SEVERIN WK 3422 Professional Tea Maker with Automatic Lift Function Instructions

: June 12, 2024
: SEVERIN

SEVERIN WK 3422 Professional Tea Maker with Automatic Lift Function

SEVERIN WK 3422 Professional Tea Maker with Automatic Lift
Function

Dear Customer

Before using the appliance, please read the following instructions carefully and keep this manual for future reference.
The appliance must only be used by those familiar with the instructions below

Important safety instructions

Danger to certain categories of persons

There is an increased risk of injury for children and for people with reduced capabilities:

This appliance may be used by children (at least 8 years of age) and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lacking experience and knowledge, provided they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance and fully understand all dangers and safety precautions involved.
Children must not be permitted to carry out any cleaning or maintenance work on the appliance unless they are supervised and at least 8 years of age.
The appliance and its power cord must be kept well away from children under 8 at all times.
Children must not be permitted to play with the appliance.
Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away from children – these materials are a potential source of danger, e.g. of suffocation.

Risk of electric shock

The device is powered by electricity, and so there is always a risk of electric shock. The following precautions are therefore to be taken:

Every time the appliance is used, the main body including the power cord as well as any attachment fitted should be checked thoroughly for any defects. Should the appliance, for instance, have been dropped onto a hard surface, or if excessive force has been used to pull the power cord, it must no longer be used: even invisible damage may have adverse effects on the operational safety of the appliance.
The appliance should only be connected to a socket installed in accordance with the regulations.
Make sure that the supply voltage corresponds with the voltage marked on the rating label.
Because of its high power consumption, the kettle must not be operated with any type of extension cable or multi-plug connector.
Always remove the plug from the wall socket
- if the appliance is not used for an extended period of time,
- in case of any malfunction,
- before cleaning the appliance.
When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on the power cord; always grip the plug itself.
Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
The electrical connections in the base must be protected at all times against possible contact with water.
Do not clean the water container and the base with liquids and do not immerse them; do not clean under running water.
The kettle may only be operated with the base provided with the appliance.
Never remove the water container from the base (or replace it) while the appliance is switched on.

Danger of burns and scalding

The exterior surfaces become hot during use and will remain so for some time afterwards.
Allow the appliance to cool down sufficiently before inserting or removing the tea filter.
Do not leave the kettle unattended during operation. Use only pure water when filling the container to the desired level, observing the Min. (0.5 l) and Max. (1.0 l for tea or 1.7 l for water only) markings. Overfilling the container may cause danger if boiling water is forced out.
For boiling water only, always remove the tea filter.
Do not exceed to 70 °C when reheating tea. Caution: Do not bring to a boil, as the liquid may foam over.
Also beware of the danger of scalding from hot steam being emitted.
Therefore, do not touch any parts of the appliance except the handle during use.
During the boiling process and when pouring out hot water, the lid must be kept closed at all times.
Allow the water container to cool down before refilling.
Descale the appliance regularly. If the machine is heavily calcified, there is a risk of water splashing out of the spout.

Lack of hygiene

Lack of hygiene may result in germs forming inside the appliance:

Clean the appliance thoroughly before using it for the first time.
Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is disconnected from the power supply and has cooled down completely.
The appliance must be descaled at regular intervals. Clean the water container as necessary with a damp cloth.
Detailed information on cleaning the appliance can be found in the section Cleaning and care.

Danger of damage to the unit

Incorrect handling of the appliance can cause damage:

Always let the appliance cool down first before re-filling with fresh water.
Always place the unit on a dry, level, non-slip and heat-resistant surface, which is impervious to contact with the rubber feet.
Do not operate the appliance below a hanging cupboard or similar object; there is a risk that escaping steam may be trapped underneath.
Do not let the power cord hang free.
Do not kink or pinch the power cord.
Keep both the cord and the appliance itself well away from heat sources (eg hot-plates, gas flames).

Intended use

The appliance must only be used for heating clean, fresh water and for making hot beverages.
Any use other than that described in these instructions must be considered improper and may lead to personal injury or material damage.
This appliance is intended for domestic or similar applications, such as
- in staff kitchens in shops, offices and other similar working environments,
- in agricultural working environments,
- by customers in hotels, motels etc. and similar accommodation,
- in bed-and breakfast type environments.
Do not leave the appliance unattended while connected.
Caution: Any misuse can cause severe personal injury

In case of a defective appliance

A defective appliance can cause material damage and injury:

Check the appliance for damage before every use. Do not operate if the appliance shows any sign of damage.
In the event that you detect damage, please contact our customer service department by phone or email (see appendix).
Repairs to this appliance or its power cord must only be carried out by our customer service.

Overview and parts included

Lid
Lid opener
Handle
Water container
Power cord with plug
Base with control panel
Tea filter
Pouring spout with sieve
Control panel
Display ‘Tea programme’
Timer / MIN control
→ Push: Timer programming
→ Turn: Setting the brewing time
Button TEA START/STOP
→ Tea programme Start/stop
Button Tea Type
→ Selection ‘Tea programme’
Display
Button Tea Strength
→ Selection ‘Tea strength’
Button WATER START/STOP
→ Boiling water Start/Stop
Control Keep Warm / TEMP
→ Push: Keeping warm
→ Turn: Setting the brewing temperature
Display ‘Tea strength

Thermal safety cut-out

The pre-set thermal safety cut-out protects the heating element from overheating should the appliance be erroneously switched on without any water, or if the heating plate is calcified. Should this occur, all indicators are flashing. In such a case, the appliance must be allowed to cool down, or must be descaled, before it is switched on again.

Automatic switch-off

Unless the ‘keep-warm’ mode has been selected, the kettle will switch off automatically around 3 minutes after the last operation.
In the ‘keep-warm’ mode, it switches off after 60 minutes.
To re-activate the appliance, place the container on the base, or press the buttons WATER START/STOP or TEA START/STOP.

Before using for the first time

Unpack the appliance completely and remove all packaging materials and stickers.
To clean the kettle, boil (with the tea filter in place) and discard the first filling of water.

Operation

‘Silent’ function

If the Tea Strength button is pressed for more than 3 seconds, the beep signals are deactivated. In this case, all acoustic signals listed in these instructions are also switched off.
Pressing the button again for more than 3 seconds will cancel the ‘Silent’ function.

General remarks

Connect the appliance to the mains. A beep signal is heard and the current water temperature in the container (≥ 20 °C) is shown on the left in the display.
The appliance is in stand-by mode and ready for use.
The display goes out after 3 minutes of non-use.
To re-activate the appliance, place the container on the base, or press the buttons WATER START/STOP or TEA START/STOP.
When selecting temperatures below 100 °C, the heating process takes place in steps, to ensure that the temperature selected is not exceeded. In this case, the heating phase will take a bit longer, but it also ensures that the selected temperature is not exceeded, so that the tea can develop its full aroma.
If the current temperature inside the container exceeds the temperature selected, the appliance cannot be started.
Temperatures below 40 °C cannot be selected.

Quick-boil function
When placing the water container onto the base and pressing the WATER START/STOP button, the water is heated to 100 °C without the need to set a temperature.
Pressing WATER START/STOP again stops the heating process

Heating water

Remove the water container from its base and open the lid. Remove the tea filter.
Fill the container with water to the desired level, observing the Min (0.5 l) and Max (1.7 l for heating water) markings.
Close the lid.
Place the container back on its base.
Insert the plug into a suitable wall socket.
The display shows the current water temperature inside the container.
Turn the Keep Warm control to select the desired temperature.
Press the WATER START/STOP button. The button lights up blue. The selected brewing temperature (BREW TEMP) flashes briefly in the display. The water is now heated to the selected temperature. The current water temperature is shown on the display.
Once the pre-set temperature has been reached, the WATER START/STOP button light goes out, three beep signals are heard and the current temperature is shown on the display.
The appliance goes into stand-by mode. The kettle will switch off automatically around 3 minutes after the last operation.
The boiling process may be interrupted by pressing the WATER START/STOP button.
To pour hot water, remove the container from its base.
To prevent hot steam from being emitted, ensure that the lid remains closed while pouring out the water.
Do not leave any residual water in the container.

Making tea

Preparing the appliance

Remove the water container from its base and open the lid. Take out the tea filter by its ring, pulling it up with gentle force.
Fill the container with water to the desired level, observing the Min (0.5 l) and Max (1.0 l for making tea) markings.
Take off the tea filter lid and put the required amount of tea into the filter. Replace the lid, pushing it down.
Fit the filter to the upper part of the mounting in the container, so that its arms securely enclose the mounting.
Close the lid and replace the container on the base.
Start tea preparation either by programme selection or individual setting.

Brewing tea

Using a programme

Prepare the kettle as described in the section Preparing the appliance.
Press the Tea Type button repeatedly until the desired type of tea is shown.
Press the Tea Strength button repeatedly until the desired tea strength is shown.
Mild = mild tea, short steeping time
Medium = medium strength and steeping time
Strong = strong tea, long steeping time

Tea programmes – Steeping times and temperatures
The optimal infusion times largely depend on the type of tea used and on personal taste.
The tea programme provides for the following pre-set temperatures and steeping times (mild-strong):
BLACK black tea : 100 °C 3-5 mins
GREEN tea : 80 °C 2-3 mins
WHITE white tea : 85 °C 2-3 mins
HERBAL herbal tea : 95 °C 4-5 mins
OOLONG Ooolong tea : 90 °C 3-4 mins

Confirm the selection by pressing the TEA START/ STOP button. The button lights up blue.
The kettle heats the water in intervals to the programmed temperature.
Once the temperature has been reached, the heating element switches off, and the tea filter comes down.
Once the steeping time has elapsed, the filter moves up again, beep signals are heard and the appliance goes into stand-by mode.
This process can be interrupted anytime by pressing the TEA START/STOP button.
Pour the tea and allow the appliance to cool down. Then take out the tea filter by its ring, and empty and rinse it. If necessary, rinse the water container (see Cleaning and care).

Preparing tea using manual settings (Custom)

Prepare the kettle, as described in the section Preparing the appliance.
First press the Tea Type button repeatedly until Custom lights up. Turn the Keep Warm knob and set the desired temperature (40 – 100°C).
Now turn the Timer control and set the desired steeping time (0.5-15 Min).
Press the TEA START/STOP button.
The kettle heats the water in intervals to the selected temperature.
Once the temperature has been reached, the heating element switches off, and the tea filter comes down.
Once the steeping time has elapsed, the filter moves up again, beep signals are heard and the appliance goes into stand-by mode.
Pour the tea and allow the appliance to cool down. Then take out the tea filter by its ring, and empty and rinse it. If necessary, rinse the water container (see Cleaning and care).

Keep-warm function

The kettle comes with a keep-warm function.
Once the water is heated or the steeping time has elapsed, the water is automatically kept warm for about 60 minutes. The keep-warm temperature is adjustable from 40-60 °C.
To activate the keep-warm function, press the Keep Warm control during the heat-up phase. The control flashes.
Turn the control to select the desired keep-warm temperature and press to confirm.
The Keep Warm button turns blue and the keep-warm function is activated once brewing is complete. The display shows the temperature inside the container and the remaining keep-warm time.
This function is automatically cancelled once the water container is removed from the base.
Continuing the keep-warm function
The keep-warm function can be extended by putting the container back on the base and pressing the Keep Warm button.
The keep-warm function can be cancelled by pressing the WATER START/STOP or TEA START/STOP button

Timer function

The boiling or brewing process can be started time delayed.
Prepare the appliance as described in Heating water or Preparing tea, and select the desired boiling or tea function. However, do not yet start the process by pressing either the WATER START/STOP or TEA START/STOP.
Press the Timer control. The control starts flashing.
Turn the Timer control to set the current time and press to confirm.
Turn the Timer control to set the desired starting time and press to confirm. The control shows a steady light.
Press TEA START/STOP or WATER/START/STOP to activate the delay process.
The Timer control shows steady blue, and the TEA START/STOP or WATER START/STOP buttons are flashing. The display shows the symbol.
The appliance switches on at the pre-set time.
The timer can be switched off by pressing either TEA START/STOP or WATER/START/STOP.

Power cord wind-up storage

The wind-up power cord storage under the base allows the length of the power cord to be limited during use and to be stored.

Descaling

Depending on the water quality in your area, lime deposits may build up on the heating element and water container. It is advisable to remove any such deposits at regular intervals.
Any warranty claim will be null and void if the appliance malfunctions because of insufficient descaling.
A mixture of 0.5 litres of water and 40 ml of vinegar essence is suitable.
Pour the descaler in.
Switch the appliance on and let the solution reach boiling point.
Leave it to take effect for a short period.
To clean the container after descaling, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
During descaling, ensure sufficient ventilation and do not inhale any vinegar vapours.
Do not pour descalers down enamel-coated sinks.

Cleaning and care

Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is disconnected from the power supply and has cooled down completely.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not clean the water container and the base with liquids and do not immerse them. Do not clean under running water.
For cleaning, a slightly damp, lint-free cloth may be used.
The tea filter may be cleaned under running hot water, or can be left inside the container during descaling.
Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions, and do not use hard brushes for cleaning.
Depending on the type of tea used, certain discoloration and odour may occur from the appliance or tea filter.
These effects may be minimised by regular cleaning, but cannot be completely avoided.
Sieve
If necessary, the sieve can be removed from the spout and cleaned with a soft brush. To remove, first loosen the sieve at the bottom, and then at the top edge.
Re-insert the sieve afterwards – hook it on to the inside of the upper rim first, and then push the lower part into place.

Disposal

Devices marked with this symbol must be disposed of separately from your household waste, as they contain valuable materials which can be recycled. Proper disposal protects the environment and human health. Your local authority or retailer can provide information on the matter.

Trouble shooting

Problem	Cause	Remedy
Functions cannot be activated.	Appliance is not plugged in.	Connect

appliance to mains.
| Socket is defective.| Check the socket with a different appliance.
| Appliance is not placed on base correctly.| Position it properly.
| Safety cut-out is activated.| Appliance needs to cool down or be descaled.
| The appliance is in stand-by mode.| Place the container on the base, or press WATER START/STOP or TEA START/STOP.
All indicators are flashing.| Safety cut-out is activated.| Appliance needs to cool down or be descaled.
Water doesn’t heat up, and beep signals are heard.| The water container temperature is higher than that selected.| Select a higher temperature.
Heating-up takes longer than expected.| Build-up of scale deposits.| Descale the appliance (see Descaling ).
Increased noise during heating.| Build-up of scale deposits.| Descale the appliance (see Descaling ).
Display shows continuous error code E….| Electrical fault in the appliance.| Contact our Customer Service.

Should you be unable to solve the problem using the table, please contact our Customer Service. The contact data can be found in the appendix to this manual.

Technical specifications

Device category, Art. no.| Tea/water kettle with auto-lift function, glass WK 3422
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Voltage| 220-240 V~, 50-60 Hz
Output| 2520-3000 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)| 16.2 x 27 x 25 cm
Weight| 2.0 kg
Special markings|
| Do not dispose of in domestic garbage
****| This product complies with all binding CE labelling directives.