Breville BTM800XL User Manual

One-Touch Tea Maker

Instruction Booklet Livret d’instructions

BTM800XL

CONGRATULATIONS

CONTENTS

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 ﬁ rst 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 speciﬁ c water temperatures and controlled brew times to allow their unique ﬂ avor 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 ﬂ avored 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 One-Touch 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.

4 Breville recommends safety ﬁ rst

7 Know your Breville Tea Maker

10 Before ﬁ rst use 11 - Tea types

11 - Tea storage 12 - Tips for optimal tea brewing 12 - Preparing the tea maker for use

14 Operating your Breville Tea Maker 15 - Use as a tea maker for brewing tea

15 - Selecting the Tea Type 16 - Selecting the Tea Strength 17 - Selecting the 'Keep Warm' Feature 18 - Selecting the 'Basket Cycle' Feature 19 - Use as a variable temperature kettle

20 Additional features 21 - Customizing brew temperature

21 - Customizing brew time 22 - Auto Start feature 23 - A note on standby mode 23 - Moving the Tea Basket after the

brewing cycle

24 - A note on temperature conversion

(°F to °C)

26 Care and cleaning 27 - Cleaning the Jug Lid and Integrated

Scale Filter

27 - Cleaning the Glass Jug 28 - Cleaning the Basket Lid, Basket,

and Tea Scoop

28 - Cleaning the Power Base 28 - Storage

30 Troubleshooting

32 One year limited warranty

BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

We at Breville are very safety conscious and 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 instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully read all instructions before • operation and save for future reference.

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

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To eliminate a choking hazard for young children, remove and safely discard the protective cover ﬁ tted to the power plug of this appliance.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Do not operate the appliance on a sink drain board.

Always ensure the appliance is properly • assembled before connecting to a power outlet and operating. Follow the instructions provided in this book.

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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 • 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 Glass Jug.

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Attach the Jug Lid securely to the Glass Jug before operation.

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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 • moving 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 ﬁ ll the Glass Jug • past the 'WATER MAX' (when heating water) or 'TEA MAX' (when brewing tea) line markings.

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Do not operate the appliance without water. Always ﬁ ll 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 reﬁ lling.

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 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.

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The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Breville may result in ﬁ re, 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.

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To disconnect from the wall outlet, ﬁ rst turn OFF the appliance then remove the power plug from the wall outlet.

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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.

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Strictly follow the Care and Cleaning instructions on Page 26.

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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.

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

Never immerse the Glass Jug,

Power Base, power cord or power plug in water or allow moisture to come in contact with these parts.

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

KNOW

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.

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Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

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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 1-866-BREVILLE for examination, repair or adjustment.

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For any maintenance other than cleaning, call Breville Customer Service at 1-866-BREVILLE.

Consult a qualiﬁ ed 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 ﬁ nger 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 ﬁ tted 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.

Your Breville Tea Maker

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE TEA MAKER KNOW YOUR BREVILLE TEA MAKER

NO P Q R

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

attaches the tea basket

F Glass jug - 51oz water

max, 41oz tea max

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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

M BASKET button

- continuously 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

BEFORE FIRST USE

Of your Breville Tea Maker

BEFORE FIRST USE

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 ﬁ nally produced.

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 color and ﬂ avor.

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 ﬂ avor.

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.

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 ﬂ oral, fruity quality and hence have a delicate fruity taste. It is recommended not to drink Oolong tea with milk, sugar or lemon.

Herbal infusions or Tisanes

Herbal infused teas are not produced from the tea plant, but from ﬂ owers, 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 jeopardizing the taste.

Blends

Tea producers make blends by combining different types of teas, often in order to achieve ﬂ avor 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.

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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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BEFORE FIRST USE BEFORE FIRST USE

TIPS FOR OPTIMAL TEA BREWING

Water quality affects taste. For best • results, use ﬁ ltered water.

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Finer tea particles and leaves will infuse more quickly than whole leaves. As a result, ﬁ ner tea particles often release too much tannin too quickly, creating a harsher taste. Adjust the brewing time until desired strength is achieved.

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Using the tea scoop provided, spoon roughly one scoop of tea per cup / 8oz of water.

Water to Tea Scoop Ratio

Glass Jug

Marking

500mL Approx.

750mL Approx.

1000mL Approx.

1200mL Approx.

Cups /

Ounces

2 Cups / 16oz

3 Cups / 24oz

4 Cups / 32oz

5 Cups / 40oz

Te a

Scoops

2 Scoops

3 Scoops

4 Scoops

5 Scoops

PREPARING THE TEA MAKER FOR 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.

Remove and safely discard any packing material, promotional labels and tape from the Tea Maker.

Remove the Jug Lid then remove the Tea Basket from the magnetic 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.

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.

Place the Power Base on a ﬂ at, dry 3. surface.

Without the Tea Basket in place, ﬁ ll the 4. Glass Jug to the water maximum mark (1500mL WATER MAX) and place on the Power Base. Securely ﬁ t the Jug Lid onto the Glass Jug

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 SWITCHING OFF BEFORE THE WATER HAS BOILED OR REACHED THE SELECTED TEMPERATURE

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

The LCD screen will illuminate with the default brew temperature and brew time display.

Press the left ARROW UP button 7. until the LCD screen displays 212°F. The 'Custom' LED will automatically illuminate.

Press the HOT WATER|Cancel button 8. to start the cycle. The button surround will illuminate and the LCD screen will display 'ON' and the real-time heating progress in increments of 5°F.

Once the water reaches 212°F, the

tea alert will sound three times and the HOT WATER|Cancel button surround will cease to illuminate.

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Discard the water. The Tea Maker is now ready to use.

NEVER FILL THE GLASS JUG

WITH CHILLED WATER. ALLOW THE TEA MAKER TO COOL BEFORE REFILLING.

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OPERATING

BREWING TEA

Your Breville Tea Maker

USE AS A TEA MAKER FOR BREWING TEA

Remove the Glass Jug from the Power 1. Base and remove Jug Lid. When brewing tea, ﬁ ll with desired amount of water. Ensure you do not ﬁ ll past the tea maximum mark (1200mL TEA MAX).

FILLING PAST THE 'MAX' LINE

Place the Basket on a ﬂ at, dry surface. 2. Remove Basket Lid by lifting from the sides.

Use the provided Tea Scoop to ﬁ ll the 3. Basket with tea leaves. As a general guide, use 1 scoop of tea leaves per cup / 8oz of water, however this will depend on the instructions on tea packaging and your personal preference (See Page 12, Water to Tea Scoop Ratio).

Replace the Basket Lid on top of the 4. Basket. Ensure lid is securely snapped in place.

Slide the assembled Basket on to the

magnetic post located within the Glass Jug. The assembled Basket will attach itself to the top of the magnetic post. Replace Jug Lid.

Selecting the Tea Type

The tea type determines brew temperature.

The Tea Maker has 5 preset tea types recommended for optimal brewing of Green, Black, White, Herbal or Oolong Tea. It also features a customizable tea type temperature setting for other tea varieties or to suit your personal taste (see Page 21, Customizing Brew Temperature).

To select a preset tea type:

a. Press the TEA TYPE button and

toggle through until the desired tea – 'Green', 'Black', 'White', 'Herbal' or 'Oolong' illuminates.

b. The LCD screen will display

the preset brew temperature recommended for optimal brewing of the selected tea type. This is displayed as the left ﬁ gure on the LCD screen.

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BREWING TEA BREWING TEA

TEA TYPE

GREEN

TEA

WHITE

TEA

PRESET BREW TEMP

185˚F175˚F

PRESET BREW TIME

Selecting the Tea Strength

The desired tea strength determines the brew time. The correct brew time depends on the tea type and your personal tea strength preference.

The Tea Maker has 3 preset tea strengths recommended to achieve Strong, Medium or Mild tea brews. It also features a customizable brew time setting to suit your personal taste (see Page 21, Customizing Brew Time).

To select a preset tea strength:

a) Press the TEA STRENGTH button

and toggle through until the desired tea strength – 'Strong', 'Medium' or 'Mild' illuminates.

b) The LCD screen will display the

preset brew time recommended to achieve the selected brew strength for the tea type selected. This is displayed as the right ﬁ gure on the LCD screen.

Press the TEA|Cancel button to start the tea brewing cycle. The button surround will illuminate and the LCD screen will display 'ON' and the real-time heating progress in increments of 5°F. Once the water temperature reaches 120°F, 'ON' will be replaced by the selected brew time.

3:00

OOLONG

TEA

195˚F

3:00

NOTE: The 'BREW TIME' can be adjusted during the heating process but 'BREW TEMP' cannot be changed once the heating cycle commences.

To change the brew time press the right ARROW UP button to increase the time, or the right ARROW DOWN button to decrease the time. The brewing time can be adjusted in 30 second increments up to a maximum of 10 minutes.

To change the brew temperature, press the TEA|Cancel button to cancel the heating cycle. Re-select the brew temperature (see Page 15 and 21).

NOTE: If the Glass Jug is removed from the Power Base during the water heating cycle, the cycle will automatically cancel as a safety precaution. Press the TEA|Cancel button to recommence the cycle.

Once the selected brew temperature 9. is reached the assembled Basket will automatically lower into the heated water.

HERBAL

TEA

212˚F

4:00

BLACK

TEA

212˚F

2:00

Once the Basket reaches the bottom 10. of the Glass Jug, the LCD screen will indicate the brewing progress, automatically counting down in one second increments. This is displayed as the right ﬁ gure on the LCD screen.

NOTE: If the Glass Jug is removed from the Power Base during the brewing cycle, the LCD screen will continue to count down. The Tea Basket will automatically return to the top of the Glass Jug once the brew time has elapsed and the Glass Jug is returned to the Power Base.

At the end of the tea brewing cycle, 11. the Basket will automatically rise to the top of the Glass Jug to prevent over-brewing. The tea alert will sound three times. The LCD screen will automatically display the ‘Time Since Brew’ function. This function counts up to a maximum of 60 minutes, allowing you to monitor the freshness of your brew. It does not activate the heating elements.

Selecting the 'Keep Warm' Feature

This feature allows the brewed tea or heated water to remain warm for up to 60 minutes. The 'Keep Warm' temperature ranges between 160-175°F depending on the original brew temperature selected. The lower the brew temperature, the lower the 'Keep Warm' temperature.

Original Brew Temp.

160˚F - 180˚F 160˚F 185˚F 165˚F 190˚F - 212˚F 175˚F

Approximate Keep Warm Temp.

NOTE: During the 'Keep Warm' cycle, brewed tea will continue to develop ﬂ avor. Depending on how long you intend to keep the brewed tea warm, you may consider reducing the initial tea strength / brew time (see Page 16 and 21).

To activate the 'Keep Warm' feature:

Press the KEEP WARM button before, during or after completion of the tea brewing or water heating cycle. The button surround will illuminate, indicating the 'Keep Warm' feature has been selected.

NOTE: 'Keep Warm' will only maintain temperature during the 60 minute 'Time Since Brew' feature at the end of the 'Tea' or 'Hot Water' function.

Once the tea brewing or water heating 2. cycle is complete, the LCD screen will automatically display the 'Time Since Brew' count-up. The KEEP WARM button surround will remain illuminated, indicating the 'Keep Warm' cycle is active for up to 60 minutes during 'Time Since Brew' while the Glass Jug remains on the Power Base.

During this time, the Glass Jug can be removed from the Power Base, however the 'Keep Warm' feature will automatically switch off. You can re-select the 'Keep Warm' feature by pressing the KEEP WARM button. The 'Keep Warm' cycle will remain active for the duration of the 60 minute 'Time Since Brew' feature.

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BOILING OR HEATING WATERBREWING TEA

NOTE: 'Keep Warm' feature will not activate and will not function if water temperature is below 120°F

Selecting the 'Basket Cycle' Feature

This feature continuously auto lifts and lowers the Basket during the tea brewing cycle. This movement loosens the tea leaves within the Basket, allowing the heated water to circulate freely around the tea leaves for maximum infusion.

NOTE: The 'Basket Cycle' can signiﬁ cantly increase the rate of infusion and affect the tea strength. You may consider reducing the initial tea strength / brew time (see Page 16 and 21) when using the 'Basket Cycle' feature.

NOTE: It is recommended that this feature is used only when making between 1000mL (approx. 4 cups/32oz.) to 1200mL (approx. 5 cups/40oz.).

To activate the 'Basket Cycle' feature, 1. press the BASKET button once. The button surround will illuminate and the LCD screen will display BASKET CYCLE.

During the brewing cycle, the BASKET button surround will ﬂ ash while the Basket slowly lifts and lowers within the heated water.

The 'Basket Cycle' feature can be 3. canceled anytime during the tea brewing cycle. Press the BASKET button once. The button surround will cease to illuminate and the LCD screen will no longer display BASKET CYCLE. The Basket will return to the bottom of the Glass Jug for the remaining brewing time.

USE AS A VARIABLE TEMPERATURE KETTLE

The Tea Maker can be used for boiling or heating water to a customizable temperature.

NOTE: If you have used the Glass Jug for making tea we recommend thoroughly cleaning the interior of the Jug and removing the Tea Basket before boiling or heating water.

Fill the Glass Jug with the desired 1. amount of water. Do not ﬁ ll over the water maximum mark (1500mL WATER MAX).

a) 2. To boil water (212°F):

Press the left ARROW UP button to increase the temperature to 212°F. The 'Custom' LED will automatically illuminate.

b) To heat water to a customized

temperature:

Press the left ARROW UP button to increase the temperature, or the left ARROW DOWN button to decrease the temperature. The temperature can be adjusted in 5°F increments from 160°F to 205°F, then a maximum of 212°F (or in the Celsius mode, 5°C increments from 70°C to a maximum of 100°C). The 'Custom' LED will automatically illuminate.

NOTE: Once a customized temperature has been selected and one tea making or water heating cycle has been activated, the customized temperature setting will remain in the memory of the Tea Maker until you change it. To return to default settings, see Page 31.

Press the HOT WATER|Cancel button 3. to start the cycle. The button surround will illuminate and the LCD screen will display 'ON' and the real-time heating progress in increments of 5°F.

The brew temperature cannot be changed once the heating cycle commences. To change the brew temperature, press the HOT WATER|Cancel button to cancel the heating cycle. Re-select the brew temperature (see Page 18).

Once the selected temperature is 5. reached, the tea alert will sound three times. The LCD screen will automatically display the ‘Time Since Brew’ function. This function counts up to a maximum of 60 minutes, allowing you to monitor when the water heating cycle was complete. It does not activate the heating elements.

The Tea Maker has a 'Keep Warm' Feature that allows brewed tea or heated water to remain warm for up to 60 minutes. This feature can be activated before, during or after the water heating cycle (see Page 17, Selecting the 'Keep Warm' Feature).

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