Breville BTM700 Instruction Book

the Tea Maker

Instruction Book - BTM700

™

Compact

Contents

2 Breville Recommends

Safety First

6 Components
8 Functions
10 Tips
11 Care & Cleaning
13 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.

• Before using for the first time
please ensure that your

supply is the same as shown on
the rating abel 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.

electricity

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE AND SAVE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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• 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 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.

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• 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.

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS FOR
ALL ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES

• Fully unwind cord before use.

• To protect against electric
shock, do not immersecord,
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.

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• 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.

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.

WARNING

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.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Components

A

B

C

D

F

G

I

J

A. Jug Lid
B. Scale Filter
C. Tea Basket Lid
D. Tea Basket
E. Handle
F. Jug Post

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E

H

K

G. Glass Jug

34 fl.oz (1L) water max.
27 fl.oz (800ml) tea max.

H. Immersed Temperature Sensor
I. Tea Scoop
J. Power Base
K. Cord Storage

Concealed under power base.

185º

175

º

195º

205º

212º

ML QN O P

L. STRENGTH button

Preset brew times recommended for mild,
medium and strong brews of each tea type.

M. Tea strength indicator
N. SELECT/TEMP button

Select the tea type/brew temperature
recommended for green, white, oolong,
herbal and black teas.

O. Temperature/tea type indicator
P. KEEP WARM button

Keeps brewed tea or heated water
warm for up to 60 minutes.

Q. START/CANCEL button

Starts and stops the heating cycle.

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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 Tea Maker™ Compact.

2. Remove the jug lid then remove the
tea basket from the magnetic jug
post within the glass jug. Wash the
jug lid, tea basket, basket lid and tea
scoop 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 into contact
with these parts.

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

4. Without the tea basket in place, fill the
glass jug to the WATER MAX marking
(34 fl.oz / 1L) and place on the power base.
Securely fit the jug lid onto the glass jug.

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

6. Use the SELECT/TEMP button to select
BLACK / 212°, then select the START/
CANCEL button. The light will change
from white to red indicating that the
heating cycle is in progress.

7. Once the water has reached the selected
temperature, the tea maker will beep
3 times.

8. Discard the water. The Tea Maker™
Compact is now ready for use.

BREWING TEA

1. Fill the glass jug with the desired amount
of water. Ensure that you fill past the MIN
mark and equal to or below the MAX mark.
Note the MAX mark when brewing tea is
27 fl.oz / 800ml.

2. Place the tea basket on a flat, dry surface.
Remove the basket lid by lifting it from
the sides.

WARNING

Never fill the glass jug with chilled water. Allow
the Tea Maker™ Compact 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 Tea
Maker™ Compact switching off before the
water has boiled or reached the selected
temperature.

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3. Use the provided tea scoop to fill the tea basket
with tea leaves. As a general guide, use 1 scoop
of tea per cup / 8 (½) fl.oz (250ml) of water;
however, this will depend on the tea
instructions and your personal preference.

WATER TO TEA SCOOP RATIO

17 fl.oz / 500ml 2 scoops

25 fl.oz / 750ml 3 scoops

4. Replace the basket lid and ensure it is
securely clipped into place.

5. Attach the tea basket to the jug post inside
the glass jug.

6. Replace the jug lid securely onto the glass jug,
ensuring the filter aligns with the jug spout.

SELECTING THE TEA TYPE

1. The tea type determines the brew
temperature. The Tea Maker™ Compact has
5 preset tea types recommend for optimal
brewing of Green, White, Oolong, Herbal
and Black teas.

TEA TYPE

Preset Brew
Temp

Strength
(mins)

Green White Oolong Herbal Black

175°F

185°F

80°C

85°C

Mild

Medium

Strong

2 3 3 4 3

3 4 4 5 4

4 5 5 6 5

195°F
90°C

205°F

95°C

212°F

100°C

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.

2. Press the SELECT / TEMP button until the
desired tea/temperature is illuminated.
The desired brew strength determines the
brew times. The correct brew time depends
on the tea type and your personal preference
of strength. The Tea Maker™ Compact allows
you to choose from mild, medium and strong
tea brews.

3. Press the STRENGTH button to select the
desired strength / steeping time. Refer to
the TEA TYPE table above for steeping
times. Selecting the kettle setting will boil
water to the desired temperature but will
not operate the tea basket.

4. Press the START / CANCEL button
to start heating.

5. Once the selected brew temperature is
reached, the tea basket will automatically
lower into the heated water. It will stay in
this position until the brew time has lapsed.

6. At the end of the tea brewing cycle, the tea
basket will automatically rise to the top of
the glass jug to prevent over-brewing. The
tea alert will sound 3 times, to indicate your
tea is ready.

WARNING

The tea basket is hot to touch after the tea
is brewed. Ensure that the tea basket handle
has cooled before handling.

KEEP WARM

If selected prior to heating, keep warm
will last for 60 minutes after tea is brewed.
When the glass jug is removed from the
power base, the keep warm function will
cancel.

To reactivate for another 60 minutes place
the glass jug with the remaining tea back on
the power base and press KEEP WARM, the
light will illuminate when this is selected.

BOILING WATER

To boil water, remove the tea basket and fill
the glass jug with water. Replace the jug lid
and place the glass jug on the power base.
Select the desired temperature by pressing
the SELECT / TEMP button then press the
STRENGTH button to select KETTLE.

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