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Using Your Tea Maker
1.Before first use, wash all parts as instructed in “Cleaning.”
2.To make tea, fill the brew tower with one quart cold water to the Max Fill Line. Do not use hot water. This level is indicated inside the reservoir and on the pitcher. Do not use more or less water. This unit operates with one quart of water.
3.Fill the pitcher with ice to the Max Fill Ice indicator.
4.Adjust the desired brew strength on the bottom of the brew basket.
5.Make sure the mesh filter is securely placed in the brew basket.
6.Place tea bags or loose tea in the brew basket. Place
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NOTE: To make one quart of iced tea use 6 to 10 regular tea bags or 2 to 4 tablespoons of loose tea.
7.Place lid on pitcher. Pull out the brew tray and place pitcher onto the tray
as shown.
8.Plug in the tea maker. Press the On button to brew tea. The On light will glow.
9.After brewing is complete, the iced tea maker will shut off automatically and the On light will go off.
10.Let all tea drain completely from brew basket before removing pitcher.
11.Remove pitcher to serve and unplug unit.
CAUTION: After each use, allow the brew tower to cool for at least two minutes before using again.
Cleaning
1.Wash lid, mesh filter, brew basket and pitcher in hot, soapy water. Rinse then dry. Do not place in automatic dishwasher.
2.To clean the outside simply wipe with a damp cloth.
3.If you make tea daily, clean with vinegar monthly to prevent hard water mineral deposits. Pour 2 cups of white vinegar into the reservoir.
4.Assemble pitcher with brew basket, mesh filter and lid. Place pitcher on brew tray.
5.Plug in tea maker and press the On button. When the brew cycle is com- pleted discard the vinegar from the pitcher. Wash pitcher, mesh filter, brew basket and lid.
6.Repeat process with cold water.
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