GE 840099900 User Manual

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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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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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.

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.

If Your Kettle Boils Dry

If your kettle is accidentally switched on without being filled
with water, or is allowed to boil dry, the kettle will cycle contin­uously, 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.

If Your Kettle Does Not Work

Make these simple checks before calling the toll-free customer
assistance number:

• Have you switched the power switch button to ON position?

• If the kettle heats but does not boil, it might need descaling.

• Has the kettle been accidentally switched on without being

filled with water or allowed to boil dry? Turn the kettle OFF,
wait 15 minutes and try again.

• Is the kettle cord firmly plugged in the outlet?

Using Your Electric Kettle

BEFORE FIRST USE: Fill kettle to MAX indicator on water level

window and bring to a boil. 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.

2. Fill kettle with required amount of water. Ensure that water

level is between MIN and MAX on the water level indicator.
WARNING: To reduce risk of personal injury, do not fill kettle

above MAX fill line. If kettle is overfilled, boiling water may
spit out of the spout.

3. Make sure that lid is in place and kettle is standing on a level
surface.

WARNING: To reduce risk of personal injury, do not use kettle
without lid properly secured in place.

4. Plug into outlet and turn on. The lighted power switch will
glow.

5. When the water has boiled, turn the kettle off. (Remember,
the surface of the kettle gets hot; take care–only grip the
kettle by the handle.)

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Parts and Features

Lid

Lighted Power Switch

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