Cookworks Variable Temperature Glass Kettle - S/Steel User guide

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Variable Temperature Glass Kettle

Model No. KE8040T-GS

Care & Instruction Manual

For household and indoor use only

Please read these instructions before use and retain for

future reference

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• You should only plug the appliance into a 220V‐240V AC,

50Hz supply. Connecting it to other power sources may
damage the appliance and will invalidate the guarantee.

• Switch off and unplug when not in use and before cleaning

the appliance.

• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less

than 8 years.

• Do not allow children to use the appliance without

supervision.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years

and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

• Keep stand, cable, plug and outside of kettle dry and away

from areas where it is likely to get splashed. Avoid spillage
on the connector. Never immerse in water.

• Do not pull on the cable to disconnect from mains supply.

• Do not operate the appliance if damaged or after it

malfunctions. In the event the supply cord is damaged, in
order to avoid a hazard it must only be replaced by a
qualified service engineer, with a suitably approved part.

• This appliance must be positioned so that the plug is

accessible and the plug socket is within easy reach of the
power cord.

• This appliance must be plugged in to an earthed socket

outlet.

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WARNING!

• This appliance is intended exclusively for use in domestic

households. It is not suitable for commercial use.

• Do not open the lid while the water is boiling or when steam

is coming out of the kettle.

• Do not cover and allow the kettle to cool fully before storing.

• The surfaces of the kettle will become hot during use. Do

not touch and always carry by the handle. Note the kettle
and heating element is subject to residual heat after use.

• Do not use the kettle near or under surfaces that are heat

sensitive or those that may be damaged by steam.

• Do not overfill the kettle as boiling water may be ejected

during operation.

• Use only with the stand provided and to heat water. This

appliance can cause personal injury if misused.

• The body of this kettle is made from thermally resistant

glass; however this is still glass and will shatter if subjected
to physical impact or being dropped.

PARTS

1. Lid button

2. Handle

3. Body

4. Thermocouple

5. Stand

6. Keep warm button

7. 100˚C button

8. 90˚C button

9. 80˚C button

10. 70˚C button

11. On / Off ( ) button

12. Lid

13. Spout

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TO USE THE KETTLE
This kettle can be used to heat water to a variety of
temperatures, ideal for the preparation of some fruit and
speciality teas that are best prepared at lower temperatures.
The kettle can also keep water at the selected temperature up to
30 minutes if desired.

1. Place the kettle and stand on a stable, flat, heat resistant

surface and away from surfaces that may be damaged by
steam.

2. Fully unwind the cable, plug in and switch on at the mains, a

bleep will be heard and the indicators will briefly illuminate.
For safety do not allow the cable to dangle over the edge of
units.

3. Remove the kettle from the stand; press the lid button to

open the lid. Fill to the required level using the graduated
markings on the glass body as a guide. Do not fill past the
maximum (1.7 litre / 7 cups) or below the minimum (0.5 litre
/ 2 cups) level.

4. Close the lid fully (it clicks as it closes), replace the kettle on

the stand and turn the kettle so that the spout faces away
from you.

• To boil the kettle, press the ON / OFF ( ) button. The

indicators in the on/off and 100˚C buttons will

illuminate.

• To heat water to 90, 80 or 70˚C, press the on /off button

and then press the temperature button of choice. The
indicators in the ON/OFF ( ) and temperature button of
choice will illuminate.

• To keep the water at the selected temperature, follow

direction above and then press the KEEP WARM button
before the kettle reaches the desired temperature. The
indicator in the button will flash to show that this mode
has been selected.

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TO USE THE KETTLE (CONTINUED)

5. Unless the ‘keep warm’ function has been selected, the kettle

will bleep and switch off automatically when the water
reaches the desired temperature and the indicator lights will
go off.

6. If the ‘keep warm’ function has been selected. The kettle will

reactivate periodically to maintain the desired temperature
for up to 30 minutes. During this interval the kettle can be
removed from the stand (max 3 min) and replaced and the
setting will be retained. The on/off, temperature and keep
warm indicators will remain lit to show that the kettle is in
keep warm mode.

7. To stop or interrupt the heating process, switch the appliance

off by pressing the ON/OFF ( ) button or removing the kettle
from the stand.

Notes:

• Before using for the first time, fill the kettle to the maximum

level, bring to the boil and then discard water. Repeat this
step two further times.

• This kettle is fitted with a safety device that automatically

switches off the heater element if the appliance is
inadvertently switched on when empty or if it boils dry. In
this case allow the kettle to cool completely (minimum 15
minutes) before refilling with cold water. The kettle will
resume operation after refilling.

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CLEANING
To maximize the efficiency of the kettle, clean and descale it
regularly. If living in a hard water area it will be necessary to
descale the kettle frequently (e.g. weekly) to maintain visual
appearance of the glass.

1. Switch off and unplug the kettle and allow it to cool

completely.

2. Open the lid and then slide the filter upwards to remove

(fig 2 & 3). Clean the filter under a running tap while gently
brushing with a soft nylon brush to remove the scale. Refit
the filter.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

3. Descale with a proprietary descaler suitable for glass kettles

and use in accordance with the instructions on the pack.
Alternatively half fill the kettle with water and add the juice
of one lemon. Boil the kettle and allow it to stand for 15
minutes. Repeat this last step a further two times before
discarding the solution.

4. After descaling the kettle, fill the kettle to the maximum level,

bring to the boil and then discard the water.

5. Wipe external surfaces with a soft damp cloth. Do not use

detergent or abrasives as these may scratch the surface.

Filter

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Cookworks Variable Temperature Glass Kettle

Model

KE8040T-GS

Rated Voltage & Frequency

220 – 240V AC 50 – 60Hz

Rated Power Input

1850 – 2200W

Capacity

1.7 litre

Class rating

1 (earthed)

BS 1362 fuse

10A

Product dimensions (external)

233 x 213 x 258 mm

Product weight (net)

1.4 kg approx.

RECYCLING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and
in doing so help the environment.
This symbol means an electrical product should not be
disposed of with normal household waste. Please
ensure it is taken to a suitable facility for disposal when
finished with.
Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk, click on “bank locator”
and enter your postcode to find your nearest recycling
site.

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PLUG / WIRING ADVICE
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following UK electrical code: BLUE = NEUTRAL

BROWN = LIVE
GREEN + YELLOW = EARTH

Non-rewireable plug
This appliance may be fitted with a “non‐rewireable” plug. If you

need to change the fuse in a “non‐rewireable” plug, the fuse

cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the
appliance must not be used.

Rewireable plug
The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in a rewireable plug. Rewireable plugs should only be
replaced by a suitably competent person. If in doubt, consult a
qualified electrician.

The BLUE wire must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter N

The BROWN wire must be connected to
the terminal marked with the letter L

The GREEN & YELLOW wire must be
connecting to the terminal marked with

the letter E or the earth symbol .

Produced in China.

Argos Limited, 489-499 Avebury Boulevard,
Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW.

Argos (N.I.) Ltd, Forestside Shopping Centre,
Upper Galwally, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT8
6FX.

Argos Distributors (Ireland) Limited, Unit 7,
Ashbourne Retail Park, Ballybin Road,
Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland

www.argos.co.uk/cookworks
Tel: [phone]

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