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Note: If the power supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced by qualified personnel or in Latin America by an authorized service center. Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated. A 1. 1.8 L cordless glass kettle 2. Scale filter 3. Lid release latch 4. Stay-open hinged lid 5. oN/oFF button 6. Cool-touch handle 7. Water level markings (1.8 L maximum) 8. Indicator lights † 9. 360-degree swivel base (Part # JKC660B-01) 10. Grounded (3-prong) plug 11. Cord storage (under the base) † Consumer replaceable/removables parts MAX 1.8 L 1.2 L 1234567891011 B How to Use This unit is for household use only. GEttING StARtEd • Remove all packing material and any stickers from the product. • Before first use, wash the interior of the kettle and the scale filter with hot soapy water and rinse well until water is clear. • Select a level surface where this unit is to be used, allowing enough space for steam to escape without damage to counters, cabinets and walls. • Uncoil power cord from power cord holder at bottom of the power base • Fill kettle with 2. cups cold tap water and 1. cup vinegar and place on power base. Close cover. • Plug cord into standard electrical outlet. • Bring to a full boil and discard. • Fill kettle with at least 6 cups of cold tap water. Bring to full boil and discard; repeat. Kettle is now ready for use. Note: The kettle will only operate when the I/O (On/Off) button is in the I (On) position. The kettle will automatically switch to O (Off) once the water has boiled, or when there is no water in the kettle. FILLING tHE KEttLE Press latch and lift lid (C). Fill with desired amount of cold tap water (from 2. to 7. cups). Be sure water does not come above the bottom of the pour spout to prevent boiling water from spilling onto the counter. C Note: do not... • operate the kettle without water. • overfill the kettle - keep water level below the pour spout. • open the cover while water is heating. d BoILING WAtER 1. Press latch to open kettle lid (d). 2. Be sure kettle has at least 2. cups of cold tap water in it before use. 3. Close lid on kettle securely. (Lid snaps into place.) E 4. Place kettle on the power base so the element on the bottom of the kettle rests securely on the power base (E). 5. Position kettle with spout facing away from walls, cabinets and your body. F G F G 6. Plug the kettle into a standard electrical outlet. The power lights under the handle inside the kettle come on (F). 7. Press the I/O (On/Off) button to the I (On) position (there will be a click) and the water begins to heat (G). 8. When water boils, the kettle will automatically shut off and the indicator lights will go out. Do not try to hold the button in the ‘On’ position once the water has boiled. 9. To re-boil water, it is necessary to wait several minutes for water to cool. 10.To reuse the kettle, allow it to cool down. Be careful when opening the lid for refilling when the kettle is hot. 11.Before pressing the I/O (On/Off) button, check that there is enough water in the kettle. Simply press the I/O button to the I position or pour off any unused water and refill. Warning: Kettle filled with boiling water is hot. Use only the cool-touch handle to pick it up. If taking kettle to the table, carry kettle with caution to avoid spillage. Set it on a trivet or hot pad to protect the table surface or tablecloth. 12. Hold kettle level when pouring, especially when filled to maximum. Do not pour too fast. Note: Make sure lid is closed before pouring hot water from the kettle. 13. To remove kettle from power base simply lift up. 14. Empty and unplug the kettle when not in use. BREWING tEA 1. Once water has boiled and kettle has turned off, add tea bags or loose tea to kettle. A basic guide is 1 tea bag per 6-oz. cup, and 1 tsp. tea leaves per 6-oz. cup. 2. Close cover securely. 3. Allow tea to steep 3 to 6 minutes depending on type of tea brewed and your personal preference, or follow package directions. 4. Remove tea bags or, if using tea leaves, simply pour tea from kettle through the filter. 5. When finished, discard unused tea and tea leaves. 6. Rinse kettle thoroughly before re-using. HELPFUL tIPS • Always use fresh, cold water for each boiling process. • Do not store water in the kettle. This helps to prevent build up of mineral deposits. • For your safety, make sure cover of kettle is closed before pressing the On/Off button. • Always unplug the kettle before filling. • Never use less than the minimum amount of water (about 2. cups). Note the MIN line on the kettle. • Never use more than the maximum amount of water (7. cups). Note the MAX line on the kettle. • The power supply is connected only to the power base. This allows for easy movement of the kettle to the table. (Remember to use a trivet or hot pad under the hot kettle.) • Do not try to hold the button ‘On’(I) when water has boiled • Use your kettle to boil water for beverages, soups, cereal, noodles, rice and pasta. tRoUBLESHootING PRoBLEM PoSSIBLE CA...
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