West Bend 6421Z User Manual

WEST BEND CORDLESS ELECTRIC KETTLE

Model 6421Z

TO PREVENT PERSON AL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAM AGE, READ AND FOLLOW T HE

INSTRUCTIONS AND W ARNINGS IN THIS CARE AND USE INSTRUCTION M ANUAL.

IMPORTANT SAFE GUARDS - When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions

should always be followed including the following:

• Read all instr uctions before using.

• Do not to uch hot s urfaces. U se handles o r knobs. T o protect against f ire, electr ic shock a nd

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

• Close supervision is nec essary when any appliance is used b y 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 i nformation section.

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

in fire, electric shock or personal injur y.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not let cord hang over ed ge 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 heat ed oven.

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

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• Be sure electric kettle is properly positioned onto power base before t urning on.

• Remove electric kettle from power base before filling or po uring.

• Use electric kett le 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. T o disconnect, be sure

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

SAVE THESE I NSTRUCTIONS - Your electr ic kettle needs no special care other than

cleaning. See warranty section in this booklet for service details. Do not attempt to repair it
yoursel f. For househol d use only.

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

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

precaution to prevent personal injury or property da mage resulting from pulling, tripping or becoming
entangled with the cord. Do no t allow children to be near or use the electric kettle without clo se
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. T o prevent electric shock,
personal injury or fire, the el ectrical rating of the extensio n cord you use must be the same or more
than the wattage of the electr ic kettle (wattage is stamped on under side of base).

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

Important Safety Instructions - This appliance has a polarized plug (one bl ade 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 perso nal injury or property damaged

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Parts Diagra m

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 ket tle with hot tap wat er 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 pre vent personal injury or elec tric
shock, do not immer se electric kettle, po wer 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 read y to use.

SPECIAL N OTE: The electr ic kettle is designe d for heating water on ly. Do not add instan t 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 marki ngs
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 switc h 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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