Operating Instructions Gourmet Tea Advanced Automatic Art.-No.
Carefully read all provided instructions before you start running the appliance and pay regard to the warnings mentioned in these instructions. Table of Contents Knowing the Gourmet Tea Advanced Automatic....................................................30 Important safegards...........................................................................................32 For all electrical appliance.............................................................................33 Hot surfaces - Risk of burns...
Congratulations On the purchase of your new Gourmet Tea Advanced Automatic Today, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world after water. Whether your taste preference is for a rich full bodied Darjeeling tea, a delicate first picked Japanese Green tea or one of the hundreds of herbal teas now available, all tea drinkers know the special moment of escape that can be found while drinking that perfect cup. Yet brewing tea is both an art and a science.
Knowing the Gourmet Tea Advanced Automatic A B C D E F G J I H A B C D E F G H I J Jug lid Stainless steel scale filter Tea basket lid Stainless steel tea basket Jug post - magnetically attaches the tea basket Glass jug - 1500 ml water max, 1200 ml tea max 30 Immersed temperature sensor Tea scoop Power base Cord storage - concealed on the underside of the power base
K S L M T N K L M N • • • • • • O P Q O P Q R • • • • S T AUTO START button KEEP WARM button BASKET button TEA TYPE button Green Tea Black Tea White Tea Herbal Tea Oolong Tea Custom Tea 31 R Variable temperature control Backlit LCD Variable time control TEA STRENGTH button Strong Medium Mild Custom HOT WATER/Cancel button TEA/Cancel button
Important safeguards • Carefully read all instructions before operation and save for future reference. • 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.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Gastroback GmbH may result in fire, 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. The appliance is OFF when the button surround illumination goes out. • To disconnect from the wall outlet, first turn OFF the appliance then remove the power plug from the wall outlet.
• Regularly inspect the supply cord, plug and actual appliance for any damage. Do not operate if damaged in any way or after the appliance malfunctions. Immediately cease use of the appliance and call Gastroback Service at 0049 (0) 4165/22 25 0 for examination, repair or adjustment. • For any maintenance other than cleaning, call Gastroback Customer Service.
Tea insights There are four main types of teas from the tea plant camellia sinensis. The picking and processing methods determine the type of tea finally produced. 1. 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. 2.
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 brewing time until desired strength is achieved. • Using the tea scoop provided, use roughly one scoop of tea per cup / 250ml of water. Water to Tea Scoop Ratio: Glass Jug Marking Cups / ml Tea Scoops 500ml Approx.
3. Place the power base on a flat, dry surface. 4. Without the tea basket in place, fill the glass jug to the water maximum mark (1500mL WATER MAX) and place on the power base. Securely fit the jug lid onto the glass jug. Never fill the glass jug with chilled water. Allow the glass jug to cool before refilling. Filling past the ‚MAX‘ line may result in serious burns or injuries as a result of overflowing hot or boiling water.
2. Place the basket on a flat, dry surface. Remove basket lid by lifting from the sides. 3. Use the provided tea scoop to fill the basket with tea leaves. As a general guide, use 1 scoop of tea leaves per cup / 250ml of water, however this will depend on the instructions on tea packaging and your personal preference. 4. Replace the basket lid on top of the basket. Ensure lid is securely snapped in place by pressing firmly on the centre of the lid. 5.
Selecting the Tea Strength The desired tea strength determines the brew time. The correct brew time depends on the tea type and your personal tea strength preference. The Gourmet Tea Advanced Automatic has 3 preset tea strengths recommended to achieve K Strong, Medium or Mild tea brews. It also features a customisable brew time setting to suit your personal taste. S L a preset tea strength: 7.
Original Brew Temperture Approximate Keep Warm Temperature 70°C - 80°C 70°C 85°C 75°C 90°C - 100°C 80°C NOTE: During the ‚Keep Warm‘ cycle, brewed tea will continue to develop flavour. Depending on how long you intend to keep the brewed tea warm, you may consider reducing the initial tea strength / brew time To activate the ‚Keep Warm‘ feature: 1. Press the KEEP WARM button before, during or after completion of the tea brewing or water heating cycle.
Boiling or heating water Use the Gourmet Tea Advanced Automatic as a variable temperature kettle The Gourmet Tea Advanced Automatic can be used for boiling or heating water to a customisable temperature. NOTE: If you have used the glass jug for making tea we recommend thoroughly cleaning the interior of the jug and removing the tea basket before boiling or heating water. 1. Fill the glass jug with the desired amount of water. Do not fill over the water maximum mark (1500ml WATER MAX). 2.
6. The Tea Maker has a ‚Keep Warm‘ Feature that allows brewed tea or heated water to remain warm for up to 60 minutes. This feature can be activated before, during or after the water heating cycle. NOTE: ‚Keep Warm‘ will only maintain temperature during the 60 minute ‚Time Since Brew‘ feature at the end of the ‘Tea’ or ‘Hot Water’ function.
Manual mode-brew times over 10 minutes In this mode, once the correct water temperature is reached, the assembled basket will automatically lower and commence brewing. However, it will not automatically lift the basket, allowing you to manually lift it once the desired brew time has elapsed. a. Press the right ARROW UP button to increase the time up to the maximum 10 minutes. b. Continue to press the right ARROW UP button.
NOTE: Pressing and holding the ARROW UP button or ARROW DOWN button will increase the scrolling speed. 4. 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 in 1 minute increments. Ensure the correct ‚AM‘ or ‚PM‘ is displayed. 5. Once current time and start time are programmed, press either the flashing HOT WATER/Cancel or TEA/Cancel button to select which feature you would like to start at the programmed time. AUTO 6.
the BASKET button for 2 seconds. The button surround will flash and the Tea Basket will automatically rise to the top of the glass jug. NOTE: If the glass jug is removed from the power base and the tea basket is in the lowered position, it will automatically return to the top upon return of the glass jug to the power base. Temperature conversion (°C to °F) The temperature reading on the appliance is preset to Celsius but can be converted to Fahrenheit.
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 filter 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 filter is facing upwards. This will allow water to drain properly. 3. Let all surfaces dry thoroughly prior to using. Cleaning the glass jug 1.
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 1.
Troubleshooting Possible Problem Solution The appliance will not switch ‚ON‘ • Check that the power plug is securely inserted into the outlet • Insert the power plug into an independent outlet • Insert the power plug into a different outlet • Reset the circuit breaker if necessary • For additional safety the appliance is fitted with a thermal cut out. In the event of severe overheating, the Tea Maker will automatically shut down to prevent furtherdamage.
Technical details Model: Art.-No.: 42439 Gourmet Tea Advanced Automatic Power supply: 230-240 V AC, 50 Hz Power consumption: 1.850 - 2.000 W Length of power cord: 1,13 m Weight: 2,4 kg Dimensions: ca. 17 cm x 22 cm x 26 cm (width x depth x height) Maximum filling level glass jug: max. 1,5 Litre for water max.
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