Hints & Tips; Recommended Temperature Settings - Cuisinart CPK17SE Manuel D'utilisation

selected during boiling is lower than the temperature of the water in the kettle, it will switch off
immediately and beep 5 times; the LCD will display the water temperature at that point.
• Once the water has boiled and the kettle has switched off, carefully lift the kettle off the
powerbase.
• When the kettle is removed from the powerbase before it automatically switches off and is then
put back on the powerbase it will not continue to boil. It will need to be reset.
C. HINTS & TIPS
• Always use fresh, cold water each time you boil.
• As soon as the kettle boils, pour the water into your ceramic pot or cup directly onto the tea. The
tea should be allowed to steep for 3 to 5 minutes. The longer it steeps the stronger it is. For iced
tea, brew tea double- strength (steep twice as long) and pour over ice. Stir and serve as desired.
• Do not open the lid of the kettle when pouring or during the heating process as escaping steam
may scald.
• If the kettle is accidentally switched on without a sufficient water level, a boil dry mechanism will
automatically switch the kettle off.
• Empty the kettle after each use. Do not leave water standing in the kettle.
D. RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE
Achieving the correct water brewing temperature is essential for optimum flavour extraction
of tea and coffee. The quick reference guide below shows the ideal brewing temperatures for
different types of teas and coffees.
Brewing temperature for green tea and black tea vary considerably; as green tea won't maintain
its flavour or therapeutic properties if the water is too hot and black tea will never reach release its
flavours if the water is not hot enough.
If the recommended temperatures don't appear in your tea/coffee packaging, please refer to the
table below:
Water
temperature
White teas (e.g. White Peach, Ginger and Lemon), Green teas
85ºC
(e.g Sencha, Gunpowder and Jasmine) and black instant coffe
90ºC Oolong
95ºC French press/cafetiere coffee
Black teas (e.g. Earl Grey, Ceylon and Darjeeling) and herbal teas
100ºC
(e.g. Chamomile, Peppermint and Dandelion)
If drinks require a lower temperature than the above, the kettle should be supervised and
switched off once it reaches the correct temperature.
N.B. The LCD reads out in 5 degree increments.
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