Kambrook KCT110 User Manual

Electric

Teapot

KCT110

Instruction Booklet

Important

Please retain your instruction
book for future use.

In the event that you need some assistance with your
Kambrook appliance, please contact our Customer Service
Department on 1300 139 798 (Australia) or 09 271 3980 (New
Zealand). Alternatively, visit us on our website at
www.kambrook.com.au

Contents

Kambrook Recommends p4
Safety First

Your Kambrook Electric Teapot p6
Quick Start Guide p7
Operating Instructions p8
Maintaining Your Kambrook p10

Electric Teapot
Cooking with the KCT110 p12
Warranty p16

Kambrook Recommends Safety First

IMPORTANT: Please retain your
instruction book for future use.

At Kambrook, we believe that safe performance is the first priority in any
consumer product, so that you, our valued customer can confidently
use and trust our products. We ask that any electrical appliance that
you use be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention
placed on the following important operating instructions.

Important Safeguards For Your Kambrook
Electric Teapot

• Carefully read all instructions before
operating the Kambrook Electric
Teapot for the first time and save for
future reference.

• Remove and safely discard any
packaging material and promotional
labels before using the Kambrook
Electric Teapot for the first time.

• To eliminate a choking hazard for
young children, remove and safely
discard the protective cover fitted to
the power plug of this appliance.

• The Kambrook Electric Teapot has
been designed specifically for the
purpose of boiling drinking quality
water only. Under no circumstances
should this product be used to boil
any other liquids or foodstuffs.

• Do not place the Kambrook Electric
Teapot near the edge of a bench or
table during operation. Ensure that
the surface is level, clean and free of
water and other substances.

• Do not operate the Kambrook
Electric Teapot on a sink drain board.

• Do not place the Kambrook Electric
Teapot on or near a hot gas burner,
electric element or where it could
touch a heated oven.

• Keep the Kambrook Electric Teapot
clear of walls, curtains and other
heat or steam sensitive materials.
Minimum 20cm distance.

• Always ensure the Kambrook Electric
Teapot is properly assembled before
use. Follow the instructions provided
in this book.

• The Kambrook Electric Teapot
must be used only with the power
base supplied.

• The Kambrook Electric Teapot is not
intended to be operated by means
of an external timer or separate
remote control system.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the
handle for lifting and carrying the
Kambrook Electric Teapot.

• Do not place anything on top of
the lid.

• Before cleaning and/or storing,
ensure the ON/OFF switch is switched
off. Turn the power off at the power
outlet and remove the power
plug from the power outlet before
attempting to move the appliance.

• Use caution when pouring water
from the Kambrook Electric Teapot,
as boiling water and steam will scald.
Do not pour the water too quickly.

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• To protect against electric shock, do
not immerse the Kambrook Electric
Teapot base, power base, power
cord or power plug in water or allow
moisture to come in contact with
these parts.

• Do not remove the Kambrook Electric
Teapot from the power base during
operation. Ensure the Teapot has
switched off after the water has
boiled before removing the Teapot
from the power base. If the Teapot is
removed from the power base during
the boiling cycle the Teapot will
automatically switch off.

• Do not move the Kambrook Electric
Teapot while it is switched on.

• Do not open the lid during operation.

• Keep the Kambrook Electric Teapot

clean. Follow the Maintaining Your
Kambrook Electric Teapot section
provided in this book.

Important Safeguards For All
Electrical Appliances

• Fully unwind the power cord
before use.

• Do not let the power cord hang over
the edge of a bench or table, touch
hot surfaces or become knotted.

• To protect against electric shock do
not immerse the power cord, power
plug or appliance in water or any
other liquid.

• The 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 have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.

• It is recommended to regularly
inspect the appliance. To avoid a
hazard do not use the appliance if
power cord, power plug or appliance
becomes damaged in any way.
Return the entire appliance to the
nearest authorised Kambrook Service
Centre for examination and/or repair.

• Any maintenance other than
cleaning should be performed at an
authorised Kambrook Service Centre.

• This appliance is for household use
only. Do not use this appliance for
anything other than its intended
use. Do not use in moving vehicles or
boats. Do not use outdoors. Misuse
may cause injury.

• The installation of a residual
current device (safety switch)
is recommended to provide
additional safety protection when
using electrical appliances. It is
advisable that a safety switch with
a rated residual operating current
not exceeding 30mA be installed in
the electrical circuit supplying the
appliance. See your electrician for
professional advice.

WARNING: Do not
operate the teapot on
an inclined surface. Do
not move the teapot
while it is switched on.

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Your Electric Teapot

1. Stylish ceramic design

2. Multi-directional cordfree

power base

3. Easy clean concealed element

4. 800ml capacity

5. On/Off button can also be used

to reheat

6. Easy to remove tea basket

7. Cool touch handle

8. Cool touch lid

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Quick Start Guide

1. Remove Kambrook Electric Teapot

from packaging and assemble. Be
sure to place the basket inside the
Kambrook Electric Teapot.

2. Plug the Kambrook Electric Teapot

into power point and switch on.

NOTE: Ensure that the
Kambrook Electric Teapot
switch is in the ‘OFF’ position.

3. Fill the Kambrook Electric Teapot

with 800ml of water and place
onto base.

4. Place 1 tablespoon of tea leaves

into the basket and place lid
secularly on top of the Teapot,
switch on.

5. When the Teapot has boiled,

leave to settle for approximately
60 seconds.

6. Serve tea.

7. Reheat Kambrook Electric Teapot

if required by switching the switch
to the ‘ON’ position.

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Operating Instructions

Before First Use

Remove any packaging material
and promotional labels before using
your Kambrook Electric Teapot for the
first time.

It is recommended that before first
use, you fill the Kambrook Electric
Teapot to the maximum level with
cold tap water, bring to the boil and
discard the water.

Your Kambrook Electric Teapot will
only operate when positioned on the
power base with the ON/OFF switch
in the ‘ON’ position. Ensure the power
plug is connected into a power point
and switched on.

The Kambrook Electric Teapot will
automatically switch ‘OFF’ once the
water is boiled.

Operation of Your Kambrook
Electric Teapot

1. To fill the Kambrook Electric

Teapot, remove it from the power
base and open the lid by pulling
up. (see Fig. 1)

NOTE: Do not fill above the
MAX mark as boiling water
may splash out from the
Kambrook Electric Teapot.

2. Add the tea leaves to the basket

and place back inside the Teapot.

3. Ensure the lid is locked firmly into

the Teapot before placing the
Kambrook Electric Teapot on the
power base.

4. Place the Kambrook Electric

Teapot firmly onto the power base.
Plug the power plug into 230V or
240V power outlet and switch ‘ON’.

5. Press the On/Off switch to the

‘ON’ position. The power ‘ON’ light
will illuminate.

NOTE: Do not remove the
Kambrook Electric Teapot
from the power base during
operation. Ensure the Teapot
has switched off before
removing the Teapot from the
power base.

Fig. 1

Fill with the desired amount of
water. Never fill the Kambrook
Electric Teapot above the ‘MAX’
mark, which is indicated by the
‘MAX’ mark on the internal wall.

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6. The Kambrook Electric Teapot

will automatically switch ‘OFF’
once the water has boiled. Lift the
Kambrook Electric Teapot from the
power base and pour the water.
Take care to hold the Kambrook
Electric Teapot level, especially
when filled to the maximum level.
To re-boil it may be necessary to
wait for a few seconds to allow
the control to reset.

7. To refill tea, remove the lid from

the Teapot and ensure that the
basket has cooled down before
removing. We recommend that
you use tongs or oven mitts
when removing.

NOTE: The Kambrook Electric
Teapot must only be used with
the power base supplied. Use
caution when pouring water
from your Kambrook Electric
Teapot, as boiling water will
scald. Do not pour the water
too quickly.

WARNING: This
appliance is designed
for boiling of drinking
quality water only.
Never use it to heat or
boil any other liquids
or foodstuffs.

WARNING: The lid
should always be firmly
in place in the closed
position before use. Do
not open the lid during
and after operation.
This may result in boiling
water splashing from
the kettle.

Pour out all the hot
water from the kettle
before opening the lid
to refill.

Safety Boil Dry Protection

This Kambrook Electric Teapot is
fitted with a safety device, which
protects against overheating, should
your appliance be operated with
insufficient water. If this occurs the
Kambrook Electric Teapot will stop
heating and the switch will move to
the ‘OFF’ position and the illuminated
light will go out.

Should this occur, switch off at the
power outlet and unplug. Allow the
Kambrook Electric Teapot to cool
down before refilling. Remove the
teapot from the power base and add
cold water. Return the Teapot to the
power base. The safety device will
automatically reset.

WARNING: Do not
place the Kambrook
Electric Teapot on
a hot gas burner,
electric element or
heating plate.

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Maintaining Your Kambrook Electric Teapot

Always switch appliance off at
the power outlet and then unplug
before cleaning.

Removable Basket

The teapot features a removable
metal tea leave basket to remove tea
leave residue from the teapot.

NOTE: Ensure the Kambrook
Electric Teapot and water
have cooled down before
attempting to clean
the removable metal tea
leave basket.

Remove the lid from the Teapot
and ensure that the basket has
cooled down before removing. We
recommend that you use tongs or
oven mitts when removing the basket.

The basket can be cleaned by
placing under warm running water
and rubbing with a cleaning cloth
or brush.

To replace basket, simply place the
basket back in the teapot.

NOTE: Do not place a load
on the top of the Kambrook
Electric Teapot, knock against
a hard surface or drop the
Teapot. The ceramic will break.
Always take care cleaning or
filling the Teapot.

WARNING: To prevent
damage to the
appliance do not
use alkaline cleaning
agents when cleaning,
use a soft cloth and
mild detergent.

WARNING: Do not use
chemicals, steel wool,
or abrasive cleaners to
clean the inside or
outside of the Kambrook
Electric Teapot.

NOTE: The basket could
become damaged with time,
please check regularly and
replace if found damaged.

To Clean the Exterior

The outside of the Kambrook Electric
Teapot may be wiped over with a
damp cloth and polished with a soft,
clean dry cloth.

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WARNING: Never

immerse the Kambrook
Electric Teapot base or
power cord in water, or
allow moisture to
come in contact with
these parts.

Mineral Deposits and
Discolouration

The concealed element in the base of
the is made from high quality stainless
steel. Any brown stains appearing are
the result of mineral deposits and are
not rust.

To remove the discolouration follow
the cleaning instructions “Removal of
mineral deposits”.

Removal of Mineral Deposits

Mineral deposits in tap water may
cause the Kambrook Electric Teapot
interior to discolour over time. This
may be removed by using a kettle
cleaner or descaler which is available
from most leading supermarkets,
department and hardware stores.

Alternatively:

1. Fill the Kambrook Electric Teapot

2. Empty the solution from the

3. Repeat and the Kambrook

2

until

⁄3 full with 1 part vinegar and
2 parts water. Boil and allow to
stand overnight.

Kambrook Electric Teapot. Fill the
Kambrook Electric Teapot with
clean water, bring to the boil and
discard the water.

Electric Teapot will be ready
for use.

Storage

Ensure that the Kambrook Electric
Teapot is switched off, cleaned and
dried before storing. Ensure that the lid
is closed and locked firmly into place.
Wrap the power cord around the
cord storage under the power base.

Stand the Kambrook Electric Teapot
upright on the power base. Do not
store anything on top.

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Cooking with the KCT110

Minty Iced Green Tea

Serves 4

1 tablespoon green tea leaves
4 tablespoons caster sugar
16 mint leaves
16 ice cubes

1. Fill the Electric Teapot with water to

the Max level.

2. Place the green tea leaves into the

metal tea basket and insert into the
teapot and switch on.

3. Place 1 tablespoon of sugar and 4

mint leaves into 4 glasses and fill with
green tea.

4. Stir until sugar is dissolved and allow to

stand until cooled.

5. Top each with 4 ice cubes and serve.

Chai Preserved Lemons

Serves 6

1 tablespoon chai tea leaves
6 lemons
12 tablespoons sea salt
4 bay leaves

1. Fill the Electric Teapot with water to

the internal Max level.

2. Place the chai tea leaves into the

metal tea basket and insert into the
teapot and switch on.

3. Cut the lemons into quarters,

lengthways keeping the stem ends
attached. Place 2 tablespoons of salt
into the centre of each lemon.

4. Place lemons and bay leaves into a

preserving jar and top up with
chai tea.

5. Seal and use after 2 weeks.

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Baked Berry Apples

Apple Sparkle

Serves 6

1 tablespoon berry flavoured tea leaves
¼ cup dried fruit
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
30g butter
6 small green apples, peeled and cored

1. Preheat oven to 180ºC.

2. Fill the Electric Teapot with water to

the Max level.

3. Place the berry flavoured tea leaves

into the metal tea basket and insert
into the teapot and switch on.

4. Mix together the dried fruits, brown

sugar, cinnamon and butter. Fill the
centre of each apple with the mixture.

5. Place apples into a heatproof

oven dish.

6. Pour the tea into the heat proof oven

dish. Cover bowl with foil and secure.
Place into a preheated oven for 40
minutes.

7. Serve with ice cream or fresh cream.

Serves 4

1 tablespoon apple flavoured tea leaves
1 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup mineral water
16 iced cubes

1. Fill the Electric Teapot with water to

the Max level.

2. Place the apple flavoured tea leaves

into the metal tea basket and insert
into the teapot and switch on.

3. Fill 4 glasses with ½ a cup of tea and

allow to cool.

4. Add ¼ cup of apple juice, ½

tablespoon of lemon juice and ¼ cup
of mineral water to each cooled tea.

5. Top each with 4 ice cubes and serve.

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Notes

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Notes

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Kambrook 12 Month Replacement Warranty

In Australia, this Kambrook Replacement Warranty
does not affect the mandatory statutory rights
implied under the Trade Practices Act 1974 and
other similar State and Territory legislation relating
to the appliance. It applies in addition to the
conditions and warranties implied by
that legislation.

In New Zealand, this Kambrook Replacement
Warranty does not affect your mandatory statutory
rights implied under the Consumer Guarantees
Act 1993 in relation to the appliance. It applies in
addition to the conditions and guarantees implied
by that legislation.

This Kambrook Replacement Warranty is valid only
in the country of purchase, but other statutory
warranties may still apply.

This Warranty card and the purchase receipt for this
product are to be retained as proof of purchase
and must be presented if making a claim under
the Kambrook Replacement Warranty. Please note
that under any applicable statutory warranty you
are not required to produce these documents, but
may be required to provide a proof of purchase.

Kambrook warrants the purchaser against defects
in workmanship and material for a period of 12
months domestic use from the date of purchase
(or 3 months commercial use).

The Kambrook Replacement Warranty does not
apply to any defect, deterioration, loss, injury or
damage occasioned by, or as a result of, misuse
or abuse, negligent handling or if the product has
been used other than in accordance with the
instructions. The Kambrook Replacement Warranty
excludes breakables such as glass and ceramic
items, consumable items and normal wear
and tear.

This Kambrook Replacement Warranty is void if
there is evidence of the product being tampered
with by unauthorised persons.

If the product includes one or a number of
accessories only the defective accessory or
product will be replaced. Subject to your statutory
rights, in the event of Kambrook choosing
to replace the appliance, the Kambrook
Replacement Warranty will expire at the original
date, i.e. 12 months from the original date
of purchase.

In the event that you need some assistance
with your Kambrook appliance, please contact
our Customer Service Department on 1300 139
798 (Australia) or 09 271 3980 (New Zealand).
Alternatively, visit us on the website at
www.kambrook.com.au

Kambrook 12 Month Replacement Warranty

Your Purchase Record (Please Complete)

Date Of Purchase ________________________________

Attach a copy of the purchase receipt
here.

Model Number ___________________________________

Serial Number ____________________________________

Purchased From __________________________________

(Please don’t return purchase record
until you are making a claim)

Register your warranty at www.kambrook.com.au/service.asp

Kambrook - Australia
Building 2, Port Air Industrial Estate
1A Hale Street
Botany NSW 2019
Australia
Customer Service Line 1300 139 798
Customer Service Fax [phone]

Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise, the product you

purchase may differ slightly from the illustration in this book. Issue 1/10

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