Cuisinart DK-17 User Manual

INSTRUCTION

BOOKLET

Cordless Electric Kettle

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

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

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Unplug from outlet when not in use

and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning appliance.

3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handle.

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

5. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.

6. Do not operate any appliance with
a damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance has malfunctioned or has
been damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to the nearest Cuisinart
Authorized Service Facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.

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

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let power cord hang over edge of
table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

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

11. Always put kettle on base, then plug
cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, push
button to Off, then remove plug from wall
outlet.

12. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.

13. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed
during the heating cycle.

14. Lock lid securely onto kettle before
serving any beverages.

15. The kettle is designed for use only with
the power base provided. It must never
be used on a range top.

16. Do not set a hot container on a wet or
cold surface.

17. Do not use a cracked container or a
container having a loose or weakened
handle.

18. Do not clean container with cleansers,
steel wool pads, or other abrasive
material.

19. Do not operate your appliance in an
appliance garage or under a wall cabinet.

When storing in an appliance garage
always unplug the unit from the elec­trical outlet. Not doing so could create

a risk of fire, especially if the appliance
touches the walls of the garage or the
door touches the unit as it closes.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
ONLY

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SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply
cord is provided
to reduce the risks
resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.

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

If a long extension cord
is used, the marked
electrical rating of the
extension cord must
be at least as great
as the electrical rating
of the appliance. The
extension cord should
be a grounding-type
3-wire cord, and 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.

For your protection, this unit is equipped with
a 3-conductor cord set that has a molded
3-prong grounding-type plug, and should
be used in combination with a properly
connected grounding-type outlet as shown in
Figure A.

If a grounding-type outlet is not available, an
adapter, shown in Figure B, may be obtained
so that a 2-slot wall outlet can be used with
a 3-prong plug. As shown in Figure C, the
adapter must be grounded by attaching its
grounding lug under the screw of the outlet
cover plate.

NOTE: Do not remove the grounding prong.
CAUTION: Before using an adapter, it must

be determined that the outlet cover plate
screw is properly grounded. If in doubt,
consult a licensed electrician. Never use an
adapter unless you are sure it is properly
grounded.

Note: Use of an adapter is not permitted in
Canada.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards ................................ 2

Special Cord Set Instructions ..................... 3

Unpacking Instructions ............................... 3

Brief History of Tea ...................................... 4

The Health Benefit of Tea ............................ 4

Features and Benefits ................................. 4

Operation ..................................................... 5

Helpful Hints ................................................ 5

Cleaning and Maintenance ......................... 5

Decalcification ............................................. 5

Warranty ...................................................... 6

UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat
surface.

2. Remove the instruction book and any
other literature.

3. Remove the kettle lid from the box and
remove the polybag.

4. Remove the upper insert.

5. Lift the kettle from the box and remove
the polybag.

6. Remove the lower insert.

7. Lift the power base from the box and
remove the polybag.

We suggest you save all packing materials in
the event that future shipping of the machine
is needed. Keep all plastic bags away from
children.

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