STK 600 A1 - Tea Maker SILVERCREST - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	SilverCrest
Model	STK 600 A1
Product Type	Tea Maker
Power Consumption	550 - 650 W
Mains Voltage	220 - 240 V ~, 50 Hz
Material (Pot)	Glass
Lid Material	Plastic
Brew Chamber	Removable, with sieve and water riser tube
Functions	Brewing, keep-warm, automatic shut-off
Overheating Protection	Yes, with thermal switch and reset button
Cable Storage	Anti-clockwise winder on base underside
Cleaning	Hand wash brew system; wipe glass pot with damp cloth; use citric acid descaler
Safety Features	Automatic cut-out when lid open; dry-boil protection; thermal fuse
Warranty	3 years from date of purchase
Included Accessories	Tea maker, riser tube brush, operating instructions
Intended Use	Domestic tea brewing and keep-warm only

Frequently Asked Questions - STK 600 A1 SILVERCREST

How do I descale the SilverCrest STK 600 A1?

Use a standard household descaling agent based on citric acid. Prepare the solution according to packaging, pour it into the glass pot up to the MAX mark, and run a brew cycle. Repeat if necessary, then rinse thoroughly with clear water.

Can I brew green tea in this tea maker?

No, green tea is not recommended because the brewing temperature is too high (around 100°C), releasing tannic acids and causing bitterness. Ideal green tea temperature is around 70°C.

What should I do if the appliance overheats?

If the thermal protection activates, the On/Off switch remains lit but the appliance stops heating. Let it cool down, then press the Reset button on the underside of the glass pot. The appliance is then ready to use again.

How do I clean the brew system?

Clean the brew chamber (10) and sieve (12) with a washing-up brush in warm soapy water. Use the supplied riser tube brush (9) for the water riser tube (11). Rinse everything thoroughly with clear water to remove detergent residues.

What is the maximum water level?

Never fill above the MAX marking inside the glass pot to avoid boiling water spraying out. Also do not fill below the MIN marking.

Can I use the tea maker without the lid?

No, always heat water with a closed lid, otherwise the automatic cut-out may not work and boiling water could spray out, causing injury.

How do I store the tea maker when not in use?

Wrap the power cable anti-clockwise around the cable winder on the base underside, then store the appliance in a dry, dust-free location.

What is the warranty period?

The warranty is 3 years from date of purchase, covering material and manufacturing defects. It does not cover transport damage, worn parts, or damage from improper use.

Can I add milk or alcohol to the tea maker?

No, do not heat milk or alcohol in the tea maker as it will irreparably damage the appliance.

What should I do if the glass pot breaks?

Broken glass can cause serious cuts. Handle carefully. Dispose of broken glass properly. Contact the service department for a replacement part if available.

USER MANUAL STK 600 A1 SILVERCREST

Operating instructions

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Content Page

Introduction 2

Intended Usage 2

Items supplied 2

Technical data 2

Appliance description 2

Safety information 3

Before the First Use 5

Operation 5

Overheating protection 6

Cleaning and care 6

Scale removal 7

Storage 7

Disposal 8

Warranty and Service 8

Importer 8

Read the operating instructions carefully before using the device for the first time and preserve this booklet for later reference. Pass this manual on to whoever might acquire the device at a future date.

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance.

You have selected a high-quality product. The operating instructions are a constituent of this product. They contain important information about safety, usage and disposal. Before using the product, familiarise yourself with all of the operating and safety instructions. Use the product only as described and for the specified usage areas. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place. Please also pass these operating instructions on to any future owner(s).

Intended Usage

This appliance is intended for brewing tea and then keeping it warm. This appliance is intended for domestic use only, it is not suitable for commercial or industrial applications.

Items supplied

Tea Maker

Riser tube brush

Operating instructions

Technical data

Power consumption : 550 - 650 W

Mains voltage: 220 - 240 V \~, 50 Hz

Appliance description

① Lid
② Grip
③ Glass pot
4 Control lamp
5 Base
6 Reset button
⑦ Power cable
⑧ On/Off switch
⑨ Riser tube brush
10 Brew chamber
⑪ Water riser tube
12 Sieve

⚠️ Danger – electric shock!

• Ensure that the base with the electrical connections does not come into contact with water! Ensure that the base is completely dry before use, especially if it has accidentally become wet.
• Use the appliance only with the supplied base.
• Ensure that the power cable never becomes wet or damp during operation. Lay the cable so that it cannot be trapped or otherwise damaged.
• To avoid potentially fatal risks, arrange for a defective power plug and/or cable to be replaced at once by qualified technicians or our Customer Service Department.
• Always remove the plug from the mains power socket after use. Simply switching the appliance off is not sufficient, as the appliance is under power for as long as the plug is connected to the socket.

NEVER submerse the appliance in water or other liquids! There is a risk of electric shock!

⚠ Warning - Risk of injury!

• Always heat the water with a closed lid, otherwise the automatic cut-out may not work. Boiling water can then spray out over the edge.
• Hot steam clouds may be released. The glass pot also becomes very hot during use. Wear oven mitts.
• Make certain that the appliance stands firmly and vertically before switching it on. Boiling water can cause an instable kettle to fall over.
  • Exercise caution with the glass pot. Broken glass can cause serious cut wounds.
• Never fill it with more water than to the MAX marking. If you do, boiling water may spray out and lead to scalds.

• Do not open the lid while the water is boiling.

• Appliances may be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and/or knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed how to use the appliance safely and have understood the potential risks.

• This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years or over if they are supervised or have been told how to use the appliance safely and are aware of the potential risks.
• Cleaning and user maintenance tasks must not be carried out by children unless they are aged 8 years or over and under supervision.
• The appliance and its connecting cable must be kept away from children younger than 8 years old.
• Children must not use the appliance as a plaything.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not use an external timing switch or a separate remote control system to operate the appliance.

CAUTION: hot surfaces!

You can thus prevent the appliance from being damaged:

- Under no circumstances should you fill the appliance with cold water immediately after a brewing process. It could form stresses in the glass, causing it to break!

Before the First Use

• Remove all packaging materials from the appliance.
• Carefully rinse all parts of the brewing system (brew chamber 10, water riser pipe 11, Sieve 12) and the glass pot 3 (see chapter "Cleaning and Care").

Proceed as follows before the first usage:

1. Remove the glass pot ③ from the base ⑤.
2. Fill the glass pot ③ up to the MAX marking with water, then add a teaspoon of lemon juice (or lemon concentrate) to it. If lemon juice is not available, you could add a teabag (or a teaspoon of loose tea) directly into the water.
3. Replace the brew system in the glass pot ③.
4. Close the lid ① and replace the glass pot ③ on the base ⑤.
5. Switch the appliance on with the On/Off switch ⑧. The control lamp ④ and the On/Off switch ⑧ light up. Wait until the control lamp ④ goes out.
6. Switch the appliance off with the On/Off switch 8 and then clean the appliance as described in "Cleaning and Care".
   The Tea Automat is now ready for use.

Operation

Attention:

DO NOT put any sugar into the Tea Automat. DO NOT heat milk or alcohol in the tea automat. This would irreparably damage the appliance.

Note:

Green tea is not suitable for brewing in the Tea Automat. The ideal brewing temperature for green teas lies at around 70^ C. At higher brewing temperatures, such as those generated in the Tea Automat, tannic acids are released. The tea will taste bitter.

1. Remove the glass pot ③ from the base ⑤.
2. Open the lid ① and take out the brew system. Place the brew system on a level and even surface.
3. Pour the desired quantity of water into the glass pot ③. NEVER fill it with more water than to the MAX marking, and never with less than to the MIN marking.

Danger!

To avoid scalds/burns and electric shocks, ensure that water does not overflow from the glass pot ③.

1. Take hold of the brew system and pull the water riser pipe ⑪ with the sieve ⑫ upwards.
2. Place the necessary amount of tea or number of teabags in the brew chamber 10.

Note:

Ensure that no labels or teabag strings remain in the appliance.

1. Replace the brew system in the glass pot ③. Ensure that the water riser pipe ⑪ sits firmly in the recess on the bottom of the glass pot ③. The brew chamber ⑩ must be positioned with the flattened side towards the handle ②.

2. Close the appliance lid ①.

3. Replace the glass pot ③ back on to the base ⑤.
4. Insert the plug into a wall power socket and place the On/Off switch ⑧ at the position "I". The control lamp ④ and the On/Off switch ⑧ light up.
   The water is now boiled and forced upwards through the water riser pipe ⑪ to flow through the brew chamber ⑩ and then back into the glass pot ③.

After the water has boiled, the appliance automatically switches itself into the keep-warm function. The control lamp ④ goes out, only the On/Off switch ⑧ continues to glow. As soon as the water cools, the Tea Automat warms the water back up. The control lamp ④ lights up again during this rewarming process.

(i) Note:

As the water is fed back through the brewing system during the rewarming, after the first brewing process you should remove the brew system from the glass pot ③.

Risk of personal injury!

The brew system is very hot! There is a risk of being burnt! Use oven gloves when you take hold of the brew system.

(i) Note:

The longer the brew is kept warm, the greater is the amount of fluid evaporated, and thus the brew becomes stronger.

We therefore recommend that the tea be drunk as soon as possible after brewing.

You can interrupt the brew process at any time: For this, place the On/Off switch ⑧ back into the position "0". The brew process is finished. If you remove the glass pot ③ from the base ⑤, the brew process is interrupted.

Attention:

Always first let the glass pot ③ cool down before you pour in fresh cold water for another brewing process! Otherwise, tension may be created in the glass pot ③ and it could shatter.

Overheating protection

In the event of overheating, thermal protection switches the heating element off inside the appliance. The On/Off switch ⑧ remains lit, the appliance however does not continue to heat up.

The thermal protection is activated if no or not enough water is in the glass pot ③ and the appliance is switched on anyway.

If the thermal protection function has switched the heating element off, please proceed as follows:

• Allow the appliance to cool down.
• Press the Reset button ⑥ in the underside of the glass pot ③.

The appliance can now be used again.

Cleaning and care

⚠️ Risk of personal injury!

ALWAYS remove the plug before cleaning the appliance. There is a risk of electric shock! Allow the appliance to cool down. Risk of Burns!

NEVER submerse the appliance in water or other liquids! There is a risk of electric shock! The appliance could also be irreparably damaged!

To obtain an optimal result with every brew process the appliance should be cleaned after every use. This will avoid, that:

- the combination of scale and tannins, caused by boiling the water and the tea brewing, impair the function of the Tea Automat;

- regular use of the Tea Automat could perhaps cause it take on aromas from strongly aromatic teas and pass them to other tea sorts.

Clean the glass pot ③ of the Tea Automat with a moist cloth. For stubborn soiling use a mild detergent on the cloth. Rinse the glass pot ③ afterwards with copious amounts of clear water to remove all detergent residues. The recess on the bottom of the glass pot ③ can easily be cleaned using a washing-up brush.

Attention:

Do not use abrasive cleaners or chemical or caustic detergents. These could irreparably damage the appliance!

Clean the brew system with warm water and a liquid detergent:

You can clean the brew chamber ⑩ and the sieve ⑫ with a washing-up brush. Clean the riser tube ⑪ with the aid of the riser tube brush ⑨.

After cleaning it, rinse the entire brewing system well with clear water to ensure that no detergent residues remain on or in it.

Scale removal

The mineral content (hardness) in the water causes, over a period of time, a calcification of the appliance. This calcification impairs the appliance in its function, diminishes the quality of the brewed tea and increases the energy consumption.

(i) Note:

Enquire at your local waterworks about the hardness level of your mains water. The need for decalcification comes early in hard water areas, somewhat later in soft water areas. Use a decalcifier designed for household appliances and pay heed to the usage instructions.

1. Use a standard household descaling agent based on citric acid. Follow the preparation instructions on the packaging of the descaler.
2. Place the brew system in the glass pot ③.
3. Tip the descaler solution into the glass pot ③. Never pour in more liquid than to the MAX marking, and never less than to the MIN marking.
4. Wait for 10 minutes and then switch the appliance on.
5. Allow the solution to boil and wait until it has passed through the brew system.
6. Should it be necessary, repeat the process. You can use the descaler solution once again; however, first let it cool down.
7. When the scale has dissolved, allow 2 - 3 fillings of clear water to boil and then flow through the brewing system.
8. Afterwards, clean the glass pot ③ and the brewing system as described in chapter, "Cleaning and Care".

Storage

• If you do not intend to use it for an extended period, wrap the power cable anti-clockwise around the cable winder on the underside of the base ⑤ and run the end through the cable outlet on the base ⑤.
• Store the appliance in a dry and dust free location.

Disposal

Do not dispose of the appliance in your normal domestic waste. This product is subject to the provisions of European Directive 2012/19/EU.

Dispose of the appliance through an approved dis-posal centre or at your community waste facility. Observe the currently applicable regulations. In case of doubt, please contact your waste disposal centre.

Dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally friendly manner.

Warranty and Service

The warranty for this appliance is for 3 years from the date of purchase. This appliance has been manufactured with care and meticulously examined before delivery.

Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase. In the case of a warranty claim, please make contact by telephone with our service department. Only in this way can a post-free despatch for your goods be assured.

The warranty covers only claims for material and manufacturing defects, not for transport damages, worn parts or for damage to fragile components, e.g. buttons or batteries. The appliance is intended for domestic use only, NOT for commercial purposes. If this product has been subjected to improper or inappropriate handling, abuse, or modifications not carried out by one of our authorised sales and service outlets, the warranty will be considered void. Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by this warranty.

The warranty period is not extended by repairs effected under warranty. This applies also to replaced and repaired parts. Damages or defects discovered after purchase are to be reported directly after unpacking, at the latest two days after the purchase date. Repairs carried out after the e of the warranty period are subject to charge.

Service Great Britain

Tel.: [phone] (£ 0.10/Min.)

E-Mail: [e-mail]

IAN 100072

Service Ireland

Tel.: [phone]

(0,08 EUR/Min., (peak))

(0,06 EUR/Min., (off peak))

E-Mail: [e-mail]

IAN 100072

Hotline availability:

Monday to Friday 08:00 - 20:00 (CET)

Importer

KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21

44867 BOCHUM

GERMANY

www.kompernass.com

KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21

44867 BOCHUM

GERMANY

www.kompernass.com

KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21

44867 BOCHUM

GERMANY

www.kompernass.com

KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21

44867 BOCHUM

GERMANY

www.kompernass.com

KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21

44867 BOCHUM

GERMANY

www.kompernass.com

KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21

44867 BOCHUM

DEUTSCHLAND / GERMANY

www.kompernass.com

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