West Bend Iced Tea Makers User manual

 2010 Back To Basics

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Instruction Manual

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Important Safeguards ............................................................................................... 2

Before Using for the First Time ................................................................................ 3

Using Your Iced Tea Maker ...................................................................................... 4

Cleaning Your Iced Tea Maker ................................................................................. 5

Decalcifying Your Iced Tea Maker............................................................................ 6

Warranty ................................................................................................................... 7

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions

and warnings.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be

followed including the following:

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Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use

instructions in this manual.

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Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

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To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse

cord, plugs, or other electric parts in water or other liquids.

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Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.

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Always unplug the appliance from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.

Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

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Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance

malfunctions or if the appliance is dropped or damaged in any manner. If you

experience any problems with your machine, unplug it immediately from the

electrical outlet. For service information see warranty page.

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The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Focus Electrics may

result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

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Do not use this appliance outdoors.

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Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

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Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or a heated oven.

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To disconnect, remove the plug from the wall outlet.

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Scalding may occur if the cover is removed during the brewing cycle.

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Tea can be brewed with the locking cover in place, or off. When pouring tea,

place the cover on the pitcher, locked in the pour or strain positions.

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Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

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A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming

entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

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Longer, detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and

may be used if care is exercised in their use. While use of an extension cord is

not recommended, if you must use one, the marked electrical rating of the

detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as

the electrical rating of the appliance. If the appliance is of the grounded type,

the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. The cord should be

arranged so that it will not hang over the counter top or tabletop where it can be

pulled by children or tripped over.

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This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To

reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet

only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it

still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug

in any way.

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Do not move an appliance containing hot water, tea or other hot liquids.

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Do not refill the water reservoir while the appliance is on. Turn the appliance off

and allow to cool before refilling with water.

• Do not place the pitcher on a hot surface or in a heated oven.

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• To prevent risk of injury; ice or cold water must be added to the pitcher before

brewing.

• Do not clean the pitcher with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive

materials.

• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

• For household use only.

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Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding. Accessory

parts may be contained within the packaging material.

Remove the filter, brew basket, and sweetener chamber. Rinse the filter in warm

water only. Washing the filter with soap is optional as any residue my affect the

taste of your tea. Wash the brew basket, sweetener chamber, cover, and pitcher in

warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly.

Note: To remove any manufacturing residues in the appliance, we recommend

running at least one brew cycle of water only through the appliance. Follow the

directions in the “TO MAKE TEA” section of this manual but do not use any tea

leaves or bags.

Water Reservoir Lid

Dual Shower Heads

“MAX” Fill Line

Water Reservoir

Power Button with

Indicator Light

Drip Tray

Loose Tea Filter

Brew Basket

Sweetener Chamber

Adjustable Steeping

Control Knob

Cover

2.75 Qt. Pitcher

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1. Place appliance on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface, away from any edge.

2. Fill the pitcher with fresh, cold water to the water level marking. Lift the reservoir

lid and pour the water into the water reservoir. Note: Do not fill above the

“MAX” fill marking. If too much water is poured into the water reservoir, it will

come out of the overflow opening on the back of the Iced Tea Maker body.

3. Remove the filter and brew basket from the Iced Tea Maker.

4. For sweet tea, wet the inside of the sweetener chamber with water. Add a

maximum of 1 cup of sugar to the sweetener chamber. Adjust the amount to suit

your taste. Note: Leave the sweetener chamber in the Iced Tea Maker, even if

you do not make sweet tea.

5. Place the brew basket on top of the sweetener chamber. If using bagged tea,

place the tea bags in the brew basket according to the “TEA MEASUREMENT”

guide in this manual. The filter can be placed on top of the tea bags in the brew

basket. If using loose tea, place the filter on top of the brew basket. Add loose

tea according to the “TEA MEASUREMENT” guide.

6. Close the water reservoir lid.

7. Adjust the steeping control knob to your desired

strength, mild on the left and strong on the right.

8. Fill the pitcher with ice cubes to the “ICE” level

marking. Note: If you want to use cold water in

place of ice, fill the pitcher with water to the

“WATER” level marking, not the “ICE” level marking,

as the pitcher will overflow once the hot tea is

brewed into the pitcher.

9. Place the cover on the pitcher, and the pitcher on

the drip tray. Tea can be brewed with the cover in place, or off.

10. Plug the cord into a 120 volt, AC electric outlet only. Press the power button.

The button will light up, indicating that the power is on. If the power button is

pressed again, it will stop the brew cycle. The brew cycle may be continued by

pressing the power button again, but there must be water in the water chamber

for the Iced Tea Maker to operate properly. Note: Turning off the appliance

WILL NOT immediately empty water from the brew basket. Allow several

minutes for the water to flow into the pitcher before removing it.

11. When the brewing cycle is complete, the Iced Tea Maker will automatically shut

off. This takes approximately 10 minutes. Wait a few minutes for all the water

to flow into the pitcher until the water stops dripping. Note: The tea maker body

may become warm during use. This is normal.

12. Remove the pitcher and serve. Note: If making sweet tea, gently stir the iced

tea in the pitcher to thoroughly mix the contents prior to serving. For storage,

place the cover on the pitcher. Twist so that neither of the pour openings face

the spout.

13. After the appliance has cooled, open the water reservoir lid and remove the

filter, brew basket, and sweetener chamber. Discard the used leaves or bags

and rinse thoroughly in warm water.

14. To clean, follow the cleaning instructions in this manual.

• A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to

the release of manufacturing oils – this is normal.

• Some minor expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating

and cooling – this is normal.

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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.

• Regular size tea bags (2g): 6 to 9

• Family size tea bags (6-7g): 2 to 3

• Loose tea: 1 to 3 tablespoons, depending on type

• Green tea bags (regular size): 6 to 9

• Herbal tea bags (regular size): 6 to 9

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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, causing surface damage that can lead to

breakage.

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.

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Do not clean the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth or paper towel. This

may leave particles in the chamber that may clog small openings in your

appliance. Rinse with cold water periodically.

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Decalcify the Iced Tea Maker regularly. See the “Decalcifying Your Iced Tea

Maker” section in this manual.

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This appliance must be decalcified regularly. Over time, mineral deposits build

up on internal parts and affect the operation of the appliance. The frequency of

decalcification depends on the hardness of your water and how often you use

the appliance. Indications that decalcifying is necessary are:

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Increased noise during brewing

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Excessive steaming

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Longer brewing times

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The pumping action stops before all of the water has been

pumped from the water reservoir

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If usage is regular, decalcifying should be carried out as follows:

o With soft water, decalcify once per year

o With medium water, decalcify every 3 months

o With hard water, decalcify monthly

1. Open the water reservoir lid. Pour 1 quart of fresh, cool, undiluted white

household vinegar into the water reservoir.

2. Put the pitcher in place on the drip tray. Set the steeping control to strong.

3. Remove the filter and set aside. Keep the brew basket and sweetener chamber

in position in the appliance.

4. Close the water reservoir lid.

5. Plug in the Iced Tea Maker and press the power button until the indicator light is

illuminated. After about 1 cup of vinegar has pumped into the pitcher, press the

power button to turn the iced tea maker off. Let stand for 30 minutes.

6. Press the power button again; it will resume pumping out the remaining vinegar.

7. When the vinegar has finished pumping, remove the pitcher and empty out the

vinegar.

8. Repeat the process using clear, cool water in place of vinegar to rinse any

remaining traces of the vinegar from the system. Rinse twice using clean, cool

water each time.

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Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

Focus Electrics, LLC (“Focus Electrics”) warrants this appliance from failures in the material

and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase,

provided the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the provided Instruction

Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at Focus

Electrics’ discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.

This warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of

the appliance. This warranty is null and void, as determined solely by Focus Electrics if the

appliance is damaged through accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, scratching, or if the

appliance is altered in any way.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES

OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR

OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL FOCUS

ELECTRICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT,

INCIDENTAL, FORSEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN

CONNECTION WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please

contact the Focus Electrics Customer Service Department at (866) 290-1851, or e-mail us at

[email protected]m. A receipt proving the original purchase date will be required for all

warranty claims, hand written receipts are not accepted. You may also be required to return

the appliance for inspection and evaluation. Return shipping costs are not refundable. Focus

Electrics is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

Valid only in USA and Canada

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Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from Focus Electrics, LLC several

ways. Order online at www.focuselectrics.com, e-mail [email protected], over the

phone by calling (866)290-1851, or by writing to:

Focus Electrics, LLC

Attn: Customer Service

P. O. Box 2780

West Bend, WI 53095

To order with a check or money order, please first contact Customer Service for an order total.

Mail your payment along with a letter stating the model or catalog number of your appliance,

which can be found on the bottom or back of the appliance, a description of the part or parts

you are ordering, and the quantity you would like. Your check should be made payable to

Focus Electrics, LLC.

Your state/province’s sales tax and a shipping fee will be added to your total charge. Please

allow two weeks for processing and delivery.

This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your

new Focus Electrics product. For future reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof

of purchase and record the following information:

Date purchased or received as gift: _______________________________________________

Where purchased and price, if known: _____________________________________________

Item number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product):___________________________

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