The SUB maintenance

I have plugged in The SUB and connected a keg. When I can start tapping?  

Once the beer is chilled to the right temperature, the light on the front of The SUB will turn green. The beer is at the optimum temperature and can now be tapped.

Should the device remain switched on all the time during use?

When there is beer in the keg it should remain on to keep the beer chilled and fresh for 15 days. This will also keep the correct pressure. If the chamber is empty, you can turn the appliance off.

How long does it take to cool a SUB Keg?

We advise pre-chilling your kegs for 6-8 hours in the fridge before use. If appliance and keg are at room temperature it will take around 10 hours to cool.

Where should The SUB be placed?

The small footprint means it will fit on any countertop. Place it on a flat, clean and dry surface with access to main supply. We also advise customers to leave enough space around the machine, to make sure that it can cool.

How to setup the SUB?

Read our step by step guide  

What are the different SUB models?

The SUB Compact

The SUB Classic

The SUB Heineken Edition 

What is the volume of a SUB Keg?

The kegs hold 2 litres of beer. 

What is the size of The SUB?

The SUB is 45.5 cm  x 23.5 cm x 32.6 cm and weighs 6.8 kg

What are dimensions of The SUB Compact?

THE SUB Compact is 45.3cm (excluding drip tray) x 19cm x 37.5cm (l x h x d) and
weighs 4.45kg

Is The SUB battery powered?

No, The SUB plugs into the mains power  with a 90cm power cable. It’s extremely energy-efficient with a rating of A+.

What are the main difference between The SUB and The SUB Compact?

You can load both models with our SUB Kegs.  They both tap beer in a similar way. The major differences occur on the exterior.

The SUB Compact is slightly smaller, you load this machine from the top. You open the lid on the top surface and load the kegs from the top. Additionally, The SUB has an on-and-off button. The SUB Compact can only be switched off by unplugging the device. 

Learn more here 

Is it easy to draught beer from the tap?

The SUB makes it very easy to tap pub quality beers from your home.

Read our step by step guide  

My SUB light is red

This usually means the kegs are cooling. If you pre-chill your kegs before use, this will be a lot quicker. If the appliance and keg are at room temperature it can take 10 hours to cool.

If the red light persists, try pouring a little beer. This might trigger it to turn green.

When I try to tap a beer, I only get foam. How did that happen?

There can be several causes of this:

• Sometimes the first glass you tap can largely be foam
• Sometimes the tube will fill with gas if you haven't drawn the beer through the tube yet
• If the temperature of the beer is too warm or too cold
• The beer is not tapped correctly: To tap, you must open the tap handle quickly and pull it down fully. Tilt the clean glass at a 45° degree angle, keeping the glass close to the tap. 

Can I adjust the temperature of the drink?

No, the appliance will chill the beer to 2° C.  

Krups SUB is making noise, is this ok?

Indeed, it does make a humming sound when it is cooling. It can  also make a similar noise when it is pressurising and when you are draughting a beer.