Hamilton Beach 840155610 User Manual
Electric Kettle
840155610
READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT L’UTILISATION
LEA ANTES DE USAR
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instructivo antes de usar su aparato.
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Other Consumer Safety Information
When using electric appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
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, power base or electric kettle
in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting
on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a dam-
aged 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. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer may
result in fire, electrical shock or personal
injury.
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. Do not place electric kettle on or near a hot
gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
11. To disconnect electric kettle, turn any con-
trol to OFF
(O) then remove plug from wall
outlet. Never pull on cord as this may
damage the cord and eventually cause
electric shock.
12. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
13. Do not use for other than heating water.
Other liquids or food will contaminate the
interior and void warranty.
14. Do not allow kettle to boil dry.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
wWARNING
Shock Hazard
• Do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquid.
• If the plug on this appliance does not fit in your outlet:
- Do not modify the plug.
- Do not use an adaptor.
- Have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet.
Burn Hazard
•
Use extreme caution when carrying kettle containing hot water.
•
Do not pour in the direction of people or over people.
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Parts and Features
Using Your Electric Kettle
BEFORE FIRST USE: Remove plastic
bag from outside kettle and any packaging that might be inside the kettle.
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. 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.
3. Make sure that the lid is in place and
the power base is 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 beverages 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.
wWARNING
Burn Hazard
If kettle is overfilled, boiling water may spit out of the spout.
1. Lid
2. Anti-Scale Mesh Filter
(inside spout)
3. Power Base
4. Power Switch
5. Water Window
(on both sides)
6. Cord Wrap
(can exit to left or
right of handle)
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Cordless Kettle
• For general operation see “Using Your
Electric Kettle.”
• After filling the kettle with water, it
should be placed on the power base
so that it is correctly engaged.
• After use, replace the kettle on the
power base. Always 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 switch off. You should:
1. Turn the kettle OFF, unplug the kettle
and wait about 20 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 ( l ) position?
• Has the kettle been accidentally
switched on without being filled
with water or allowed to boil dry?
Turn the kettle OFF ( O ), wait 20 minutes and try again.
• Is the kettle cord firmly plugged into
the outlet and the 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. To ensure optimum
performance of the filter it should be periodically cleaned. See “Cleaning Your
Kettle.”
Using Your Electric Kettle (cont.)
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Cleaning Your Kettle
1. With kettle unplugged, empty any
remaining water and rinse. Allow
kettle to cool.
2. Remove Filter: Remove lid, grasp fil-
ter, pull out and
slide up to
remove. To
clean the filter,
rinse it under
running water
and brush with
a soft brush. An
old, clean
toothbrush works well.
3. Replace Filter: Set screen into open-
ing. Slide down and into place.
4. To avoid scale/lime deposit build-up,
empty kettle after each use.
3. Wipe the exterior of kettle with a
damp cloth. Do not use abrasive
scouring pads or powders as they
may scratch the smooth surface of
the kettle.
wWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
•
Do not immerse kettle, power base or plug in any liquid.
•
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock.
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