PicoBrew PICO User manual

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• 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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 &

 &
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,
.
.
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  .    
 .
  

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PICO SYSTEM BOX
BOX 1
BREWING KEG BOX
BOX 6
SERVING KEG BOX
BOX 5
PICOPAK BOX
BOX 4
PICOPAK
ACCESSORIES BOX
BOX 3 APPLIANCE BOX
(RETAIN FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES)
BOX 2
PICO
STEP FILTER
STEP FILTER LID
BREWING KEG
METAL KEG LID
(ATTACHED TO KEG)
SERVING KEG
DISPENSING
BUNG PLUG
CARBONATION
ADAPTER
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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 5 smaller boxes:
- Pico Appliance
- Accessories
- 1 PicoPak
- 1 Serving Keg
- 1 Brewing Keg
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  
For transferring your beer from
Brewing to Serving Keg.
  
To keep your keg warm during brewing.
   
Attaches to the Racking Tube
and Ball Lock Connector hoses
for the Rinse cycle and cleaning.
  
Used on Brewing Keg while brewing and
during Standard Fermentation.
   
Fits in Keg Seal vent hole, used only
after brewing cycle is completed
 
To force carbonate your beer.
This is not used if you are Keg Conditioning.
 
CLEANING
TAB
   
To clean your Brewing Keg Dip Tubes
and Keg Posts.
  
To clean your Brewing Keg and Serving Keg.
    
For your Brewing Keg during Fast
Fermentation.
 
For your Brewing Keg during Standard
Fermentation.
   
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.

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  
Grain and water amendments
for your mash.
  
*Hops for the boil cycle.
  
Dry yeast for fermentation.
 
Used with the CO2regulator.
This is not used if your
are Keg Conditioning.
   
Attach to Brewing Keg to monitor
fermentation temperature. Can
be re-used for 3 batches.
   
Stick to Serving Keg to brand
finished beer.
   
To Keg Condition, Naturally Carbonate,
your beer. This is not used if you Force
Carbonate.
   
*If included, found inside Yeast Box in
PicoPaks that have an additional dry
hopping step. Store in your refrigerator.
HOPS
SUGAR
  
   
Used on the Serving Keg during serving
or if doing Keg Conditioning.
  
For your Serving Keg during Forced
Carbonation. Not used if Keg Conditioning .
  
For serving your beer.
*     
  .   '
  ,   
      
   .

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

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
.
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!
  :
• Wi-Fi connection (used in: Setup,Let's Brew)
• Access to an internet browser
• 3 gallons of distilled or reversed osmosis filtered
water (used in: First Rinse, Let’s Brew)
• Access to clean tap water
• Sterile water or vodka (used in: Ferment)
• 1.5 cups of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide (used in:
Rack & Carbonate)
• Large bowl, bucket, or other waste container (used in:
After Brewing, Rack & Carbonate)
• Fragrance-free powdered dishwashing detergent
(used in: Usage & Care)

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 :
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Remove the red packing tape and gray protective film
from your Pico.
Plug the power cord into a standard grounded household
outlet. Press the power button to turn on your Pico.
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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.
Once 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.
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   :  
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 
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 
 
 
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 :
10 
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
  :
• 0.5 gallon distilled water (or reverse osmosis)
• Keg Seal
• Brewing Keg
• Keg Wand
'
 :
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 Brewing Keg, Keg Seal, Step Filter, and lid 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.
Set the Keg Seal Stopper aside, this will not be needed
until after the brew session is finished.
Note: Make sure that when you remove the metal lid
from your keg that the white O-ring is not left behind
on the inside lip of the keg opening.
Check that the Water Reservoir stopper is in place.
This is located in the Water Reservoir in the center
back area. Add 0.5 gallon (or 8 cups) of distilled
water to the Water Reservoir. Add about 2” of clean
tap water to the Brewing Keg. Place black Keg Seal
over the opening of Brewing Keg and press into the
center of it until it pops into place
Note: Do NOT use tap water inside the Pico Water
Reservoir, only use distilled water. Tap or distilled
water is fine inside the Brewing Keg.
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WAT ER
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Locate the post on the Brewing Keg marked “OUT” –
locate the BLACK Ball Lock Connector on the end of the
hose. Pull up on the outer plastic ring of the BLACK Ball
Lock Connector, place the Connector on the OUT keg
post, release outer plastic ring and press down firmly on
Ball Lock Connector. Press down on the Connector until it
audibly clicks into place. Repeat this procedure with the
GRAY Ball Lock Connector on the keg post marked “IN”.

OUT IN
CLICK
CLICK
Use the Control Knob to select Utilities. Press Control
Knob to select First Rinse. After approximately 5
minutes the Pico First Rinse Cycle will complete.

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There will be approximately 1-2 inches of water in your
Brewing Keg and the same amount in the Step Filter.
The Water Reservoir will still contain almost all of the
water you put in originally. Disconnect the Ball Lock
Connectors from Brewing Keg by pulling up on the outer
plastic rings and lifting up off of Brewing Keg posts.

OUT IN
Connect a clean Keg Wand to the BLACK Ball Lock
Connector by pulling up on the outer ring of the
Connector and inserting Keg Wand, release outer ring
and make sure it is securely connected to Connector.
Press Control Knob to begin pumping water out of
Water Reservoir and into the Step Filter.
Follow on-screen instructions and press Control
Knob between steps. Press Control Knob when
the Water Reservoir is empty.
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The Inline Filter is a black plastic cylinder in the middle
of the Black Ball Lock Connector hose . Unscrew and
remove the Inline Filter cap. Remove the blue Inline
Filter wire mesh insert and rinse it thoroughly using
tap water. Place the Inline Filter mesh insert back into
the Inline Filter and screw the filter cap back on, finger
tight. This step should be performed after every Rinse
Cycle to ensure cleanliness and longevity of your Pico.
Empty your Brewing Keg and Step Filter. Rinse
Brewing Keg, Step Filter, Keg Wand, and Keg Wand.
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 contact
us immediately at supp[email protected].
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'

  :
• PicoPak
• 2.5 gallons distilled water (or reverse osmosis)
• Hops Cradle
• Racking Tube (optional)
• Brewing Keg
• Black Keg Seal
• Keg Cozy
 :
   
 : . 

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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.
Unwrap 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
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