Kitchenaid 5KEK1722EOB, 5KEK1722BER, 5KEK1722AER, KEK1722QG, 5KEK1722ACU Owner's Manual
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KEK1722
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES
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ELECTRIC KETTLE INSTRUCTIONS
Table of ConTenTs
ELECTRIC KETTLE SAFETY
Important safeguards .......................................................................................... 4
Electrical requirements ...................................................................................... 5
Battery activation (optional) ............................................................................... 5
PARTS AND FEATURES
Parts .................................................................................................................... 6
OPERATING THE ELECTRIC KETTLE
Before rst use ................................................................................................... 7
Filling the Electric Kettle with water .................................................................. 7
Heating water ..................................................................................................... 8
Temperature guide ............................................................................................. 9
Using the Keep Warm mode .............................................................................. 9
Turning off the Electric Kettle ........................................................................... 10
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning the exterior ........................................................................................ 10
Cleaning the lter ............................................................................................. 11
Removing mineral deposits from the interior ................................................... 11
WARRANTY .......................................................................................................... 12
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PROOF OF PURCHASE & PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Always keep a copy of the itemized sales receipt showing the date of purchase of your
Electric Kettle. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service. Before you use your
Electric Kettle, please ll out and mail your product registration card packed with the unit,
or register online at www.kitchenaid.com. This card will enable us to contact you in the
unlikely event of a product safety notication and assist us in complying with the provisions
of the Consumer Product Safety Act. This card does not verify your warranty. Please
complete the following for your personal records:
Model Number _______________________________________________________________________
Serial Number _______________________________________________________________________
Date Purchased ______________________________________________________________________
Store Name _________________________________________________________________________
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.
3. To protect against fire, electrical shock and injury to persons do not immerse base, cord,
plug, or Electric Kettle in water or other liquids.
4. Use close supervision when using Electric Kettle near or by children.
5. Unplug Electric Kettle from outlet and allow to cool before cleaning or removing parts.
6. Do not operate Electric Kettle with a damaged cord, plug, or other malfunction. See
“Warranty and Service Information.”
7. Use of replacement parts not recommended by manufacturer may result in re, shock,
or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors
9. Do not let cord hang over counter or table edges, or allow to come into contact with
heated surfaces.
10. Do not use near or on a hot gas or electric burner stove.
11. The Electric Kettle should only be used to heat water.
12. Do not use Electric Kettle without lid properly closed.
13. Do not use Electric Kettle with loose or weakened handle.
14. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
15. Do not clean Electric Kettle with abrasive cleaners, steel wool, or other abrasive materials.
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ELECTRIC KETTLE SAFETYELECTRIC KETTLE SAFETY
16. This product is designed for indoor household use only. Not designed for
commercial use.
17. Do not overfill Electric Kettle.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical requirements
only one way. If the plug does not t in the
outlet, contact a qualied electrician. Do not
modify the plug in any way.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualied
electrician or serviceman install an outlet
near the appliance.
A short power supply cord (or detachable
power supply cord) should be used to
reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer detachable power supply cords
or extension cords are available and may
be used.
If a longer detachable power supply cord
or extension cord is used:
- The marked electrical rating of the cord
set or extension cord should be at least
as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance.
- If the appliance is of the grounded type,
the extension cord should be a groundingVolts: 120 V.A.C.
Hertz: 60 Hz
NOTE: The Water Kettle has a 3 prong
grounded plug. To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, this plug will t in an outlet
type 3-wire cord.
- The cord should be arranged so that it
will not drape over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over unintentionally.
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Battery activation (optional)
To provide power to the display when the
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Electric Kettle is not on the base, insert 2
AA batteries (not inlcuded) in the battery
housing on the underside of the kettle.
NOTE: If batteries have been added and
the Electric Kettle is off the base, the
display will show the current temperature
of the water. Placing the Electric Kettle
back on the base will allow full functionality
of the kettle to change the temperature,
heat, and hold temperature.
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Parts
Water lter
7 cup (1.7 L)
Electric
Kettle
Lid release button
Water ll
location
Control panel
Water gauge window
Base with power cord
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Underside of base
with power cord wrap
OPERATING THE ELECTRIC KETTLEPARTS AND FEATURES
Before rst use
Before first use, fill the Electric Kettle to the maximum level, then boil and discard the water.
The temperature can be displayed in Celsius (C) or Fahrenheit (F). To change setting, hold
the “-” and “+” buttons down at the same time.
NOTE: The Electric Kettle is designed for water only. Do not put any other liquids
or substances in the Electric Kettle.
Filling the Electric Kettle with water
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Open the lid of the Electric Kettle
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by pressing the Lid Release Button.
NOTE: There must be a minimum of .25 L of water for Electric Kettle to operate. Do not
exceed the “Max” fill line.
Push the lid down so it locks into
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the closed position. You will hear
a clicking sound which indicates
the lid is locked.
Fill Electric Kettle. The water level is
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displayed in 1 cup (.25 L) increments.
If there is no water in the kettle, the
water drop icon will display and the
alert tone will sound for 6 seconds.
Remove water if it exceeds the
“Max” line.
Place the Electric Kettle on the base.
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OPERATING THE ELECTRIC KETTLE OPERATING THE ELECTRIC KETTLE
Heating water
°C °F
50 122
60 140
70 158
80 176
90 194
100 212
Place the Electric Kettle on the base. The
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display will show the default temperature
(100° C / 212° F). Press the “+” or “-”
buttons to select your desired water
temperature. See the “Temperature
guide” for more information.
The Electric Kettle has six programmed
temperature settings.
Press the Start/Cancel button to save
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temperature and to begin heating the
water. “On” will be displayed on
the screen to indicate the Electric Kettle
is heating. The “Start/Cancel” button
does not function when the Electric
Kettle is off the base.
Once the desired temperature has been
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reached, three beeps will sound and the
word “Off” will show in the top corner
of the display.
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Once the water reaches 50°C or
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122°F, the current temperature will
show on the main display, and continue
heating until the desired temperature
is reached.
If batteries have been added and the
Electric Kettle is off the base, push any
button to display the current temperature,
and the battery icon will display the battery
charge level.
Heating water
NOTE: The temperature will blink 5 times and return to standby after 5 seconds. This will
continue until after the water temperature reduces below the desired temperature.
Temperature guide
Use this guide for outstanding results from your KitchenAid® Electric Kettle.
60° C / 140° F 70° C / 158° F 80° C / 176° F 90° C / 194° F 100° C / 212° F
Delicate Tea Green Tea
Gyokuro
Sencha
White Tea
Silver Needle
Blooming Tea Black Tea
Chai
Green
White
Green Tea
Bencha
Genmaicha
Earl Grey
English Breakfast
Hot Chocolate Chai
Oolong Tea Herbal Tea
Boil Water
Red
Tisanes
Instant Soup
Oatmeal
Rooibos Tea
Yerba Maté
Using the Hold Temp mode
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To activate the Hold Temp mode, leave
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the Electric Kettle on the base after
reaching the selected temperature and
press the “Hold Temp” button. The
Electric Kettle will maintain the desired
temperature for up to 30 minutes.
The Hold Temp mode may be canceled
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by pressing the Start/Cancel button.
NOTE: Hold Temp mode works for all temperatures. When using Hold Temp mode at
100° C, mode will activate at 92° C and 100° C depending on altitude.
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OPERATING THE ELECTRIC KETTLE
Turning off the Electric Kettle
The Electric Kettle can be turned off in several ways:
Press Start/Cancel while in
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heating mode.
Unplug cord when Electric Kettle is
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not in use.
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning the exterior
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning always
disconnect the Electric Kettle from
electrical outlet. Make sure the Electric
Kettle has cooled completely.
Press Start/Cancel while in Keep
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Warm mode.
The exterior of the Electric Kettle may
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be cleaned with a damp cloth. Dry and
polish the Electric Kettle with a soft
cloth. Abrasives and scouring agents
of any kind are not recommended.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning the lter
The Electric Kettle features a removable mesh lter that traps scale deposits for cleaner
water. The lter will need to be cleaned periodically—more often if you have hard water.
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To access filter: Open the lid; the
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filter is located behind spout inside
Electric Kettle. Grasp the top of
the filter to remove.
NOTE: If calcium deposits remain on the filter, let it stand overnight in a solution of water
and white vinegar. Rinse the filter thoroughly and replace in the Electric Kettle.
Clean under hot water with a soft
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brush or cloth to remove deposits,
and replace filter by sliding the filter
into the slot behind the spout.
Removing mineral deposits from the interior
To get the best performance from your
Electric Kettle, decalcication will be
necessary. Calcium deposits may form on
the interior metal parts of the Electric Kettle.
The cleaning interval will depend on the
hardness of the water you put in the
Electric Kettle.
Fill the Electric Kettle with white vinegar
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to the 1 cup (.25 L) mark. Add water
to the 3 cups (.75 L) mark. Boil (100º C/
212º F) and allow to stand overnight.
Empty the solution from the
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Electric Kettle.
Fill the Electric Kettle with water, bring
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to a boil and drain out the water. Repeat
this step twice. The Electric Kettle is
now ready to use.
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WARRANTY
KitchenAid® Electric Kettle Warranty for the 50 United States,
the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada
This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for Electric Kettle
operated in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
Length of Warranty: One Year Full Warranty from date of purchase.
KitchenAid Will Pay Hassle-Free Replacement of your Electric Kettle.
for Your Choice of: See the next page for details on how to arrange for service,
or call the Customer eXperience Center toll-free at
1-800-541-6390.
OR
The replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct
defects in materials and workmanship. Service must be
provided by an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center.
KitchenAid Will A. Repairs when Electric Kettle is used in other than
Not Pay for: normal single family home use.
B. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse
or abuse.
C. Any shipping or handling costs to deliver your
Electric Kettle to an Authorized Service Center.
D. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for Electric
Kettle operated outside the 50 United States, District
of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXCLUDED
TO THE EXTENT LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY
BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR, OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD
ALLOWED BY LAW. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS
OR EXCLUSIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.
IF THIS PRODUCT FAILS TO WORK AS WARRANTED, CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ACCORDING TO THE
TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. KITCHENAID AND KITCHENAID CANADA
DO NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state or province to province.
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