GASTROBACK #42440 Design Tea and Automatic Kettle Advanced Plus User Manual

1. Instruccions de seguretat importants

Please read these safety instructions carefully before using the appliance. Incorrect use can lead to hazards.

• Always place the appliance on a stable, flat, heat-resistant surface, away from the edge of the countertop.
• Do not immerse the power base, cord, or plug in water or any other liquid.
• Assegureu-vos que el voltage indicat a l'electrodomèstic correspon a la vostra xarxa local voltage abans de connectar.
• Do not operate the appliance if the power cord, plug, or the appliance itself is damaged. Contact qualified service personnel for repair.
• Mantingueu l'aparell i el cable fora de l'abast dels nens.
• Avoid contact with hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs. Steam released during operation is hot.
• Do not fill the kettle above the maximum fill line or below the minimum fill line to prevent boiling dry or overflow.
• Desconnecteu-lo de la presa de corrent quan no utilitzeu i abans de netejar-lo. Deixeu refredar abans de posar o treure peces i abans de netejar l'aparell.
• Aquest aparell només és per a ús domèstic. No utilitzar a l'aire lliure.

2. Producte acabatview

The GASTROBACK #42440 is a versatile 2-in-1 appliance functioning as both an automatic tea maker and a kettle. It features precise temperature control and programmable settings for various tea types.

Figura 2.1: Frontal view of the GASTROBACK #42440 Tea and Automatic Kettle. The appliance features a clear glass carafe, a stainless steel base with control buttons, and a visible tea filter basket inside.

Components:

• Glass Kettle (1.5 L capacity): For water and tea brewing.
• Stainless Steel Tea Filter: For loose leaf tea.
• Tapa: With integrated tea filter mechanism.
• Base d'alimentació: Contains heating element and control panel.
• Tauler de control: Backlit LCD display and various function buttons.

Figura 2.2: Explotat view showing the separate components of the kettle: the glass carafe, the lid, and the tea filter assembly.

Funcions del tauler de control:

Figura 2.3: Detallada view of the control panel with an LCD display showing "75°C 3:00m GREEN" and buttons for AUTO START, AUTO STEEP, TEMP/TIME, FAV./CUS., WATER, TEA, +, -, and KEEP WARM.

• Pantalla LCD: Shows current temperature, brewing time, and selected tea program.
• AUTO START: Activates the 24-hour timer for delayed brewing.
• AUTO STEEP: Initiates automatic tea brewing.
• TEMP/TEMPS: Adjusts water temperature or brewing time.
• FAV./CUS.: Selects favorite or custom tea programs.
• AIGUA: For boiling water only.
• TE: For tea brewing functions.
• Botons +/-: Adjusts values (temperature, time).
• MANTENIM CALENT: Activa la funció de mantenir la calor.

3. Configuració i primer ús

3.1 Desembalatge

1. Traieu amb cura tots els materials d'embalatge.
2. Comproveu que tots els components estiguin presents i sense danys.

3.2 Neteja inicial

Before first use, clean the kettle and tea filter:

1. Wash the glass kettle, lid, and stainless steel tea filter with warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly.
2. Netegeu la base de potència amb l’anunciamp tela. No submergiu la base en aigua.
3. Perform a trial run by filling the kettle with water to the MAX line and boiling it. Discard the water. Repeat this process 2-3 times to remove any manufacturing residues.

3.3 Muntatge

1. Place the power base on a dry, stable, and heat-resistant surface.
2. Ensure the tea filter is correctly assembled and inserted into the lid.
3. Place the lid with the tea filter onto the glass kettle.
4. Place the assembled kettle onto the power base.

Figura 3.1: Explotat view illustrating the components of the stainless steel tea filter and its assembly within the lid.

4. Instruccions de funcionament

4.1 Aigua bullint

1. Fill the glass kettle with the desired amount of fresh water (between MIN and MAX marks).
2. Col·loqueu la tetera a la base elèctrica.
3. Premeu el botó AIGUA button. The appliance will heat the water to 100°C.
4. Once boiling is complete, the appliance will beep and switch off automatically.

4.2 Preparing Tea

1. Fill the glass kettle with fresh water to the desired level.
2. Open the lid and add your preferred loose leaf tea into the stainless steel tea filter. Close the lid securely.
3. Col·loqueu la tetera a la base elèctrica.
4. Premeu el botó TE button. The default tea program (e.g., Green Tea) will be displayed.
5. Utilitza el TE button repeatedly to cycle through the 5 pre-set tea programs:
   • Te verd
   • Té negre
   • Té Oolong
   • Té blanc
   • Té d'herbes
6. To adjust temperature or brewing time for the selected program, press the TEMP/HORA i, a continuació, utilitzeu el botó + or - botons.
   • Temperature is adjustable from 50°C to 100°C in 5°C increments.
   • Brewing time is adjustable according to tea type.
7. Premeu AUTO STEEP to begin the brewing process. The tea filter will automatically lower into the hot water.
8. Once brewing is complete, the tea filter will automatically raise, and the appliance will beep.

Figure 4.1: The GASTROBACK #42440 in operation, with the tea filter submerged in water, actively brewing tea.

4.3 Custom and Favorite Programs

The appliance allows for 4 individually programmable tea settings:

1. Select a tea program using the TE botó.
2. Adjust the desired temperature and brewing time using the TEMP/HORA i +/- botons.
3. Manteniu premut el botó FAV./CUS. button to save the current settings as a custom program.
4. To recall a custom program, press the FAV./CUS. button repeatedly until your desired program is displayed.

4.4 Funció Mantenir Calent

After brewing, the appliance can keep your tea warm:

• Premeu el botó MANTENIR-SE CALIENT button after brewing is complete.
• The keep warm time is adjustable (15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes). Use the +/- buttons to select the duration.

4.5 24-Hour Timer (Delayed Start)

To program the appliance to start brewing at a later time:

1. Prepare the kettle with water and tea as described in section 4.2.
2. Select your desired tea program, temperature, and brewing time.
3. Premeu el botó INICI AUTOMÀTIC botó.
4. Utilitza el +/- buttons to set the desired delay time (up to 24 hours).
5. Confirm the setting. The appliance will start brewing automatically after the set delay.

5. Manteniment i Neteja

Una neteja regular garanteix un rendiment òptim i allarga la vida útil del teu electrodomèstic.

5.1 Neteja diària

1. Desconnecteu sempre l'aparell i deixeu-lo refredar completament abans de netejar-lo.
2. Remove the glass kettle from the power base.
3. Disassemble the lid and tea filter. Wash the glass kettle, lid, and stainless steel tea filter with warm soapy water. Use a soft brush if necessary to clean the tea filter mesh.
4. Rinse all parts thoroughly with clean water and dry completely.
5. Netegeu l'exterior de la base elèctrica amb un drap suau i sec.amp drap. No utilitzeu productes de neteja abrasius ni submergiu la base en aigua.

5.2 Descalcificació

Mineral deposits (limescale) can build up over time, affecting performance. Descale regularly, especially in hard water areas.

1. Ompliu el bullidor amb una barreja d'aigua i vinagre blanc (per exemple, 1 part de vinagre per 2 parts d'aigua) o una solució descalcificadora comercial segons les instruccions del producte.
2. Heat the solution to boiling point using the AIGUA funció.
3. Allow the solution to soak for 15-30 minutes (or as recommended by the descaling product).
4. Pour out the solution and rinse the kettle thoroughly several times with fresh water.
5. Perform a trial boil with fresh water and discard to ensure all descaling residue is removed.

6. Solució De Problemes

Before contacting customer service, please refer to the following troubleshooting guide:

7. Especificacions tècniques

8. Garantia i atenció al client

GASTROBACK products are manufactured with quality and care. This product comes with a standard manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

• For specific warranty terms and conditions, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official GASTROBACK weblloc.
• For technical assistance, troubleshooting beyond this manual, or to inquire about spare parts, please contact GASTROBACK customer support. Contact details can typically be found on the manufacturer's weblloc web o a l'embalatge del producte.