KEEP WARM FUNCTION
Your kettle has a KEEP WARM function (fig 10). If you have selected a temperature
beforehand, the water will be heated to this temperature and then kept at this
temperature for 1 hour; if not then it will be kept warm at 140°F.
The maximum permitted temperature for the Keep Warm function is 200°F.
NOTE
The screen will turn off automatically after 30 minutes (standby mode) but all the
buttons will remain active. This means that pressing any button will switch the screen
back on.
If you use the TEMP button to select a temperature less than that of the water already
in the kettle, the function will not be activated and the cycle will not start.
Example: if the water is 195°F, you will not be able to start cycles for temperatures of
140°F - 155° F - 175°F - 185°F.
Recommended temperatures :
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GREEN TEA : 175°F
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WHITE TEA 185°F
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OOLONG TEA 195°F
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FRENCH PRESS 200°F
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BLACK TEA BOIL 212°F
6. THE KETTLE WILL SWITCH OFF AUTOMATICALLY
As soon as the water reaches boiling point or the chosen temperature.
Do not leave water in the kettle after use as this quickens the formation of scale.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
Although all teas actually come from the same bush (camellia sinensis), their taste
and type vary according to their region of production, method of processing (different
fermenting, and drying processes and rolling techniques exist) and grade (whole or
broken leaves, fannings and dust).
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Green tea: Rolled dried leaves, which are chopped and lightly roasted to prevent
them from fermenting. Leave to brew for 3 minutes only. Green teas are subtle-
flavoured, often bitter, and very pale in color.
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Black tea: Made from older leaves that are rolled, dried and fermented for a
considerable period. Brew for 5 minutes (or longer for Turkish or Russian tea).
Gives a powerful taste and a superb coppery color.
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Oolong tea: Midway between green and black tea. Slightly fermented. Brew for 7
minutes. Lighter in taste and paler than black colour.
Although purists drink tea plain, you may prefer to add cold milk to your cup before
pouring in the tea (with Indian or Ceylon tea), or add sugar and then lemon (with
green or flavoured teas).
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