West Bend Back to Basics Ice Tea Maker - Manual (Page 5)

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9. Place the pitcher on the drip tray with the pour spout facing the back of the Iced
Tea Maker body. The handle should be facing the front of the machine,
centered under the adjustable steeping control knob.
10. Plug cord into a 120 volt AC electric outlet
only. Press the power button. The
button will light up indicating the power is “ON”.
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: When using sugar, it
may take longer for all the tea to dispense.
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.
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.
Note: If the appliance has been turned on accidentally, or turned on without water,
the “ON” switch will automatically reset itself when the preset, internal temperature
has been reached.
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.
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Regular size tea bags (2g): 6 to 9
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Family size tea bags (6-7g): 2 to 3
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Loose tea: 1 to 3 tablespoons, depending on type
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Green tea bags (regular size): 6 to 9
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Herbal tea bags (regular size): 6 to 9
GARNISHES: Use any of the following to the pitcher to add color and flavor to your
favorite iced tea.
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Fruit slices including lemon, lime, orange, kiwi, apricot, peach, or pineapple.
Float slices in the tea or slip a slice over the glass edge for decoration.
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Whole or sliced berries including strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
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Use small bamboo skewers to thread grapes, cherries, and berries for a pretty
and flavorful garnish.
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Coat the glass rim by wetting it with water or fruit juice and dip it in sugar to form
a light crusty edge. Fill with ice and iced tea and add a fruit slice or mint sprig
for decoration.
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Use flavorful herbs from the garden for decoration and flavor such as mint and
lemon verbena.