Sage Tea Maker BTM800UK - Manual (Page 19)

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BoILInG or HeATInG WATer
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.
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The ‘Basket Cycle’ can significantly
increase the rate of infusion and affect
the tea strength. You may consider
reducing the initial tea strength /
brew time (see page 17) when using
the ‘Basket Cycle’ feature.
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It is recommended that the ‘Basket
Cycle’ feature is used only when
making between 1000mL (approx. 4
cups) to 1200mL (approx. 5 cups).
1. To activate the ‘Basket Cycle’ feature,
press the BASKET button once.
The button surround will illuminate
and the LCD screen will display
BASKET CYCLE.
2. During the brewing cycle, the
BASKET button surround will flash
while the basket slowly lifts and
lowers within the heated water.
3. The ‘Basket Cycle’ feature can be
cancelled 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 customisable
temperature.
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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. See Care & Cleaning
instructions on page 25.
1. Fill the glass jug with the desired
amount of water. Do not fill over the
water maximum mark
(1500ml WATER MAX).
2. a) To boil water (100°C):
Press the left ARROW UP button
to increase the temperature to 100°C.
The ‘Custom’ LED will automatically
illuminate.
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. The
temperature can be adjusted in 5°C
increments from 70°C to a maximum
of 100°C (or in the Fahrenheit mode,
5°F increments from 160°F to a
maximum of 212°F). The ‘Custom’
LED will automatically illuminate.