Breville BTM800 User Manual

Automatic Tea Maker & Kettle

Instruction Booklet

BTM800

CONGRATULATIONS

On the purchase of your new Breville Tea Maker

Today, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world after water. Whether your taste preference is for a rich full bodied Darjeeling tea, a delicate ﬁrst picked Japanese Green tea or one of the hundreds of herbal teas now available, all tea drinkers know the special moment of escape that can be found while drinking that perfect cup.

Yet brewing tea is both an art and a science. Tea varieties are grown and produced in different environments and require speciﬁc water temperatures and controlled brew times to allow their unique ﬂavour and aroma to develop during brewing. Boiled water is not considered good for making many tea types as the boiling process removes oxygen, making the water stale. To bring out the optimal quality and taste of more delicate tea leaves such as green, oolong and white tea, a lower temperature will produce a better ﬂavoured cup of tea while boiling water may scald the tea leaves and result in a

bitter, astringent brew. Similarly, brewing the tea for too long may result in a bitter, unpleasant brew, while brewing for too short a period may leave the tea weak and tasteless.

The Breville Automatic Tea Maker is fully programmable for all types of tea, water temperatures and brew times, eliminating the guesswork so you can enjoy a perfect cup of tea, every time.

CONTENTS

4 Breville recommends safety ﬁrst

7 Know your Breville Tea Maker

10 Tea insights

11 - Tea types 11 - Tea storage 12 - Tips for optimal tea brewing

14 Before ﬁrst use 15 - Preparing the tea maker for use

16 Operating your Breville Tea Maker

17 - Use as a tea maker for brewing tea 17 - Selecting the Tea Type 18 - Selecting the Tea Strength 19 - Selecting the 'Keep Warm' Feature 20 - Selecting the 'Basket Cycle' Feature 20 - Use as a variable temperature kettle

22 Additional features

23 - Customising brew temperature 23 - Customising brew time 24 - Auto Start feature 25 - A note on standby mode 26 - Moving the tea basket when not in

the brewing cycle

27 - A note on temperature conversion

(°C to °F)

28 Care and cleaning

29 - Cleaning the Jug Lid and Integrated

Scale Filter

29 - Cleaning the Glass Jug 30 - Cleaning the Basket Lid, Basket,

and Tea Scoop

30 - Cleaning the Power Base 30 - Storage

32 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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

• Carefully read all instructions before op-

eration and save for future reference.

• Remove and safely discard any packag-

ing 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 speciﬁ-

cally 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.

• 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. Keep a minimum 8" (20cm) of space on both sides of the appliance.

• Always ensure the appliance is properly

assembled before connecting to a power outlet and operating. Follow the instructions provided in this book.

• The Glass Jug must be used only with the

Power Base supplied. Do not use on a range top.

• The appliance is not intended to be oper-

ated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handle

for lifting and carrying the Glass Jug.

• Attach the Jug Lid securely to the Glass

Jug before operation.

• Do not place anything on top of the

Jug Lid.

• Do not open the Jug Lid during operation

as scalding may occur.

• Extreme caution must be used when mov-

ing the Glass Jug containing hot liquid.

• Use caution when pouring water from the

Glass Jug as boiling water and steam will scald. Do not pour the water too quickly.

• To avoid scalding, never ﬁll the Glass Jug

past the 'WATER MAX' (when heating water) or 'TEA MAX' (when brewing tea) line markings.

• Do not operate the appliance without

water. Always ﬁll the Glass Jug to at least the 'MIN' marking. Should it be operated without water, the boil-dry protection will shut the power off automatically. Allow the appliance to cool before reﬁlling.

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.

Please refer to cleaning instructions on page29 of the Instruction Booklet.

BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

• Do not remove the Glass Jug from the

Power Base during heating or when the basket is in operation. Ensure the appliance has completed the water heating or tea brewing cycle before removing the Glass Jug from the Power Base.

• The use of accessory attachments not

recommended by Breville may result in ﬁre, electric shock or injury to persons.

• To turn OFF the appliance, press the

TEA|Cancel button (when brewing tea) or the HOT WATER|Cancel button (when heating water) on the Power Base. The appliance is OFF when the button surround illumination goes out.

• To disconnect from the wall outlet, ﬁrst

turn OFF the appliance then remove the power plug from the wall outlet.

• When the appliance is not in use or when

left unattended, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.

• Before attempting to move the appliance

or before assembling or disassembling parts, cleaning or storing, turn OFF the appliance, allow to cool and disconnect from the wall outlet.

• Allow the appliance to cool down in be-

tween brewing cycles.

• Strictly follow the Care and Cleaning

instructions on Page 29.

• Do not use harsh abrasives or caustic

cleaners when cleaning this appliance.

• 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 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.

• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or

remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord or use an adapter.

• Do not operate the Tea Maker on a sink or

drain board.

• This appliance is not intended for use by

young children or inﬁrm persons unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure they can use the appliance safely.

• Young children should be supervised to

ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

NEVER IMMERSE THE GLASS JUG,

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.

BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

• This appliance is for household use only.

• Unwind the power cord fully before use.

• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of

a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

• Do not use the appliance for anything

other than its intended purpose as described in this booklet. Do not use outdoors. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats.

• Close supervision is necessary when any

appliance is used by or near children.

• Regularly inspect the supply cord, plug

and actual appliance for any damage. Do not operate if damaged in any way or after the appliance malfunctions. Immediately cease use of the appliance and call Breville Customer Service at 1300-139-798 for examination, repair or adjustment.

• For any maintenance other than

cleaning, call Breville Customer Service at 1300-139-798.

• Consult a qualiﬁed electrician if the

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

DO NOT OPERATE THE

APPLIANCE ON AN INCLINED SURFACE. DO NOT MOVE THE APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS SWITCHED ON.

BREVILLE ASSIST™ PLUG

Your Breville appliance comes with a unique Assist™ Plug, conveniently designed with a ﬁnger hole in the power plug for easy and safe removal from the wall outlet. For safety reasons it is recommended you plug your Breville appliance directly into its own electrical outlet on a dedicated circuit separate from other appliances. If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not function properly. Use in conjunction with a power strip or extension cord is not recommended.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

Your Breville appliance is ﬁtted with a short power supply cord as a safety precaution to prevent personal injury or property damage resulting from pulling, tripping or becoming entangled with a longer cord. Do not allow children to use or be near this appliance without close adult supervision.

Longer detachable power supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised. If an extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally and (3) the extension cord must include a 3-prong grounding plug.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

KNOW

Your Breville Tea Maker

KNOW YOUR BREVILLE TEA MAKER

A Jug lid B Stainless steel scale ﬁlter C Tea basket lid D Stainless steel tea basket E Jug post - magnetically

attaches the tea basket

F Glass jug - 1500ml water

max, 1200ml tea max

G Immersed temperature

sensor

H Tea scoop I Power base J Cord Storage

- concealed on the underside of the power base

K AUTO START button

- set the tea maker to automatically begin brewing at a pre-selected time

L KEEP WARM button

- keeps the brewed tea or heated water warm for up to 60 minutes

KNOW YOUR BREVILLE TEA MAKER

M T

N O P Q R

M BASKET button

- auto lifts & lowers the tea basket. The movement allows water to circulate freely around the tea leaves for maximum infusion

N TEA TYPE button

- preset brew temperatures

recommended for green, black, white, herbal & oolong tea

O Variable temperature

control – overrides the preset brew temperatures

P Backlit LCD Q Variable time control

– overrides the preset brew times

R TEA STRENGTH button

- preset brew times recommended for strong, medium and mild brews

S HOT WATER|Cancel

button - for use as a variable temperature kettle

T TEA|Cancel button

- activates the tea brewing cycle

TEA INSIGHTS

TEA TYPES

There are four main types of teas from the tea plant camellia sinensis. The picking and processing methods determine the type of tea ﬁnally produced.

1. Black Tea

Black tea is the most common type of tea worldwide. It is made by fermenting the harvested leaves for a couple of hours before heating or drying. This oxidation darkens the leaves and increases the amount of caffeine. Of all the teas, black tea has the strongest colour and ﬂavour.

2. White Tea

White tea is the rarest and the most exclusive tea. White tea consists of the whitish buds of the tea plant which are steamed then left to dry naturally. This tea is low in caffeine and has a slightly sweet ﬂavour.

3. Green Tea

Green tea makes up approximately ten percent of the world’s tea. The leaves are picked, rolled and dried before they can go brown. Green tea has a distinctive aroma and has a slight astringent taste.

4. Oolong Tea

Oolong Tea is semi fermented, which means leaves are processed immediately after picking. They only have a short period of oxidation which turns the leaves from green to red/ brown. Its leaves have a ﬂoral, fruity quality and hence have a delicate fruity taste. It is recommended not to drink Oolong tea with milk, sugar or lemon.

5. Herbal infusions or Tisanes

Herbal infused teas are not produced from the tea plant, but from ﬂowers, leaves, roots or seeds. Common herbal beverages are chamomile, peppermint, fennel, rose hip, and lemon verbena. Herbal infusions that do not contain tea will generally not become bitter with extended brews. These can often be brewed with boiling water 3 times without jeopardising the taste.

6. Blends

Tea producers make blends by combining different types of teas, often in order to achieve ﬂavour consistency from one season to the next. Common black tea blends include English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Irish Breakfast, and Russian Caravan.

TIP: Brewed tea leaves make an ideal garden fertilizer and help condition the soil.

TEA STORAGE

• Teas stored inside a vacuum sealed

bag can be stored for up to two years, depending on the quality and grade of tea. Once opened, tea should be stored in an airtight container and kept in a dry and dark place.

• Once opened, black teas will last longer

than green and oolong teas but all tea needs to be stored in ideal conditions.

• You can tell when tea is past its best if it

has lost its aroma and will create either a bitter or dull tasting cup.

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