1. Ntuziaka nchekwa dị mkpa
Please read these safety instructions carefully before using the appliance. Incorrect use can lead to hazards.
- Always place the appliance on a stable, flat, heat-resistant surface, away from the edge of the countertop.
- Do not immerse the power base, cord, or plug in water or any other liquid.
- Gbaa mbọ hụ na voltage gosiri na ngwa ngwa kwekọrọ na mains mpaghara gị voltage tupu ejikọta.
- Do not operate the appliance if the power cord, plug, or the appliance itself is damaged. Contact qualified service personnel for repair.
- Debe ngwa na eriri ya ka ụmụaka ghara iru ya.
- Avoid contact with hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs. Steam released during operation is hot.
- Do not fill the kettle above the maximum fill line or below the minimum fill line to prevent boiling dry or overflow.
- Kpupu na ntinye mgbe ejighị ya na tupu ihicha. Kwe ka ọ dị jụụ tupu ịtinye ma ọ bụ wepụ akụkụ, na tupu ihicha ngwa ahụ.
- Ngwa a bụ maka naanị ụlọ. Ejila n'èzí.
2. Ngwaahịa gafereview
The GASTROBACK #42440 is a versatile 2-in-1 appliance functioning as both an automatic tea maker and a kettle. It features precise temperature control and programmable settings for various tea types.

Foto 2.1: N'ihu view of the GASTROBACK #42440 Tea and Automatic Kettle. The appliance features a clear glass carafe, a stainless steel base with control buttons, and a visible tea filter basket inside.
Ngwa:
- Glass Kettle (1.5 L capacity): For water and tea brewing.
- Stainless Steel Tea Filter: For loose leaf tea.
- Ihe mkpuchi: With integrated tea filter mechanism.
- Isi Ike: Contains heating element and control panel.
- Ogwe njikwa: Backlit LCD display and various function buttons.

Ọgụgụ 2.2: gbawara view showing the separate components of the kettle: the glass carafe, the lid, and the tea filter assembly.
Ọrụ Panel Control:

Ọgụgụ 2.3: Zuru ezu view of the control panel with an LCD display showing "75°C 3:00m GREEN" and buttons for AUTO START, AUTO STEEP, TEMP/TIME, FAV./CUS., WATER, TEA, +, -, and KEEP WARM.
- Ngosipụta LCD: Shows current temperature, brewing time, and selected tea program.
- AUTO START: Activates the 24-hour timer for delayed brewing.
- AUTO STEEP: Initiates automatic tea brewing.
- OGE/OGE: Adjusts water temperature or brewing time.
- FAV./CUS.: Selects favorite or custom tea programs.
- MMIRI: For boiling water only.
- TII: For tea brewing functions.
- +/- bọtịnụ: Adjusts values (temperature, time).
- Na-ekpo ọkụ: Na-eme ka ọrụ na-ekpo ọkụ rụọ ọrụ.
3. Ntọala na ojiji mbụ
3.1 Nwepu
- Jiri nlezianya wepụ ihe niile nkwakọ ngwaahịa.
- Lelee na akụrụngwa niile dị na enweghị mmebi.
3.2 Nhicha mbụ
Before first use, clean the kettle and tea filter:
- Wash the glass kettle, lid, and stainless steel tea filter with warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly.
- Jiri mgbasa ozi hichapụ ntọala ikeamp akwa . Eminyela isi n'ime mmiri.
- Perform a trial run by filling the kettle with water to the MAX line and boiling it. Discard the water. Repeat this process 2-3 times to remove any manufacturing residues.
3.3 Mgbakọ
- Place the power base on a dry, stable, and heat-resistant surface.
- Ensure the tea filter is correctly assembled and inserted into the lid.
- Place the lid with the tea filter onto the glass kettle.
- Place the assembled kettle onto the power base.

Ọgụgụ 3.1: gbawara view illustrating the components of the stainless steel tea filter and its assembly within the lid.
4. Ntuziaka ọrụ
4.1 mmiri esi mmiri
- Fill the glass kettle with the desired amount of fresh water (between MIN and MAX marks).
- Tinye ketulu na isi ike.
- Pịa MMIRI button. The appliance will heat the water to 100°C.
- Once boiling is complete, the appliance will beep and switch off automatically.
4.2 Preparing Tea
- Fill the glass kettle with fresh water to the desired level.
- Open the lid and add your preferred loose leaf tea into the stainless steel tea filter. Close the lid securely.
- Tinye ketulu na isi ike.
- Pịa TII button. The default tea program (e.g., Green Tea) will be displayed.
- Jiri ihe TII button repeatedly to cycle through the 5 pre-set tea programs:
- Green tii
- Oji tii
- Tii Oolong
- Tii ọcha
- Tii ahịhịa
- To adjust temperature or brewing time for the selected program, press the OGE/OGE bọtịnụ, wee jiri ya + or - bọtịnụ.
- Temperature is adjustable from 50°C to 100°C in 5°C increments.
- Brewing time is adjustable according to tea type.
- Pịa AUTO STEEP to begin the brewing process. The tea filter will automatically lower into the hot water.
- Once brewing is complete, the tea filter will automatically raise, and the appliance will beep.

Figure 4.1: The GASTROBACK #42440 in operation, with the tea filter submerged in water, actively brewing tea.
4.3 Custom and Favorite Programs
The appliance allows for 4 individually programmable tea settings:
- Select a tea program using the TII bọtịnụ.
- Adjust the desired temperature and brewing time using the OGE/OGE na +/- bọtịnụ.
- Pịa ma jide FAV./CUS. button to save the current settings as a custom program.
- To recall a custom program, press the FAV./CUS. button repeatedly until your desired program is displayed.
4.4 Nọgide na-arụ ọrụ ọkụ
After brewing, the appliance can keep your tea warm:
- Pịa Na-ekpo ọkụ button after brewing is complete.
- The keep warm time is adjustable (15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes). Use the +/- buttons to select the duration.
4.5 24-Hour Timer (Delayed Start)
To program the appliance to start brewing at a later time:
- Prepare the kettle with water and tea as described in section 4.2.
- Select your desired tea program, temperature, and brewing time.
- Pịa Malite akpaghị aka bọtịnụ.
- Jiri ihe +/- bọtịnụ iji tọọ oge igbu oge achọrọ (ruo awa 24).
- Confirm the setting. The appliance will start brewing automatically after the set delay.
5. Nlekọta na nhicha
Nhicha mgbe niile na-eme ka ọ dị mma ma gbatịa ndụ ngwa ngwa gị.
5.1 Nhicha kwa ụbọchị
- Kwupu ngwa ngwa mgbe niile ma hapụ ya ka ọ dị jụụ kpamkpam tupu ihicha ya.
- Remove the glass kettle from the power base.
- Disassemble the lid and tea filter. Wash the glass kettle, lid, and stainless steel tea filter with warm soapy water. Use a soft brush if necessary to clean the tea filter mesh.
- Rinse all parts thoroughly with clean water and dry completely.
- Jiri nwayọ hichaa mpụta nke isi ike, damp Ákwà. Ejila ihe nhicha akọrọ ma ọ bụ mikpuo ntọala ya n'ime mmiri.
5.2 calhapụ ịda
Mineral deposits (limescale) can build up over time, affecting performance. Descale regularly, especially in hard water areas.
- Jupụta ketulu ahụ na ngwakọta mmiri na mmanya ọcha (dịka ọmụmaatụ, otu akụkụ mmanya vinega ruo akụkụ abụọ nke mmiri) ma ọ bụ ihe ngwọta maka iwepụ ihe mkpofu dịka ntuziaka ngwaahịa si dị.
- Heat the solution to boiling point using the MMIRI ọrụ.
- Allow the solution to soak for 15-30 minutes (or as recommended by the descaling product).
- Pour out the solution and rinse the kettle thoroughly several times with fresh water.
- Perform a trial boil with fresh water and discard to ensure all descaling residue is removed.
6. Nchọpụta nsogbu
Before contacting customer service, please refer to the following troubleshooting guide:
| Nsogbu | Ihe nwere ike ime | Ngwọta |
|---|---|---|
| Ngwa anaghị agbanwuo. | Enweghị ọkụ. | Check if the plug is securely inserted into the power outlet. Check the circuit breaker. |
| Mmiri abụghị ikpo ọkụ. | Kettle not properly seated on the base; heating element malfunction. | Ensure the kettle is correctly placed on the power base. If the issue persists, contact customer support. |
| Error code "E1" displayed. | Sensor error (e.g., temperature sensor). | Wepụ ihe nkwụnye ọkụ eletrik ahụ, chere nkeji ole na ole, wee tinyeghachi ya. Ọ bụrụ na njehie ahụ anọgide, kpọtụrụ ndị ọrụ nkwado ndị ahịa. |
| Tea filter does not lower/raise. | Obstruction or mechanism fault. | Check for any tea leaves or debris obstructing the mechanism. Ensure the lid is correctly assembled. |
| Tea tastes weak or too strong. | Incorrect temperature or brewing time. | Adjust the temperature and brewing time according to your tea type and personal preference. Refer to section 4.2. |
7. Nka na ụzụ nkọwa
| Njirimara | Nkọwapụta |
|---|---|
| Ụdị | GASTROBACK |
| Nọmba nlereanya | 42440 |
| Ike | 1.5 lita |
| Ike | 2000 Watt |
| Voltage | 240 volts |
| Ihe onwunwe | Igwe anaghị agba nchara, Glass |
| Akụkụ (L x W x H) | 29.8 x 22 x 36.7 cm |
| Ibu | 1 kilogram |
| Oke okpomọkụ | 50°C ruo 100°C (na 5°C mmụba) |
| Debe Ọrụ Na-ekpo ọkụ | Adjustable (15, 30, 45, 60 minutes) |
| Atụmatụ pụrụ iche | 5 pre-set tea programs, 4 individually programmable tea settings, 24-hour timer, backlit LCD display. |
8. Akwụkwọ ikike na nkwado ndị ahịa
GASTROBACK products are manufactured with quality and care. This product comes with a standard manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
- For specific warranty terms and conditions, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official GASTROBACK websaịtị.
- For technical assistance, troubleshooting beyond this manual, or to inquire about spare parts, please contact GASTROBACK customer support. Contact details can typically be found on the manufacturer's websaịtị ma ọ bụ na nkwakọ ngwaahịa.





