Breville BTM800XL Tea Maker Infuser-Water Kettle User Guide

Breville BTM800XL Tea Maker Infuser-Water Kettle

Important safeguards

Read all instructions

• Carefully read all instructions before operation and save for future reference.
• Remove and safely discard any packaging material and promotional labels before using the appliance for the first time.
• To eliminate a choking hazard for young children, remove and safely discard the protective cover fitted to the power plug of this appliance.
• This appliance has been designed specifically 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 foodstuffs.
• Do not place the appliance near the edge of a bench or table during operation. Ensure that the surface is level, clean, and free of water.
• Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas burner, an electric element, or where it could touch a heated oven.
• Keep the appliance clear of walls, curtains, and other heat or steam-sensitive materials. Keep a minimum of 8″ (20cm) of space on both sides of the appliance.
• Always ensure the appliance is properly assembled before connecting to a power outlet and operating. Follow the instructions provided in this book.
• 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 Jug 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 can scald. Do not pour the water too quickly.
• To avoid scalding, never fill 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 fill the Glass Jug to at least the ‘MIN’ marking. Should it be operated without water, the boil-dry protection will shut the power off automatically. Allow the appliance to cool before refilling.

Short cord instructions

Your Breville appliance is fitted with a short power supply cord as a safety precaution to prevent personal injury or property damage resulting from pulling, tripping, or becoming entangled with a longer cord. Do not allow children to use or be near this appliance without close adult supervision.

Longer detachable power supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised. If an extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally and (3) the extension cord must include a 3-prong grounding plug.

KNOW Your Breville Tea Maker

• Jug lid
• Stainless steel scale filter
• Tea basket lid
• Stainless steel tea basket
• Jug post – magnetically attaches the tea basket
• Glass jug – 1500ml water max, 1200ml tea max
• Immersed temperature sensor
• Tea scoop
• Power base
• Cord Storage, concealed on the underside of the power base
• AUTO START button, set the tea maker to automatically begin brewing at a pre-selected time
• Keep Warm button, keeps the brewed tea or heated water warm for up to 60 minutes
• BASKE T button – auto lifts & lowers the tea basket. The movement allows water to circulate freely around the tea leaves for maximum infusion
• TEA TYPE button – preset brew temperatures recommended for green, black, white, herbal & oolong tea
• Variable temperature control – overrides the preset brew temperatures
• Backlit LCD
• Variable time control – overrides the preset brew times
• TEA STRENGTH button – preset brew times recommended for strong, medium, and mild brews
• HOT WATER|Cancel button – for use as a variable temperature kettle
• TEA|Cancel button – Activates the tea brewing cycle

TEA INSIGHTS

Tea Types

There are four main types of teas from the tea plant Camellia sinensis. The picking and processing methods determine the type of tea finally produced.

Black Tea

Black tea is the most common type of tea worldwide. It is made by fermenting the harvested leaves for a couple of hours before heating or drying. This oxidation darkens the leaves and increases the amount of caffeine. Of all the teas, black tea has the strongest colour and flavour.

White Tea

White tea is the rarest and most exclusive tea. White tea consists of the whitish buds of the tea plant, which are steamed then left to dry naturally. This tea is low in caffeine and has a slightly sweet flavour.

Green Tea

Green tea makes up approximately ten percent of the world’s tea. The leaves are picked, rolled and dried before they can go brown. Green tea has a distinctive aroma and has a slight astringent taste.

Oolong Tea

Oolong Tea is semi-fermented, which means leaves are processed immediately after picking. They only have a short period of oxidation, which turns the leaves from green to red/ brown. Its leaves have a floral, fruity quality and hence have a delicate fruity taste. It is recommended not to drink Oolong tea with milk, sugar or lemon.

Herbal infusions or Tisanes

Herbal infused teas are not produced from the tea plant, but from flowers, leaves, roots or seeds. Common herbal beverages are chamomile, peppermint, fennel, rose hip, and lemon verbena. Herbal infusions that do not contain tea will generally not become bitter with extended brews. These can often be brewed with boiling water 3 times without jeopardising the taste.

Blends

Tea producers make blends by combining different types of teas, often in order to achieve flavour consistency from one season to the next. Common black tea blends include English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Irish Breakfast, and Russian Caravan.

TIP:

Brewed tea leaves make an ideal garden fertiliser and help condition the soil.

Tea Storage

• Teas stored inside a vacuum-sealed bag can be stored for up to two years, depending on the quality and grade of tea. Once opened, tea should be stored in an airtight container and kept in a dry and dark place.
• Once opened, black teas will last longer than green and oolong teas, but all tea needs to be stored in ideal conditions.
• You can tell when tea is past its best if it has lost its aroma and will create either a bitter or dull tasting cup.

Tips for optimal Tea BREWING

• Water quality affects taste. For best results, use filtered water.
• Finer tea particles and leaves will infuse more quickly than whole leaves. As a result, finer tea particles often release too much tannin too quickly, creating a harsher taste. Adjust the brewing time until the desired strength is achieved.
• Using the tea scoop provided, use roughly one scoop of tea per cup / 250ml of water.

BEFORE FIRST USE OF YOUR BREVILLE TEA MAKER

Preparing THE Tea Maker for use

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. Remove and safely discard any packing material, promotional labels and tape from the Tea Maker.
2. Remove the Jug Lid, then remove the Tea Basket from the magnetic post within the Glass Jug. Wash the Jug Lid, Tea Basket, Basket Lid and Tea Scoop in warm soapy water with a soft sponge, rinse and dry thoroughly. Never immerse the base of the Glass Jug, the POWER Base, power cord or power plug in water or allow moisture to come in contact with these parts.
3. Place the Power Base on a flat, dry surface.
4. Without the Tea Basket in place, fill the Glass Jug to the water maximum mark (1500mL WATER MAX) and place it on the Power Base. Securely fit the Jug Lid onto the Glass Jug. Never fill the glass jug with chilled water. Allow the tea maker to cool before refilling. Filling past the ‘MAX’ line may result in serious burns or injuries as a result of overflowing hot or boiling water. Filling below the ‘MIN’ line will result in the tea maker switching off before the water has boiled or reached the selected temperature.
5. Unwind the power cord completely and insert the power plug into a grounded wall outlet.
6. The LCD screen will illuminate with the default brew temperature and brew time display.
7. Press the left ARROW UP button until the LCD screen displays 100°C. The ‘Custom’ LED will automatically illuminate.
8. Press the HOT WATER|Cancel button to start the cycle. The button surround will illuminate, and the LCD screen will display ‘ON’ and the real-time heating progress in increments of 5°C.
9. Once the water reaches 100°C, the tea alert will sound three times and the HOT WATER|Cancel button surround will cease to illuminate.
10. Discard the water. The Tea Maker is now ready to use.

OPERATING Your Breville Tea Maker

Use as a tea maker for brewing tea

• Remove the Glass Jug from the Power Base and remove the Jug Lid. When brewing tea, fill with the desired amount of water. Ensure you do not fill past the tea maximum mark (1200mL TEA MAX). Filling past the ‘MAX’ line may result in serious burns or injuries as a result of overflowing hot or boiling water. Filling below the ‘MIN’ line will result in the tea maker switching off before the water has boiled or reached the selected temperature.
• Place the Basket on a flat, dry surface. Remove the Basket Lid by lifting from the sides.
• Use the provided Tea Scoop to fill the Basket with tea leaves. As a general guide, use 1 scoop of tea leaves per cup / 250ml of water; however, this will depend on the instructions on tea packaging and your personal preference.
• Replace the Basket Lid on top of the Basket. Ensure the lid is securely snapped in place by pressing firmly on the centre of the lid.
• Slide the assembled Basket onto the magnetic post located within the Glass Jug. The assembled Basket will attach itself to the top of the magnetic post. Replace Jug Lid.

Selecting the Tea Type

The tea type determines brew temperature.

The Tea Maker has 5 preset tea types recommended for optimal brewing of Green, Black, White, Herbal or Oolong Tea. It also features a customisable tea type temperature setting for other tea varieties or to suit your personal taste (see Page 23, Customising Brew Temperature).

• To select a preset tea type:

1. Press the TEA TYPE button and toggle through until the desired tea – ‘Green’, ‘Black’, ‘White’, ‘Herbal’ or ‘Oolong’ illuminates.
2. The LCD screen will display the preset brew temperature recommended for optimal brewing of the selected tea type. This is displayed as the left figure on the LCD screen.

Selecting the Tea Strength

The desired tea strength determines the brew time.

The correct brew time depends on the tea type and your personal tea strength preference. The Tea Maker has 3 preset tea strengths recommended to achieve Strong, Medium or Mild tea brews. It also features a customisable brew time setting to suit your personal taste.

• To select a preset tea strength:

1. Press the TEA STRENGTH button and toggle through until the desired tea strength – ‘Strong’, ‘Medium’ or ‘Mild’ illuminates.
2. The LCD screen will display the preset brew time recommended to achieve the selected brew strength for the tea type selected. This is displayed as the right figure on the LCD screen.

• Press the TEA|Cancel button to start the tea brewing cycle. The button surround will illuminate, and the LCD screen will display ‘ON’ and the real-time heating progress in increments of 5°C. Once the water temperature reaches 50°C, ‘ON’ will be replaced by the selected brew time.
• Once the selected brew temperature is reached, the assembled Basket will automatically lower into the heated water.
• Once the Basket reaches the bottom of the Glass Jug, the LCD screen will indicate the brewing progress, automatically counting down in one-second increments. This is displayed as the right figure on the LCD screen.

CARE & CLEANING Your Breville Tea Maker

Ensure the Tea Maker is turned OFF by pressing the TEA|Cancel button (when brewing tea) or the HOT WATER|Cancel button (when heating water) on the Power Base. The Tea Maker is OFF when the button surround illumination goes out. Remove the power plug from the wall outlet.

NOTE: Allow all parts of the Tea Maker to cool completely before disassembling and cleaning.

NOTE: Only the Jug Lid, Tea Basket, Tea Basket Lid and Tea Scoop are dishwasher safe.

Never immerse the BASE OF THE GLASS JUG, POWER Base, power cord or power plug in water or allow moisture to come in contact with these parts.

Cleaning the Jug Lid and the integrated scale filter

1. Wash the Jug Lid in warm, soapy water with a soft sponge, rinse and dry thoroughly. The integrated scale filter can be cleaned by placing it 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 filter is facing upwards. This will allow water to drain properly.
3. Let all surfaces dry thoroughly prior to using.

Cleaning the Glass Jug

• After each use, empty the Glass Jug. Do not allow brewed tea to stand overnight.
• Wipe the interior of the Glass Jug with a soft, damp sponge or rinse with warm water. Tea deposits will enhance the flavour of the brewed tea, so if only using as a Tea Maker, do not wash with soapy water.
• Wipe the exterior of the Glass Jug with a soft, damp cloth to clean.

NEVER IMMERSE OR WASH THE EXTERIOR OF A GLASS JUG UNDER RUNNING WATER.

NOTE: Do not use chemicals, steel wool, or abrasive cleaners to clean the inside or outside of the Glass Jug, as these may scratch the surface.

• To remove the build-up of tannin, the astringent chemical constituent of tea, fill the Glass Jug with water up to the water maximum mark (1500mL WATER MAX) and either:

1. Add the juice of one lemon, as well as the lemon and boil. Leave to soak overnight, then discard the solution. Fill the Glass Jug with clean water, boil, then discard the water. Repeat if necessary. or,
2. Add 6 tablespoons of white vinegar and boil. Leave to soak overnight, then discard the solution. Fill the Glass Jug with clean water, boil, then discard the water. Repeat if necessary.

• Dry thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth before using.

Cleaning the Tea Basket Lid, Tea Basket and Tea Scoop

1. Wash the Tea Basket Lid, Tea Basket and 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 the build-up of stains. Apply the cleanser to the sponge, not the accessory surfaces, before cleaning.
2. Alternatively, these accessories are dishwasher safe.
3. Let all surfaces dry thoroughly prior to using.

Cleaning the Power Base

1. Wipe the Power Base with a soft, damp sponge.
2. Let all surfaces dry thoroughly prior to inserting the power plug into a wall outlet.

Storage

1. Ensure the Tea Maker is switched off, 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 the Jug Lid is securely in place.
4. Wrap the power cord around the power cord storage under the Power Base.
5. Stand the Tea Maker upright on the Power Base. Do not store anything on top.

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