West Bend 6421 Owner's Manual

WEST BEND CORDLESS ELECTRIC KETTLE

Model 6421Z

TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, READ AND FOLLOW THE

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS CARE AND USE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions

should always be followed including the following:

• Read all instructions before using.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. To protect against fire, electric shock and

personal injury, do not immerse electric kettle, power base, its cord or plug in water or other liquid.

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow appliance to cool before

putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug of if the appliance malfunctions, or

has been damaged in any manner. See warranty information section.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result

in fire, electric shock or personal injury.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table, countertop, or surface area or touch hot surfaces.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot water.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• Be sure electric kettle is properly positioned onto power base before tu rning on.

• Remove electric kettle from power base before filling or pouring.

• Use electric kettle only with power base supplied.

• Do not remove electric kettle from its power base until it is switched off, either manually or

automatically.

• Always make sure switch is OFF before plugging cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, be sure

switch is at OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - Your electric kettle needs no special care other than

cleaning. See warranty section in this booklet for service details. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. For household use only.

caused by fire, always unplug this and other appliances when not in use.

Electric Cord Statement - CAUTION: Your electric kettle has a short cord as a safety

precaution to prevent personal injury or property damage resulting from pulling, tripping or becoming entangled with the cord. Do not allow children to be near or use the electric kettle without close adult supervision. If you must use a longer cord set or an extension cord when using this electric kettle, the cord must be arranged so it will not drape or hang over the edge of a countertop, tabletop or surface area where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over. To prevent electric shock, personal injury or fire, the electrical rating of the extension cord you use must be the same or more than the wattage of the electric kettle (wattage is stamped on underside of base).

To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit.

Important Safety Instructions - This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider that the

other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

WARNING: To prevent personal injury or property damaged

Parts Diagram

CLEAN BEFORE USING

1. Open cover by holding cover release buttons in and lifting up. Remove filter screen from spout. Wash filter screen in hot soapy water with dishcloth, rinse and dry.

2. Fill kettle with hot tap water to the 4 cup level. Add a small amount of dishwashing detergent and wash inside of kettle with a dishcloth or sponge. Empty kettle, rinse thoroughly and dry. Replace filter screen by aligning tab(s) on filter with slot(s) in spout area. See Diagram 2. Push filter down to secure.

CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or electric shock, do not immerse electric kettle, power base, its cord or plug in water or other liquid.

3. Wipe exterior surface of kettle and power base with damp cloth and dry. Your electric kettle is now ready to use.

SPECIAL NOTE: The electric kettle is designed for heating water only. Do not add instant soups, powdered drink mixes, other liquids or foods to kettle for heating, as damage to kettle will occur.

TO USE

1. Open cover and fill kettle with cold water to desired cup level, using the 8-ounce cup markings on kettle as a guide. Water level must be between the MIN and MAX level markings. Do not fill beyond MAX level to avoid water boiling out of spout. Close cover until secured.

2. Place power base on a dry, level surface. With switch in OFF position, place kettle onto power base. Plug cord into a 120 volt AC electrical outlet only. Push switch to ON position. Signal light will glow when kettle is turned on.

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