Hamilton Beach 40930 User Manual

READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
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1 L Electric Glass Kettle

Bouilloire électrique

en verre de 1 L

Hervidor Eléctrico

de Vidrio de 1 L

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read all instructions.

2. 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 are closely
supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.

3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or

near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.

4. Do not touch hot surfaces or hot water. Use handles or knobs.

Care must be taken since burns can occur from touching hot
parts or from spilled hot liquid.

5. To protect against fire, electric shock, and personal injury, do

not immerse cord, plug, power base, or electric kettle in water or
other liquid.

6. Unplug from outlet when kettle is not in use and before cleaning.

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

7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or

plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and
repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service
agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Call the provided customer service number for information on
examination, repair, or adjustment.

8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the

manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot

surfaces, including the stove.

11. Do not place electric kettle on or near a hot gas or electric burner

or in a heated oven.

12. To disconnect electric kettle, turn any control to OFF ( ) and

then remove plug from wall outlet. Never pull on cord as this
may damage the cord and eventually cause electric shock.

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

14. Do not use for other than heating water. Other liquids or food

will contaminate the interior and void warranty.

15. Do not allow kettle to boil dry.

16. To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another high-wattage

appliance on the same circuit.

17. Scalding may occur if the lid is opened during the heating cycle.

18. Be certain kettle lid is securely in place during operation and

when pouring hot water. Do not use force when placing lid on
kettle.

19. Do not clean glass with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other

abrasive material.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or
injury to persons, including the following:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.

w WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided

with either a polarized (one wide blade) or grounded (3-prong) plug
to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a
polarized or grounded outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the
plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

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

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Parts and Features

Lid

Power Base*

Power Switch

Anti-Scale
Mesh Filter

Power Light
(located
inside kettle)

Lid-Opening Button

*To order parts:
US: 1.800.851.8900
www.hamiltonbeach.com
Canada: 1.800.267.2826
Mexico:

01 800 71 16 100

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How to Use the Kettle

w CAUTION

Burn Hazard.

Do not overfill kettle. Boiling
water may spit out of the spout.

1. Using two fingers, press lid

buttons in and lift lid to add
water to the kettle.

2. Do not fill above the MAX fill

line or below the MIN fill line.
Push lid down to close.

3. Place the kettle on the base. 4. Plug into outlet.

5. Push switch down to start

kettle. Power light inside kettle
will illuminate in blue while
heating, then will shut off
automatically when water has
boiled. Kettle will not turn off
unless lid is closed and the
mesh filter is in place.

6. Pour hot water. Unplug.
NOTE: Only use kettle to heat

water. If kettle is used to heat
other liquids, such as coffee or
tea, the warranty will be voided.

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Care and Cleaning

w WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard.

Do not immerse kettle, power base, or plug in water or other liquid.

1. Unplug.

2. To avoid scale/lime deposit buildup, empty kettle after each use.

3. Wipe the exterior of kettle with a damp cloth.

w WARNING

Burn Hazard. Do not use abrasive scouring pads or

powders since they may scratch the smooth surface of the kettle,
causing the glass to break suddenly during use or cleaning.

To remove discoloration or scale/lime deposit from heating
element: Place either 1/2 teaspoon (5 ml) cream of tartar (available in

the spice aisle of grocery store) or 1 tablespoon (15 ml) white vinegar
or lemon juice into the kettle. Then fill the kettle 1/2 full with water.
Plug in, turn ON (I), and bring to boil. Turn OFF ( ), let cool, and rinse
several times with clean tap water.

If Kettle Floor 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 since this
may damage the stainless steel surface.

If 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 switch off. You should:

• Turn the switch to OFF ( ), unplug, and wait about 20 minutes for
the element to cool down.

• Refill the kettle; then use as normal and check that the kettle
functions correctly.

If Kettle Does Not Work: Make these simple checks before calling
the toll-free customer service number:

• Have you turned power switch to ON (l) 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? Wait 20 minutes, and try again.

• Is cord firmly plugged into the outlet and kettle firmly seated in the
base?

Anti-Scale Mesh Filter: 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,
unplug kettle and allow to cool. Gently brush filter with a clean, wet
toothbrush. Rinse toothbrush and repeat if necessary.