teasmade instruction manual

STM100N

Thank you for purchasing this Swan TEASMADE.
With this iconic product, you are joining a unique group of people going back some 70 years or more who just have to be woken with a nice, hot cup of tea in the morning and who can blame you. Even if tea isnt your thing and you prefer a cup of (that new fangled) coffee in the morning, not to worry. This modern, 21st century TEASMADE can make coffee too! But you cant get the Internet on it just yet.
Please read all the instructions carefully before using your Swan TEASMADE

Important safeguards

When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. This appliance is for household use only. Read all instructions carefully before using any appliance. 2. Always ensure that the voltage on the rating label corresponds to the mains voltage in your home. 3. Incorrect operation and improper use can damage the appliance and cause injury to the user. 4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliances by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. 5. Check the power cord and plug regularly for any damage. If the cord or the plug is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or qualified person in order to avoid an electrical hazard. 6. not use the appliance if it has been dropped or damaged in any way. In case of damage, Do take the unit in for examination and/or repair by an authorised service agent. 7. Never immerse the unit in water or any other liquid for cleaning purposes. 8. Remove the plug from the socket by gripping the plug. Do not pull on the cord to disconnect the appliance from the mains. Always unplug the unit when not in use, before cleaning or when adding or removing parts. 9. The use of accessory attachments that are not recommended or supplied by the manufacturer may result in injuries, fire or electric shock. 10. short cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming entangled A in or tripping over a longer cord. 11. o not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter. Ensure that the cord D is not in a position where it can be pulled on inadvertently.
12. o not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces and do not place on or near a hot gas D or electric burner or in a heated oven. 13. o not use the appliance on a gas or electric cooking top or over or near an open flame. D 14. se of an extension cord with this appliance is not recommended. However, if it is necessary U to use an extension lead, ensure that the lead is suited to the power consumption of the appliance to avoid overheating of extension cord, appliance or plug point. Do not place the extension cord in a position where it can be pulled on by children or animals or tripped over. 15. his appliance is not suitable for outdoor use. Do not use the appliance for anything other T than its intended use. 16.Do not carry the appliance by the power cord. 17. o not leave the appliance unattended during use. Always unplug the unit when not D in use or before cleaning. 18. lways operate the appliance on a smooth, even, stable surface. Do not place the unit on a hot surface. A 19.Ensure that the unit is switched off after use. 20. he manufacture does not accept responsibility for any damage or injury caused by improper T or incorrect use, or for repairs carried out by unauthorised personnel. 21.n case of technical problems, switch off the machine and do not attempt to repair it yourself. I Return the appliance to an authorised service facility for examination, adjustment or repair. Always insist on the use of original spare parts. Failure to comply with the above mentioned precautions and instructions, could affect the safe operation of this product. 22.CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-FILL THIS PRODUCT 23.NEVER ATTEMPT TO MOVE OR CLEAN THIS PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS COMPLETELY COOLED 24.DO NOT USE EXTERNAL AUTOMATIC TIMERS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS PRODUCT 25 The filler cap should not be opened during the boiling cycle

Operation guidelines

It is important to ensure the correct plug adaptor is used when operating in a country not using the UK 13 Amp socket system. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician. not remove the teapot Do from the base during the filling cycle as scolding water will be ejected. After filling the tank, ensure the cap is properly secured. Do not open the cap during the boiling cycle After the tea making cycle is complete, wait a few minutes before removing the filler cap as it will be hot.

Before first use

Remove all packaging from the product and connect to the 230-240V AC mains supply. 1. the ceramic jug with water Fill to 1 (25mm) below top.

Reading Light

2. Open the lid and remove the tank cap by turning it anti-clockwise 3. Pour the water from the jug into the tank and replace the tank cap by turning it clockwise. 4. Place the ceramic jug back on its stand on the TEASMADE, ensuring that it is resting firmly against the safety switch 5. Press the TEA NOW button and wait

Clock Ceramic Jug

6. a few minutes the water in the tank will In boil and be ejected into the pot. You will hear the traditional TEASMADE woosh! as the water is ejected from the tank into the ceramic pot.
7. Once this process is complete, discard the water from the pot. Your TEASMADE is now clean and ready to use. Fill ceramic jug to 1 (25mm) below top Always use jug to fill the tank.
Your TEASMADE is now clean and ready to use.

Setting the clock

Insert the plug into the mains socket. The hands of the LCD clock will be at the 12:00 position. The alarm set dot will also be at the 12:00 position. Lets set the clock first: Press the CLOCK SET button to advance the clock hands to the right time. Each press will advance the clock 1 minute. To fast forward the clock press and HOLD the CLOCK SET button. Note: there is no am or pm setting. The TEASMADE uses a 12 hour clock.

Setting the alarm only

The dot on the clock face indicates the alarm time. To set the alarm time press the ALARM SET button. Each press will advance the alarm time by 1 minute. To fast forward the alarm time, press and HOLD the ALARM SET button. Once you release the ALARM SET button, the clock will revert back to the current time and the alarm dot will be displayed. Note: there is no am or pm setting. The TEASMADE uses a 12 hour clock. Once the alarm time is set, press the ALARM button so that it lights up. The alarm is now set. Once the alarm time has been reached press the ALARM button to stop the beeps. MAKE SURE THE ALARM BUTTON IS LIT OR YOU MIGHT BE LATE FOR WORK!
Setting for tea making and alarm
Since the tea making process takes a few minutes, the alarm/tea making time must be set at least 10 minutes before the current time. Lift the cover and remove the filler cap by turning it anti-clockwise. Use the pot to fill the tank. Note: The pot holds exactly the amount of water the TEASMADE needs. Do not use any other vessel to fill the tank or there is a risk the tank will over flow and pose a scalding hazard. Replace the filler cap firmly by turning it clockwise. Put 2 tea bags (or 2 teaspoons of instant coffee) in the pot and replace the lid. Place the pot back into the TEASMADE so that it rests against the safety switch. Note: the tea making process will not work unless the pot is resting against the safety switch. Set the alarm time as detailed above only this time press the AUTOMATIC TEA button so that it lights up. Once the alarm time has been reached the alarm will sound and the clock face will flash. To stop the alarm either press the AUTOMATIC TEA button or simply remove the pot from the TEASMADE. Note: the tea making process begins about 5 mins before the alarm sounds. During the tea making process the TEA NOW button will illuminate briefly.

Tea now!

If you want the TEASMADE to make tea now, we have equipped it with a handy TEA NOW button! We hope you appreciate the thought and effort we put into naming that button. Fill the tank as described above, put 2 tea bags (or 2 teaspoons of instant coffee) into the pot, place the pot back in the TEASMADE, ensuring it is resting against the safety switch. Press the TEA NOW button and the tea making process will begin. The cycle takes approximately 5 mins and finishes with the traditional TEASMADE woosh as the water is ejected into the pot from the tank. To interrupt the tea making cycle press the TEA NOW button again and the cycle will stop. If you require more tea, please wait a few minutes between cycles to allow the tank to cool.

Reading light

To operate the reading light simply press the reading light button

Tea now

Automatic tea

Alarm set

Cleaning and maintenance
Ensure the product is unplugged from the mains and completely cooled before cleaning. The pot should be cleaned daily with warm soapy water, then rinsed with clean water. Do not leave water in the tank for long periods. Wait until the product has cooled before emptying the tank. The outside of the unit can be cleaned with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution. DO NOT USE CHEMICAL OR ABRASIVE CLEANERS. DO NOT IMMERSE THE UNIT IN WATER.

Descaling instructions

Excessive lime scale build-up will hurt your precious TEASMADE! It is important to de-scale the product regularly in order to maintain best performance. Use a good de-scaling agent available from most supermarkets. Fill the tank using the pot and include the de-scaling agent. LEAVE THE FILLER CAP OFF on this occasion. Place the empty pot on its stand, ensuring it is in contact with the safety switch. Press the TEA NOW button. The water in the tank will boil. Note: With the filler cap off there will be an increased amount of steam so be careful. Once the water in the tank is boiling, press the TEA NOW button to switch it off. Carefully replace the filler cap and press the TEA NOW button once again. The water will be ejected into the pot. This will de-scale all the pipes and tubes inside the TEASMADE. Once de-scaling is complete, allow the unit to cool and rinse the tank and pot in clean water.

To change the lightbulb

1 Disonnect the product from the mains supply 2 Remove the 2 screws from the lamp cover 3 Unscrew the bulb in anti-clockwise direction 4 Replace with bulb of same type: EWatts

UK Plug wiring instructions
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE GREEN/YELLOW EARTH As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colour markings identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or (earth symbol) and is coloured GREEN or GREEN/YELLOW.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

Disposal of unit

Disposal instructions for Swan items in accordance with the WEEE directive. Appliances bearing the symbol shown here may not be disposed of in domestic rubbish. You are required to dispose of old electrical and electronic appliances like this separately. Please visit www.recyclemore.co.uk, or www.recylcenow.co.uk for access to information about the recycling of electrical items. The WEEE directive, introduced in August 2006, states that all electrical items must be recycled, rather than taken to landfill. Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for recycling, once it has reached the end of its life.

Helpline

Too bright?
If the clock face is too bright, simple use the stickers provided to tone it down.

01733 404703

Parts references: STM100-01: Ceramic pot STM100-02: Light bulb

2 Year guarantee

This product is guaranteed for two years from the date of original purchase. If any defect arises due to faulty materials or workmanship faulty products must be returned to place of purchase. Refunds or replacement is at the discretion of the store. The following conditions apply: The product must be returned to the retailer with original proof of purchases. The product must be installed and used in accordance with the instruction contained in this instruction guide. It must be used only for domestic purpose. It does not cover wear and tear, damage, misuse or consumable parts. Swan has no responsibility for incidental or consequential loss or damage. Valid in the UK and Eire Only

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THE NEXT GENERATION

Leading SDA brand, Swan has introduced a 21st century version of its classic signature product the all-new Swan electric automatic Teasmade model STM100N2. The nations love affair with the electric automatic Teasmade can be traced back all the way to 1932 when its inventor, Samuel Rowbottom, developed the first model. In 1936, under the Goblin brand, the Teasmade went into mass production and a must-have domestic appliance was born. In the late 1960s, over 300,000 units were sold every year and around 2 million households had one. This latest incarnation of the Teasmade has been totally redesigned utilising modern state-of-the-art technology to ensure the experience is even better than ever. Top of the range features include: Tea Maker, Clock and Alarm multifunctions all in one. Sleek new contemporary design. Large 600ml water capacity. Ultra-compact design. Integral reading light. Rapid water boiling function. Alarm function to signal when boiling has completed. Illuminated LCD clock. High quality ceramic tea pot and lid.
The all-new Swan Teasmade model STM100N2 is available now with a SRP of 64.99 and comes in high-visibility packaging with stand-out feature guides. For further information on these and other leading Swan electrical products please visit www.swan-brand.co.uk or call 553
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