forced
Carbonation. Not used if Keg Conditioning.
  
For serving your beer.

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estimated time:
5minutes
pico
setup
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Remove the blue packing tape from your Pico.
₁Plug the power cord into a standard grounded household
outlet. Press the power button to turn on your Pico.
₂
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Connect to your home WiFi network by selecting it
with the Control Knob, then enter your WiFi password.
Once you enter your password, select the OK icon.
₃Once connected, note the registration code
displayed on screen.
Go to: www.picobrew.com/newpico Sign in to
your account or create an account if you do not
already have one, and enter the registration code
displayed on your Pico.
₄
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   :  
now it's
time to
give your
pico the
first
rinse.
after that
you are
ready to
brew!
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estimated time:
10 minutes
first
rinse
you will need:
• 2 liters distilled water (or reverse osmosis)
• Brew Keg
ian's
pro tip:
Clean equipment is critical
to crafting great beer.
This first rinse ensures you
start brewing with a sparkling
clean Pico and accessories.
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After connecting up your Pico to the internet, rinse
the Brew Keg and Step Filter with tap water. The Step
Filter is located in the front of your Pico. To remove it
lift it up and slide it out. After rinsing the Step Filter
and lid, slide them back into the Pico until the Step
Filter clicks into place.
₁
Pico C Brew Keg
Keg Gasket
Cross Section
Step Filter
₂Set the Gasket in place over the Keg Lid groove.
Slowly work around the circumference pressing the
Gasket into the groove of the Keg Lid. The pointed
ridge of the Gasket should face up and fit snug on the
lid. If placed incorrectly, the Gasket will have slack
outside of the Keg Lid.
no!
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Check that the Water Reservoir stopper is in
place. This is located in the Water Reservoir in the
center back area. Add 2 liters of distilled or reverse
osmosis water to the Water Reservoir. Add 2 liters
of clean tap water to the Brew Keg. Attach the Keg
Lid on the Brew Keg. Lock the latches on the lid up
to keep them out of the way when you place the Keg
Lid on the vessel.
Note: If using tap water inside the Pico Water
Reservoir, remember to descale every 20 brews.
(Usage & Care: Pico Descale). Tap, distilled, or
reverse osmosis water is fine inside the Brew Keg.
Using heavily chlorinated water can cause off
flavors in finished product.
₄
WAT ER
RESERVOIR
Attach the Dip Tube to the Keg Lid. Make sure the Dip
Tube Filter is attached to the Dip Tube.
₃
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Connect the black OUT hose to the OUT post on the Keg
Lid and the gray IN hose to the IN post.
₅Use the Control Knob to select Utilities. Press Control
Knob to select First Rinse. After approximately 7
minutes the Pico First Rinse Cycle will complete.
₆
FIRST RINSE
CONTROL KNOB
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The Step Filter will be mostly empty and there will
be a little over 2 liters of water in the Brewing Keg.
The Water Reservoir will still contain almost all of the
water you put in originally. Disconnect the IN and OUT
hoses from the Brew Keg.
₇Press the Control Knob to begin pumping water
out of the Water Reservoir and into the Step Filter.
Follow on-screen instructions and press Control
Knob between steps. Press the Control Knob when
the Water Reservoir is empty.
₈
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Empty your Brew Keg and Step Filter. Rinse the Brew
Keg, Step Filter and Keg Lid.
You are now ready to begin your first
Pico brew session!
If you experience any problems during your First
Rinse, brewing session, or any other step of the
process please visit www.picobrew.com/Members/
Support/Support or contact us immediately at
[e-mail].
₉
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let's
brew
you will need:
• PicoPak
• 9 liters distilled water (or reverse osmosis)
• Hops Cradle
• Brew Keg
• Keg Cozy
estimated time:
hands on 10 minutes
(total time: ₂.₅ hours)
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Remove the vacuum-sealed wrapping and insert the
Pico Hops Pak all the way into the metal Hops Pak
Cradle. The fingers of the Cradle fit in the grooves
of the Hops Pak.
₁Unwrap and set the Grain Pak in the front
of the Pico Step Filter, with the beer design
facing the front. Place Hops Pak and Cradle
in the rear of the Step Filter, pushed all the
way to the left.
STEAM
DEFLECTOR
FACING UP
2a
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