Kenwood SJ680 User Manual

to use your stainless
steel kettle

1 Fill the kettle through either the

spout or lid. To open the lid press
press the lid release . The
water level must be between ‘Max’
and 200 mls (1 cup)

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Be economical: do not boil more
water than you need.

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To improve the quality of your
drinks always use fresh water.

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Empty the kettle after each use.

2 Close the lid by pushing down on

the finger pad area .

3 Plug in and switch on . The

neon light will come on.

4 Your kettle will boil and switch off

automatically. To re-boil, wait a
few seconds - the on/off switch
needs time to reset.

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If you experience problems
with your kettle switching
on and off during use or
switching off before boiling,
check that the flat element
is free from scale - see
“descaling”. If descaling
does not solve the problem
contact Kenwood customer
care.

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Your kettle is fitted with a scale
filter to hold back limescale
particles.

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If you find drops of water under
your kettle, don’t worry - it is just
condensation.

boil-dry protection

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If you switch on with too little
water, your kettle will cut out
automatically. Switch off and let it
cool down before re-filling.
When it has cooled down, the
switch will reset itself.

care and cleaning

Before cleaning, unplug your kettle
and let it cool down.

the outside and powerbase

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Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry.
Do not use abrasives - they will
scratch the metal and plastic
surfaces.

the inside

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Wipe with bicarbonate of soda on
a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly.

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Even though your kettle comes
with a scale filter, you still need to
clean the inside (and the filter)
regularly.

the scale filter

1 Open the lid.
2 Slide the scale filter out .
3 either rinse under the tap or use

a soft brush.
or when descaling your kettle,
drop the filter in too. Rinse
thoroughly.

4 Slide the filter back in to refit.

descaling

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Regular descaling of the flat
element will improve the
performance of your kettle. If the
kettle is not descaled regularly the
build up of limescale may result in
the following:

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problems may be experienced
with the kettle switching on and
off during use or switching off
before boiling.

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the kettle may take longer to
boil.

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the flat element may be
damaged.

safety

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Always use the filter and never overfill
– boiling water may splash out.

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Avoid contact with steam coming
out of the spout area when pouring
and out of the lid when refilling.

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Beware: the metal body of the
kettle will get hot during operation.

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Keep small children away from the
kettle and never let the cord hang
down over the worktop edge – a
child could grab it and pull the
kettle down.

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If you do not need so much cord,
shorten it by wrapping any excess
cord around the bracket on the
underside of the powerbase. .

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Always unplug your kettle
when not in use.

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Never put the kettle, powerbase,
cord or plug in liquid.

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Do not use if there is any damage
to the kettle, powerbase, cord or
plug. Get it checked or repaired:
see ‘service’.

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This kettle is not intended for use
by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.

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Young children should be
supervised to ensure they do not
play with the appliance.

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Caution: Do not operate the
kettle on an inclined surface.

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Only use the powerbase supplied
and keep it clean and dry.

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Make sure the lid is secure before
switching the kettle on.

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Warning: Do not open the lid
while the water is boiling.

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Make sure the kettle is switched
off before lifting or pouring.

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Remove the kettle from the base
before filling or pouring.

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Never put the kettle near or on
cooker hot plates or gas burners.

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This kettle is for boiling water only.

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This kettle is for domestic use only.

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Failure to observe these cautions
may result in damage to the kettle.

before plugging in
Important – UK only

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The wires in the cord are coloured
as follows:
Green and Yellow = Earth,
Blue = Neutral,
Brown = Live.

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The appliance must be protected
by a 13A approved (BS1362) fuse.

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WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED.

Note:

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For non-rewireable plugs the fuse
cover MUST be refitted when
replacing the fuse. If the fuse cover
is lost then the plug must not be
used until a replacement can be
obtained. The correct fuse cover is
identified by colour and a
replacement may be obtained from
your Kenwood Authorised Repairer
(see Service).

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If a non-rewireable plug is cut off it
must be DESTROYED
IMMEDIATELY. An electric shock
hazard may arise if an unwanted
non-rewireable plug is
inadvertently inserted into a 13A
socket outlet.

before using for the first
time

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Remove all packaging and any
labels.

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Fill to ‘MAX’, boil, then discard the
water. Repeat 2 to 3 times.

know your Kenwood
stainless steel kettle

 finger pad
 flip top lid
 lid release & on/off switch

lid release
on/off switch

 water level window
 360° powerbase
 scale filter
 cord wrap

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Kenwood Limited, New Lane, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2NH, UK

www.kenwoodworld.com

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SJ680 series

Please note:
not descaling your kettle may
invalidate your guarantee.

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When limescale starts to build up
on the heating element, buy a
suitable descaler and descale your
kettle. After descaling, boil with
fresh water several times and
discard. Clean any descaler off the
kettle - it can damage the parts.

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Some regions of the country have
chalky water. This makes boiled
water look cloudy and leaves a
deposit on the side of the kettle.
This is normal but can be removed
with regular cleaning.

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Alternatively, to reduce limescale
build up, use filtered water to fill
your kettle.

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A range of Kenwood jug water
filters are available.

 Call Kenwood on 023 92392333

and ask for customer care.

service and customer
care

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If the cord is damaged it must, for
safety reasons, be replaced by
KENWOOD or an authorised
KENWOOD repairer.

UK

If you need help with:

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using your kettle

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servicing or repairs (in or out of
guarantee)

 call Kenwood customer care on

023 9239 2333. Have your
model number ready - it is

located on the underside of your
kettle and powerbase.

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spares and attachments

 call 0870 2413653.

other countries

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Contact the shop where you
bought your kettle.

guarantee (UK only)

If your kettle goes wrong within
one year from the date you bought
it, we will repair or replace it free of
charge provided:

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you have not misused, neglected
or damaged it;

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it has not been modified (unless by
Kenwood);

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it is not second-hand;

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it has not been used
commercially;

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you have not fitted a plug
incorrectly; and

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you supply your receipt to
show when you bought it.

This guarantee does not affect
your statutory rights.

children and burns or
scalds

advice from the British Burn
Association

Every year, 30,000 children go to
hospital with burns. What might
be a minor burn for an adult could
horrifically injure - or even kill - a
child.
take these precautions

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Keep hot drinks out of children’s
reach.

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Don’t drink while holding your baby.
If you’re passing someone a drink,
make sure a child isn’t underneath.

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Keep your kettle, and its cord, well
back from the worktop edge so
that children can’t grab them.

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Keep children away from the
kitchen work area.

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For baby’s bath, run the cold
water first, then add the hot. Mix
well and test the temperature with
your elbow before you put baby in.

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Teach children about hot things.

run cold water over a burn
immediately, then get
medical help. Don’t stop to

remove clothing.

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