User Guide TEA CATER Your Dealer U / EN Rev 101115
1. Contents Tea Cater 1. Contents page 2 2. General 3 3. Function description 3 4. Start-up 3 5. Component overview 4 5. Function button overview 5-6 6. Brewing indicator overview 6 7. Installation and start-up 7 8. Instructions for use, brewing 8-11 9. Care and maintenance 12-14 10. Important! 14 11. Dimension sketch 15 12. Programming water quantity adjustments 16 Adjusting quantity of water 16 13. Error messages 17 14. Technical data 18 15. Use and precautionary measures 19 2.
2. General Tea Cater Tea Cater Congratulations on choosing a tea brewer. Tea Cater is equipped with full and half brew functions, and has a separate hot water outlet. Tea Cater is supplied with a brew unit, serving station, filter holder, 25 disposable filters and a connection tube. Crem International AB is certified in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, ensuring that its products have the lowest possible environmental impact. 3. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Automatic water supply. The brewer is equipped with a separate hot water tap. Brewing takes place in a detachable serving station. Brewing is done using paper filters. Brew time = 5-6 mins. 4. START-UP Start the machine by pressing the main switch (A) located at the rear of the machine. A light will start flashing, indicating that the brewer is filling and heating water. A 3.
5. Machine component overview Tea Cater Hot water tap Filter holder Upper lid Display Handle Serving station Level pipe Tea tap Drip tray insert Drip tray ON/OFF switch Warning! The machine must be connected correctly for your safety. Read the user guide before using the machine. 4.
5. Operating button overview. Tea Cater Temp control/pre-infusion time. C B A + A = B = C = Push button to shift between temperature and pre-infusion time. Push button to increase temperature or pre-infusion time. Push button to decrease temperature or pre-infusion time. NOTE! When the machine is in operation mode, display shows water temperature. Adjust water temperature by using + button and - button. NOTE! Pre-infusion time is adjustable between 10-40 seconds. 5.
5. Operating button overview. Tea Cater + A B C A 1/1 Brew Full brew = 2, 5 litres B 1/2 Brew Half brew = 1.25 litres C PAUSE/STOP 6. Brewing indicator overview Tea Cater G Whilst the machine is in full brew mode, the display shows (see G) H Whilst the machine is in half brew mode, the display shows (see H) 6.
7. INSTALLATION AND START-UP SERVICE Tea Cater 7.1. Place the machine on a flat surface that is impermeable to water. 7.2. Connect to your cold water feed using the connection tube supplied. It is recommended that you connect the tube to a shut-off tap. For the best results, pressure should be between 14.5 and 72.5 psi (1-5 bar). It is the responsibility of the end customer/user to ensure that the water feed is compliant with the manufacturer s instructions. In hard water areas, it is recommended that a lime filter is fitted to the water feed before the machine is installed. 7.3. Electrical connection NB Connect the plug to a separate earthed wall socket (230 V 10 amp). 7.
8. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Brewing Tea Cater 8.1. Starting the machine Start the brewer using the main power switch located at the rear of the machine. The machine will start filling with water. 8.2. The machine starts heating water. While machine is heating the water, the display will flash. Once the water has reached the correct temperature, the display will show chosen temperature (85-96ºC ) The machine is now ready for use. 8.3. Filter placement. Place a filter in the filter holder. Always use Crem International AB recommended filters Filter type 110mm disposable filter. Item no. for ordering 110110 8.
8. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Brewing Tea Cater 8.4. BREWING: Push button + to increase or - button to decrease temperature. Rekommendations, brewing tea. Temperature: GREEN TEA 85-88ºC BLACK TEA 95-96ºC WOOLONG TEA 92-94ºC JASMIN TEA 85-88ºC Recommended portion of tea; FULL brew = 50 gr. HALF brew = 25gr. Make sure that the tea is evenly spread. 8.5. LOAD SERVING STATION AND FILTER HOLDER 1. Load the filter holder (A). 2. Lift the upper lid B on the serving station and then load the serving station C. A C B 9.
8. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Brewing Tea Cater 1/1 Full brew 2.5 litres 8.6. START BREWING 1. Start brewing by pressing brewing button 1/1 for a 2.5 litre brew. 1/2 Half brew 1.25 litres litres 1/1 Full brew 2.5 PAUSE / STOP litres 1/2 Half brew 1.25 2. When brewing is complete, the display will show a steady light. 3. STOP / PAUSE button - Press button once to pause the machine. - Press button twice to stop brewing. To complete brewing, press either 1/2 or 1/1 DRAWING HOT WATER You should not draw hot water whilst the machine is in operation. 10.
8. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Brewing Tea Cater 8.7. To keep the aroma and temperature: Put the lid (A) back on the serving station after brewing. (A) 8.8. Remove the serving station and filter holder. Empty the filter and and sump from the filter holder and clean. The brewer is now ready for the next brew. Tips for keeping tea hot. Pre-heating the serving station. Fill the serving station with hot water drawn from the tap and leave to stand for about 1 hour. Pour out the water. Then brew some tea. Some tips for achieving the best quality 1. Do not change the recommended amount of tea. 2. Do not mix freshly brewed tea with old tea. 3. Always rinse the serving station before the next brew. 11.
9. Care and maintenance Tea Cater EVERY DAY NB Before each brew: Rinse the serving station with clean tap water. Every day Rinse serving station and filter holder with hot water. When cleaning the outside of the machine, use a soft rag and a non-abrasive liquid detergent. Every day Clean the bottom plate (A). Clean the spray nozzle (B) and the surrounding area. Clean and dry these surfaces! A B When necessary: Clean the spray nozzle holes. Remove the spray nozzle and clean/de-scale NB The machine must not be covered with or immersed in water. 12.
9. Care and maintenance Tea Cater EVERY WEEK Serving station cleaning Remove the level tube and clean it every week using the cleaning brush. Remove the big lid and clean the mixer tube. Mixer tube CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR 2.5 LITRE SERVING STATION Fill the serving station with hot water by running a brew cycle without tea and filter. Put 1 tablespoon of cleaning powder in the serving station and wait at least 15 minutes. Draw off 2/3 of the cleaning solution. Use the cleaning brush to remove any detergent residues. IMPORTANT! Rinse the interior of the serving station several times with clean water. ACCESSORIES: Cleaning tools Cleaning powder can be ordered from your dealer. Item no. 1104162 Cleaning brush for serving station Item no. 1104231 when ordering Cleaning brush for level tube and mixer tube Item no. 1103360 13.
9. Care and maintenance Tea Cater NB When cleaning the exterior of the machine: Use a soft rag and non-abrasive liquid detergent. 10. Important! Tea Cater Important Do not make any alterations to the machine. Doing so may result in personal injury and cause the machine to break down. The machine should stand on a flat surface so that it will function properly. The machine should be placed on a non-permeable surface so that any leakage is easily noticeable. Make sure there are no kinks in the connection tube when machine is moved into position. All tube connections should be checked on a regular basis. Make sure that no leakage has occurred in connection with installation. With a water connection, there is always a danger of leakage, regardless of any safety equipment used. Do not leave the machine unattended while in use. Close the water tap when the machine is not in use. The machine must be disconnected from mains electricity supply before carrying out any maintenance. Turn off the operation switch. All installation work must be carried out by qualified personnel. 14.
11. Dimension sketch Tea Cater 15.
12. Programming. Adjustments. SERVICE Tea Cater ADJUSTING WATER QUANTITY Adjust Signal Off 6 25% 5 20% 4 15% 3 10% 2 5% 1 0% 0-5% -1-10% -2-15% -3-20% -4-25% -5 1. Push the full brew and Stop/Pause buttons simultaneously and hold for 5 seconds, until you hear 3 beeps. The display shows the current setting. 2. Adjust using the buttons: full brew = (increase outlet valve activity) and half brew = (decrease outlet valve activity) 3. Confirm the new settings by pressing the Stop/Pause button. Adjusting quantity of water. This is to improve the water flow into filter holder. The flow of PDS valve is set to 0.95 litre /minute. Depending on the coarseness and amount of coffee that s used when brewing, the flow might need adjustments to prevent overflow in the filter holder. Adjusting quantity of water 1. Check the water flow. This should be 0,95L/minute. Adjust PDS valve if necessary. See fig.1. Shall been done by an authorized installation engineer. 16.
13. Error messages SERVICE Tea Cater Error messages E1, E2, E3 and E4 are shown in the display. NB The machine must be unplugged from the mains during all installation work. LEVEL CHECK E1 shown in display = Level sensor short electrode is Clean level sensor. earthed, but not the long one. Replace. Cables incorrectly connected. E4 shown in display = Filling is slow. Restart machine. Poor water pressure. Water tap not open. TEMPERATURE CHECK E2 shown in display = Temperature outside specified range 5 C - 105 C. Temp. sensor failure. Replace. Wire loose. E3 shown in the display = Heating time too long. Solid state defect. Element defect. Overheating protection tripped or defective. Restart machine. Replace. Replace. NB All installation and repair work must be carried out by a qualified electrician. 17.
14. Technical data Tea Cater Technical data: Height Width Depth Tank volume Electrical connection Cold water connection 675 mm 205 mm 420 mm 5 litres 230 V 1N / 2200 W ½ external thread 18.
15. Use and precautionary measures Tea Cater This tea brewer is an appliance for delivering hot water and preparation of tea. Its durable, nontoxic components are easily accessible for cleaning and maintenance. The appliance must not be used by children or unauthorised people. Users must comply with applicable safety regulations of the country in which the machine is installed and exercise sound common sense. Ensure that routine maintenance is carried out on a regular basis. The installer, user or maintenance technician must inform the manufacturer of any defects or damage that may jeopardise the machine s original safety. - The installer must check to ensure that the ambient temperature is correct so as to guarantee safety and hygiene for both operators and users. - Responsibility for the operation of commercial components installed in the machine rests with the relevant manufacturer. - Responsibility for authorised operating personnel lies with the customer. Do not expose the machine to the external stresses (sun, rain, etc. ). Long periods of non-use at temperatures below 0ºC may cause the water tank and its tubing to degrade and crack. Therefore, it is recommended that the machine is fully drained after use. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified electrician. (See service manual). The machine contains no user serviceable parts. Do not pull the power cord to unplug the machine from the mains. Do not clean the interior of the machine with the power on or with the machine still plugged into the mains. Do not use a water jet when cleaning the machine. The manufacturer accepts no liability for injury resulting from use of the machine in an inappropriate, incorrect or foolish manner. -This manual is intended for users and/or machine maintenance personnel. It provides information about the correct use of the machine, details of appropriate maintenance procedures and good safety advice for users. Keep the manual in a safe place as the manufacturer accepts no liability for personal injury or damage to property caused by the machine if it has been used in a way that deviates from that prescribed in the user guide, or if the precautionary measures or care and maintenance instructions have not been adhered to. Users and maintenance personnel must be have extensive knowledge concerning correct use of the machine and any potential safety risks. Use of the machine in an inappropriate manner or in a way that conflicts with the instructions set out in this manual will invalidate the guarantee and release the manufacturer from liability. The machine may only be operated by a responsible adult. 19.
TEA CATER FOR SERVICE Please contact your dealer Your Dealer CREM International AB Box 10, Viksgränd 2, SE-670 40 Åmotfors, Sweden Tel: +46 (0)570-477 00, Fax: +46 (0)570-47719 E-mail: info.se@creminternational.com www.creminternational.com Item no. 1730080