Cleaning Your Iced Tea Maker - West Bend Iced Tea Maker Instruction Manual

TEA MEASUREMENTS: Adjust the tea based on taste and strength. Green and
Herbal teas may require additional amounts to achieve desired strength and flavor.
All amounts are based on making 2 quarts of iced tea.
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Regular size tea bags (2g): 6 to 9
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Family size tea bags (6-7g): 2 to 3
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Loose tea: 1 to 3 tablespoons, depending on type
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Green tea bags (regular size): 6 to 9
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Herbal tea bags (regular size): 6 to 9
*West Bend has an optional infusion chamber available for
purchase through our website, www.westbend.com.
Here are some common ingredients used for tea infusions. This is just
a platform to begin your experimenting!
Anise
Berries, sliced or crushed
Chamomile
Whole Cloves
Note: small ingredients may float out of the infusion basket during tea infusion. This is
normal and will not affect infusion flavor.
Note: It is important to keep your Iced Tea Maker clean to maintain performance
quality and to minimize tea stains.
1. Unplug from the electrical outlet. Allow the entire appliance to cool before
cleaning.
2. Remove the filter, brew basket, and sweetener chamber.
3. Rinse the filter in warm water only. Note: Washing the filter with soap is
optional as any residue my affect the taste of your tea.
4. Clean the brew basket, sweetener chamber, cover, and pitcher in warm, soapy
water. Rinse thoroughly. Note: Do not wash any of these parts in an automatic
dishwasher.
5. The exterior of the Iced Tea Maker can be wiped clean with a damp cloth after it
has been unplugged and the base is cool. Note: Never use abrasive cleansers
or materials as they can scratch.
6. On a regular basis, remove hard water mineral deposits in the pitcher and brew
basket. Fill each component with warm, undiluted white household vinegar and
soak for 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.
Do not clean the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth or paper towel.
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This may leave particles in the chamber that may clog small openings in
your appliance. Rinse with cold water periodically.
Lavender Sprigs
Citrus Fruit Slices
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Ginger
Ginseng
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Lemongrass
Mint Leaves
Orange or Lemon peel
Rosemary Sprigs
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