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2. Remove the brewing lid and pour fresh water to the
“max” level, which is one liter (approximately one quart).
Add only the amount of water needed for the cups
of tea that are going to be poured as soon as the first
steep of tea is completed. (Figure 1)
3. Replace the brewing lid and lift the plunger
up and turn clockwise to have the axle of
the plunger clipped and hold underside
the lid. (Figure 2)
4. Place the French Press on its base station
by positioning it so the stud on the base
fits into the hole on the underside of the
appliance.
5. Plug the unit in by inserting the plug into
the socket. Extension cords are not recommended.
6. Press the On/Off button ( ).
7. The temperature indicator lights up by the 195°F mark
and the unit begins to heat the water.
8. Once the water reaches boiling (212°F),
the indicator begins to flash and the unit
switches off. Note: Once the water has
cooled slightly, the unit will turn on and off
to maintain the temperature at a constant
195°F. The unit will automatically switch off
after 25 minutes. (Figure 3)
9. After the water has boiled and the unit has
shut off, Measure and add about 4 level
teaspoons of leaves for one quart of water
or proportionately less tea for a fractional
pot of water. Stir the leaves into the water
promptly so that the leaves can swell and
begin the steeping process. (Figure 7)
10. Replace the brewing lid and push the
plunger handle down slightly so that the
tea is covered by the water. The ideal
steeping time is about 4 minutes, but
herbal teas usually are steeped longer. Green teas
and partially fermented teas generally are steeped at
lower temperatures. You can let the hot water sit for
a few minutes to cool slightly before adding the tea.
Follow the recommendations of your tea provider. To
obtain a stronger tea use more tea but do not extend
the steeping time significantly unless you prefer tea
with an added tannin (slightly bitter) taste. The more
flavorful components of tea extract first and the tannin
related components come out with longer steeping time.
Alternatively if you wish to hold the tea hot for more than
20 minutes, consider transferring the tea to a vacuum
thermal carafe which will retain its heat and flavor for
several hours.
Anti boil-dry device
If you switch the appliance on without there being any
water in it or when the water level is too low, the anti boil-
dry device will automatically switch it off. The appliance
can be switched on normally as soon as it is filled with a
sufficient amount of water.
CLEANING
When cleaning the appliance, you should pay attention to
the following:
• Remove the plug from the mains socket, and allow the
appliance to cool down completely before cleaning
it base, cord or plug in water, and no water must be
allowed to enter the appliance base.
• Clean the appliance and base by wiping with a damp
cloth. A little detergent can be added if the appliance is
heavily soiled.
• Do not use scouring pads, steel wool or any form of
strong solvents or abrasive cleaning agents to clean the
appliance, as they can damage the external surfaces of
the appliance.
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Figure 7
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