West Bend Kettle User Manual

KETTLE

Instruction Manual

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Important Safeguards...............................................................................................2

Heat Precautions...................................................................................................... 2

Electricity Precautions.............................................................................................. 3

Precautions For Use Around Children...................................................................... 4

Using Your Kettle ..................................................................................................... 4

Cleaning Your Kettle ................................................................................................ 5

Decalcifying Your Kettle...........................................................................................5

Warranty...................................................................................................................6

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© 2007 West Bend, a Brand of Focus Electrics, LLC.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions
and warnings.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:

• Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use
instructions in this manual.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

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

• Do not leave unit unattended while plugged into electrical outlet.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Focus Electrics may

result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

• The lid must be correctly in place during use and the spout must be free from
obstruction.

• Do not operate if the appliance is not working properly or if it has been damaged
in any manner. For service information see warranty page.

• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

• For household use only.

To prevent burns, personal injury or property damage, read and follow all
instructions and warnings.

HEAT PRECAUTIONS

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use extreme caution when
pouring as boiling water can cause scalding.

• Do not move an appliance containing hot foods or hot liquids.

• Do not use this appliance on the stovetop, under broiler, in the oven, in the

refrigerator or freezer.

• Do not refill the water reservoir while the appliance is on. Turn the machine off
and allow to cool before refilling with water.

• Do not operate without filter in place.

• Do not open the lid during the heating cycle as scalding may occur.

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To prevent electrical shock, personal injury or property damage, read and
follow all instructions and warnings.

ELECTRICITY PRECAUTIONS

• To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord,
plugs, or other electric parts in water or other liquids.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug.

• Do not use this appliance outdoors.

• Do not plug cord into electrical outlet unless power switch is in “OFF” position.

• Always switch unit to “OFF” position and unplug from electrical outlet when not in

use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and
before cleaning.

• Always ensure kettle is switched to “OFF” position before removing from the
power base.

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

• Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may
be used if care is exercised in their use. While use of an extension cord is not
recommended, if you must use one, the marked electrical rating of the
detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as
the electrical rating of the appliance. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the
extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. The cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be
pulled by children or tripped over.

• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug
in any way.

• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or
extension cord feels hot.

• Keep the cord away from hot parts of the appliance and hot surfaces during
operation.

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To prevent burns or other personal injuries to children, read and follow all
instructions and warnings.

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

• Do not allow children to operate or be near the Kettle, as the outside surfaces are
hot during use.

• Do not allow cord to hang over any edge where a child can reach it. Arrange cord
to avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AROUND CHILDREN

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

USING YOUR KETTLE

First Use: Remove all packaging from the kettle and the power base. Before using

wash all loose parts in warm soapy water, rinse thoroughly and dry. NOTE: We
recommend that the kettle be boiled two to three times and emptied after each
occasion, to remove any residues from the manufacturing process.

1. Place appliance on dry, level, heat-resistant surface, away from any edge.

2. With switch in the “OFF” position, plug cord into a 120 volt AC electric outlet

only.

3. Fill the kettle, taking care not to splash the electrical contacts on the bottom of

the unit, and observing the MIN and MAX levels. If the electrical contact area of
the kettle is splashed, it should be dried or left to dry before use.

4. Make sure the water filter is in place in the kettle pour spout.

5. Fit the kettle onto the power base and depress the switch into the “ON” position.

The blue power indicator will illuminate. When the kettle has finished boiling,
the automatic cut-off system will switch the kettle to the “OFF” position.

• Always ensure the water fill does not exceed the MAX level and is above the

MIN level as indicated on the inside of the kettle body.

• Only use the kettle for boiling water.

• Do not operate the kettle dry. Always use with water.

• The kettle body can only be used with the complementing po wer base, and vice

versa: These parts cannot be interchanged with other types or brands of kettles
available.

• Ensure the power is switched off before removing the kettle from the base.

• Use extreme caution when pouring as boiling water can cause scalding.

• Some smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to the release of

manufacturing oils – this is normal.

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• Some minor expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and

cooling – this is normal.

• Your kettle is equipped with a self-resetting boil-dry protector: If the kettle is

accidentally switched on with less than the minimum level of water, the boil-dry
protector will operate to safely cut-off the power. For continued use, switch the
kettle to “OFF” position and allow the kettle and control system to cool down
before re-use.

CLEANING YOUR KETTLE

1. Switch kettle to “OFF” position, unplug from electrical outlet and allow the entire

unit to cool completely before cleaning. Do not immerse the kettle, base, cord,
plugs or other electric parts in water or other liquid.

2. The exterior of the kettle can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.

3. The water filter can be removed for cleaning, but should be put back in place

before next use. To remove filter, grab tab with finger and thumb, pull filter
slightly towards the pour spout and lift out. To replace filter, slide back into
place.

4. Decalcify the Kettle periodically. See the “Decalcifying Your Kettle” section.

DECALCIFYING YOUR KETTLE

• Over time, mineral deposits build up on internal parts and effect the operation of
the appliance causing the need for your kettle to be decalcified periodically to
maintain performance. The frequency of decalcification depends on the hardness
of your water and how often you use the kettle. Indications that decalcifying is
necessary are:

o Increased noise during pr oduction

Excessive steaming

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Longer heating times

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• If usage is regular, decalcifying should be carried out as follows:

o With soft water, decalcify once per year
o With medium water, decalcify every quarter year
o With hard water, decalcify once a month

• We recommend the use of vinegar for decalcifying.

1. Fill kettle to the MAX level mark using ½ white household vinegar and ½ water.

2. Plug unit into electrical outlet, switch to “ON” position and allow the kettle to fully

heat and shut off automatically. Dispose of “vinegar” when complete.

3. Follow the same step as above except using clear cool water to rinse any

remaining traces of the vinegar from the system. Rinse twice using clean cool
water each time.

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PRODUCT WARRANTY

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

Focus Electrics, LLC (“Focus Electrics”) warrants this appliance from failures in the material
and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase,
provided the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the provided Instruction
Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at Focus
Electrics discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.

This warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of
the appliance. This warranty is null and void, as determined solely by Focus Electrics if the
appliance is damaged through accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, scratching, or if the
appliance is altered in any way.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICUALR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR
OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HERBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL FOCUS
ELECTRICS, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, FORSEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH ITS APPLIANCE.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please
contact the Focus Electrics Customer Service Department at (866) 290 –1851 or e-mail us at
[e-mail]. Return shipping fees are non-refundable. A receipt proving
original purchase date will be required for all warranty claims. Hand-written receipts are not
accepted. Focus Electrics, LLC is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

Valid only in USA and Canada

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from Focus Electrics, LLC online at
www.focuselectrics.com. Or you may call or e-mail the service department at the number/e­mail address listed above, or by writing to us at:

Focus Electrics, LLC
Attn: Customer Service
P. O. Box 2780
West Bend, WI 53095

Be sure to include the catalog/model number of your appliance (located on the bottom/back of
the unit) and a description and quantity of the part you wish to order. Along with this include
your name, mailing address, Visa/MasterCard number, expiration date and the name as it
appears on the card. Checks can be made payable to Focus Electrics, LLC. Call Customer
Service to obtain purchase amount. Your state’s sales tax and a shipping/processing fee will
be added to your total charge. Please allow two (2) weeks for delivery.

This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your new Focus
Electrics, LLC product. For future reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof of purchase and
record the following information:

Date purchased or receive d as gift:_ __ ___ __ __ ___ __ __ __ ___ __ __ __ ___ __ _ ___ __ __ ___ __ __ __ ___ __ __
Where purchased and price, if known:_______________________________________________________
Item number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product)_____________________________________

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