- The timer informs you that the specified brewing time has elapsed, but does

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not switch off the appliance.

 

-Use button M to set the desired brewing time. Each press adds one minute to the set time. (Fig. 10)

-Release the button. The displayed time is set and the timer begins counting.

-If you make a mistake, or if you want to clear the timer, press and hold button M for more than a second while the display is flashing.

-Press button M once to stop the audible warning.

11 - When the tea has brewed to your taste, remove the brewing basket (G) from the teapot. Caution: the brewing basket may be hot.

Your tea is now ready to serve (Fig. 11).

12 - If you replace the teapot on the hotplate (B), your tea will be kept warm automatically (Fig. 12).

13 - You can switch off the hotplate function by returning the button (A) on the tray to the '0' position.

-Never place the kettle or teapot in a microwave oven (due to the presence of metal parts).

-Do not touch the hotplate.

-Always hold the kettle and teapot by the handle.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE

ABC of Tea

Although all teas actually come from the same bush (camellia sinensis), their taste and type vary according to their region of production, method of processing (different fermenting, and drying processes and rolling techniques exist) and grade (whole or broken leaves, fannings and dust).

-Green tea: Rolled dried leaves, which are chopped and lightly roasted to prevent them from fermenting. Leave to brew for 3 minutes only. Green teas are subtle- flavoured, often bitter, and very pale in colour.

-Black tea: Made from older leaves that are rolled, dried and fermented for a considerable period. Brew for 5 minutes (or longer for Turkish or Russian tea). Gives a powerful taste and a superb coppery colour.

-Oolong tea: Midway between green and black tea. Slightly fermented. Brew for 7 minutes. Lighter in taste and paler than black colour.

Although purists drink tea plain, you may prefer to add cold milk to your cup before pouring in the tea (with Indian or Ceylon tea), or add sugar and then lemon (with green or flavoured teas).

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