Breville BTM600 Instruction Book

the Breville Smart Tea Infuser

Instruction Book - BTM600

™

Contents

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

2 Breville Recommends

Safety First

7 Components
9 Functions
11 Tips
12 Care & Cleaning
14 Troubleshooting

BREVILLE
RECOMMENDS
SAFETY FIRST

At Breville® we are very
safety conscious. We design
and manufacture consumer
products with the safety of you,
our valued customer, foremost
in mind. In addition we ask
that you exercise a degree of
care when using any electrical
appliance and adhere to the
following precautions.

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE AND SAVE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

• Before using for the first
time please ensure that
your electricity supply is the
same as shown on the rating
label on the underside of the
appliance. If you have any
concerns please contact your
local electricity company.

• Appliances can be used by
persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have
been given supervision or
instruction concerning the
use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand
the hazards involved.

• Children shall not play with the
appliance. Close supervision is
necessary when any appliance
is used by or near children.

• Remove and safely discard
any packaging material and
promotional labels before using
the appliance for the first time.

• To eliminate a choking
hazard for young children,
remove and safely discard the
protective cover fitted to the

power plug of this appliance.

• This appliance has been
designed specifically for
the purpose of heating and
boiling quality drinking
water and tea only. Under no
circumstances should this
product be used to heat or boil
any other liquids or foodstuffs.

• Do not place the appliance
near the edge of a bench
or table during operation.
Ensure that the surface is
level, clean and free of water
and other substances.

• Do not operate the appliance
on a sink drain board.

• Do not place the appliance
on or near a hot gas burner,
electric element or where it
could touch a heated oven.

• Keep the appliance clear of
walls, curtains and other heat
or steam sensitive materials.
Minimum 20cm distance.

• Always ensure the appliance
is properly assembled before
use. Follow the instructions
provided in this book.

• The appliance must be used
only with the power base
supplied.

• This appliance is not intended
to be operated by means of
an external timer or separate
remote control system.

• Do not touch hot surfaces.
Use the handle for lifting
and carrying the appliance.

• Do not place anything
on top of the lid.

• To disconnect, turn any
control to "off," then remove
plug from wall outlet.

• Remove the plug from the
power outlet before attempting
to move the appliance, when
the appliance is not in use and
before cleaning and storing.

• Use caution when pouring
water from the glass jug,
as boiling water and
steam will scald. Do not
pour water too quickly.

• To protect against electric
shock, do not immerse
the glass jug base, power
base, power cord or power
plug in water or allow
moisture to come in
contact with these parts.

• Do not wash jug exterior
under running water.

• Do not open the lid
during operation.

• Do not overfill the glass jug
past the maximum water
level mark. If the glass
jug is overfilled, boiling
water may be ejected.

• Keep the appliance clean.
Follow the cleaning

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instructions provided
in this book.

• Do not spill water onto
the connector.

WARNING

• Do not operate the appliance
on an inclined surface. Do
not move the appliance
while it is switched on.

• The heating element
surface is subjected to
residual heat after use.

• Do not remove the outer lid
during and after operation.
This may result in boiling
water splashing from the glass
jug. Pour out all the hot water
from the glass jug before
opening the lid to refill.

• To prevent damage to the
appliance do not use chemicals,
alkaline cleaning agents, steel
wool or abrasive cleaners to
clean the inside or outside of
the kettle. Use a mild cleaning
agent with a soft damp cloth.

WARNING

• Never immerse the glass
jug, power base, power cord
or power plug in water or
allow moisture to come in
contact with these parts.

WARNING

• Do not wash jug exterior
under running water.

• Misuse may cause injury.

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
FOR ALL
ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES

• Fully unwind cord before use.

• To protect against electric
shock, do not immerse
cord, plug or appliance in
water or any other liquid.

• Do not let the cord hang
over the edge of a bench or
table, touch hot surfaces,
or become knotted.

• Do not leave the appliance
unattended when in use.

• This appliance is
recommended for household
use only. Do not use this
appliance for anything other
than its intended use. Do not
use in moving vehicles or
boats. Do not use outdoors.

• It is recommended to regularly
inspect the appliance.

• For any maintenance other
than cleaning, call Breville
Consumer Support.

• This appliance is equipped
with a power cord having
a grounding wire with
a grounding plug. The
appliance must be grounded

using a 3-hole properly
grounded outlet. In the
event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces
the risk of electrical shock.

• If the appliance is of
the grounded type, the
extension cord should be
a grounding 3-wire cord.

• If the power outlet is a standard
2-prong wall outlet, it is your
personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced
with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.

• The use of accessory
attachments not recommended
by the appliance manufacturer
may result in fire, electric
shock or injury to persons.

• Do not, under any
circumstances, cut or
remove the third (ground)
prong from the power
cord or use an adapter.

• Consult a qualified electrician if
the grounding instructions are
not completely understood, or
if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.

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WARNING

WARNING

• Do not operate the kettle
on an inclined surface.

• Do not move the appliance
while it is switched on.

SHORT CORD
INSTRUCTIONS

• A short power-supply cord
is provided to reduce risks
resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.

• Longer extension cords are
available and may be used if
care is exercised in their use.

If a long extension cord is used:

(1) The marked electrical rating
of the extension cord should be
at least as great as the electrical
rating of the appliance;
(2) The extension cord should
be a grounding-type 3-wire
cord; and
(3) The longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not
drape over the counter top or
table top where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over.

Do not operate any appliance
with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions,
or has been damaged in any
manner. Return appliance to the
nearest authorized service
facility for examination,

repair or adjustment.

CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65:

(Applicable to California
residents only).

This product contains chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Components

A

B

C

G

D

E

F

H

A. Inner Lid
B. Stainless Steel Tea Basket
C. Outer Lid
D. Spout
E. Glass Body

I

F. Immersed Temperature Sensor
G. Handle
H. Power Base
I. Cord Storage

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H

J M N OK L

J. STEEP TIME button
K. TEMP Button
L. Steep time indicator

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M. Temperature / tea type indicator
N. START/STOP button
O. START TIMER button

Functions

BEFORE FIRST USE

In order to remove any dust or protective
residues from the manufacturing process, it
is recommended to run a boiling cycle then
discard the water.

1. Remove and safely discard any packing

material, promotional labels and tape from
the Breville Smart Tea Infuser™.

2. Lift the inner lid along with attached tea

basket.

WARNING

Never fill the glass jug with chilled water.
Allow the Breville Smart Tea Infuser™ to

cool before refilling.

WARNING

Filling past the MAX line may result in
serious burns or injuries as a result of
overflowing hot or boiling water. Filling
below the MIN line will result in the Breville
Smart Tea Infuser™ switching off before the
water has boiled or reached the selected
temperature.

5. Detach the tea basket from the inner lid by
pressing the button.

Then remove the outer lid. Wash the outer
lid, tea basket, and inner lid in warm soapy
water with a soft sponge, rinse and dry
thoroughly.

WARNING

Never immerse the base of the glass jug,
the power base, power cord or power plug in
water or allow moisture to come in contact
with these parts.

3. Place the power base on a flat, dry surface.

4. Unwind the power cord completely and
insert the power plug into a grounded wall
outlet.

6. Without the tea basket in place, fill the glass
jug to the water MAX mark and place on
the power base. Securely fit the lids onto the
glass jug.

7. The Breville Smart Tea Infuser™ will beep
and the buttons will illuminate.

8. Select '212°F' in the temperature indicator
by pressing TEMP button and turn off the
timer by pressing STEEP TIME button
several times. Then press START/STOP
button to start.

9. Once the water reaches 212°F, it will beep
3 times.

10. Discard the water. The Breville Smart Tea
Infuser™ is now ready to use.

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BREWING TEA

1. Fill the glass jug with desired amount of
water. Ensure you do not fill past the MAX
mark. Place the outer lid, tea basket, and
inner lid.

2. Select the tea type by pressing the TEMP
button. The tea type determines brew
temperature and steep time, based on
medium strength. The Breville Smart Tea
Infuser™ has 5 preset tea types
recommended for optimal brewing of
Green, White, Oolong, Herbal, or Black tea.

TEA TYPE

Preset Brew
Temp

Mild

Steep
Time

Medium* 3 3 3 4 2

(mins)*

Strong

* Preset steep time is based on medium strength,
but you can adjust depending on your taste.

Green White Oolong Herbal Black

17 5˚F 1 85˚F 1 95˚F 20 5˚F 21 2˚F

2 2 2 3 1

4 4 4 5 3

NOTE

This product is not calibrated for commercial
or scientific use. Temperatures may vary ± 3˚C,
which is within range for optimal brewing for
each tea variety.

3. Start heating by pressing START/STOP
button. The Breville Smart Tea Infuser™
will start heating.

4. Once the selected brew temperature is
reached it will beep 3 times. Open the tea
basket lid by pressing the detachment
button and use a tea spoon (approximately
5g) to fill the basket with tea leaves. As a
general guide, use 1 teaspoon of tea leaves
per cup / 250ml of water, however this will
depend on the instructions on tea
packaging and your personal preference.
Re-place the tea basket lid.

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WATER TO TEASPOON RATIO

500mL/16oz 2 teaspoons

750mL/24oz 3 teaspoons

1000mL/32oz 4 teaspoons

1250mL/40oz 5 teaspoons

1500mL/48oz 6 teaspoons

1700mL/56oz 7 teaspoons

5. Start steeping by pressing the START TIMER
button. The timer is set based on medium
strength by default, but you can change this
by pressing STEEP TIME button.

NOTE

Temperature and time can be changed
during heating or steeping cycle.

6. Once brewing cycle is complete, the Breville
Smart Tea Infuser™ will beep 3 times. Lift
the inner lid along with tea basket, and detach
the tea basket. Then close the lid. Your tea is
ready now. The Breville Smart Tea Infuser™
will keep the tea warm until you are ready
to drink.

NOTE

Keep warm will last for 30 minutes after
the tea is brewed. When the glass jug is
removed from the power base, it will stop
keep warm function.

BOILING WATER

Remove the tea basket and fill the glass jug with
water. Close the jug with the lid. Select the
desired temperature by pressing TEMP button,
and then turn off time indicator by pressing
STEEP TIME button. Press START/STOP
button to start. When finished, it will beep
3 times.

CHANGING BEEP VOLUME

Press and hold STEEP TIME button and
TEMP button together for 2 seconds to enter
volume adjustment mode. Press STEEP TIME
button to choose among OFF (mute), 3 (default),
and 5 (louder). To save and exit, press the two
buttons together or wait for 7 seconds.