Name: Sage BTM800 1.5L, 2400W Tea Maker
Brand: Sage
SKU: BTM800
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the Tea Maker

™

Instruction Book – BTM800

SAGE

RECOMMENDS

SAFETY FIRST

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USE AND SAVE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

• Before using for the ﬁrst

time please ensure that

your electricity supply is the

same as shown on the rating

label on the underside of the

appliance. If you have any

concerns please contact your

local electricity company.

• Your Sage

appliance includes

a BS 13 amp moulded mains

plug on the supply cord.

• Should you need to change

this plug, please complete the

rewiring as follows (after safe

disposal of the moulded plug).

• Please note that a cut off

plug inserted into a socket

is a serious danger risk.

• Wires are coloured as follows:

−Blue = Neutral

−Brown = Live

−Green & Yellow = Earth

2 Sage

Recommends Safety First

8 Components

11 Tips

10 Functions

20 Care & Cleaning

23 Troubleshooting

Contents

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

At Sage

we are very safety

conscious. We design and

manufacture consumer

products with the safety of you,

our valued customer, foremost

in mind. In addition we ask

that you exercise a degree of

care when using any electrical

appliance and adhere to the

following precautions.

• As the colours of the wire

may not correspond with

the coloured markings

which identify the terminals

in your plug, please refer

to the following:

−The Blue wire must be

connected to the terminal

which is marked ‘N’.

−The Brown wire must

be connected to the

terminal which is marked

with the letter ‘L’.

−The Green & Yellow wire must

be connected to the terminal

which is marked with the

letter E or the earth symbol

• Please note that if a 13

amp plug is used, a 13 amp

fuse should be used.

• Carefully read all instructions

before operation and save

for future reference.

• Remove and safely discard

any packaging material and

promotional labels before using

the appliance for the ﬁrst time.

• To eliminate a choking

hazard for young children,

remove and safely discard the

protective cover ﬁtted to the

power plug of this appliance.

• This appliance has been

designed speciﬁcally for

the purpose of heating and

boiling quality drinking

water and tea only. Under no

circumstances should this

product be used to heat or boil

any other liquids or foodstuffs.

• Do not place the appliance

near the edge of a bench

or table during operation.

Ensure that the surface is

level, clean and free of water.

• Do not place the appliance

on or near a hot gas burner,

electric element or where it

could touch a heated oven.

• Keep the appliance clear of

walls, curtains and other heat or

steam sensitive materials. Keep

a minimum 20cm of space on

both sides of the appliance.

• Do not operate the appliance

on a sink draining board.

• Always ensure the appliance

is properly assembled before

connecting to a power outlet

and operating. Follow the

instructions provided in

this book.

• The glass jug must be

used only with the power

base supplied. Do not

use on a range top.

• The appliance is not intended

to be operated by means of

an external timer or separate

remote control system.

• Do not touch hot surfaces.

Use the handle for lifting

and carrying the glass jug.

• Attach the jug lid securely to

the glass jug before operation.

• Do not place anything

on top of the jug lid.

• Do not open the jug

lid during operation as

scalding may occur.

• Extreme caution must be

used when moving the glass

jug containing hot liquid.

• Use caution when pouring

water from the glass jug as

boiling water and steam

will scald. Do not pour

the water too quickly.

• To avoid scalding, never ﬁll

the glass jug past the ‘WATER

MAX’ (when heating water) or

‘TEA MAX’ (when brewing

tea) line markings.

• Do not operate the appliance

without water. Always ﬁll

the glass jug to at least the

‘MIN’ marking. Should it be

operated without water, the

boil-dry protection will shut

the power off automatically.

Allow the appliance to

cool before reﬁlling.

WARNING

• To protect against electric

shock, do not immerse the glass

jug base, power base, power

cord or power plug in water

or allow moisture to come

in contact with these parts.

• Do not remove the glass jug

from the power base during

heating or when the basket

is in operation. Ensure the

appliance has completed the

water heating or tea brewing

cycle before removing the

glass jug from the power base.

• The use of accessory

attachments not recommended

by Sage

may result in ﬁre,

electric shock or injury

to persons.

• To turn OFF the appliance,

press the TEA/Cancel button

(when brewing tea) or the

HOT WATER/Cancel button

(when heating water) on the

power base. The appliance is

OFF when the button surround

illumination goes out.

• To disconnect from the wall

outlet, ﬁrst turn OFF the

appliance then remove

the power plug from the

wall outlet.

• When the appliance is not in

use or when left unattended,

disconnect the power cord

from the wall outlet.

• Before attempting to move the

appliance or before assembling

or disassembling parts,

cleaning or storing, turn OFF

the appliance, allow to cool and

disconnect from the wall outlet.

• Allow the appliance to cool

down in between brewing cycles.

• Strictly follow the Care and

Cleaning instructions.

• Do not use harsh abrasives

or caustic cleaners when

cleaning this appliance.

• Do not operate the Tea Maker™

on a sink or draining board.

• Young children should be

supervised to ensure that they

do not play with the appliance.

• The glass jug has been

specially treated to make it

stronger, more durable and

safer than ordinary glass,

however it is not unbreakable.

If dropped or struck extremely

hard, it may break or weaken,

and could at a later time shatter

into many small pieces

without apparent cause.

• This appliance can be used

by children aged from 8 years

and above and persons with

reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities or lack of

experience and knowledge

if they have been given

supervision or instruction

concerning use of the

appliance in a safe way

and understand the hazards

involved. Children shall

not play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user

maintenance shall not

be made by children

without supervision.

• Always disconnect the

appliance from the supply

if it is left unattended

and before assembling,

disassembling and cleaning.

• Misuse may cause injury.

WARNING

• Never immerse the glass

jug, power base, power cord

or power plug in water or

allow moisture to come in

contact with these parts.

WARNING

• Do not wash jug exterior

under running water.

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

FOR ALL

ELECTRICAL

APPLIANCES

• This appliance is for

household use only.

• Unwind the power cord

fully before use.

• Do not let the cord hang over

the edge of a table or counter,

or touch hot surfaces.

• Do not use the appliance

for anything other than its

intended purpose as described

in this booklet. Do not use

outdoors. Do not use in

moving vehicles or boats.

• Close supervision is necessary

when any appliance is

used by or near children.

• Do not use the appliance

if power cord, power plug or

appliance becomes damaged

in any way. If damaged or

maintenance other than

cleaning is required, please

contact Sage

Customer

Service on 0808 178 1650 /

0333 0142 970 or go to

sageappliances.com.

• Consult a qualiﬁed electrician

if the grounding instructions

are not completely understood,

or if doubt exists as to whether

the appliance is properly

grounded.

WARNING

• Do not operate the appliance

on an inclined surface.

Do not move the appliance

while it is switched on.

•

The symbol shown

indicates that this

appliance should not be

disposed of in normal

household waste.

• It should be taken to a local

authority waste collection centre

designated for this purpose or

to a dealer providing this service.

For more information, please

contact your local council ofﬁce.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Components

A. Jug lid

B. Stainless steel scale ﬁlter

C. Tea basket lid

D. Stainless steel tea basket

E. Jug post

Magnetically attaches the tea basket.

F. Glass jug

1500ml water max, 1200ml tea max

G. Immersed temperature sensor

H. Tea scoop

I. Cord storage

Concealed on the underside of the power base

J. Power base.

Components

N O QP R

K. AUTO START button

Set the Tea Maker™ to automatically begin

brewing at a pre-selected time.

L. KEEP WARM button

Keeps the brewed tea or heated water

warm for up to 60 minutes.

M. BASKET button

Auto lifts & lowers the tea basket.

The movement allows water to circulate

freely around the tea leaves for

maximum infusion.

N. TEA TYPE button

Preset brew temperatures recommended

for green, black, white, herbal & oolong tea.

O. Variable temperature control

Overrides the preset brew temperatures.

P. Backlit LCD

Q. Variable time control

Overrides the preset brew times.

R. TEA STRENGTH button

Preset brew times recommended for

strong, medium and mild brews.

S. TEA / CANCEL button

Activates the tea brewing cycle.

T. TEA / CANCEL button

Activates the tea brewing cycle.

Functions

TEA TYPES

There are four main types of tea from the

tea plant camellia sinensis. The picking

and processing methods determine

the type of tea ﬁnally produced.

Black Tea

Black tea is the most common type of tea

worldwide. It is made by fermenting the

harvested leaves for a couple of hours

before heating or drying. This oxidation

darkens the leaves and increases the

amount of caffeine. Of all the teas, black

tea has the strongest colour and ﬂavour.

White Tea

White tea is the rarest and the most

exclusive tea. White tea consists

of the whitish buds of the tea plant

which are steamed then left to dry

naturally. This tea is low in caffeine

and has a slightly sweet ﬂavour.

Green Tea

Green tea makes up approximately

ten percent of the world’s tea. The leaves

are picked, rolled and dried before they

can go brown. Green tea has a distinctive

aroma and has a slight astringent taste.

Oolong Tea

Oolong Tea is semi fermented, which

means leaves are processed immediately

after picking. They only have a short

period of oxidation which turns the

leaves from green to red/brown.

Its leaves have a ﬂoral, fruity quality

and hence have a delicate fruity taste.

It is recommended not to drink Oolong

tea with milk, sugar or lemon.

Herbal Infusions or Tisanes

Herbal infused teas are not produced

from the tea plant, but from ﬂowers,

leaves, roots or seeds. Common herbal

beverages are chamomile, peppermint,

fennel, rose hip, and lemon verbena.

Herbal infusions that do not contain

tea will generally not become bitter

with extended brews. These can often

be brewed with boiling water 3 times

without jeopardising the taste.

Blends

Tea producers make blends by

combining different types of teas,

often in order to achieve ﬂavour

consistency from one season to the

next. Common black tea blends include

English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Irish

Breakfast, and Russian Caravan.

TIPS

• Brewed tea leaves make an ideal garden

fertiliser and help condition the soil.

TEA STORAGE

• Teas stored inside a vacuum sealed bag can

be stored for up to two years, depending

on the quality and grade of tea. Once

opened, tea should be stored in an airtight

container and kept in a dry and dark place.

• Once opened, black teas will last longer

than green and oolong teas but all tea

needs to be stored in ideal conditions.

• You can tell when tea is past its best

if it has lost its aroma and will create

either a bitter or dull tasting cup.

TIPS FOR OPTIMAL TEA BREWING

• Water quality affects taste.

For best results, use ﬁltered water.

• Finer tea particles and leaves will

infuse more quickly than whole leaves.

As a result, ﬁner tea particles often

release too much tannin too quickly,

creating a harsher taste. Adjust the

brewing time until desired strength

is achieved.

• Using the tea scoop provided, use roughly

one scoop of tea per cup/250ml of water.

Water to Tea Scoop Ratio

GLASS JUG

MARKING

CUPS TEA

SCOOPS

500mL Approx. 2 Cups/500ml 2 Scoops

750mL Approx. 3 Cups/750ml 3 Scoops

1000mL Approx. 4Cups/1000ml 4 Scoops

1200mL

Approx. 5 Cups/1200ml 5 Scoops

BEFORE FIRST USE

PREPARING THE TEA MAKER™

FOR USE

In order to remove any dust or protective

residues from the manufacturing process,

it is recommended to run a boiling cycle

then discard the water.

1. Remove and safely discard any

packing material, promotional labels

and tape from the Tea Maker™.

2. Remove the jug lid then remove the tea

basket from the magnetic post within the

glass jug. Wash the jug lid, tea basket, basket

lid and tea scoop in warm soapy water with

a soft sponge, rinse and dry thoroughly.

WARNING

Never immerse the base of the glass

jug, the power base, power cord or

power plug in water or allow moisture

to come in contact with these parts.

3. Place the power base on a ﬂat, dry surface.

4. Without the tea basket in place,

ﬁll the glass jug to the water maximum

mark (1500mLWATER MAX) and

place on the power base. Securely

ﬁt the jug lid onto the glass jug.

WARNING

Never ﬁll the glass jug with chilled water.

Allow the Tea Maker™ to cool before reﬁlling.

WARNING

Filling past the 'MAX' line may result

in serious burns or injuries as a result

of overﬂowing hot or boiling water.

Filling below the 'MIN' line will result in the

Tea Maker™ switching off before the water has

boiled or reached the selected temperature.

5. Unwind the power cord completely

and insert the power plug into

a grounded wall outlet.

6. The LCD screen will illuminate

with the default brew temperature

and brew time display.

7. Press the left

ARROW UP

button until the LCD screen

displays 100°C. The 'Custom'

LED will automatically illuminate.

8. Press the HOT WATER/Cancel button

to start the cycle. The button surround

will illuminate and the LCD screen will

display 'ON' and the real-time heating

progress in increments of 5°C.

9. Once the water reaches 100°C, the

tea alert will sound three times and

the HOT WATER/Cancel button

surround will cease to illuminate.

10. Discard the water. The Tea Maker™

is now ready to use.

BREWING TEA

USE AS A TEA MAKER™

FOR BREWING TEA

1. Remove the glass jug from the power

base and remove jug lid. When brewing

tea, ﬁll with desired amount of water.

Ensure you do not ﬁll past the tea

maximum mark (1200mL TEA MAX).

WARNING

Filling past the ‘MAX’ line may result

in serious burns or injuries as a result of

overﬂowing hot or boiling water. Filling

below the ‘MIN’ line will result in the Tea

Maker™ switching off before the water has

boiled or reached the selected temperature.

2. Place the basket on a ﬂat, dry surface.

Remove basket lid by lifting from the sides.

3. Use the provided tea scoop to ﬁll the

basket with tea leaves. As a general guide,

use 1 scoop of tea leaves per cup / 250ml

of water, however this will depend on the

instructions on tea packaging and your

personal preference.

(See page 11, Water to Tea Scoop Ratio).

SELECTING THE TEA TYPE

The tea type determines brew temperature.

The Tea Maker™ has 5 preset tea types

recommended for optimal brewing of

Green, Black, White, Herbal or Oolong

tea. It also features a customisable tea type

temperature setting for other tea varieties

or to suit your personal taste. (see page 16,

Customising Brew Temperature).

1. To select a preset tea type:

a) Press the TEA TYPE button and

toggle through until the desired

tea – 'Green', 'Black', 'White',

'Herbal' or 'Oolong' illuminates.

b) The LCD screen will display the preset

brew temperature recommended

for optimal brewing of the selected

tea type. This is displayed on the

left hand side of the LCD screen.

SELECTING THE TEA STRENGTH

The desired tea strength determines the brew

time. The correct brew time depends on the tea

type and your personal tea strength preference.

The Tea Maker™ has 5 preset tea strengths

recommended to achieve Strong, Medium or

Mild tea brews. It also features a customisable

brew time setting to suit your personal taste

(see Page 16, Customising Brew Time).

1. To select a preset tea strength:

a) Press the TEA STRENGTH

button and toggle through until

the desired tea strength – 'Strong',

'Medium' or 'Mild' illuminates.

b) The LCD screen will display the preset

brew time recommended to achieve

the selected brew strength for the tea

type selected. This is displayed as

the right ﬁgure on the LCD screen.

2. Press the TEA/Cancel button to start the

tea brewing cycle. The button surround

will illuminate and the LCD screen will

display 'ON' and the real-time heating

progress in increments of 5°C. Once the

water temperature reaches 50°C, 'ON' will

be replaced by the selected brew time.

TEA TYPE

PRESET

BREW TEMP

PRESET

BREW TIME

GREEN

TEA

WHITE

TEA

OOLONG

TEA

HERBAL

TEA

BLACK

TEA