Sunbeam KE5400 User Manual

Variable Temperature Kettle

Instruction Booklet

KE5400

Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.

Contents

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1
Features of your Variable Temperature Kettle 2
Using your Variable Temperature Kettle 4

Before First Use

Adjusting Temperature Controls
Tea Brewing Styles and Tips 6
Sunbeam’s 3-Way Safety System 7
Care and Cleaning 8

Important instructions – retain for
future use.

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR SUNBEAM

VARIABLE TEMPERATURE KETTLE.

• Boiling water will scald. Do not leave a boiling or
hot kettle near or where children may touch it.

• Do not leave the power cord near the edge of a
bench top where children may touch or pull it.

• Do not move kettle while switched on.

• Always turn the power off and unplug the cord
while the kettle is NOT in use.

• Do not operate the kettle without water.

• Do not remove the lid while the water is boiling.

• Your kettle must only be used with the power base
supplied.

• Always operate the kettle on a flat,level surface.

Sunbeam is very safety conscious when designing and

manufacturing consumer products, but it is essential
that the product user also exercise care when using
an electrical appliance. Listed below are precautions
which are essential for the safe use of an electrical
appliance:

• Read carefully and save all the instructions provided
with an appliance.

• Always turn the power off at the power outlet before
you insert or remove a plug. Remove by grasping the
plug - do not pull on the cord.

• Turn the power off and remove the plug when the
appliance is not in use and before cleaning.

• Do not use your appliance with an extension cord
unless this cord has been checked and tested by a
qualified technician or service person.

• Always use your appliance from a power outlet of the
voltage (A.C. only) marked on the appliance.

• This 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.

• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high
when the appliance is operating.

• Never leave an appliance unattended while in use.

• Always store excess cord in the storage facility
underneath the power base.

• Always ensure the lid is securely closed to ensure
correct operation of the kettle.

• Always beware of steam being emitted from the
spout or lid especially during refilling.

• Do not use the kettle to heat anything other than
water.

• Never fill above the ‘max’ indication as hot water
may be ejected.

• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any
other liquid unless recommended.

• Always fill the kettle above the 'min' indicator for
correct operation.

• Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than
its intended use.

• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas
flame, electric element or on a heated oven.

• Do not place on top of any other appliance.

• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang
over the edge of a table or bench top or touch any
hot surface.

• Do not operate any electrical appliance with a
damaged cord or after the appliance has been
damaged in any manner. If damage is suspected,
return the appliance to the nearest Sunbeam
Appointed Service Centre for examination, repair
or adjustment.

• For additional protection, Sunbeam recommend
the use of a residual current device (RCD) with a
tripping current not exceeding 30mA in the electrical
circuit supplying power to your appliances.

• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other
liquid unless recommended.

• Appliances are not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or separate remote
control system.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas
in shops, offices and other working environments;
farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments; bed and breakfast
type environments.

If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,

please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.

Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.

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Features of your Variable
Temperature Kettle

Hinged lid with safety lock

Hinged locking lid makes the kettle easy to fill
and clean.

Large spout

Enables quick and easy filling at the tap,
without the need for removal of the lid.

Two water level gauges

The full length water gauge indicates the
volume of water in the kettle up to 1.5 litres
(6 cups). The two gauges make the kettle
convenient to use for both left and right
handed users.

2400 watt concealed element

The fast boil 2400 watt element is concealed
in the base of the kettle for longer element
life. The smooth stainless floor reduces scale
build up and allows for easy cleaning.

Removable stainless steel mesh filter

Keeps the water clean of any foreign matter
and is removable for easy cleaning.

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