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• 40 seconds after the steeping time elapsed, the end-of-steeping signal is repea-
ted as a reminder and/or for assisting you, if you decided that your tea needs
some more steeping.
If you wish to use the appliance for heating water only, you may set the program
providing the desired temperature. The appropriate temperature values are given on
the control panel of the power base. The first acoustic signal indicates always the
moment, the desired temperature is reached. Without any further action, this tempe-
rature will be maintained within the pre-programmed waiting time (10 minutes; see:
‘Waiting Function’).
However, the boiling program (“100°C / Hot Water”) is somewhat different. There
is no steeping time provided for this program and, giving the appropriate acoustic
signal, the appliance will switch to the keep warm function as soon as the water is
boiling (see: ‘Keep Warm Function’).
WAITING FUNCTION
With a tea program running, the appliance switches to the waiting function as soon
as the pre-programmed temperature is reached and the appropriate signal is given.
The selected program button flashes and the waiting time starts running. Use this time
for placing your tea leaves (tea filter or tea bag) into the kettle. For stopping the wai-
ting function and starting the steeping time, you need to press the flashing program
button. Otherwise, after waiting 2 minutes, the acoustic signal for “temperature is
reached” will be repeated as a reminder.
Important:
If you neglect to press the flashing button of the selected program,
the running program is cancelled after the maximum waiting time elapsed (10
minutes), and the appliance returns to standby mode automatically. If the appli-
ance is idle for another 5 minutes, the appliance shuts off completely and all but-
tons get dark for saving energy. You may reactivate the appliance at any time by
simply pressing any button.
KEEP WARM FUNCTION
After steeping (tea programs) or heating the water to the boil (“100°C / Hot
Water”), the appliance switches to the keep warm function. The runtime LEDs illu-
minate and go out one by one during the keep warm time (30 minutes at the maxi-
mum). After the maximum keep warm time elapsed, the appliance switches back to
standby mode and the heating elements of the kettle shut off automatically.
