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 label
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.
• 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.
2 Breville Recommends
Safety First
6 Components
8 Functions
10 Tips
11 Care & Cleaning
12 Troubleshooting
Contents

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• 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 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 use
only with the power base
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.
• Turn the power off at the power
outlet and 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.

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WARNING
• Do not operate the appliance
on an 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.
• 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
• Unwind the power cord
fully before use.
• Do not let the power cord
hang over the edge of a
bench or table, touch hot
surfaces or become knotted.
• Connect only to a 230V
or 240V power outlet.
• Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made
by children unless they are 8
years or above and are under
supervision. Keep the appliance
and its cord out of reach of
children aged less than 8 years.

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• It is recommended to regularly
inspect the appliance. To
avoid a hazard do not use
the appliance if power cord,
power plug or appliance
becomes damaged in any way.
Return the entire appliance
to the nearest authorised
Breville Service Centre for
examination and/or repair.
• This appliance is 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.
• The installation of a residual
current device safety switch
is recommended to provide
additional safety protection
when using electrical appliances.
It is advisable that a safety
switch with a rated residual
operating current not exceeding
30mA be installed in the
electrical circuit supplying the
appliance. See your electrician
for professional advice.
• For safety reasons it is
recommended you plug your
Breville appliance directly into
its own electrical outlet on
a dedicated circuit separate
from other appliances. If the
electrical circuit is overloaded
with other appliances, your
appliance may not function
properly. Using in conjunction
with a power strip or extension
cord is not recommended.
• Any maintenance, other than
cleaning, should be performed
at an authorised Breville
Service Centre.
• The use of attachments not sold
or recommended by Breville may
cause fire, electric shock or injury.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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
1000ml water max. 800ml tea max.
H. Immersed Temperature Sensor
I. Tea Scoop
J. Power Base
K. Cord Storage
Concealed under power base.
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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; rise 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 (1000ml)
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. Use the SELECT/TEMP button to
select BLACK / 100°, then select the
START/CANCEL button. The light will
change from white to red, indicating that
the heating cycle is in progress.
6. Once the water has reached the selected
temperature, the tea maker will beep
3 times.
7. 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
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 / 250ml of water;
however, this will depend on the tea
instructions and your personal preference.
WATER TO TEA SCOOP RATIO
500mL 2 scoops
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 80°C 85°C 90°C 95°C 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 colour and flavour.
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
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.
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/250ml of water.