Sage BTM800 User manual

the Tea Maker ™
BTM800 / STM800
EN USER GUIDE

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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

8
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.

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Care & Cleaning
CLEANING THE GLASS JUG
1. After each use, empty the glass jug. Do
not allow brewed tea to stand overnight.
2. Wipe the interior of the glass jug with
a soft damp sponge or rinse with warm
water.Tea deposits will enhance the
avour of the brewed tea, so if only
using as a Tea Maker™do not wash
with soapy water.
3. Wipe the exterior of the glass jug with
a soft damp cloth to clean.
4. To remove the build-up of tannin,
the astringent chemical constituent of tea,
ll the glass jug with water up to the water
maximum mark (1500mL WATER MAX)
and bring water to boil and allow water
to cool for one minute. Add contents
of tea cleaner packet and allow to stand
for 5 minutes. Empty Tea Maker,
™
rell with fresh water and boil. Repeat
this step again. Empty Tea Maker™
and rinse thoroughly.
5. Dry thoroughly with a soft lint-free cloth
before using.
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.
CLEANING THE JUG LID AND
INTEGRATED SCALE FILTER
1. Wash the jug lid in warm soapy water with
a soft sponge, rinse and dry thoroughly.
The integrated scale lter can be cleaned
by placing 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 lter is facing upwards. This will
allow water to drain properly.
3. Let all surfaces dry thoroughly prior
to 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
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
4. Wipe the power base with a soft
damp sponge.
5. Let all surfaces dry thoroughly prior
to inserting the power plug into
a wall outlet.

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DESCALING
Use Sage®“The Descaler” to remove
scale build up.To order visit
www.sageappliances.com
WARNING
Causes skin irritation.Wash hands
thoroughly after handling.Wear protective
gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face
protection.
1. Empty one sachet (25g) into 1 litre
of warm water, stir to dissolve.
Pour into the tea maker.
2. Leave stand for 5 minutes.
3. After 5 minutes, discard the solution.
4. Rinse the tea maker twice with fresh
clean water.
STORAGE
1. Ensure the Tea Maker™ is switched o,
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 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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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Tea Maker™will
not switch ‘ON’
• Check the power plug is securely inserted into the outlet.
• Insert the power plug into an independent outlet.
• Insert the power plug into a dierent outlet.
• Reset the circuit breaker if necessary.
• For additional safety the Tea Maker™ is tted with a thermal cut out.
In the event of severe overheating, the Tea Maker™will automatically
shut down to prevent further damage.Should this continue,
visit Sage Customer Service at sageappliances.com.
The Tea Maker™
will not work
• Check the glass jug is securely positioned on the power base.
The LCD light has
gone out?
• The Tea Maker™goes into standby mode if not used for 3 minutes.
• To re-activate the Tea Maker™out of standby mode:
- Remove then replace the glass jug from the power base.
- Press any button on the power base except the HOT WATER / Cancel
or TEA / Cancel buttons.The LCD screen will re-illuminate.
I cannot select a
certain function
• Certain features cannot be selected or changed during the heating
or brewing cycle.The LCD screen may temporarily change or a sound
alert may be heard, but no changes to the cycle will be made.
The LCD screen
displays ‘RESET’
• The LCD screen will display a ashing ‘RESET’ when there is a resettable
electronic issue.Remove the plug from the wall outlet, wait 5 seconds,
then plug back in.
• Visit Sage Customer Service at sageappliances.com if the ‘RESET’
message continues.
The LCD screen
displays ‘ERROR’
• The LCD screen will display a ashing ‘ERROR’ when there
is a non-resettable issue with the appliance.Should this occur,
visit the Sage Customer Service at sageappliances.com

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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM WHAT TO DO
I would like to have
the Tea Maker™’s
default settings back
• Even when unplugged from the wall outlet, the Tea Maker™
will remember the last setting used for each function.
• To restore the Tea Maker™’s default settings for each function,
simultaneously press and hold AUTO START and KEEP WARM
buttons for 2 seconds.
The ‘BASKET CYCLE’
feature / BASKET
button does
not work
• The basket cycle is only operational during brewing cycles that are
under 10 minutes.
• The tea basket cannot be lowered during the heating up phase
of normal operation.
After boiling
water, bubbles
appear around the
temperature sensor
• This is normal for the functionality of the Tea Maker™.
My tea tastes too
weak or too strong
• Perform a cleaning cycle as per instruction in the booklet.
• Add milk/liquid BEFORE drinking powder is added to the jug.
There is a rattling
noise inside the
glass jug
• This is normal.The noise is from the magnet located inside the
jug post and may be heard when the tea basket is not attached.
STM800 EU UG8 D21