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BVST_TM20_09ESM1.qxd:Layout 1 4/21/09 10:53 AM Page 7 BREWING ICED TEA 1. Fill the pitcher with fresh, cold water to the water level marked on the pitcher. Do not overfill. 2. Rotate the brew head and pour water into the water reservoir (Figure 1). 3. Open top lid and add the desired amount of tea. You may also add sugar, lemon or Max other flavorings to the brew basket to suit your taste. NOTE: 5-7 bags of tea or 2-3 tbsp. of loose tea is recommended when brewing 2.5 quarts of iced tea. Figure 1 4. Rotate the shower head position so that it is over the brew basket. Close the top lid (Figure 2). 5. Adjust the steeping lever to your desired brew strength. 6. Fill the pitcher with ice cubes to the ice level marked on the pitcher. If you are low on ice, you may substitute cold water, refilling the pitcher to the WATER level marked on the pitcher. DO NOT fill to the ice level as this will cause an overflow when the tea brews. 7. Slide the pitcher towards the iced tea maker and rest flush against the appliance. Figure 2 NOTE: Make sure the rotating brew head is centered over the pitcher before turning on the iced tea maker. 8. Turn the iced tea maker on by plugging the power cord into an electrical outlet and pushing the "on" button firmly until the ON indicator light is illuminated. 9. When the brewing cycle is complete, the iced tea maker will shut off automatically. Wait 30 seconds, then slide the pitcher away from the appliance and serve your iced tea. Your tea may turn cloudy as it chills due to the presence of naturally occurring tannic acids found in tea. 10. After you are done enjoying your iced tea beverage, wait for the iced tea maker contents to cool down before handling. Then open the lid, rotate the shower head out of the way and remove brew basket. Discard the contents and rinse it with clean water. 7 CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR ICED TEA MAKER Cleaning your Oster® Iced Tea Maker Turn off and unplug cord. Clean only with a damp cloth. Hard water can leave mineral deposits inside the pitcher and the brew basket. To remove these, fill the brew basket and the pitcher with warm, undiluted white household vinegar. Let soak for 20 minutes, then rinse. Never use harsh, abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads or other abrasive materials. They may cause scratches which can lead to breakage. CAUTION! Never immerse the iced tea maker itself in water, in any other liquid or in the dishwasher. Decalcifying your Oster® Iced Tea Maker Mineral (calcium/limestone) found in the water will leave deposits in your iced tea maker and will affect its performance. If you notice an increase in steaming or if the pumping action stops before all of the water has been pumped out of the appliance, it's time to clean it. The frequency of cleaning depends on the hardness (mineral content) of your tap water. Please see the following chart: Suggested Cleaning Interval Type of Water Cleaning Frequency Soft Water Hard Water Every 80 Brew Cycles Every 40 Brew Cycles It's recommended that you regularly remove mineral deposits by using undiluted, white household vinegar. 1. Pour one quart of undiluted, white household vinegar into the water reservoir. 2. Place the pitcher lid on the pitcher and slide the pitcher into place under the Rotating Brew Head. 3. Push the "on" button to begin the brewing cycle. After one cup of vinegar has pumped into the pitcher, unplug the iced tea maker. Let it stand for 30 minutes. 4. Plug in the iced tea maker again. Continue brewing process again to pump out the remaining cleaner or vinegar. 5. When the iced tea maker shuts off, unplug it, remove the pitcher and discard the cleaning solution. 6. Fill the pitcher with clean tap water to the water level marked on the pitcher and repeat Steps 1-5 without the cleaning solution. Repeat this process if necessary. 8