Oster BVST-EK18 User Manual

User Manual

ELECTRIC KETTLE

Manual del Usuario

HERVIDOR ELECTRICO

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Consumer Solutions. All rights reserved. Distributed by
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer
Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431. Sunbeam Products,
Inc.is a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation (NYSE:JAH).

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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:

1. Read all instructions before using.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse
this appliance, in water or any other liquid.

4. Close adult supervision is necessary when this
appliance is used by or near children.

5. Unplug the power base or detachable cord
from the power outlet when not in use, before
repositioning and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before cleaning the appliance.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged
cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions,
or has been damaged in any manner. Return this
appliance only to the nearest authorized service
center for examination, repair or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by Sunbeam may cause hazards or
injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10. Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas
or electric burner or in a heated oven.

11. Ensure that the kettle is properly located on
the power base, or properly attached to the
detachable cord before switching on.

12. Remove the kettle from power base or unplug
kettle from wall outlet before filling or pouring. Do

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not attempt to remove the kettle from the power
base or unplug from wall outlet until it is switched
off, manually or automatically.

13. Use the kettle only with the power base or
detachable cord supplied and vice-versa.

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

15. Use on a hard, flat level surface only, to avoid
interruption of air flow underneath the appliance.

16. Extreme caution must be used when handling or
moving kettle and pouring from kettle containing
boiling water.

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

18. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce
the hazards resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord.

19. An extension cord may be purchased and used if
care is exercised in its use.

20. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical
rating of the extension cord must be at least 15
amps and 120 volts. The extension cord should be
grounding type, 3-wire cord. The resulting extended
cord must be arranged so that it will not drape over
the counter top or table where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over accidentally.

* This appliance has a grounded 3-prong electrical
plug. It must be plugged only into a properly
grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not modify the plug in
any way.

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PRECAUTIONS:

WARNING: TO AVOID SCALDING, handle this kettle
with care as water is heating, boiling, and cooling.
The lid must remain in place during use to avoid
steam burns. Keep spout away from persons as
scalding can result from steam.

1. Place the electric kettle well back from the edge of the
counter.

2. This kettle is intended for boiling WATER ONLY. Do not
heat any other liquid or attempt to cook any food in
this appliance.

3. Hand wash only.

4. Do not exceed the “Max” water level mark when filling.
Overfilling could cause hot water to boil out of the
spout.

5. Do not hold the switch on as this may damage the auto
shut-off mechanism.

6. Carry or move electric kettle by handle only.

7. Kettle body may get very hot, be careful when
handling.

8. Do not immerse the kettle, power base or detachable
cord in water or any other liquid.

Table of Contents

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 3

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Diagram of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Clean Your Electric Kettle Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Using your Detachable Base Electric Kettle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Filter Removal / Cleaning / Refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

DIAGRAM OF PARTS

Water Window

Removable
Filter

Lid

Handle

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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ON/OFF
Switch

Power
Base

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Clean your electric kettle before first use

1. Wash the inside of the kettle and lid with mild

detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughly. Do not
immerse the kettle or power base in water or any other
liquid. These items are not dishwasher safe.

2. Fill the electric kettle with fresh water to the “MAX”

water level mark on water window. Boil the water,
following the directions below for use of your specific
kettle.

3. When the water and unit have cooled, discard the

water. Rinse with cold water and repeat.

4. Your electric kettle is now ready for use.

Using your Detachable Base Electric Kettle

1. Position the power base on a flat, heat resistant

surface, as close as possible to a power outlet.

2. Follow cord routing in power base according to exit

patterns. Proper cord routing will result in the power
base laying flat when kettle is placed on base. DO not
operate kettle if power base is not flat. If power base
is not flat, remove kettle from power base and repeat
cord placement instructions.

3. To fill with water, open the lid. Fill the electric kettle

with water to the desired level.

NOTE: Do not exceed the “MAX” water level mark

indicated on the electric kettle.

4. Place kettle back on power base. Plug the electric

cord into an electric outlet. Turn the switch ON by
pushing down on the on/off switch. The on/off light
will illuminate to indicate the unit is on. The water will
heat and the electric kettle will switch off automatically

5. Carefully lift the kettle from the power base and pour
the hot water.

NOTE: The kettle will not re-boil until the on/off

switch is again switched ON. Wait 15-20 seconds,
allowing kettle to cool down, then switch ON.

Filter removal / cleaning / refitting

Important: The kettle must be switched off, disconnected
from the power outlet and allowed to cool down
completely prior to removing or refitting the filter. Do not
use excessive force, as this might damage the filter or the
lid.

1. Empty the kettle and open lid.

2. Hold lid open with one hand and grip the top part of

the filter with index finger and thumb. Caution: Keep
fingers clear of mesh. Pressing into mesh may damage
filter.

3. To remove filter simply pull upwards. This will disengage

the filter from its guides (see illustration).

4. To clean the filter, rinse under a tap while brushing it

gently with a soft brush.

5. To refit filter, once again hold lid open with one hand

and filter with index finger and thumb. Gently push filter
back into the kettle until it fits
snugly in its guides. Be sure to
fit the bottom lip of the filter
snugly in the center guide.
This will center the filter in the
spout, ensuring a good fit.

6. Rinse out kettle with fresh water

and it’s ready for use.

Remove

when the water has boiled.

NOTE: Ensure the ON/OFF switch is clear of

obstructions and the lid is firmly closed. The electric
kettle will not turn off automatically if the ON/OFF

Refit

switch is constrained, or if the lid is left open.

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