BOSCH TTA5603 Turkish-Style Tea Maker Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

Safety instructions
Parts and operating controls
Making tea
Boiling water
Descaling
Technical specifications
Guarantee
References
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Turkish-style tea maker
Instruction Manual

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Safety instructions

Please read and follow the operating instructions carefully and keep them for later reference. Enclose these instructions when you give this appliance to someone else. This appliance is intended for domestic use only.
This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. Keep children under 8 years of age away from the appliance and connecting cable and do not allow them to use the appliance. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.
Danger of electric shock!
Only use the appliance indoors at room temperature and up to 2000 m above sea level. The appliance may only be connected to a power supply with an alternating current via a correctly installed socket with earthing. Ensure that the protective conductor system of the domestic supply has been correctly installed.
Connect and operate the appliance only according to the type plate specifications. To avoid potential hazards, repairs such as replacing a damaged cable must only be carried out by our customer service personnel. Avoid spillage on the connector. Never immerse the appliance, base, or mains cable in water.
The tea maker should only be used with the base supplied. Use only if power cord and appliance show no signs of damage. Should a fault occur, pull the plug or disconnect from the mains immediately.
Risk of fire!
Do not place the base, kettle or teapot on or near hot surfaces, e.g. hobs. Avoid spatters of grease as the plastic may be damaged.
Risk of scalding!
The appliance heats up during use. Make sure you only pick it up by the handle and do not open the lid until the appliance has cooled down. Only use the appliance when the lid is engaged.
If the appliance is filled above the “max.” marking, there could be a risk from splashes of boiling water.
Risk of burns!
After the use the heating element surfaces can be subjected to residual heat.
Risk of suffocation!
Do not allow children to play with packaging material.
Risk of injury!
Misuse of the appliance can potentially lead to injury.
Caution! Cleaning surfaces that come into contact with foodstuffs!
Please note the special information on cleaning in the instructions.
WARNING: Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.
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This instruction manual describes different
models. →Fig. B

Parts and operating controls

→ Fig. A

Base
Kettle
Kettle lid (bayonet lock)
Limescale filter (removable)
On/Off switch , illuminated
Selection button “boil” / “keep warm”
Indicator light (orange)
Teapot (dishwasher-safe)
Lid for a teapot, removable (dishwasher-safe)
Tea filter (dishwasher-safe)
Cable tidy

important:

The kettle should only be used with the base supplied.
The kettle should only ever be filled with water. Milk or instant products will burn and damage the appliance.
Do not operate the kettle without water or overfill, and observe the min and max markings. If the kettle is too full, the water will boil over!
Only use the kettle with the teapot or lid attached or the kettle will otherwise not switch automatically to keep warm.
If not using the kettle (e.g. away on holiday), unplug it.

Before using it for the first time

Remove any stickers or film.
Unwind the cable to the required length and plug in.
Place the kettle with the base on a stable and level work surface.
Boil some water and discard.
→“Boiling water” see page 10
Repeat the process twice to clean the kettle.
Rinse the teapot and tea filter.

Tip: When the water comes to a boil for the first time, add a tablespoon of white vinegar.

Making tea

→ Image sequence C
The preparation of Turkish tea is described here. Other types of tea may become bitter due to the long steeping time.

Fill the kettle with water, observing the min and max markings.
Place the kettle on the base.
Fill the tea filter about 1/3 full with Turkish tea.
Hang the tea filter in the teapot by the handle.
Place the teapot on the kettle.
Set the selection button to “boil” .
Press the On/Off switch down. The switch lights up.
As soon as the water has boiled, the kettle automatically switches to “keep warm” . The indicator light lights up.
Remove the teapot and pour in the hot water.
Refill the kettle with fresh water and place on the base.
Place the teapot on the kettle. Set the selection button to “boil” .
As soon as the water has boiled, the kettle automatically switches to “keep warm” . The indicator light lights up. The tea is kept warm.

Tips:

Add the Turkish tea to the tea filter and briefly rinse under hot running water. This will remove dust residue from the tea and improve the taste.
Turkish tea should be left to steep for at least 20 min. to extract the full flavor.
Always use up the tea extract in the teapot and do not refill with water.

Info: The water and tea are kept warm by setting the switch to . This saves up to 90% energy. If the kettle is refilled with fresh water, first bring the water to a boil and then keep it warm.

Boiling water

→ Image sequence D
The kettle can also be used without the teapot.

Fill the kettle with water, observing the min and max markings.
Position the kettle lid at the ▼ marking and lock Ä. Place the kettle on the base.
Set the selection button to “boil” and press the On/Off switch down. The switch lights up.
As soon as the water has boiled, the kettle automatically switches to “keep warm” . The indicator light lights up.

If you do not want to keep the water warm, switch off the kettle with the On/Off switch.
Caution: If you remove the kettle from the base and replace it before the heating process is over, the kettle will continue to heat the water.
Notes:

Water should only be boiled with the lid closed and the limescale filter inserted.
For reasons of physics, condensation may form on the base. This is a normal process, and the kettle is not leaking.
Do not turn on the appliance if the kettle is empty or the overheating protection will be triggered and the appliance will switch off automatically.

Cleaning and maintenance
Risk of electric shock!
Never immerse the kettle or base in water or place in the dishwasher. Do not steam clean the appliance.

Pull out the mains plug.
The kettle and base should only be wiped down on the outside with a damp cloth. Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents.
Remove the limescale filter and place in a little vinegar. Rinse with plain water.
Rinse the kettle and limescale filter with plain water.
The teapot, teapot lid, and tea filter can be placed in the dishwasher.

Tip: Clean the stainless steel surface with a standard care product for stainless steel.

Descaling

Regular descaling

prolongs the service life of the appliance
ensures that it functions properly
and saves energy.

Descale the kettle with vinegar or a standard descaling agent.

Fill the kettle with water up to the max mark and bring to the boil.
Then add a small amount of white vinegar and let it act for several hours. You can also use a descaling agent according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Then rinse the kettle and limescale filter with plain water.

Caution: Never use hard objects to remove limescale residue as this will damage the seal.
Tip: Descale the kettle frequently in daily usage.
Rectifying minor faults yourself
Appliance does not heat up.
– The overheating protection has triggered.

Let the kettle cool down for a while so that the appliance can be switched on again.

The appliance switches off before the boiling process ends.
– Build-up of limescale in the appliance.

Descale the appliance according to the instructions.

Technical specifications

Electrical connection	220-240 V~ 50/60 Hz
Output	1500-1800 W
Appliance height	370 mm
Appliance width	235 mm
Appliance depth	165 mm
Water capacity	1.70 L

Disposal

Dispose of packaging in an environ mentallyfriendly manner. This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the frame work for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU. Please ask your specialist retailer about current disposal facilities.

Guarantee

The guarantee conditions for this appliance are as defined by our representative in the country in which it is sold. Details regarding these conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee.
Changes reserved.
Great Britain
BSH Home Appliances Ltd.
Grand Union House,
Old Wolverton Road,
Wolverton
Milton Keynes MK12 5PT
To arrange an engineer visit, to order spare parts and accessories or for product advice
please visit www.bosch-home.co.uk
Or call
Tel.: 0344 892 8979
Calls are charged at the basic rate, please check with your telephone service provider for exact charges.

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