Breville the Tea Maker Compact BTM700 Series User manual

the Tea Maker™ Compact
Instruction Book - BTM700

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BREVILLE
RECOMMENDS
SAFETY FIRST
At Breville®we are very
safety conscious. We design
and manufacture consumer
products with the safety of you,
our valued customer, foremost
in mind. In addition we ask
that you exercise a degree of
care when using any electrical
appliance and adhere to the
following precautions.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE AND SAVE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
• Before using for the first time
please ensure that your
electricity
supply is the same as shown on
the rating abel on the underside
of the appliance. If you have any
concerns please contact your
local electricity company.
• Appliances can be used by persons
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of
the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the
appliance. Close supervision is
necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children.
• 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
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Safety First
6 Components
8 Functions
10 Tips
11 Care & Cleaning
13 Troubleshooting
Contents

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operation. Ensure that the surface
is level, clean and free of water
and other substances.
• Do not operate the appliance on
a sink drain board.
• Do not place the appliance on
or near a hot gas burner, electric
element or where it could touch
a heated oven.
• Keep the appliance clear of walls,
curtains and other heat or steam
sensitive materials. Minimum
20cm distance.
• Always ensure the appliance is
properly assembled before use.
Follow the instructions provided
in this book.
• The appliance must be used only
with the power base supplied.
• This 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 appliance.
• Do not place anything on top
of the lid.
• To disconnect, turn any control
to "off," then remove plug from
wall outlet.
• Remove the plug from the power
outlet before attempting to move
the appliance, when the
appliance is not in use and before
cleaning and storing.
• Use caution when pouring water
from the glass jug, as boiling water
and steam will scald. Do not pour
water too quickly.
• To protect against electric shock,
do not immerse the glass jug base,
power base, power cord or power
plug in water or allow moisture to
come in contact with these parts.
• Do not wash jug exterior under
running water.
• Do not open the lid during
operation.
• Do not overfill the glass jug past
the maximum water level mark. If
the glass jug is overfilled, boiling
water may be ejected.
• Keep the appliance clean. Follow
the cleaning instructions provided
in this book.
• Do not spill water onto the
connector.
WARNING
• Donotoperatetheapplianceonan
inclined surface. Do not move the
appliance while it is switched on.
• The heating element surface is
subjected to residual heat after use.
• Do not remove the outer lid
during and after operation.
This may result in boiling water
splashing from the glass jug. Pour
out all the hot water from the glass
jug before opening the lid to refill.

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• To prevent damage to the
appliance do not use chemicals,
alkaline cleaning agents, steel
wool or abrasive cleaners to
clean the inside or outside of
the kettle. Use a mild cleaning
agent with a soft damp cloth.
WARNING
• Never immerse the glass jug,
power base, power cord or power
plug in water or allow moisture to
come in contact with these parts.
WARNING
• Do not wash jug exterior
under running water.
• Misuse may cause injury.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS FOR
ALL ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES
• Fully unwind cord before use.
• To protect against electric
shock, do not immersecord,
plug or appliance in water
or any other liquid.
• Do not let the cord hang over the
edge of a bench or table, touch
hot surfaces, or become knotted.
• Do not leave the appliance
unattended when in use.
• This appliance is recommended
for household use only. Do not
use this appliance for anything
other than its intended use. Do
not use in moving vehicles or
boats. Do not use outdoors.
• It is recommended to regularly
inspect the appliance.
• For any maintenance other
than cleaning, call Breville
Consumer Support.
• This appliance is equipped with
a power cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The
appliance must be grounded
using a 3-hole properly grounded
outlet. In the event of an electrical
short circuit, grounding reduces
the risk of electrical shock.

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• If the appliance is of
the grounded type, the
extension cord should be a
grounding 3-wire cord.
• If the power outlet is a standard
2-prong wall outlet, it is your
personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced
with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.
• The use of accessory
attachments not recommended
by the appliance manufacturer
may result in fire, electric
shock or injury to persons.
• Do not, under any circumstances,
cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power
cord or use an adapter.
• Consult a qualified electrician if
the grounding instructions are
not completely understood, or
if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SHORT CORD
INSTRUCTIONS
• A short power-supply cord
is provided to reduce risks
resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.
• Longer extension cords are
available and may be used if
care is exercised in their use.
• If a long extension cord is used:
(1) The marked electrical rating
of the extension cord should be
at least as great as the electrical
rating of the appliance; (2)
The extension cord should be
a grounding-type 3-wire cord;
and (3) The longer cord should
be arranged so that it will not
drape over the counter top or
table top where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over.
WARNING
Do not operate any appliance with
a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or has
been damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to the nearest
authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.

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Components
A. Jug Lid
B. Scale Filter
C. Tea Basket Lid
D. Tea Basket
E. Handle
F. Jug Post
G. Glass Jug
34 fl.oz (1L) water max.
27 fl.oz (800ml) tea max.
H. Immersed Temperature Sensor
I. Tea Scoop
J. Power Base
K. Cord Storage
Concealed under power base.
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185º
175
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195º
205º
212º
ML QN O P
L. STRENGTH button
Preset brew times recommended for mild,
medium and strong brews of each tea type.
M. Tea strength indicator
N. SELECT/TEMP button
Select the tea type/brew temperature
recommended for green, white, oolong,
herbal and black teas.
O. Temperature/tea type indicator
P. KEEP WARM button
Keeps brewed tea or heated water
warm for up to 60 minutes.
Q. START/CANCEL button
Starts and stops the heating cycle.

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Functions
BEFORE FIRST 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™ Compact.
2. Remove the jug lid then remove the
tea basket from the magnetic jug
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.
WARNING
Never immerse the base of the glass jug,
the power base, power cord or power plug in
water or allow moisture to come into 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 MAX marking
(34 fl.oz / 1L) and place on the power base.
Securely fit the jug lid onto the glass jug.
WARNING
Never fill the glass jug with chilled water. Allow
the Tea Maker™ Compact to cool before refilling.
WARNING
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™ Compact 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. Use the SELECT/TEMP button to select
BLACK / 212°, then select the START/
CANCEL button. The light will change
from white to red indicating that the
heating cycle is in progress.
7. Once the water has reached the selected
temperature, the tea maker will beep
3 times.
8. Discard the water. The Tea Maker™
Compact is now ready for use.
BREWING TEA
1. Fill the glass jug with the desired amount
of water. Ensure that you fill past the MIN
mark and equal to or below the MAX mark.
Note the MAX mark when brewing tea is
27 fl.oz / 800ml.
2. Place the tea basket on a flat, dry surface.
Remove the basket lid by lifting it from
the sides.
3. Use the provided tea scoop to fill the tea basket
with tea leaves. As a general guide, use 1 scoop
of tea per cup / 8 (½) fl.oz (250ml) of water;
however, this will depend on the tea
instructions and your personal preference.
WATER TO TEA SCOOP RATIO
17 fl.oz / 500ml 2 scoops
25 fl.oz / 750ml 3 scoops
4. Replace the basket lid and ensure it is
securely clipped into place.
5. Attach the tea basket to the jug post inside
the glass jug.

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6. Replace the jug lid securely onto the glass jug,
ensuring the filter aligns with the jug spout.
SELECTING THE TEA TYPE
1. The tea type determines the brew
temperature. The Tea Maker™ Compact has
5 preset tea types recommend for optimal
brewing of Green, White, Oolong, Herbal
and Black teas.
TEA TYPE Green White Oolong Herbal Black
Preset Brew
Temp
175°F
80°C
185°F
85°C
195°F
90°C
205°F
95°C
212°F
100°C
Strength
(mins)
Mild 2 3 3 4 3
Medium 3 4 4 5 4
Strong 4 5 5 6 5
NOTE
This product is not calibrated for commercial
or scientific use. Temperatures may vary -+3°C,
which is within range for optimal brewing for
each tea variety.
2. Press the SELECT / TEMP button until the
desired tea/temperature is illuminated.
The desired brew strength determines the
brew times. The correct brew time depends
on the tea type and your personal preference
of strength. The Tea Maker™ Compact allows
you to choose from mild, medium and strong
tea brews.
3. Press the STRENGTH button to select the
desired strength / steeping time. Refer to
the TEA TYPE table above for steeping
times. Selecting the kettle setting will boil
water to the desired temperature but will
not operate the tea basket.
4. Press the START / CANCEL button
to start heating.
5. Once the selected brew temperature is
reached, the tea basket will automatically
lower into the heated water. It will stay in
this position until the brew time has lapsed.
6. At the end of the tea brewing cycle, the tea
basket will automatically rise to the top of
the glass jug to prevent over-brewing. The
tea alert will sound 3 times, to indicate your
tea is ready.
WARNING
The tea basket is hot to touch after the tea
is brewed. Ensure that the tea basket handle
has cooled before handling.
KEEP WARM
If selected prior to heating, keep warm
will last for 60 minutes after tea is brewed.
When the glass jug is removed from the
power base, the keep warm function will
cancel.
To reactivate for another 60 minutes place
the glass jug with the remaining tea back on
the power base and press KEEP WARM, the
light will illuminate when this is selected.
BOILING WATER
To boil water, remove the tea basket and fill
the glass jug with water. Replace the jug lid
and place the glass jug on the power base.
Select the desired temperature by pressing
the SELECT / TEMP button then press the
STRENGTH button to select KETTLE.

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Tips
TEA TYPES
There are four main types of tea 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
color and flavor.
White Tea
White tea is the rarest and the 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 flavor.
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
flavor consistency from one season to the next.
Common black tea blends include English
Breakfast, Earl Grey, Irish Breakfast, and
Russian Caravan.
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 steeping time until desired
strength is achieved.
• Use roughly one teaspoon of tea per cup/
8 (½) fl.oz (250ml) of water.