Presto 2703 User Manual
®
Whistling Electric
Tea Kettle
• Boils water superfast for tea, instant
coffee, hot chocolate and more.
• Faster than a microwave.
• Built-in whistle lets you know when
water comes to a boil.
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INSTRUCTIONS
This is a Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance
manufacturers.
2003 by National Presto Industries, Inc.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage 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 handle for lifting and pouring.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock, and personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug, or this 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 cleaning the kettle. Empty water
between uses.
6. Do not operate this kettle with a damaged cord or plug, or in the event the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped
or damaged in any manner. Return the tea kettle to the Presto Factory Service Department or to the nearest
Presto Authorized Service Station for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance 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.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot water.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. To disconnect, unplug cord from wall outlet.
14. Do not pour boiling water before disconnecting the cord from the wall outlet.
15. This product is intended for heating water only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is for household use only.
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A short supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord. An extension cord may be used if care is exercised in its use. If an extension cord is used, the
marked electrical rating should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the tea kettle. The extension cord,
if used, 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 accidently.
Whistle Performance: If you wish to hear the whistle, boil 2 to 4 cups of water each time you use the tea kettle. As
the volume of the water in the tea kettle increases, the sound level of the whistle intensifies, When using less than
2 cups of water in the tea kettle, the whistle will function, however, it will be very faint sounding. Once the water
level drops to the 1 cup level, the sound of the whistle will disappear completely.
How To Use
Always be sure the tea kettle is unplugged from the wall outlet before filling
with water.
1. Lift the spout lid and tilt back toward the handle. Fill with 2 to 4 cups of
water; do not fill above the full mark (Fig. A). Overfilling may result in hot
water boiling out the spout. Plug cord into 120 volt AC wall outlet.
2. Use the tea kettle on a dry, level, heat resistant surface, away from countertop
edge.
NOTE: Before using the heated water for consumption for the first time, boil
one kettle full of water and discard. It may contain some manufacturing oil or
residue. Do not use any soap or cleaning compounds in the water.
3. The water will begin to boil in a few minutes and will continue to boil until the cord is disconnected or all the
water has evaporated. The whistle will begin to sound as the water begins to boil and will continue until the
water drops to the 1 cup level. Do not plug the whistle hole or attempt to change the whistle in any manner as
this will result in boiling water being ejected out the spout.
NOTE: Should the tea kettle boil dry or be accidentally plugged in empty, it is protected against damage by its
automatic re-setting thermostat that will turn off the heating element. If this occurs, disconnect the cord and allow
to cool before refilling with water.
4. Keep hands away from escaping steam and use caution when pouring hot water from the tea kettle.
5. Do not attempt to heat any liquids other than water.
Always disconnect cord from wall outlet before pouring, to prevent boiling water from surging out the
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spout.
7. Empty any unused water while still hot to reduce scale buildup.
NOTE: The inside of this tea kettle is specially coated to prevent discoloration. Mineral content in water varies from
place to place and in some areas may still cause discoloration. The discoloration will not affect the taste or quality
of the water. Always empty all unused water after each use.
In addition, water with high mineral content may tend to bubble more excessively and possibly boil out the spout. If
this occurs, reduce maximum fill by 1⁄2 cup, or so water comes to the bottom of the full mark.
Handle
Full Mark
Spout
Lid
Spout
Fig. A
Care and Cleaning
1. Under normal use, a deposit of scale may form on the inside of the tea kettle. This scale buildup can be
delayed by pouring out old water after each use and then refilling with fresh water when using again. If the tea
kettle is used on a daily basis, clean the inside once a month to remove mineral deposits. If the water in your area
is quite hard, more frequent cleaning may be necessary.
2. To remove the scale deposit, boil one cup of vinegar and one cup of water in the kettle for five minutes.
Unplug and allow to stand for 15 minutes. Empty tea kettle and rinse thoroughly. If mineral buildup is quite
severe, repeat cleaning process with fresh vinegar and water. Always rinse thoroughly after cleaning.
Never use soap or other cleaning solutions in this kettle.
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4. Wipe the exterior of the tea kettle with a soft damp cloth. Do not scour surfaces with steel wool or abrasive
cleaners. Never immerse in water or other liquid.
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