Cuisinart PerfecTemp TEA-200C Instruction And Recipe Booklet Download Page 8

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OPERATION

AUTO START 

For activating the “Auto Start” function 

under the water-brewing mode and the 

tea-brewing mode.

” [arrow buttons to the left of  

the LCD Screen]

1.  Adjust the water-brewing temperature, 

which ranges between 105°F and 212°F 

(40°C and 100°C). 

2.  Set the current time for the “Auto Start” 

function under the water-brewing  

mode and the tea-brewing mode.

” [arrow buttons to the right  

of the LCD Screen]

1.  Adjust the tea-brewing time, which 

ranges between 30 seconds and  

10 minutes. 

2.  Set the start time for the “Auto Start” 

function under the water-brewing  

mode and the tea-brewing mode.

HOT WATER  

For activating the water-brewing function.

TEA TYPE   

Optional tea type includes Green, White, 

Oolong, Herbal, Black/Boil and Custom, the 

corresponding indicator of selected tea will 

turn on when your required tea is selected.

TEA/ CANCEL  

For activating the tea-brewing function  

and cancel the water-brewing process  

or tea-brewing process.

TEA STRENGTH/KEEP WARM 

1.  Optional tea strength includes Strong, 

Medium, Mild and Custom, the 

corresponding indicator of selected 

strength will turn on when your required 

strength is selected. 

2.  Hold and press “TEA Strength/Keep 

warm” button for 1 second to activate 

the “Keep warm” function, and its 

corresponding indicator will light solidly. 

To cancel, hold and press the “TEA 

Strength/Keep warm” button for  

1 second again.

LCD display (with blue LED backlight)

   Green Tea (175˚F [79°C]) 

   White Tea (185˚F [85°C]) 

   Oolong Tea (190˚F [87°C]) 

  Herbal Tea (200˚F [93°C]) 

   Black & Boil Teas  

(212˚F [100°C], full boil)

   Custom

   Strong

   Medium

   Mild

BEFORE USING YOUR  

TEA MAKER  

If you are using Tea Maker for the first time, 

it is recommended that you clean your tea 

maker before use by brewing a full kettle of 

water twice and then discarding the water.

NOTE:

 The maximum capacity for brewing 

water is 1.7 L, and the water amount for 

brewing tea is 1.0 L.

i. BREW WATER

 

 

1.  Place the tea maker on a flat surface.
2.  Remove the kettle from the power base. 

Open the kettle lid and then fill the kettle 

with the desired amount of water. The 

water level must be within the Min and 

the Max mark shown on the kettle body. 

Then close the kettle lid.

NOTE:

 Do not fill the water over the 

maximum level, as water may spill out of 

the spout when boiling. Ensure that the  

lid is firmly in place before plugging the 

power outlet.
3.  Position the kettle on the power base. 
4.  Connect the plug into a power outlet. All 

the indicators on the control panel will 

light solidly for 3 seconds, and then only 

the LCD display, the indicators of the 

two “Custom” and the indicator of  

“TEA Strength/Keep warm” button light 

solidly. And the “Temperature” shown in 

the LCD display is 212°F (100°C), and 

the “Time” is 3:00 .The appliance enters 

into the standby mode.

Summary of Contents for PerfecTemp TEA-200C

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET PerfecTemp Programmable Tea Steeper Kettle TEA 200C For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using ...

Page 2: ...art Authorized Service Facility for examination repair or adjustment 9 Ensure that the Tea Maker is used on a firm and flat surface out of reach of children this will prevent the kettle from overturning and prevent damage or injury 10 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may result in fire electric shock or injury to persons 11 The Tea Maker is for household use only Do no...

Page 3: ...l heat after use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks of injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Longer detachable power supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use If a longer extension cord is used 1 The marked el...

Page 4: ... inserts away from the kettle 5 Remove polybags from the unit 6 Before using for the first time we recommend rinsing kettle and steeping assembly with water We suggest you save all packing materials in the event that future shipping of the machine is needed Keep all plastic bags away from children CONTENTS Important Safeguards 2 Cord Set 3 Unpacking Instructions 4 All About Tea 5 Features and Bene...

Page 5: ...on break or a comfortable way to unwind and relax each evening it all adds up to a healthy mind body and spirit TYPE DESCRIPTION TEMP TIME Green There are many different varieties depending from which region of the world the tea originates Loaded with antioxidants green tea is touted for its health benefits The perfect steeping time makes or breaks this tea over steeping will create a very bit ter...

Page 6: ...it on starts heating process and turns unit off b Arrow Button scrolls through tea temperature options and adjusts steeping time c Tea Temperature Options Green 175 F 79 C White 185 F 85 C Oolong 190 F 87 C Herbal 200 F 93 C Black and Boil Teas 212 F 100 C full boil Custom 105 F 212 F 40 C 100 C d LCD Display counts down steeping time Keep Warm time and brew temperature e Tea Strength Keep Warm Bu...

Page 7: ...ature is selected Green 175 F 79 C White 185 F 85 C Oolong 190 F 87 C Herbal 200 F 93 C Black and Boil Teas 212 F 100 C full boil Custom 105 F 212 F 40 C 100 C 4 TEA Cancel Button Activate the steeping tea cycle and start heating or cancel brewing tea hot water process 5 TEA Strength Keep Warm Button Preset brew times recommended for strong medium mild brews or custom 30s 10 min Press and hold thi...

Page 8: ...will light solidly To cancel hold and press the TEA Strength Keep warm button for 1 second again LCD display with blue LED backlight Green Tea 175 F 79 C White Tea 185 F 85 C Oolong Tea 190 F 87 C Herbal Tea 200 F 93 C Black Boil Teas 212 F 100 C full boil Custom Strong Medium Mild BEFORE USING YOUR TEA MAKER If you are using Tea Maker for the first time it is recommended that you clean your tea m...

Page 9: ...ture If the selected water brewing temperature is lower than the current water temperature the water brewing is finished 7 When the water brewing is finished if the Keep warm function is activated three beeps can be heard and the appliance will enter into the keep warm mode At that time the LCD display shows the real time temperature and the keep warm time starts to run After keeping warm for 30 m...

Page 10: ... the water temperature reaches the preset temperature the brewing basket will go down into the water for brewing the tea and the brewing time will start to count down When the count down is finished the brewing basket will go up automatically the tea brewing process is finished NOTE If the preset temperature is 212 F 100 C the appliance will heat the water to 212 F 100 C and then stop heating If t...

Page 11: ...me iv RE SELECTING AUTO START FEATURE BY USING PREVIOUS START TIME 1 Press the AUTO START button once The HOT WATER and TEA CANCEL buttons will flash and the AUTO START button surround illuminate the LCD screen will display the current time and start time and AUTO START clock symbol 2 Press either the HOT WATER or TEA CANCEL button to re select the desired function The AUTO START feature has been ...

Page 12: ...h or brush then snap it back into place Dry all parts after every use Never immerse kettle or power base in water Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative DECALCIFICATION Decalcification refers to removing mineral deposits which may form in the interior of the kettle and may result in discolouration To get the best performance from your unit decalcify your un...

Page 13: ...the water level in the kettle is too low for heating To avoid damaging the heating element the unit will not work until it has cooled Remove the kettle from the base add water return it to the base and begin heating again When can I change my settings selections Under TEA mode temperature can be changed before heating begins by pressing the button Once the heating has begun press the cancel button...

Page 14: ...more leaves the stronger the results The more steeping time the stronger the result Our recommendations can be found on page 5 but as teas and tastes vary adjust accordingly The tea basket is locked in place and will not move To restore the tea basket s default statues simultaneously press and hold left and right button for 3 seconds The tea basket does not automatically rise after steeping is com...

Page 15: ...teaspoons 15 ml loose green tea 1 teaspoon 5 ml lemon balm 1 teaspoon 5 ml dried ginger Fill the Cuisinart PerfecTemp Programmable Tea Steeper Kettle with water to the 4 cup 1 L marking Put the ingredients as listed above into the tea infuser Select the Green setting 175 F 79ºC and press Tea Cancel button and adjust the time to 3 minutes Press the Tea Cancel button to begin Once the kettle is fini...

Page 16: ...ately or leave on keep warm until ready to serve Sweet White Tea This white tea blend uses dried blueberries and vanilla to give it a hint of natural sweetness Makes 4 servings 4 cups 1 L water 1 teaspoons 7 ml loose white tea teaspoon 2 ml dried hibiscus teaspoon 1 ml dried spearmint or peppermint 3 teaspoons 15 ml dried blueberries 2 5 inch 13 cm strips dried orange peel broken into small pieces...

Page 17: ...rve Cinnamon sticks should not be taller than the tea infuser Stand cinnamon sticks straight up in the infuser or the assembly may not be able to close Apple Cinnamon Tea The perfect tea to warm up with in the fall months Makes 4 servings 4 cups 1 L water 4 whole cinnamon sticks cup 175 ml chopped dried apples 1 teaspoons 7 ml loose black tea 3 teaspoons 15 ml mulling spices Fill the Cuisinart Per...

Page 18: ... a small saucepan combine the sugars and 1 cup 250 ml water and set over medium low heat Let mixture heat until all of the sugar has dissolved Cool mixture to room temperature Prepare the tea Fill the Cuisinart PerfecTemp Programmable Tea Steeper Kettle with water to the 2 cup 500 ml marking Put the ingredients as listed above into the tea infuser Select the Black setting Boil 212 F 100ºC Press th...

Page 19: ...nger Syrup cup 125 ml water cup 125 ml granulated sugar 2 tablespoons 30 ml chopped ginger approximately from one 2 inch 5 cm piece of ginger Tea 4 cups 1 L water 4 teaspoons 20 ml loose jasmine Cocktail 2 ounces 60 g chilled jasmine tea 4 ounces 115g vodka 2 ounces 60 g ginger syrup ounce 15 g peach schnapps ounce 15 g fresh squeezed orange juice about 15 g small orange Prepare ginger syrup Put t...

Page 20: ...n to begin Once the kettle is finished the tone will beep and you can serve immediately or leave on keep warm until ready to serve If serving iced turn the unit off and remove the tea infuser from the kettle Add about two full trays of ice or about 24 ice cubes Cover with kettle lid for serving For a sorbet 1 recipe Lavender Green Tea hot 2 cups 500 ml granulated sugar pinch salt 1 tablespoon 15 m...

Page 21: ...Cuisinart product has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use only in 120 volt outlets and only with authorized accessories and replacement parts This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by attempted use of this unit with a converter as well as use with accessories replacement parts or repair service other than those authorized by Cuisi...

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