Electric Kettle (For Household Use Only)
K02H Series
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing BALMUDA The
Kettle.
Important
Be sure to read this manual before use.
Keep in a safe place for future reference.
For information on warranty policy, please
refer to the BALMUDA website
(https://us.balmuda.com).
FOR USE IN U.S. ONLY
WARRANTY VOID IF USED OUTSIDE U.S.
Limited Warranty
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS …………… 1
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS ………… 2
Safety Precautions ……………………… 3
Contents of the package ………………… 7
Names of parts …………………………… 7
Before using the appliance ……………… 8
Using the appliance ……………………… 8
Precautions for use ……………………… 9
Using the power cord holder …………… 10
Cleaning the appliance …………………10
Frequently Asked Questions …………… 11
Warranty Policy and Privacy Policy …… 11
Product Specications …………………… 11
K02H Series
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions carefully and thoroughly.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always hold the handle or knob.
3. To protect against re, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse the
cord, plug, kettle itself or power base in water or other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug the appliance from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Let it cool
down before putting on or taking o parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Send the appliance to the
BALMUDA Support Center for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by BALMUDA may result in
re, electric shock or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place the appliance on or near hot gas or an electric burner, or in a heated
oven.
11. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
12. Close the lid rmly until it clicks or the automatic OFF function may not work.
13. Hold the handle when removing the lid. Be careful not to touch the hot surface of the
kettle body or the nozzle after boiling water.
14. Do not remove the lid during the boiling cycle. Doing so may result in scalding (or
burns).
15. Before unplugging the appliance, always turn o the switch.
16. When unplugging the appliance, hold the power plug itself. Do not pull the power
cord.
17. Do not ll the appliance with water while it is on the power base. Before placing it
onto the power base, dry the bottom of the kettle.
18. To prevent the risk of scalding (or burns), close the lid rmly.
19. Take care not to scald yourself.
• Steam is emitted from the steam vent or the spout during or after boiling.
• Steam is emitted when opening the lid.
20. Use the appliance on a at and heat-resistant surface. Do not use it on top of other
electrical products.
21. Do not wash the appliance or the power base in a dishwasher. Never use detergent.
22. Do not insert any foreign objects in slots or gaps of the appliance.
23. Do not try to disassemble or repair the appliance, or try to replace the power cord
yourself.
24. The appliance is for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.
• If an extension cord is used:
1) The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as high as the
electrical rating of the appliance.
2) This appliance is equipped with a grounded plug. The extension cord should be a
grounding type 3-wire cord.
3) The extension cord should be arranged so
that it does not drape over the counter top
or table top where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over.
About the plug
• This appliance has a grounded type plug for
safety purposes. This plug is only compatible
with 3-pin outlets.
• In order to avoid disabling this safety
function, connect it to correctly grounded
outlets only.
• Do not remove the grounding prong.
• Failing to connect the grounding conductor
correctly may cause electric shock. If it
is unclear whether the outlet is correctly
grounded, consult a qualied electrician.
Grounding prong
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Safety Precautions
Read the Safety Precautions carefully before use to ensure correct operation. The
precautions described in this manual must be followed to ensure safe use of this appliance
and prevent hazards to you and other people, as well as damage to the appliance and your
home or property.
● These symbols indicate the degree of harm or damage that may be caused by improper
use.
WARNING
CAUTION
● These symbols indicate requirements during use of this appliance.
Indicates prohibited actions that must not be performed.
Indicates required actions that must be performed.
Indicates risk of electric shock.
Indicates risk of scalding or burns.
Indicates general risk.
Indicates actions that may cause death or serious injury.
Indicates actions that may cause minor injury.
Using the appliance
WARNING
Those in the following categories should not use the appliance without
supervision and guidance from others: Individuals with physical disabilities
or handicaps; Individuals with mental disabilities; Individuals who lack the
appropriate experience and knowledge; Children.
Doing so may cause scalding (or burns), injury, or electric shock.
Do not spray water onto or submerge the appliance.
Doing so may cause re, electric shock, or malfunction.
Do not touch the metal part of the kettle connector or the power base
connector, and do not insert pins or other metal objects into the hole.
Doing so may cause scalding (or burns) or electric shock.
Do not look directly into the spout or turn the spout towards others.
Doing so may cause scalding (or burns) or injury.
Do not disassemble or modify the appliance.
Doing so may cause re or electric shock.
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