Samowar Katharina - Samovar BEEM - Free user manual and instructions

Technical Features	Electric samovar with a 3-liter capacity, 1500 W power, made of stainless steel.
Usage	Ideal for preparing and serving tea, with a fast heating system.
Maintenance and Repair	Regular cleaning recommended, do not immerse in water, use a damp cloth.
Safety	Equipped with an overheating protection system, do not leave unattended while operating.
General Information	Elegant design, ideal for receptions, 2-year warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions - Samowar Katharina BEEM

How do I start the BEEM Samowar Katharina?

Fill the water tank, plug in the device, and turn it on using the switch on the control panel.

What is the capacity of the water tank?

The water tank of the BEEM Samowar Katharina has a capacity of 2.5 liters.

How do I clean the BEEM Samowar Katharina?

Unplug the device, empty the tank, and use a soft cloth with soapy water to clean the exterior. Do not immerse the device in water.

Can I use the samovar for anything other than hot water?

The BEEM Samowar Katharina is primarily designed to heat water. Avoid putting other liquids in it.

How do I adjust the water temperature?

Use the adjustment knob on the control panel to set the temperature according to your preferences.

What types of tea can I prepare with the samovar?

You can prepare all types of tea, including black tea, green tea, and herbal infusions.

What safety measures should I follow when using the samovar?

Do not leave the device unattended while it is operating, do not place it near flammable materials, and ensure it is on a stable surface.

Where can I find spare parts for the BEEM Samowar Katharina?

Spare parts can be ordered from the official BEEM website or authorized dealers.

What should I do if the samovar does not heat the water?

Check that the device is properly plugged in, the tank is filled with water, and the temperature is set correctly.

Is the samovar covered by a warranty?

Yes, the BEEM Samowar Katharina is generally covered by a 2-year warranty. See the manual for more details.

USER MANUAL Samowar Katharina BEEM

Water temperature ap- prox. 85 °C – 95 °C Water temperature ap- prox. 100° C Operating the dispensing tap (13) Touch mode Press the lever downwards. The dis- pensing tap opens. To close the dis- pensing tap again, release the lever. Continuous operation Push the lever fully downwards. It locks in this position. The dispensing tap opens. To close the dispensing tap again, push the lever upwards. Filling with water The lid (6) of the water tank (7) lies on top of the water tank. To remove the lid, pro- ceed as follows: Switch off the appliance and allow it to cool. Take the teapot (1) off. Grip the lid with both lid knobs (4) and lift it off carefully. Fill the tank with fresh water from the tap. WARNING When removing the lid, steam can es- cape and cause scalding! Before removing the lid, allow the ► appliance to cool down. Use pot holders to remove the lid. ► Do not ll the tank over the maxi- ► mum mark. To put the lid back onto the appliance, pro- ceed as follows: Grip the lid with both lid knobs and put it back onto the appliance.24 Samowar Soraya/Royal/Katharina EN Boiling If you turn the rotary knob (14) clockwise until it stops, the water is boiled quickly. If you leave the switch in this position, the water will continue boiling until it has com- pletely evaporated. Intermittent cooking To boil intermittently after the water has boiled, turn back the rotary knob (14) until the blue indicator lamp extinguishes (approx. a quarter turn in anticlockwise direction). When the temperature of the water drops, the thermostat switches on automatically and reheats the water. The blue indicator lamp (15) switches on and off according to the thermostat cycle. Relling with water WARNING Filling up a hot tank can cause steam to escape and lead to scalding! Turn the rotary knob (14) anticlockwise ► until it stops. Switch off the appliance. ► Allow the appliance to cool down for a ► few minutes before relling with water. Fill the tank as described in the section Filling with water (page 22). NOTE If you forget to ll with water, the ► boil-dry protection will switch off the heating and the red indicator lamp lights up. Heating water ATTENTION Make sure that the rotary knob (14) ► is turned anticlockwise until it stops. Switch on the appliance as de- ► scribed in the section Switching the appliance on/off (page 22). To heat up water, proceed as follows: Fill the water tank (7) with the desired quantity of fresh water. Pay attention the maximum lling level. Close the water tank (7) with the lid (6) and subsequently put the teapot (1) on top of it. Turn the rotary knob clockwise to the maximum setting ( ). The thermostat allows individual setting of the water temperature. The temperature setting is continuously variable. After the water has boiled, turn back the rotary knob until the indicator blue lamp extinguishes. The temperature of the water will now be kept constant.25 EN Samowar Soraya/Royal/Katharina Serving suggestions Brewing tea according to the oriental "Samovar principle" Tea is not just tea. Strictly speaking, tea is only a water infusion of the tea plant ca- mellia sinensis. This infusion can be black or green tea. A distinction must be made between this and tea-like products such as the so-called herbal and fruit teas. Therefore, brewing tea is not always just brewing tea. In order to preserve valuable ingredients and the taste, teas are brewed with water at different temperatures and allowed to steep for different lengths of time. For example, green tea is prefer- ably brewed with water heated to 65° C. In every case, the brewing instructions on the packaging should be observed. Black tea To brew black tea, proceed as follows: Fill the water tank (7) with water. Fill the tea strainer (2) in the teapot (1) with tea leaves (approx. one tea- spoonful per cup) or tea bags (approx. 1 tea bag for approx. 1 – 2 cups). Close the lid (6) of the water tank and subsequently put the teapot on top of it. The teapot is then warmed up at the same time. Boil the water in the water tank (see section Heating the water, page 24). Take the teapot off the water tank. NOTE Condensation may drip off the bot- ► tom of the teapot. Pour boiling water from the water tank over the tea. NOTE The more tea leaves or tea bags and ► the less water you ll into the teapot, the stronger the tea concentrate will be (professionals enjoy an infusion with approx. 3 g for 200 ml of water). It is preferable to use slightly more tea so that a real concentrate is produced in the teapot. Place the teapot with the tea con- centrate on the water tank again. The steam rising from the water tank keeps the tea in the teapot at exactly the temperature it needs to "steep". After the required brewing time, take the tea strainer (2) with the tea leaves out of the teapot. Pour the tea concentrate from the teapot into your glass and top up with water from the water tank. This allows you to adjust the strength and taste of your tea. You can leave the teapot standing on the water tank while the appliance is in operation so that you can add hot tea and hot water at any time. Turn the rotary knob to intermittent boiling (see section Intermittent boil- ing, page 24) so that the water re- mains hot but does not boil constantly. The thermostat cycle switches the blue indicator lamp on and off.26 Samowar Soraya/Royal/Katharina EN Green tea Green tea can also be brewed in the Samovar. It should not normally be infused with boiling water since it may then taste slightly bitter. Depending on the type, the ideal water temperature is between 50 °C – 70 °C. Most green teas develop their optimum taste at around 65° C. The higher the quality of the green tea, the lower the optimum water temperature. The highest quality teas are brewed with hot water at a temperature of 65°C. Normal green teas need to steep for ap- proximately 1 - 3 minutes, whereas high- quality green teas only need to steep for approximately 1 - 1½ minutes. NOTE If you use tea bags, add the number ► as specied by the manufacturer. The amount of green tea is always less than black tea. Use roughly 1 g per 100 ml or 1 level teaspoon for 200 ml water. You can specify the strength of the concentra- tion yourself. To brew green tea, proceed as follows: Boil the water in the water tank (see section Heating the water, page 24). Warm up the cups by lling them with a little hot water (the teapot was al- ready warmed up by placing it on the water tank during the boiling process). Turn the rotary knob (8) to the "W" position (according to the type of tea) and allow the water to cool down slightly (roughly 5 – 6 minutes). Now pour hot water from the water tank over the tea. Place the teapot onto the water tank as previously described so that the tea remains hot and continue accord- ing to the instructions for brewing black tea (see section Black tea, page 25). Herbal tea ATTENTION Germs in herbal tea mixtures can repre- sent a health risk if the tea is not brewed properly. Always pour boiling water over ► herbal, fruit, rooibos and spice teas (loose and in tea bags) and allow to steep for at least 5 - 10 minutes! This is the only method for ensuring that the tea is safe to drink! Do not allow freshly brewed herbal ► tea to stand for several hours. In rare cases, herbal tea mixtures may contain germs such as salmonella that are normally killed off when heated over a prolonged period. If not properly brewed, they can become a health risk, particularly for children. Do not allow freshly brewed herbal tea to stand for several hours. Although the germs are killed off by the boiling water, the spores in the tea can survive. These can germinate in the warm water. Herbal teas are brewed in the same way as black tea (see section Black tea, page 25).27 EN Samowar Soraya/Royal/Katharina Hot instant drinks To prepare hot instant drinks such as in- stant coffee, add the appropriate amount to the cup. Subsequently pour hot water from the Samovar into the cup. After using Switch off the appliance and pull the plug out of the mains socket. Rinse the jug and the accessories used with water. Clean the appliance and the accesso- ries used as described in the section Cleaning and care. Cleaning and maintenance Before beginning any cleaning work, pay attention to the safety instructions in the section Safety instructions (page 19). Cleaning Empty the appliance after every use. ■ Clean the appliance with a damp cloth ■ and with a little washing-up liquid if necessary. Rinse the appliance well with clear wa- ■ ter and dry it. The removable parts can be cleaned in ■ a dishwasher. We recommend using INOX-METAL- POLISH from BEEM for regular mainte- nance and the removal of difcult stains from stainless steel surfaces. The polish restores appliances to their original shine. INOX-METAL-POLISH is available in tubes and is suitable for pots as well as for other objects made of stainless steel, chromium, brass, copper, aluminium, silver and also hard plastics. INOX-METAL-POLISH is used in facto- ries for polishing stainless steel. You can obtain INOX-METAL-POLISH from your retailer or by phoning us or visiting our website at www.beem.de . Descaling Depending on the frequency of use and the water quality, the water tank must be descaled roughly every 1 – 2 weeks. ATTENTION When the bottom of the water tank is ► scaled, the resulting heat accumula- tion can cause damage. To descale the water tank, proceed as fol- lows: Fill the water tank (7) with a mixture of water and a little descaling agent or vinegar essence and allow the mixture to boil briey. Allow the descaling mixture to work for some time. Shake the tank a few times and then pour out the descaling mixture togeth- er with the dissolved scale residues. Allow some of the descaling solution to run through the dispensing tap in order to descale this also. Rinse out with clear water and allow this also to run through the dispensing tap. Repeat the process, if necessary. 28 Samowar Soraya/Royal/Katharina EN Storage If you do not intend to use the appliance for a longer period of time, clean it as described in the section Cleaning and care (page 27) to prevent mould from building up. Mould can damage the appliance and cause stains that cannot be removed. Spare parts and accessories Replacement parts and accessories as well as product information can be obtained from your retailer or from the customer service address prescribed. Technical data Model Soraya Royal Katharina Type number S1.10.0/S1.10.1 S 1.15.0/S 1.15.1 S 1.15.2/S 1.15.3 Dimensions 360 x 440 x 685 (L x W x H) mm 470 x 400 x 733 (L x W x H) mm 395 x 445 x 745 (L x W x H) mm Main set approx. net weight 6,5 kg 9.12 kg 9.52 kg Operating voltage 230 V~ Mains frequency 50-60 Hz Power consumption 3000 W Teapot capacity