Sage BTM800 User manual

the Tea Maker ™
BTM800 / STM800
EN USER GUIDE

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SAGE®
RECOMMENDS
SAFETY FIRST
At Sage®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
• A downloadable version of this
document is also available at
sageappliances.com
• Before using for the rst
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.
• Remove and safely discard
any packaging materials
before rst use.
• To eliminate a choking hazard
for young children, safely
discard the protective cover
tted to the power plug.
• This appliance has been
designed specically 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 foodstus.
• Position the appliance on a
stable, heat resistant, level,
dry surface away from the edge
and do not operate on or near a
heat source such as a hot plate,
oven or gas hob.
• Do not place the appliance
on or near a hot gas burner,
electric element or where it
could touch a heated oven.
• Position the appliance at least
20cm from walls or heat/steam
sensitive materials and provide
adequate space above and on
all sides for air circulation.
2Important Safeguards
6Components
8Functions
11 Care & Cleaning
13 Troubleshooting
15 Guarantee
Contents

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• Do not operate the kettle on
sink drain board.
• Always ensure the appliance
is properly assembled before
connecting to a power outlet
and operating. Follow the
instructions provided in
this book.
• The installation of a residual
current safety switch is
recommended to provide
additional safety when using
all electrical appliances.
Safety switches with a rated
operating current not more
than 30mA are recommended.
Consult an electrician for
professional advice.
• 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 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 will scald. Do
not pour the water too quickly.
• To avoid scalding, never ll
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 ll the
glass jug to at least the ‘MIN’
marking. Should it be operated
without water, the boil-dry
protection will shut the power
o automatically. Allow the
appliance to cool before relling.
WARNING
• Do not remove the glass jug
from the power base during
heating or when the basket is
in operation. Ensure the
appliance has completed the
water heating or tea brewing
cycle before removing the
glass jug from the power base.
• The use of accessory
attachments not
recommended by Sage®
may result in re, electric
shock or injury to persons.
• To turn OFF the appliance,
press the TEA/Cancel button
(when brewing tea) or the
HOT WATER/Cancel button
(when heating water) on the
power base.

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• Always ensure the appliance
is turned OFF, unplugged at
the power outlet and has been
allowed to cool before cleaning,
attempting to move or storing.
• When the appliance is not in
use or when left unattended,
disconnect the power cord
from the wall outlet.
• Allow the appliance to cool down
in between brewing cycles.
• Keep the glass jug clean.
Follow the cleaning instruction
provided in this book.
• Do not use harsh abrasives
or caustic cleaners when
cleaning this appliance.
• Children should not play
with the appliance.
• The glass jug has been specially
treated to make it stronger,
more durable and safer than
ordinary glass, however it is
not unbreakable. If dropped or
struck extremely hard, it may
break or weaken, and could at a
later time shatter into many small
pieces without apparent cause.
• Any maintenance other than
cleaning should be performed
by an authorised Sage®
service centre.
• The appliance can be used
by children aged 8 or older
and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or a lack of
experience and knowledge,
only if they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
• Children should not play with
the appliance.
• Always turn the appliance to
the OFF position, switch o
at the power outlet and unplug
at the power outlet when the
appliance is not in use.
WARNING
• Do not wash jug exterior under
running water.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FOR ALL ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES
• Fully unwind the power cord
before operating.
• This appliance is for household
use only. Do not use the
appliance for anything other
than its intended use. Do not
use in moving vehicles or boats.
Do not use outdoors. Misuse
may cause injury.
• Do not let the power cord hang
over the edge of a bench or
table, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted.

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• Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by
or near children.
• Cleaning of the appliance
should not be carried out by
children unless they are 8 years
or older and supervised.
• The appliance and its cord
should be kept out of reach
of children aged 8 years
and younger.
• Do not use the appliance if the
power cord, power plug, or
appliance becomes damaged
in any way. If damaged and
maintenance other than
cleaning is required please
contact Sage Customer Service
or go to sageappliances.com
WARNING
• Do not operate the appliance on
an inclined surface.
• Do not move the appliance
while it is switched on.
The symbol shown
indicates that this appliance
should not be disposed of
in normal household waste.
It should be taken to a local
authority waste collection centre
designated for this purpose or
to a dealer providing this service.
For more information, please
contact your local council oce.
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.
Avoid spilling water onto the
power base’s connector.
Do not immerse the glass jug
or the power base for cleaning.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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Components
B
F
G
I
C
J
H
E
A. Jug lid
B. Stainless steel scale lter
C. Tea basket lid
D. Stainless steel tea basket
E. Jug post
F. Glass jug
G. Immersed temperature sensor
H. Tea scoop
I. Power base
J. Cord storage
A
D
Rating Information
220–240V ~ 50-60Hz 1680–2000W

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EN
S
T
K
L
M
N O QP R
K. AUTO START button
L. KEEP WARM button
M. BASKET button
N. TEA TYPE button
O. Variable temperature control
P. Backlit LCD
Q. Variable time control
R. TEA STRENGTH button
S. HOT WATER / CANCEL button
T. TEA / CANCEL button
Rating Information
220–240V ~ 50-60Hz 1680–2000W

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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. Unwind the power cord completely and
insert the power plug into a grounded
wall outlet.
2. Press the left ARROW UP
button until the LCD screen
displays 100°C.
3. Press the HOT WATER / Cancel button
to start the cycle.
4. Discard the water.The Tea Maker™
is now ready to use.
USE THE TEA MAKER™
FOR BREWING TEA
1. Fill with desired amount of water. Ensure
you do not ll past the tea maximum mark
(1200mL TEA MAX).
2. Place the basket on a at, dry surface.
Remove basket lid by lifting from the
sides.
3. Use the provided tea scoop to ll the
basket with tea leaves. As a general
guide, use 1 scoop of tea leaves
per cup/250ml of water.
Selecting the tea type
Press the TEA TYPE button and toggle
through until the desired tea.
Selecting the tea strength
The desired tea strength determines the
brew time.
1. Press the TEA STRENGTH button and
toggle through until the desired tea
strength.
2. Press the TEA / Cancel button to start
the tea brewing cycle.
3. Once the selected brew temperature
is reached the assembled basket will
automatically lower into the heated water.
4. Once the basket reaches the bottom of
the glass jug, the LCD screen will indicate
the brewing progress.
5. At the end of the tea brewing cycle,
the basket will automatically rise to
the top of the glass jug.
WARNING
The tea basket is hot to touch after tea is
brewed. Ensure the tea basket handle has
cooled before handling.

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Selecting the ‘Keep Warm’ Feature
This feature allows the brewed tea or heated
water to remain warm for up to 60 minutes.
1. Press the KEEP WARM button before,
during or after completion of the tea
brewing or water heating cycle.
2. If the glass jug is removed from the
Power Base, the ‘Keep Warm’ feature will
automatically switch o. You can re-select
the ‘Keep Warm’ feature by pressing the
KEEP WARM button.
Selecting the ‘Basket Cycle’ Feature
This feature continuously auto lifts and lowers
the basket during the tea brewing cycle.
To activate the ‘Basket Cycle’ feature, press
the BASKET button once.
USE AS A VARIABLE TEMPERATURE
KETTLE
1. Fill the glass jug with the desired amount
of water.
2. a) To boil water (100°C):
Press the left ARROW UP button
to increase the temperature to 100°C.
b) To heat water to a customised
temperature:
Press the left ARROW UP button
to increase the temperature, or the
left ARROW DOWN button to
decrease the temperature.
3. Press the HOT WATER / Cancel button
to start the cycle.
4. Once the selected temperature is
reached, the tea alert will sound three
times.The LCD screen will automatically
display the‘Time Since Brew’ function.
This function counts up to a maximum of
60 minutes, allowing you to monitor when
the water heating cycle was complete.
It does not activate the heating elements.
CUSTOMISING BREW
TEMPERATURE
Press the left ARROW UP button to
increase the temperature, or the left
ARROW DOWN button to decrease the
temperature.
NOTE
This product is not calibrated for commercial
or scientic use. Temperatures may vary
± 3˚C, which is within range for optimal
brewing for each tea variety.
TEA TYPE
PRESET
BREW TEMP
PRESET
BREW TIME
GREEN
TEA
WHITE
TEA
OOLONG
TEA
HERBAL
TEA
BLACK
TEA
3:00
85˚C80˚C
3:00
90˚C
3:00
100˚C
4:00
100˚C
2:00

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CUSTOMISING BREW TIME
Brew time less than 10 minutes
Press the right ARROW UP button to
increase the time, or the right ARROW
DOWN button to decrease the time.
Manual mode-brew times
over 10 minutes
i) Press the right ARROW UP button
to increase the time up to the maximum
10 minutes.
ii) Continue to press the right ARROW
UP button.The LCD screen will display
‘MANUAL LIFT’ and ‘- - : - -‘ on the right
side of the LCD.
iii) Once the Tea Maker™is activated and
the correct water temperature is reached,
the basket will automatically lower.
iv) Once the desired brew time has elapsed,
press and hold the BASKET button for 2
seconds.The basket will rise.
AUTO START FEATURE
1. Press and hold the AUTO START button
for 2 seconds.
2. To set the CURRENT TIME, press the
left ARROW UP button to increase
the time, or the left ARROW DOWN
button to decrease the time in 1 minute
increments.
3. To set the START TIME, press the right
ARROW UP button to increase the
time, or the right ARROW DOWN
button to decrease the time.
4. Once current time and start time are
programmed, press either the ashing
HOT WATER / Cancel or TEA / Cancel
button to select which feature you would
like to start at the programmed time.
5. Ensure that the Tea Maker™is prepared
with:
a) Sucient water in the glass jug and
tea leaves in the basket for the tea
brewing cycle or,
b) Sucient water in the glass jug for the
water heating cycle.
NOTE
Insucient water may discolour your
Tea Maker™base!
NOTE
The ‘Auto Start’ feature can be cancelled
anytime by pressing the AUTO START button.