GE 106764, 840081700 User Manual
Electric Kettle
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions thoroughly before using the appliance.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces or hot water. Use handles or knobs. Care
must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts or from
spilled hot liquid.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury do not
immerse cord, plugs or electric kettle in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
5. Electric kettle must be operated on a flat surface away from the
edge of counter to prevent accidental tipping.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after
the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer assistance number for information
on examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. Do not use for other than heating water. Other liquids or food will
contaminate the interior and void warranty.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces, including the stove.
10. To protect against electric shock, unplug from outlet when filling,
when not in use, and before cleaning.
11. To prevent burns, allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts
and cleaning.
12. Do not allow kettle to boil dry.
13. To avoid possible steam damage, turn spout away from walls or cabi-
nets during use; use protective pad under kettle to prevent damage
to wood finishes.
14. To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage
appliance on the same circuit.
15. Do not place electric kettle on or near a hot gas or electric burner
or in a heated oven.
16. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may result in fire, electrical shock or personal injury.
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Parts and Features
Lid
Power Switch
I = ON
O = OFF
Power Base*
Anti-Scale Mesh Filter*
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* Features on selected models.
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Cordless Electric Kettle
Electric Kettle
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17. To disconnect electric kettle, turn any control to OFF then
remove plug from wall outlet. Never pull on cord as this may
damage the cord and eventually cause electric shock.
18. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
remove the bottom cover. No user serviceable parts are inside.
Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.
19. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
20. Be sure the lid is securely snapped in place before turning kettle on
and during use. Allow to cool before removing lid. To remove lid
lift straight up.
21. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Consumer Safety Information
This appliance is intended for household use only.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not operate another high
wattage appliance on the same circuit with the kettle.
This appliance is equipped with a grounded- type 3-wire cord (3-prong
plug). This type of plug will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a
3-prong plug. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce the risk
of electrical shock. If the plug should fail to fit contact a qualified
electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the
safety purpose of the grounding pin by modifying the plug in any way.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce
the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. If
a longer cord is necessary an approved extension cord may be used.
The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater
than the rating of the kettle. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
WARNING: To avoid burns and reduce risk of personal injury, use
extreme caution when carrying kettle containing hot water. Do not
pour in the direction of people or over people.
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If Heating Element Discolors
It is normal for stainless steel heating elements to discolor. This
does not affect the performance of the kettle. Do not use abrasive scouring pads or cleaners as this may damage the stainless
steel surface.
Cordless Kettle
Your cordless kettle has the power supply connected to the
power base, eliminating the need to plug and unplug the cord
from the electrical outlet. However, it is always a good safety
practice to unplug the power base when not in use.
• For general operation see “Using Your Electric Kettle.”
• After filling the kettle with water, it should be placed on the
base so that it is correctly engaged.
• After use the kettle may be left on the base but we
recommend you unplug the cord from the outlet.
If Your Kettle Boils Dry
The heating element is protected by two automatic safety
devices. If your kettle is accidentally switched on without being
filled with water, or is allowed to boil dry, the kettle will automatically repeat a cycle of switching off, cooling down and
switching back on. You should:
1. Turn the kettle OFF, unplug the kettle and wait about 15
minutes for the element to cool down.
2. Refill the kettle, then use as normal and check that the
kettle functions correctly.
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Anti-Scale Mesh Filter (available on select models)
Scale is caused by lime and calcium in hard water. The mesh
filter will prevent these suspended particles from being poured out of the kettle.
The filter should be cleaned periodically
to ensure optimum performance. To clean
the filter, rinse it under running water and
brush both side with a soft brush. An old,
clean toothbrush works well.
Using Your Electric Kettle
BEFORE FIRST USE: Fill kettle to MAX indicator on water level
window and bring to a boil until kettle shuts off automatically.
Discard water and repeat. Rinse out kettle 2 or 3 times. The
kettle is now ready for use.
1. Unplug kettle from outlet before filling, or for cordless
models, remove from power base before filling.
2. Fill kettle with required amount of water. Ensure that water
level is between MIN and MAX on the water level indicator.
If using the mesh filter, it must be in place.
WARNING: If kettle is overfilled there is a risk that boiling
water may spit out of the spout.
3. Make sure that the lid is in place and the kettle or power
base (cordless models only) is standing on a level surface.
If lid is not in place, auto shut-off will not operate.
4. Plug into outlet and turn on ( l ).
5. The kettle will switch off (O) automatically when the water
has boiled. (Remember, the surface of the kettle gets hot;
take care–only grip the kettle by the handle).
6. After use, unplug kettle and empty.
NOTE: Use water only in the kettle. If used for foods or beverage
such as tea or coffee, the warranty will be voided.
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