West Bend L5738 Iced Tea Maker with Infusion Tube User Manual

West Bend L5738 Iced Tea Maker with Infusion Tube

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION!  To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions and warnings.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• Read all instructions.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric parts in water or other liquids.
• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
• Always unplug the appliance from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
• Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or if the appliance is dropped or damaged in any manner. If you experience any problems with your machine, unplug it immediately from the electrical outlet. For service information, see the warranty page.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by West Bend may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
• Do not use this appliance outdoors.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or a heated oven.
• Scalding may occur if the reservoir cover is removed during the brewing cycle.
• Tea can be brewed with the pitcher cover in place or off. When pouring tea, place the cover on the pitcher.
• Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• Longer, detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, the marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. The cord should be arranged so that it will not hang over the countertop or tabletop, where it can be pulled by children or tripped over.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
• Attach the plug to the appliance first, then plug the cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “OFF,” then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
• Do not move an appliance containing hot water, tea, or other hot liquids.
• Do not refill the water reservoir while the appliance is on. Turn the appliance off and allow it to cool before refilling with water.
• Do not place the pitcher on a hot surface or in a heated oven.
• To prevent risk of injury, ice or cold water must be added to the pitcher before brewing.
• Do not clean the pitcher with harsh cleansers, steel wool, or other abrasive materials.
• Do not use a cracked pitcher or a pitcher having a loose or weakened handle.
• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.
• For household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding. Accessory parts may be contained within the packaging material.

Remove the filter and brew basket. Rinse the filter in warm water only. Washing the filter with soap is optional, as any residue may affect the taste of your tea. Wash the brew basket, cover, infusion tube, and pitcher in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly.

Note: To remove any manufacturing residues in the appliance, we recommend running at least one brew cycle, with water only, through the appliance. Follow the directions in the “TO MAKE TEA” section of this manual, but do not use any tea leaves, bags, or fruit.

USING YOUR ICED TEA MAKER

1. Place the appliance on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface, away from any edge.
2. Fill the pitcher with fresh, cold water to the water level marking. Lift the reservoir lid and pour the water into the water reservoir. If too much water is poured into the water reservoir, it will come out of the overflow opening on the back of the Iced Tea Maker body.
3. Set the brew basket in place. If using bagged tea, place the tea bags in the brew basket according to the “TEA & COFFEE MEASUREMENTS” guide in this manual. If using loose tea, place the filter on top of the brew basket. Add loose tea according to the “TEA & COFFEE MEASUREMENTS” guide. Note: For sweetened tea, place a basket-style coffee filter into the brew basket, add tea bags or loose tea, then add up to 1 cup of sugar to the brew basket. There may be some sugar remaining in the basket after the brew cycle; this is normal. Sugar dissolves better with loose tea than with bagged tea. The filter basket is not used when making sweetened tea.
4. Close the water reservoir lid.
5. Adjust the brew strength control to your desired strength, mild to the left and strong to the right.
6. Fill the pitcher with ice cubes to the “ICE” level marking. Note: If you want to use cold water in place of ice, fill the pitcher with water to the “WATER” level marking, not the “ICE” level marking, or the pitcher will overflow once the hot tea is brewed into the pitcher.
7. Place the pitcher on the drip tray. Tea can be brewed with or without the cover in place. Do not attach the infusion tube to the cover if brewing over ice.
8. Plug the cord into a 120-volt, AC electric outlet only. Press the power button. The indicator light will illuminate, indicating that the power is on. Note: Unplugging the appliance WILL NOT immediately empty water from the brew basket. Allow several minutes for the water to flow into the pitcher before removing it.
9. Once the brew cycle starts, the appliance will brew all the water from the reservoir before automatically turning off. Do not attempt to press the power button to interrupt or stop the brew cycle. Repeatedly pressing the power button to interrupt the brew cycle could cause damage to the appliance.
10. For infused tea, wait until the brewing cycle is complete. Once brewing is finished, fill the infusion tube with fruit or herbs and attach the cover. Set the tube in the pitcher of brewed tea.
11. Remove the pitcher and serve. For storage, place the cover on the pitcher. If infused tea is being made, let the tea with the infusion tube sit in the refrigerator until the desired flavor is reached. Some fruits or herbs will take longer than others to infuse flavors.
12. After the appliance has cooled, open the water reservoir lid and remove the filter and brew baskets. Discard the used leaves or bags and rinse thoroughly in warm water.

TEA & COFFEE MEASUREMENTS

Adjust to taste and strength. Green and herbal teas may require additional amounts to achieve the desired strength and flavor. All amounts are based on making 2 quarts of iced tea or coffee.

Tea

• Regular-size tea bags (2g): 6 to 9
• Family size tea bags (6-7g): 2 to 3
• Loose tea: 1 to 3 tablespoons, depending on type
• Green tea bags (regular size): 6 to 9
• Herbal tea bags (regular size): 6 to 9

Coffee

• Coffee (drip grind): 8 to 12 tablespoons

HELPFUL HINTS

• If the brew cycle doesn’t start immediately after pressing the power button, or if attempting to brew multiple batches, unplug the appliance from the wall and allow it to cool for 15 minutes before attempting to brew again.
• The bitterness of the tea may be caused by not using the correct amount of tea or tea bags. If you find your tea is too bitter, move the steeping control to a lower setting. You can also adjust the strength of the tea by using more or fewer tea bags or tea leaves to suit your preference.
• Iced tea brewed from tea bags or loose tea can become cloudy or look milky. Tea is a blend that is rich in solids, called tannins, to provide a full-bodied flavor. The hardness of the water used to brew and the quick chilling of the hot tea over ice can cause clouding. If the tea is cooled too rapidly, the tannins in the tea will settle out and cause the tea to become cloudy. After your tea has brewed, let it sit on the counter and cool to room temperature before placing it in the refrigerator. Or, to prevent your tea from cooling too rapidly, substitute cold tap water in place of ice cubes.
  Another common cause of cloudy tea is using tea bags specifically designed for hot tea versus iced tea. Iced tea blends tend to have fewer tannins and, therefore, less chance of clouding. Brewing iced tea with hard water can also cause cloudy tea. If you have hard water, use bottled, distilled, or spring water to brew your tea.
• To make sweetened iced tea, add up to 1 cup of sugar to the brew basket, on top of the tea. Use a basket-style coffee filter in the brew basket, rather than using the filter basket for tea. Loose tea works better with sugar than bagged tea. There will be some sugar remaining in the basket after the brew cycle. This is normal.
• Infused teas cannot be made while brewing over ice. After the brew cycle is done, the cover and infusion tube can be added to the pitcher. If brewing iced tea with cold water rather than ice, the infusion tube can be in place during the brew cycle.
• In addition to infusing your tea or coffee with fruits and herbs, try making flavorful combinations of ice cubes to brew over. Add fruit or herbs to your ice cube tray before freezing: milk, honey, water, etc. Experiment to see what works best for you.
• Here are some common ingredients used for tea and coffee infusions. This is just a platform to begin your experimenting!
• Note: Small ingredients may float out of the infusion tube during infusion. This is normal and will not affect infusion flavor.

CLEANING YOUR ICED TEA MAKER

Note: It is important to keep your Iced Tea Maker clean to maintain performance quality and to minimize tea stains.

1. Unplug from the electrical outlet. Allow the entire appliance to cool before cleaning.
2. Remove the filter and brew basket.
3. Rinse the filter in warm water only. Note: Washing the filter with soap is optional, as any residue may affect the taste of your tea.
4. Clean the brew basket, cover, infusion tube, and pitcher in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly. These parts are top-rack dishwasher-safe.
5. The exterior of the Iced Tea Maker can be wiped clean with a damp cloth after it has been unplugged and the base is cool. Note: Never use abrasive cleansers or materials as they can scratch.
6. Regularly, remove hard water mineral deposits in the pitcher and brew basket. Fill each component with warm, undiluted white household vinegar and soak for 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.
7. Do not clean the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth or paper towel. This may leave particles in the chamber that may clog small openings in your appliance. Rinse with cold water periodically.

This appliance has no user-serviceable parts.

DECALCIFYING YOUR ICED TEA MAKER

• This appliance must be decalcified regularly. Over time, mineral deposits build up on internal parts and affect the operation of the appliance. The frequency of decalcification depends on the hardness of your water and how often you use the appliance. Indications that decalcifying is necessary are:
  • Increased noise during brewing
  • Excessive steaming
  • Longer brewing times
  • The pumping action stops before all of the water has been pumped from the water reservoir
• If usage is regular, decalcifying should be carried out as follows:
  • With soft water, decalcify once per year
  • With medium water, decalcify every 3 months
  • With hard water, decalcify monthly

1. Open the water reservoir lid. Pour 1 quart of fresh, cool, undiluted white household vinegar into the water reservoir.
2. Put the pitcher in place on the drip tray. Set the steeping control to strong.
3. Remove the filter and set it aside. Keep the brew basket in position in the appliance.
4. Close the water reservoir lid.
5. Plug in the Iced Tea Maker and press the power button until the “ON” indicator light is illuminated. After about 1 cup of vinegar has been pumped into the pitcher, unplug the Iced Tea Maker. Let it stand for 30 minutes.
6. Plug in the Iced Tea Maker again; it will resume pumping out the remaining vinegar.
7. When the Iced Tea Maker shuts off, unplug it.
8. Remove the pitcher and empty the vinegar.
9. Repeat the process using clear, cool water in place of vinegar to rinse any remaining traces of the vinegar from the system. Rinse twice using clean, cool water each time.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

West Bend® (“the Company”) warrants this appliance from failures in the material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase, provided that the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the Instruction Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at the Company’s discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.

This warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of the appliance. This warranty is null and void, as determined solely by the Company, if the appliance is damaged through accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, scratching, or if the appliance is altered in any way.

THIS WARRANTY IS INSTEAD OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, FORSEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please contact the Customer Care Department at (866) 290-1851 or e-mail us at [email protected]. A receipt proving the original purchase date will be required for all warranty claims; handwritten receipts are not accepted. You may also be required to return the appliance for inspection and evaluation. Return shipping costs are not refundable. The Company is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

Valid only in the USA and Canada

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from the Company in several ways. Order online at www.westbend.com, e-mail [email protected], over the phone by calling (866) 290-1851, or by writing to:

West Bend
Attn: Customer Care Dept.
P. O. Box 53
West Bend, WI 53095

To order with a check or money order, please first contact Customer Care for an order total. Mail your payment along with a letter stating the model or catalog number of your appliance, which can be found on the bottom or back of the appliance, a description of the part or parts you are ordering, and the quantity you would like.

Your state/province’s sales tax and a shipping fee will be added to your total charge. Please allow two weeks for processing and delivery.

This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your product. For future reference, attach a dated sales receipt for warranty proof of purchase, and record the following information:

Date purchased or received as gift: _______________________________________________
Where purchased and price, if known: _____________________________________________
Item number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product):___________________________

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