Sage the Smart Tea Infuser Compact STM500 - Electric Teapot Manual

Components

1. Inner Lid
2. Stainless Steel Tea Basket
3. Spout
4. Outer Lid
5. Glass Body
6. Immersed Temperature Sensor
7. Handle
8. Power Base
9. Cord Storage
   BPA Free Materials*

* Sage makes its BPA free claim for this product based on independent laboratory testing performed for all the food contact plastic materials of the product per EU Commission regulation No 10/2011.

10. STEEP TIME button
11. TEMP/KEEP WARM button
12. Steep time indicator

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. Remove and safely discard any packing material, promotional labels and tape from the tea maker.
2. Lift the inner lid along with attached tea basket.
   Then remove the outer lid. Wash the outer lid, tea basket, and inner lid in warm soapy water with a soft sponge, rinse and dry thoroughly.
   
   Never immerse the base of the glass jug, the power base, power cord or power plug in water or allow moisture to come in contact with these parts.
   
3. Place the power base on a flat, dry surface.
4. Unwind the power cord completely and insert the power plug into a grounded wall outlet.
   
   Never fill the glass jug with chilled water. Allow the Sage Smart Tea Infuser™ Compact 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. Filling below the MIN line will result in the Sage Smart Tea Infuser™ Compact switching off before the water has boiled or reached the selected temperature.
5. Detach the tea basket from the inner lid by pressing the button.
   
6. Without the tea basket in place, fill the glass jug to the water MAX mark and place on the power base. Securely fit the lid onto the glass jug.
7. Select '100°C' in the temperature indicator by pressing TEMP/KEEP WARM button and turn off the timer by pressing STEEP TIME button several times. Then press START/CANCEL button to start.
8. Once the water reaches 100°C, it will beep 3 times.
9. Discard the water. The Sage Smart Tea Infuser™ Compact is now ready to use.

BREWING TEA

1. Fill the glass jug with desired amount of water. Ensure you do not fill past the MAX mark. Place the outer lid, tea basket, and inner lid.
2. Select the tea type by pressing the TEMP/KEEP WARM button. The tea type determines brew temperature and steep time, based on medium strength. Press STEEP TIME to engage to steeping function. The Sage Smart Tea Infuser has 5 preset tea types recommended for optimal brewing of Green, White, Oolong, Herbal, or Black tea.

   TEA TYPE		Green	White	Oolong	Herbal	Black
   Preset Brew Temp		80°C	85°C	90°C	95°C	100°C
   Steep Time* (mins)	Mild	2	2	2	3	1
   	Medium*	3	3	3	4	2
   	Strong	4	4	4	5	3

   * Preset steep time is based on medium strength, but you can adjust depending on your taste.
   NOTE
   This product is not calibrated for commercial or scientific use. Temperatures may vary +/- 3°C, which is within range for optimal brewing for each tea variety.

3. Start heating by pressing START/CANCEL button. The Sage Smart Tea Infuser™ Compact will start heating.
4. Once the selected brew temperature is reached it will beep 3 times. Open the tea basket lid by pressing the detachment button and use a tea spoon (approximately 5g) to fill the basket with tea leaves. As a general guide, use 1 teaspoon of tea leaves per cup / 250ml of water, however this will depend on the instructions on tea packaging and your personal preference. Re-place the tea basket lid.
   Water to tea scoop ratio

   500mL	2 teaspoons
   750mL	3 teaspoons
   1000mL	4 teaspoons

5. Start steeping by pressing the START TIMER button. The timer is set based on medium strength by default, but you can change this by pressing STEEP TIME button.

NOTE
Temperature and time can be changed during heating or steeping cycle.
Once brewing cycle is complete, the Sage Smart Tea Infuser™ Compact will beep 3 times.
Lift the inner lid along with tea basket, and detach the tea basket. Then close the lid. Your tea is ready now. The Sage Smart Tea Infuser™ Compact will keep the tea warm until you are ready to drink.

NOTE
Keep Warm will last for 30 minutes after the tea is brewed. When the glass jug is removed from the power base, it will stop Keep Warm function.
To restart the Keep Warm function, place the jug containing Tea or Water on the power base, then press and hold the TEMP/KEEP WARM button for 2 secs. The jug will keep warm for another 30 mins at the previous brewed temperature.

BOILING WATER
Remove the tea basket and fill the glass jug with water. Close the jug with the lid. Select the desired temperature by pressing TEMP/ KEEP WARM button, and then turn off time indicator by pressing STEEP TIME button.
Press START/CANCEL button to start. When finished, it will beep 3 times.

CHANGING BEEP VOLUME
Press and hold STEEP TIME button and TEMP/KEEP WARM button together for 2 seconds to enter volume adjustment mode.
Press STEEP TIME button to choose among OFF (mute), 3 (default), and 5 (louder). To save and exit, press the two buttons together or wait for 7 seconds.

Care & Cleaning

CLEANING THE GLASS JUG

• After each use, empty the glass jug.
  Do not allow brewed tea to stand overnight. Allow the glass jug to fully cool before cleaning.
• Wipe the interior of the glass jug with a soft damp sponge or rinse with warm water.
• Wipe the exterior of the glass jug with a soft damp cloth to clean.

Never immerse or wash exterior of glass jug under running water.

NOTE
Do not use chemicals, steel wool, or abrasive cleaners to clean the inside or outside of the glass jug as these may scratch the surface.

• To remove the build-up of tannin, the astringent chemical constituent of tea, fill the glass jug with water up to the MAX mark and bring water to boil and allow water to cool for one minute. Add contents of Tea Maker Cleaner (available at Sage web page) and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Empty Sage Smart Tea Infuser™ Compact, refill with fresh water and boil. Repeat this step again. Empty the Sage Smart Tea Infuser™ Compact and rinse thoroughly.
• Dry thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth before using.

NOTE
Through regular use over time, scale build-up can affect the performance and the life of the Sage Smart Tea Infuser™ Compact. Lime and phosphate are common forms of scale that can damage your Sage Smart Tea Infuser™ Compact. Lime scale, a harmless mineral, comes in the appearance of white-coloured or rusty looking build up on the inner walls and inner base of the glass jug. Phosphate scale can't be seen, however, it can cause the water to appear cloudy when heated. To prevent scale from damaging your Sage Smart Tea Infuser™ Compact, ensure to descale the glass jug regularly. Use Descaler (available at Sage web page) and follow the instructions.

Causes skin irritation. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

NOTE
Allow all parts of the Sage Smart Tea Infuser™ to cool completely before disassembling and cleaning.

Never immerse the base of the glass jug, power base, power cord or power plug in water or allow moisture to come in contact with these parts.

CLEANING THE OUTER LID

• Wash the outer lid in warm soapy water with a soft sponge, rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Alternatively, the outer lid is dishwasher safe.
• Let all surfaces dry thoroughly prior to using.

CLEANING THE BASKET

• Wash the inner lid and tea basket 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.
• The tea basket is dishwasher safe, but the inner lid is not.
• Let all surfaces dry thoroughly before using.

CLEANING THE POWER BASE

• Wipe the power base with a soft-damp sponge.
• Let all surfaces dry thoroughly prior to inserting the power plug into the wall outlet.

STORAGE

• Ensure the Sage Smart Tea Infuser™ Compact is switched off, cleaned and dried before storing.
• Ensure that the tea basket is correctly assembled.
• Ensure that the jug lid is securely in place on the glass jug.
• Wrap the power cord around the power cord storage under the power base.
• Store the Sage Smart Tea Infuser™ Compact upright on the power base. Do not store anything on top.

Troubleshooting