the Sage Precision Brewer ® SDC400 SDC450 EN QUICK GUIDE
Contents 2 6 8 13 14 17 Sage® Recommends Safety First Components Operation Care & Cleaning Troubleshooting Guarantee 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.
EN • During a brew cycle: − Do not remove the carafe or remove the filter basket while the unit is in a brew cycle. Failure to follow the above may lead to scalding or serious injury. • Some surfaces may be hot, use caution when touching or lifting the unit or accessories. • Use only carafe handle when lifting the carafe. • The carafe is designed for use with this appliance only. It must never be used on a range top or in a microwave.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES • 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. • Cleaning of the appliance should not be carried out by children unless they are 8 years or older and supervised.
EN (3) the extension cord must include a 3‑prong grounding plug. • 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. NOTE The symbol shown indicates that this appliance should not be disposed of in normal household waste.
Components A I B J K C L D E M F N G H A. Tank lid B. Water tank C. Water filter D. Water filter adapter E. LCD display F. SELECT dial G. START / CANCEL button H. AUTO START button I. Brew basket J. Showerhead K. Showerhead ring L. Drip stop lever M. Carafe lid N.
EN A C D B E ACCESSORIES A. Cone filter basket insert B. Mesh basket filter C. Sage® coffee measuring scoop D. Water hardness test strip (see page 8 for directions) E.
Operation WATER HARDNESS SETTING & FLUSHING 1. Ensure that the empty coffee basket and empty carafe (with lid attached) are inserted into the machine. 2. Fill the water tank with fresh cold water to the MAX mark on the water tank. Plug into power outlet. 3. When first turned on, the machine will show ‘SEt HArdnESS’ on LCD, asking you water hardness level. Press SELECT dial once. Dip the water hardness test strip into the filled water tank for 1 second. Remove and wait 1 minute to reveal the result. 4.
EN BREWING A CARAFE NOTE 1. Select the correct basket and filter to suit the amount of coffee being brewed. 2 - 8 CUPS This machine will brew all the water in the tank. Ensure the tank is not filled past the indicated MAX marking. 8+ CUPS 3. Grind enough coffee beans for the volume of coffee being brewed. For a full 12 cup carafe, we recommend (108g) of coffee, approximately 13 level Sage® measuring scoops. Roughly 1 scoop for every 150ml. 4.
BREW MODES NOTE Always ensure your carafe is empty and clean before brewing. NOTE For the very best tasting coffee we recommend using a brew ratio of 60g of coffee per 1.0 litre of water. 6. Rotate the SELECT dial to the desired mode. Press the START / CANCEL button to commence brewing. 7. When your coffee is ready, the machine will beep 3 times then commence counting up for the TIME SINCE BREW. CUSTOMIZE FAST GOLD BLOOM TIME STRONG BLOOM VOL. MYBREW BREW TEMP.
EN NOTE COLD BREW mode will be disabled if there is more than 4 cups of water in the tank. SINGLE CUP / SMALLER VOLUMES (LESS THAN 4 CUPS) 1. Your Sage® Precision Brewer will recognise when the brewer has less than 4 cups of water and will adjust the brew settings, automatically. Fill your cup with fresh cold water and then pour it into the water tank, ensuring the water level stays below the SINGLE CUP line.
KEEP WARM NOTE If the clock hasn’t been set, the machine will prompt you to set the clock. Ensure the clock is correct. The clock will reset every time the unit is unplugged. CUSTOMIZE FAST GOLD BLOOM TIME STRONG BLOOM VOL. MYBREW BREW TEMP. POUROVER FLOW RATE COLD BREW REMOVE SETTINGS CARAFE LID SET CLOCK STANDBY DESCALE KEEP WARM EXIT FILL SOUND TIME SINCE BREW TANK! MIN AUTO START AT MAX HEATING BLOOMINGBREWING AM PM HR 8. Pressing START / CANCEL will cancel the set AUTO START time.
EN Care & Cleaning Always turn the coffee machine off and remove the plug from the power outlet before cleaning. CLEANING THE COFFEE BASKET AND MESH BASKET FILTER REPLACING THE WATER FILTER 1. Remove old water filter and separate the adapter from the filter cartridge. Discard old cartridge. Remove the coffee basket. Discard any ground coffee and filter paper. The coffee basket and mesh basket filter can be rinsed under running water. Ensure the fine holes of the mesh basket filter are clear.
DESCALING After regular use, hard water can cause mineral build up in internal components, reducing the brewing flow, brewing temperature, power of the machine, and taste of the coffee. We recommend to descale regularly. When LCD shows “DESCALE” (flashing), descaling cycle is needed but the cycle can be performed at anytime. Descaler is available on the Sage website. NOTE It takes approximately 33 minutes to complete descaling cycle. 1. Empty the water tank and remove the water filter. 2.
EN Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Coffee too strong or weak • Amount of coffee and water is not correct (1 spoon : 150ml cup). • Check correct amount of coffee or water is used. Coffee leaking from basket when removed • The basket drip-stop seal doesn’t cover the gap properly due to foreign material. • Check that there is no obstruction in the basket drip-stop seal.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO LCD shows ‘FILL TANK’ when there is water in the tank Brew doesn’t start • Check that the unit is not in direct sunlight or direct bright lighting. • Move unit away from the light source.
EN Guarantee 2 YEAR LIMITED GUARANTEE Sage Appliances guarantees this product for domestic use in specified territories for 2 years from the date of purchase against defects caused by faulty workmanship and materials. During this guarantee period Sage Appliances will repair, replace, or refund any defective product (at the sole discretion of Sage Appliances). All legal warranty rights under applicable national legislation will be respected and will not be impaired by our guarantee.
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