The Tea Maker BTM800 - Kettle SAGE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL The Tea Maker BTM800 SAGE

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

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• Before using for the rst 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.

• Remove and safely discard any packaging materials before rst use.

• To eliminate a choking hazard for young children, safely discard the protective cover tted to the power plug.

• This appliance has been designed specically 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 foodstus.

• Position the appliance on a stable, heat resistant, level, dry surface away from the edge and do not operate on or near a heat source such as a hot plate, oven or gas hob.

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

• Position the appliance at least 20cm from walls or heat/steam sensitive materials and provide adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation. 2 Important Safeguards6 Components8 Functions11 Care & Cleaning13 Troubleshooting15 Guarantee Contents3

• Do not operate the kettle on 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.

• The installation of a residual current safety switch is recommended to provide additional safety when using all electrical appliances. Safety switches with a rated operating current not more than 30mA are recommended. Consult an electrician for professional advice.

• 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.

• Attach the jug lid securely to the glass jug before operation.

• Do not place anything on top of the 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 ll 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 ll the glass jug to at least the ‘MIN’ marking. Should it be operated without water, the boil-dry protection will shut the power o automatically. Allow the appliance to cool before relling. WARNING

• 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 Sage

may result in 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.4

• Always ensure the appliance is turned OFF, unplugged at the power outlet and has been allowed to cool before cleaning, attempting to move or storing.

• When the appliance is not in use or when left unattended, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.

• Allow the appliance to cool down in between brewing cycles.

• Keep the glass jug clean. Follow the cleaning instruction provided in this book.

• Do not use harsh abrasives or caustic cleaners when cleaning this appliance.

• Children should not play with the appliance.

• The glass jug has been specially treated to make it stronger, more durable and safer than ordinary glass, however it is not unbreakable. If dropped or struck extremely hard, it may break or weaken, and could at a later time shatter into many small pieces without apparent cause.

• Any maintenance other than cleaning should be performed by an authorised Sage

• The appliance can be used by children aged 8 or older and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or a lack of experience and knowledge, only if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children should not play with the appliance.

• Always turn the appliance to the OFF position, switch o at the power outlet and unplug at the power outlet when the appliance is not in use. WARNING

• Do not wash jug exterior under running water. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

• Fully unwind the power cord before operating.

• This appliance is for household use only. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.

• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces or become knotted.5

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

• Cleaning of the appliance should not be carried out by children unless they are 8 years or older and supervised.

• The appliance and its cord should be kept out of reach of children aged 8 years and younger.

• Do not use the appliance if the power cord, power plug, or appliance becomes damaged in any way. If damaged and maintenance other than cleaning is required please contact Sage Customer Service or go to sageappliances.com WARNING

• Do not operate the appliance on an inclined surface.

• Do not move the appliance while it is switched on. The symbol shown indicates that this appliance should not be disposed of in normal household waste. It should be taken to a local authority waste collection centre designated for this purpose or to a dealer providing this service. For more information, please contact your local council oce. 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. Avoid spilling water onto the power base’s connector. Do not immerse the glass jug or the power base for cleaning.

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. Unwind the power cord completely and

insert the power plug into a grounded wall outlet.

ARROW UP button until the LCD screen displays 100°C.

4. Discard the water. The Tea Maker

is now ready to use.

1. Fill with desired amount of water. Ensure

you do not ll past the tea maximum mark (1200mL TEA MAX).

2. Place the basket on a at, dry surface.

Remove basket lid by lifting from the sides.

3. Use the provided tea scoop to ll the

basket with tea leaves. As a general guide, use 1 scoop of tea leaves per cup/250ml of water.

Selecting the tea type Press the TEA TYPE button and toggle through until the desired tea. Selecting the tea strength The desired tea strength determines the brew time.

1. Press the TEA STRENGTH button and

toggle through until the desired tea strength.

2. Press the TEA / Cancel button to start

the tea brewing cycle.

3. Once the selected brew temperature

is reached the assembled basket will automatically lower into the heated water.

4. Once the basket reaches the bottom of

the glass jug, the LCD screen will indicate the brewing progress.

5. At the end of the tea brewing cycle,

the basket will automatically rise to the top of the glass jug. WARNING The tea basket is hot to touch after tea is brewed. Ensure the tea basket handle has cooled before handling. Green

AUTO STARTKEEP WARMBASKET

Selecting the ‘Keep Warm’ Feature This feature allows the brewed tea or heated water to remain warm for up to 60 minutes.

1. Press the KEEP WARM button before,

during or after completion of the tea brewing or water heating cycle.

2. If the glass jug is removed from the

Power Base, the ‘Keep Warm’ feature will automatically switch o. You can re-select the ‘Keep Warm’ feature by pressing the KEEP WARM button. Selecting the ‘Basket Cycle’ Feature This feature continuously auto lifts and lowers the basket during the tea brewing cycle. To activate the ‘Basket Cycle’ feature, press the BASKET button once.

1. Fill the glass jug with the desired amount

2. a) To boil water (100°C):

Press the left ARROW UP button to increase the temperature to 100°C. b) To heat water to a customised temperature: Press the left ARROW UP button to increase the temperature, or the left ARROW DOWN button to decrease the temperature. Green StrongMedium Mild Custom Herbal Black Oolong White Custom

4. Once the selected temperature is

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. CUSTOMISING BREW TEMPERATURE Press the left ARROW UP button to increase the temperature, or the left ARROW DOWN button to decrease the temperature. NOTE This product is not calibrated for commercial or scientic use. Temperatures may vary ± 3˚C, which is within range for optimal brewing for each tea variety. TEA TYPE PRESET BREW TEMP PRESET BREW TIME GREEN TEA WHITE TEA OOLONG TEA HERBAL TEA BLACK TEA 3:00 85˚C80˚C 3:00 90˚C 3:00 100˚C 4:00 100˚C 2:0010

CUSTOMISING BREW TIME

Brew time less than 10 minutes Press the right ARROW UP button to increase the time, or the right ARROW DOWN button to decrease the time. Manual mode-brew times over 10 minutes

ARROW UP button to increase the time up to the maximum 10 minutes.

ii) Continue to press the right

ARROW UP button. The LCD screen will display ‘MANUAL LIFT’ and ‘- - : - -‘ on the right side of the LCD.

is activated and the correct water temperature is reached, the basket will automatically lower.

iv) Once the desired brew time has elapsed,

press and hold the BASKET button for 2 seconds. The basket will rise.

left ARROW UP button to increase the time, or the left ARROW DOWN button to decrease the time in 1 minute increments.

3. To set the START TIME, press the right

ARROW UP button to increase the time, or the right ARROW DOWN button to decrease the time.

4. Once current time and start time are

programmed, press either the ashing HOT WATER / Cancel or TEA / Cancel button to select which feature you would like to start at the programmed time.

5. Ensure that the Tea Maker

is prepared with: a) Sucient water in the glass jug and tea leaves in the basket for the tea brewing cycle or, b) Sucient water in the glass jug for the water heating cycle. NOTE Insucient water may discolour your Tea Maker

base! NOTE The ‘Auto Start’ feature can be cancelled anytime by pressing the AUTO START button.11

not allow brewed tea to stand overnight.

2. Wipe the interior of the glass jug with

a soft damp sponge or rinse with warm water. Tea deposits will enhance the avour of the brewed tea, so if only using as a Tea Maker

do not wash with soapy water.

3. Wipe the exterior of the glass jug with

a soft damp cloth to clean.

4. To remove the build-up of tannin,

the astringent chemical constituent of tea, ll the glass jug with water up to the water maximum mark (1500mL WATER MAX) and bring water to boil and allow water to cool for one minute. Add contents of tea cleaner packet and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Empty Tea Maker,

rell with fresh water and boil. Repeat this step again. Empty Tea Maker

and rinse thoroughly.

5. Dry thoroughly with a soft lint-free cloth

before using. NOTE Allow all parts of the Tea Maker

cool completely before disassembling and cleaning. NOTE Only the jug lid, tea basket, tea basket lid and tea scoop are dishwasher safe.

CLEANING THE JUG LID AND

INTEGRATED SCALE FILTER

1. Wash the jug lid in warm soapy water with

a soft sponge, rinse and dry thoroughly. The integrated scale lter can be cleaned by placing under running hot water and rubbing with a cleaning cloth or brush.

2. Alternatively, the jug lid is dishwasher

safe. Position the jug lid vertically so the scale lter is facing upwards. This will allow water to drain properly.

3. Let all surfaces dry thoroughly prior

to using. CLEANING THE TEA BASKET LID,

tea scoop in warm soapy water with a soft sponge, rinse and dry thoroughly. A non-abrasive liquid cleanser or mild spray solution may be used to avoid build-up of stains. Apply the cleanser to the sponge, not the accessory surfaces, before cleaning.

2. Alternatively, these accessories are

3. Let all surfaces dry thoroughly prior

4. Wipe the power base with a soft

5. Let all surfaces dry thoroughly prior

to inserting the power plug into a wall outlet.12 DESCALING Use Sage

“The Descaler” to remove scale build up. To order visit www.sageappliances.com WARNING Causes skin irritation. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

1. Empty one sachet (25g) into 1 litre

of warm water, stir to dissolve. Pour into the tea maker.

2. Leave stand for 5 minutes.

3. After 5 minutes, discard the solution.

4. Rinse the tea maker twice with fresh

clean water. STORAGE

is switched o, cleaned and dried before storing.

2. Ensure that the assembled tea basket is

securely attached to the magnetic post within the glass jug.

3. Ensure that jug lid is securely in place.

4. Wrap the power cord around the power

cord storage under the power base.

upright on the power base. Do not store anything on top.13

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

will not switch ‘ON’

Check the power plug is securely inserted into the outlet.

Insert the power plug into an independent outlet.

For additional safety the Tea Maker

is tted with a thermal cut out. In the event of severe overheating, the Tea Maker

will automatically shut down to prevent further damage. Should this continue, visit Sage Customer Service at sageappliances.com. The Tea Maker

Check the glass jug is securely positioned on the power base. The LCD light has gone out?

goes into standby mode if not used for 3 minutes.

To re-activate the Tea Maker

out of standby mode: - Remove then replace the glass jug from the power base. - Press any button on the power base except the HOT WATER / Cancel or TEA / Cancel buttons. The LCD screen will re-illuminate. I cannot select a certain function

Certain features cannot be selected or changed during the heating or brewing cycle. The LCD screen may temporarily change or a sound alert may be heard, but no changes to the cycle will be made. The LCD screen displays ‘RESET’

The LCD screen will display a ashing ‘RESET’ when there is a resettable electronic issue. Remove the plug from the wall outlet, wait 5 seconds, then plug back in.

The LCD screen will display a ashing ‘ERROR’ when there is a non-resettable issue with the appliance. Should this occur, visit the Sage Customer Service at sageappliances.com14 Troubleshooting

I would like to have the Tea Maker

Even when unplugged from the wall outlet, the Tea Maker

will remember the last setting used for each function.

’s default settings for each function, simultaneously press and hold AUTO START and KEEP WARM buttons for 2 seconds. The ‘BASKET CYCLE’ feature / BASKET button does not work

The basket cycle is only operational during brewing cycles that are under 10 minutes.

The tea basket cannot be lowered during the heating up phase of normal operation. After boiling water, bubbles appear around the temperature sensor

This is normal for the functionality of the Tea Maker

My tea tastes too weak or too strong

Perform a cleaning cycle as per instruction in the booklet.

Add milk/liquid BEFORE drinking powder is added to the jug. There is a rattling noise inside the glass jug

This is normal. The noise is from the magnet located inside the jug post and may be heard when the tea basket is not attached.15

Sage Appliances guarantees this product for domestic use in specied territories for 2 years from the date of purchase against defects caused by faulty workmanship and materials. During this guarantee period Sage Appliances will repair, replace, or refund any defective product (at the sole discretion of Sage Appliances). All legal warranty rights under applicable national legislation will be respected and will not be impaired by our guarantee. For full terms and conditions on the guarantee, as well as instructions on how to make a claim, please visit www.sageappliances.com. Guarantee16 WICHTIGE VORSICHTSMASS- NAHMEN

2. a) Um Wasser zu kochen (100°C):

PROBLÈME CAUSE POSSIBLE

2. a) Om water te koken (100°C):

schoon water. OPBERGEN

PROBLEMA CAUSA POSIBLE

• Due to continued product improvement, the products illustrated or photographed in this document may vary slightly from the actual product.