CAFE SERIES® QT KETTLE
Instruction Booklet
Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference
KE9650 / KE9650R / KE9650K / KE9650S
Contents
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1
Congratulations 2
Features of your Café Series
Using your Café Series
Tea Brewing Styles and Tips 7
Sunbeam’s 3-Way Safety System 8
Care and Cleaning 9
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Important instructions – retain for
future use.
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR
YOUR SUNBEAM KETTLE.
• Boiling water will scald. Do not leave a boiling or
hot kettle near or where children
may touch it.
• Boiling water may be ejected, if overfilled.
• Do not leave the power cord near the edge
of a bench top where children may touch
or pull it.
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 or when the heating
cycle has finished
• Never leave an appliance unattended while in use.
• 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.
• Your Café Series
the power base supplied.
• Always operate the kettle on a flat,
level surface.
• Avoid spillage on the connector.
• 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.
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QT Kettle must only be used with
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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Congratulations
Congratulations on the purchase of your Sunbeam
Café Series
The Sunbeam Café Series
and superior performance capturing the essence
of the commercial kitchen. Inspired by heavy-duty
equipment found in restaurants, cafes and bars,
the Sunbeam Café Series
It brings together a range of appliances designed
to expertly create authentic café food and
beverages at home.
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QT Kettle.
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delivers quality, style
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is built to last.
Uncompromising blends of stainless steel,
brass and die-cast alloy characterise the range.
This combined with advanced technology and
functional design, guarantee the performance,
that each product will surpass expectations.
The Sunbeam Café Series
with quality stainless steel components and
includes many features that will help you brew the
perfect cup of tea.
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QT Kettle is designed
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Features of your Café Series®
QT Kettle
Stylish stainless steel design
Long life stainless steel with a premium brushed
and polished finish delivers quality and style to
suit any kitchen décor.
Twin water level gauges
Full length water gauge indicates the volume of
water in the kettle up to 1.7L. The two gauges
make the kettle convenient to use for both left
and right handed users.
Note: Independent laboratory tests show that water
used in this kettle will be BPA free to a resolution
of one part per million
2350W concealed element
The fast boil 2350 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.
360 degree cordless power base
Designed to allow you to place the kettle
on the base in any direction. Convenient
for both left and right handed users.
Removable mesh filter
Keeps the water clean of any foreign matter
and is removable for easy cleaning.
Cord storage facility
Excess cord can be wound
around the cord storage facility
underneath the power base.
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3-Way Safety System
1 – Automatically switches the kettle off after boiling.
2 – Cuts out for boil-dry protection.
3 – Shuts down in case of overheating.
Hinged locking lid
For ease of use the lid is activated by a single
press of a button. The design is ideal for
one-handed filling and also locks shut to prevent
accidental scalding.
Power base with LCD display panel shows
1. CURRENT TEMP - current water temperature
2. ESTIMATED TIME to boil
3. KEEP WARM (when activated)
4. STERILISE CYCLE / STERILISED
(when activated)
Temperature Buttons
Enables the user to select from 5 different
temperatures; 80°C, 85°C, 90°C, 95°C and
100°C (Just Boil).
All the temperature buttons are one touch buttons
so press the desired temperature button once to
activate the cycle.
Keep Warm
Convenient Keep Warm feature allows
you to maintain the selected water temperature for
up to 20 minutes.
40°C / Sterilise
1. Press the button once to heat the water to 40°C
2. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to
activate the sterilisation feature. The sterilisation
feature heats the water to 100°C and maintains
a rolling boil for 5 minutes and then alerts the
user when the water temperature cools to 70°C.
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Sunbeam Quiet Shield
The Café Series® QT Kettle features the Sunbeam
Quiet Shield which is new and exclusive quiet
boil technology designed to make boiling water a
peaceful practice.
The Sunbeam Quiet Shield
disk attached to the kettle floor which acts as
a diffuser plate. It is perforated with a range of
holes which help disperse, and reduce the size of,
the water bubbles thus significantly reducing the
noise of the boiling process.
Maintaining the Quiet Boil Technology.
Mineral deposits in tap water solidify when
the water is heated; lime scale may be white,
coloured, even rusty-looking and is normally
visible but phosphate scale isn’t generally visible
although may cause the water to appear cloudy
when heated.
Regular use of the kettle can lead to the build-up
of these minerals which reduces the effectiveness
of the Sunbeam Quiet Shield
performance of the kettle.
It is important to descale your kettle regularly to
maintain the Quiet Shield
of the kettle.
Sunbeam recommend that the kettle is descaled
every 4-6 weeks. Go to page 10 for more
information on how to descale your Café Series
QT Kettle
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Using your Café Series® QT Kettle
Before using your kettle.
It is recommended that you clean your kettle
before using it by filling the kettle with water to
the maximum level indicator, boiling the water
and discarding.
Important: Do not fill the kettle over the maximum
level, as water may spill out of the spout when
boiling.
1. To fill the kettle, remove it from the power base
and lift the lid, by pressing the button
at the top of the handle.
2. Fill the kettle with the desired amount of water.
Always fill the kettle between the minimum and
maximum marks. Do not fill the kettle below
the ‘min’ indication because too little water
may result in the kettle switching off before
the water has boiled because of the boil dry
protection safety feature.
3. Push the lid closed firmly until it locks into
position.
4. Place the kettle onto the power base. Plug
the power cord into a 230-240 Volt AC power
outlet and switch the power on.
Note: If the kettle is not positioned on top of the
power base correctly the LCD panel will show
“--:--°C“ and Current Temp before going into sleep
mode.
Using your Café Series
Tip: The Café Series
tea temperatures you can select from: 80°C,
85°C, 90°C, 95°C and 100°C (Just Boil). Refer to
the ‘Tea Brewing Styles and Tips’ table on page 8
for the ideal water temperature for your tea.
Note: The temperature settings are a guide only
and may vary depending on personal preference.
1. All the buttons are one touch buttons. Select
the temperature you require by pressing the
specified button and the heating cycle will
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activate immediately. The temperature button
you have selected will light up and all the other
buttons will not be illuminated.
If nothing has been selected after 30 seconds
the buttons will cease to be illuminated. After 10
minutes of nothing being selected the LCD screen
will go into sleep mode.
Note: During sleep mode the kettle consumes less
than 0.5W.
2. When the heating cycle is initiated, the LCD
display will show the estimated amount of
time required to reach the selected water
temperature. The Time to Boil feature shown
on the LCD display will count down until the
selected temperature is reached at which
point the kettle will beep. The kettle will
automatically turn off once temperature has
been reached.
3. During the heating cycle the LCD panel will
display the increasing temperature and the
number of minutes and seconds remaining until
the selected temperature is reached
4. The kettle will beep once when the selected
water temperature has been reached.
Note: To cancel the heating process at any time
during the boiling cycle, simply press the selected
temperature button once or remove the vessel
from the base.
Note: If the kettle is removed from the power
base during the heating process, the kettle will
automatically reset, cancelling the heating cycle.
40° / Sterilise feature
1. To select the 40°C feature press the button
once. The water is heated to 40°C.
Note: The ESTIMATED TIME to boil will not
be shown when 40°C is selected because it is
dependent on how much water is in the kettle
Note: To ensure the water temperature does not
exceed 40°C the heating process is purposely
intermittent and therefore it could take a few
minutes to get to this temperature
2. To select the Sterilise feature press and hold
the button for 1 second. The sterilisation
feature heats the water to 100°C and maintains
a rolling boil for 5 minutes. When the
sterilisation feature is activated the LCD screen
will display ‘STERILISE CYCLE’.
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Using your Café Series® QT Kettle continued
After 5 minutes the LCD screen will display
‘STERILISED’ and this will remain there until
the water temperature reaches 70°C at which
point the kettle beeps to alert the user that
this temperature has been reached. When the
temperature falls below 70°C the kettle will go
into ready mode.
Note: According to the World Health Organisation
(http://www.who.int/foodsafety/publications/micro/
PIF_Bottle_en.pdf) 70°C is the recommended
temperature for preparing baby formula.
Note: If at any point during the sterilising cycle
the vessel is removed the cycle will stop
Note: If at any point during the cool down period
the vessel is removed from the base or the
temperature of the water drops below 70°C the
water is no longer sterilised and STERILISED will
disappear from the LCD screen.
Note: If a temperature is selected which is below
the current temperature of water, for example
current temp is 90°C and 80°C is selected, the
selected temp will be illuminated and the kettle
will beep once when the water has naturally
cooled to that temperature
Time to Boil
The Time to Boil feature calculates the amount
of time remaining until the selected water
temperature is reached.
Note: If the current temperature is within 20°C of
the selected temperature the time to boil will not
be shown. The time to boil will never be shown if
the 40°C mode is selected
Keep Warm Function
1. To maintain the temperature of the selected
water temperature, simply press the ‘Keep
Warm’ button. This will maintain the
temperature selected for up to 20 minutes.
‘Keep Warm’ will be highlighted on the LCD
display.
Note: The ‘Keep Warm’ button can be pressed
when selecting your desired water temperature
at any any point (during the boiling cycle). It will
remain illuminated during the keep warm period
and KEEP WARM will be illuminated on the LCD
screen.
Sleep mode
The buttons will turn off after 30 seconds and the
LCD screen will turn off after 10 minutes to save
power. To exit the standby mode, press any button
or remove the vessel from the base.
Note: If any button is selected during Sleep Mode,
the kettle will automatically initiate the selected
function.
Note: Water does not boil evenly and the amount
of time it takes to boil is dependent on factors
such as the volume of water, the ambient
temperature, levels of mineral content and the
selected temperature. Therefore, the Time to Boil
is a guide only.
When the heating cycle is initiated, the LCD
display will show the estimated amount of time
required to reach the selected water temperature.
The Time to Boil shown on the LCD display will
count down until the selected temperature is
reached.
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Tea Brewing Styles and Tips
Optimum Tea Temperatures
The Café Series
(Just boil). Refer to the table below for Sunbeam’s recommended temperature for a range of tea varieties:
GREEN TEAS - 80°C
Brew Strength and Time
The brew strength preference will vary from individual to individual, however we have provided below
some suggested brew times dependant on how strong you like the flavour of your tea.
MILD 3 minutes
MEDIUM 4 minutes
STRONG 5 minutes
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QT Kettle has five optimum tea brewing temperatures 80°C, 85°C, 90°C, 95°C and 100°C
OPTIMUM TEA TEMPERATURES
Asatsutu
Bancha
Ceylon Green
Chun mee
Green
Dragon Well
Fukamushi
Sencha
Gunpowder
Gyokuro
Jasmine
Kukicha
Nepal Green
Pi Lo Chun
Tencha
Apple
Blackcurrant
Baihao Yinzhen
or White Hair
Elderflower
Ginger
Lemon
Lychee
Orange
Peony
Silver Needle
WHITE TEAS - 85°C
Snowbud
Strawberry
China Rose
Darjeeling
Ensemble
Indian Chai
Keeman
Pouchong
Ti Kuan Yin
Wuyi
OOLONG TEAS - 90°C
Instant Coffee
Plunger Coffee
COFFEE - 95°C
Note: Certain teas should not be brewed for more
than 3 minutes, including certain green teas, white
teas and oolong teas. We recommend you read the
packaging of your purchased tea variety for more
detailed brewing instructions.
Assam
Chai
Chamomile
Cinnamon
Earl Grey
Irish
Breakfast
Lemongrass
Peppermint
Spearmint
BLACK TEAS - 100°C
NOTE: These two tables are recommendations only and may vary depending on personal preference, brand
and age of tea/coffee used.
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Sunbeam’s 3-Way
Safety System
Safety is a major consideration in the design of a
Sunbeam kettle. This is why we have developed
our 3-Way Safety System, which ensures that your
kettle will:
1. Automatically switch off after boiling.
For convenience, safety and energy efficiency,
your Sunbeam kettle will automatically switch
off after boiling.
2. Cut-out for boil-dry protection.
If the kettle is operated without water, it will
automatically cut-out, preventing any damage
to the element.
If this occurs, allow the kettle to cool before
filling with cold water and re-boiling.
3. Shut-down in case of change to over-heating.
In the event of overheating, the kettle will
automatically shut down to prevent further
damage. Should this occur, take your kettle
to a Sunbeam Service Centre or Appointed
Service Agent.
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Care and Cleaning
Always disconnect the kettle from the power
outlet before cleaning.
Never immerse the kettle switch area, cord or
power base in water, or allow moisture to come
into contact with these parts.
Descale Your Kettle Regularly
Mineral deposits in tap water solidify when
the water is heated; lime scale may be white,
coloured, even rusty-looking and is normally
visible but phosphate scale isn’t generally visible
although may cause the water to appear cloudy
when heated. This may cause the interior of the
water gauge to discolour, reduce the effectiveness
of the Quiet Boil technology, cause overheating,
trigger the boil-dry cut-out mechanism or even
reduce the kettle’s life.
Even in soft water areas it is important to descale
your kettle regularly to help maintain its lifecyle.
Note: Failure to descale products regularly can
be deemed as negligent handling and any faults
caused by mineral build up will not be covered by
the Sunbeam 12 Month Guarantee.
To remove this build-up, use Sunbeam Descaling
Tablets (EM0010) or Sunbeam Liquid Descaler
(KE0100) which are available from most retailer
or from Sunbeam Appointed Service Agents
Descale Using Descaling Tablets (EM0100)
1. Fill Kettle to MAXIMUM 1L of tap water
2. Avoid contact with skin, remove one tablet
(20g) from sealed pack.
3. Place tablet into kettle. The tablet will begin to
fizz and dissolve.
4. Activate the Sterilise feature. To activate
sterilise feature press and hold button for 1
second. Leave kettle until it beeps.
5. Empty water solution from kettle.
6. Rinse kettle with clean water.
7. Fill the kettle, bring to boil and discard all the
water.
8. If any deposits remain, wipe with a dry cloth.
Alternatively:
1. Fill the kettle with 1/2 cup of lemon juice and
the remainder with water and allow to stand
overnight.
Allow to stand overnight OR for quicker results,
using the sterilising function run through one
cycle and stand for 4 – 5 hours.
2. Empty the water solution from the kettle.
3. Rinse the kettle with clean water.
4. Fill the kettle, bring to boiling, and discard.
this water.
5. If any deposits remain wipe with a dry cloth.
To clean the stainless exterior
The stainless steel surface may be wiped over with
a damp cloth and polished with a soft dry cloth.
Note: Do not put the mesh filter in the dishwasher
CAUTION: Do not use chemicals, steelwool, or
abrasive cleaners to clean the outside of the
kettle, as these will scratch the stainless steel
surface.
To clean the mesh filter
Press the button on the handle to open the hinged
lid. Grasp the top of the mesh filter and pull
upwards to remove. Wash in warm soapy water
and dry thoroughly before replacing in the kettle.
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The Sunbeam
2 Year Element
Guarantee
Sunbeam has built its reputation
on manufacturing quality electrical
appliances. Our Café Series
is constructed from the highest quality
materials. So much so, we guarantee our
Kettle element for (2) two years against
faulty materials or manufacture. This
guarantee is just another expression of our
confidence in the way we make appliances
at Sunbeam. In order to be eligible for this
guarantee, you must retain your receipt as
proof of purchase.
Your Café Series
for the first year against faulty material
or manufacture by the Sunbeam 12
Month Replacement Guarantee. Should
you experience any difficulties with your
appliance within this 12 Month period,
please phone our customer service line for
advice on 1300 881 861 in Australia, or
0800 786 232 in New Zealand.
The Sunbeam (2) two year element
guarantee begins from date of purchase
and extends for one year beyond the 12
Month Replacement Guarantee. It covers
only the element, guaranteeing it against
faulty materials or manufacture. It does
not cover damage caused by accident,
misuse or being used in a manner not
in accordance with the Instruction Book.
Similarly, this element guarantee does not
cover freight or any other costs incurred in
making a claim.
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QT Kettle is covered
If a fault should develop with the element
after the period covered by the 12 Month
Replacement Guarantee, please call
Sunbeam Customer Service on the number
listed below or alternatively you can
return the Café Series
of Sunbeam’s authorised service centres,
together with your receipt. The service
centre will examine the element and if it
is faulty or defective, the element will be
replaced free of charge.
For a complete list of Sunbeam’s authorised
service centres visit our website or call:
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Sunbeam Corporation Ltd.
Australia
www.sunbeam.com.au
1300 881 861
Units 5 & 6, 13 Lord Street
Botany NSW 2019 Australia
Sunbeam Corporation Ltd.
New Zealand
www.sunbeam.co.nz
0800 786 232
26 Vestey Drive, Mt Wellington
Auckland, New Zealand
The benefits given to you by this guarantee
are in addition to your other rights and
remedies under any laws which relate to
the appliance.
Our goods come with guarantees that
cannot be excluded under the Australian
Consumer Law and under the New Zealand
Consumer Guarantees Act. In Australia you
are entitled to a replacement or refund for
a major failure and for compensation for
any other reasonably foreseeable loss or
damage. You are also entitled to have the
goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail
to be of acceptable quality and the failure
does not amount to a major failure.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Sunbeam agrees to replace the element in
the event of the element developing a fault
or defect, within the one year after the
12 Month Replacement Guarantee.
As your Café Series
assessed at a Sunbeam authorised service
centre, it will not be accepted through
retail stores.
If using the Café Series
commercial use this element guarantee
is limited to 12 months from the date of
purchase.
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12 Month Warranty
This Sunbeam product is covered by a 12 month replacement or repair
warranty, which is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer
Law (if your product was purchased in Australia) or New Zealand Consumer
Guarantees Act (if your product was purchased in New Zealand).
Should you experience any difficulties with your product
during the warranty period, please contact our customer
service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in Australia,
or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand.
Alternatively, you can send a written claim to Sunbeam
to:
Australia
Units 5 & 6, 13 Lord Street
Botany NSW 2019 Australia
New Zealand
Level 6, Building 5, Central Park
660-670 Great South Road
Greenlane, Auckland
Upon receipt of your claim, Sunbeam will seek to
resolve your difficulties or, if the product is defective,
advise you on how to obtain a replacement or refund.
To assist us in managing warranty claims, we
recommend you register your product as soon as
practicable after purchase by creating a MySunbeam
account on our website and send a copy of your original
receipt to Sunbeam.
In order to make a claim under our warranty, you must
have the original proof of purchase documentation for
the product and present it when requested .
Should your product develop any defect within
12 months of purchase because of faulty materials
or workmanship, we will replace or repair it, at our
discretion, free of charge. A product presented for repair
may be replaced by a refurbished product
of the same type rather than being repaired.
Refurbished parts may be used to repair the product.
Our replacement or repair warranty only applies
where a defect arises as a result of faulty material
or workmanship during the warranty period. Your
warranty does not cover misuse or negligent handling
(including damage caused by failing to use the product
in accordance with this instruction booklet), accidental
damage, or normal wear and tear.
Your warranty does not:
• cover freight or any other costs incurred in making a
claim, consumable items, accessories that by their
nature and limited lifespan require periodic renewal
(such as filters and seals) or any consequential loss
or damage; or
• cover damage caused by:
- power surges, power dips, voltage supply problems,
or use of the product on incorrect voltage;
- servicing or modification of the product other than by
Sunbeam or an authorised Sunbeam service centre;
- use of the product with other accessories,
attachments, product supplies, parts or devices
that do not conform to Sunbeam specifications; or
- exposure of the product to abnormally corrosive
conditions; or
• extend beyond 3 months if the product is used
in commercial, industrial, educational or rental
applications.
The benefits given to you by our warranty are in addition
to other rights and remedies under law in relation to the
product.
In Australia our goods come with guarantees that cannot
be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are
entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure
and for compensation for any other foreseeable loss or
damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired
or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and
the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Our goods also come with guarantees that cannot be
excluded under the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act.
If your warranty claim is not accepted, we will inform
you and if requested to do so by you, repair the product
provided you pay the usual charges for such repair. You
will also be responsible for all freight and other costs.
Should your product require repair or service after
the warranty period, contact your nearest Sunbeam
service centre. For a complete list of Sunbeam’s service
centres, visit our website or call our customer service
line for advice on 1300 881 861 in Australia,
or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand.
Need help with your appliance?
Contact our customer service team or visit
our website for information and tips on
getting the most from your appliance.
In Australia
Visit www.sunbeam.com.au
Or call 1300 881 861
In New Zealand
Visit www.sunbeam.co.nz
Or call 0800 786 232
is a registered trademark.
Café Series’ logo and words are registered trademarks of
Sunbeam Corporation.
Made in China.
Due to minor changes in design or otherwise,
the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet.
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Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd.
Units 5 & 6, 13 Lord Street
Botany NSW 2019 Australia
Level 6, Building 5, Central Park
660-670 Great South Road
Greenlane, Auckland
New Zealand
Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2006.
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