Cuisinart PerfecTemp Programmable Tea Steeper & Kettle TEA-100 - Manual (Page 7)

ICED TEA
Any tea can be iced. Simply increase the
amount of tea and steep for the
recommended time (see our recipe on page
11). Once steeped, make sure your unit is
no longer heating or in Keep Warm mode,
and remove the steeping assembly. Add ice
and/or cold water up to the top of the glass
and cover with the kettle lid for serving. You
can put the kettle in the refrigerator for
additional cooling, or serve immediately
over ice.
KEEP WARm mODE
Keep Warm is the unit's default option that
automatically maintains your selected
temperature for 30 minutes.
If instead you would like your unit to turn off
after steeping, Keep Warm can be turned
off (or back on) at any time before entering
Keep Warm mode by pressing the Keep
Warm button. When the indicator light
is on, the function is selected.
Once your unit has entered Keep Warm
mode, the time can be adjusted by pressing
the Keep Warm button, scrolling through 5
to 30 minutes. To turn the unit off at any
time, press the power button.
NOTE: If temperature selected was Boil,
a temperature just below the boiling point
will be maintained.
mEmORy fEATURE
The unit features an internal memory that
lets you remove the kettle from the base for
up to 2 minutes without the unit shutting off.
Instead, heating or Keep Warm will be
paused. Lights will flash while the kettle is
off the base. When the kettle is returned to
the base the cycle will resume from where it
left off.
BOIL-DRy PROTECTION
Your unit is equipped with boil-dry
protection. If it is heating without enough
water in the unit, the heater will
automatically shut off to avoid damaging
the element. All indicators will flash and
buttons will not work.
Once the kettle has cooled down, lift
it off the base, then replace it to reset.
The quickest way to cool the unit down
is to fill the kettle with cold water.
CLEANING, CARE AND
mAINTENANCE
Unplug your unit and allow it to cool before
cleaning. Rinse the kettle or wash with
warm soapy water. Wipe the outside of the
kettle and base of unit with a soft, damp
cloth. Be sure that the electric kettle socket
is kept dry during all cleaning.
Steeping Assembly and Kettle Lid – You
can wash in warm soapy water and rinse
thoroughly, or place on the top rack of the
dishwasher.
Removable Spout filter – This kettle has
a filter to keep the water/tea clean. Remove it
to clean by grasping and pulling upward. Run
filter under hot water and rub with a clean
cloth or brush, then snap it back into place.
Dry all parts after every use.
Never immerse kettle or power base in
water. Any other servicing should be
performed by an authorized service
representative.
DECALCIfICATION
Decalcification refers to removing mineral
deposits, which may form in the interior of the
kettle and may result in discoloration.
To get the best performance from your unit,
decalcify your unit from time to time. Frequency
will depend on the hardness of your water and
how often you use the unit.
We suggest using a kettle descaler in order to
dissolve these deposits or scale. Follow the
directions on the descaler package.
If a commercial descaler is not available,
fill the kettle with enough white vinegar to cover
the bottom by about ½ inch. Heat
the vinegar to a boil. Repeat this with cooled
vinegar until all deposits are removed. When the
descaling process is complete, empty the kettle
and rinse out several times with clean water.
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