Capresso 278 User Manual

Stainless Steel Water Kettle with

Variable Temperature Control

Model #278

Operating Instructions

Warranty

1500W/120V~/60Hz

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
taken, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE
CORD, PLUG, OR POWER BASE UNIT in water or other liquids.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and

knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning

use of the appliances by a person responsible for their safety.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

6. Do not use harsh abrasives, caustic cleaners or oven cleaners when cleaning
this appliance.

7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the

appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance

to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Capresso may result
in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. Always use the appliance on a dry level surface.

11. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.

12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

13. Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.

14. Always fill the kettle first, then set the appliance onto the power base, and
finally plug cord into outlet. To disconnect, remove kettle from Power Base,
then remove plug from wall outlet.

15. Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.

16. Always make sure that lid is closed during operation. Scalding may occur
when lid is open during operation.

17. To avoid scalding, never fill pot above the "MAX" line marking on the kettle.

18. Extreme caution must be used when moving the kettle containing hot water.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled
in or tripping over a long cord.

2. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in
their use.

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3. If an extension cord is used,
a. the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and
b. the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the

countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

c. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a
rounding type 3-wire cord.

Notice: This appliance has a 3-prong grounded plug. To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, this plug will fit in an outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit in the outlet, contact a qualified electrician. DO NOT modify the plug in
any way.

IMPORTANT

Open lid at a 90º angle, when pouring all of the water at once into another container.
This way hot steam will be diverted away from the hand holding the handle.

Caution: Handle kettle carefully, the metal housing will become hot during and
after heating!

Spout with removable
scale filter

Power base with plug
and cord

Hinged lid

(do not try to remove lid!)

Temperature
settings

Stay cool
handle

Water level window with
MIN/MAX markings

Stainless Steel Water Kettle with

Variable Temperature Control

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