10
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.
WARNING
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
™
, refill with
fresh water and boil. Repeat this step again.
Empty the Sage Smart Tea Infuser
™
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
™
. Lime and
phosphate are common forms of scale that
can damage your Sage Smart Tea Infuser
™
.
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
™
, ensure to descale the glass jug
regularly. Use Descaler (available at Sage
web page) and follow the instructions.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
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.
