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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

WHAT TO DO

LCD shows ‘FILL 

TANK’ when 

there is water 

in the tank

• Check that the unit is not in direct 

sunlight or direct bright lighting.

• Move unit away from the light source.

Brew doesn’t 

start

• There is no water in the water tank.

• Each brewing mode has different 

water amount limits, and it does 

not brew when the amount  

is beyond the limit. 

• Check that the water tank is filled.

• Check the water amount limits for  

each mode.

Showerhead 

falls out

• The showerhead may loosen 

and fall out from time to time if not 

inserted or tightened correctly.

• Please wash the showerhead ring  

and seal and re‑insert.

The mesh filter 

in the water 

tank loosens 

and floats

• Mesh filter is not inserted  

or tightened correctly.

• Call Sage

®

 Consumer Support.

Carafe drip stop 

stays down

• The drip stop is stuck.

• Pull the drip stop back up.

• Clean the drip stop for any foreign objects 

of coffee grinds or stains.

• If the problem persists and drip stop does 

not return to top position please call Sage

®

 

Consumer Support.

Unit produces 

excessive steam 

while brewing or 

runs for extended 

periods with only 

steam output

• Brewing performance is affected 

by scale accumulated by  

hard water.

• Brewing temperature profile is not 

properly set.

• Descale the unit.  

 

• Call Sage

®

 Consumer Support if problem 

persists.

‘DESCALE’ on 

LCD screen 

(flashing)

• Brewing performance is affected 

by scale accumulated by  

hard water.

• Descale the unit by following the 

instructions under Descaling in the Care 

& Cleaning section of this manual.

Unit shows 

“too hot”

• Unit has been run too many times 

back to back and the components 

are overheated.

• Let unit rest for at least 20mins before 

starting another cycle.

LCD flashes 

FILTER

• Water filter needs to be replaced.

• Replace water filter following instructions in 

‘Care and Cleaning’ section.  

Navigate to SETTINGS menu and set YES 

to NEW FILTER.

Summary of Contents for Precision Brewer SDC400

Page 1: ...SDC450 SDC400 the Sage Precision Brewer EN QUICK GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...ater tank C Water filter D Water filter adapter E LCD display F SELECT dial G START CANCEL button H AUTO START button I Brew basket J Showerhead K Showerhead ring L Drip stop lever M Carafe lid N Carafe Rating Information SDC450 220 240V 50 60Hz 1550 1760W ...

Page 3: ...one filter basket insert B Mesh basket filter C Sage coffee measuring scoop D Water hardness test strip see page 8 for directions E Flat bottom basket filter paper pack 10 pieces Rating Information SDC400 220 240V 50 60Hz 1550 1850W ...

Page 4: ...l show FLUSH Unit on LCD Press SELECT dial to commence flush cycle The machine will dispense all the water from the tank through the system and into the empty carafe After flushing empty the basket and carafe INSTALLING THE WATER FILTER This product is designed to be used with a water filter installed in the water tank Not doing so will affect the internal components and performance of the applian...

Page 5: ...r cone or flat bottom or mesh basket into the brew basket Add your ground coffee then insert the brew basket into the machine NOTE Never use both mesh basket filter and paper filter at the same time 5 Lock the carafe lid onto the carafe and insert under the drip stop outlet ALIGN AR R O W S T U R N T O P O U R CAUTION The carafe MUST be in place before you brew with the water level higher than the...

Page 6: ...uration typically 4 14 hours of the brewing process we recommend setting the machine up overnight 1 Fill the tank with your desired volume of chilled water ensuring this is below the COLD BREW marking 2 Remove the basket and ensure both the cone insert and mesh basket filter are removed Add a large paper filter and then coffee at 2 3 times of regular ratio approximately 12 scoops for 4 cups Reinse...

Page 7: ...TIME BLOOM VOL BREW TEMP FLOWRATE CUSTOMIZE CARAFE LID REMOVE FILL AUTO START TANK TIME SINCE BREW MIN HEATING BLOOMINGBREWING AM PM HR MAX AT 7 The machine will prompt you to set the time for Auto Start Rotate the SELECT dial to adjust Auto Start time press SELECT dial to set Auto Start is now set and the machine will enter Auto Start mode brewing automatically at the set Auto Start time NOTE COL...

Page 8: ... If the clock hasn t been set the machine will prompt you to set the clock Ensure the clock is correct The clock will reset every time the unit is unplugged FAST GOLD SETCLOCK STANDBY KEEP WARM EXIT DESCALE SOUND SETTINGS COLD BREW MYBREW POUROVER STRONG BLOOM TIME BLOOM VOL BREW TEMP FLOWRATE CUSTOMIZE CARAFE LID REMOVE FILL AUTO START TANK TIME SINCE BREW MIN HEATING BLOOMINGBREWING AM PM HR MAX...

Page 9: ...l before removing CLEANING THE CARAFE After each use empty the carafe Do not let brewed coffee stand overnight as this can cause the carafe to stain Rinse the carafe and carafe lid under warm running water For a deeper clean we recommend regularly washing the carafe in warm soapy water using a soft bristled brush Do not use abrasive cleansers pads or cloths which can scratch the surface Rinse and ...

Page 10: ... outlet Ensure the carafe is empty and the lid is securely locked 4 Navigate SETTINGS menu to DESCALE Press SELECT dial to start the cycle The time remaining will display on the LCD 5 When the descaling process is finished the LCD screen will go back to the main menu To completely remove residual water in the tank brew with fresh water twice Discard the water from the carafe and rinse thoroughly N...

Page 11: ... water is used for the operation Correct grind size amount Use mesh basket filter without paper and other baskets with paper FILL TANK on LCD screen Water tank is empty or not enough water to brew the selected volume Sensors may be dirty Open the lid and pour the desired amount of cold preferably filtered water While the tank is empty wipe the sensor prisms in the tank with a cloth Auto Start does...

Page 12: ...p stop back up Clean the drip stop for any foreign objects of coffee grinds or stains If the problem persists and drip stop does not return to top position please call Sage Consumer Support Unit produces excessive steam while brewing or runs for extended periods with only steam output Brewing performance is affected by scale accumulated by hard water Brewing temperature profile is not properly set...

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