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Cuisinart
®
Classic
Stainless is an investment that will prove
its worth every time you use it. When properly cared for, your
Cuisinart
®
Classic Stainless Kettle will give countless years of
service and pleasure. Follow the use and care suggestions in this
leaflet to preserve and maintain the kettle’s original beauty.
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essentiaL PreCaution
Never use Cuisinart
®
Classic
Stainless Kettle on high heat.
To boil water, medium-high is sufficient. Never leave Cuisinart
®
Kettle or any kettle empty over a hot burner. Doing so can ruin the
kettle and cause damage to the stovetop.
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Before using
Wash your new kettle in hot water with a mild soap or dish
detergent, or in a dishwasher, before using for the first time.
Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry immediately with a soft dish towel, or
you may place your Cuisinart
®
Classic
Stainless Kettle in a dishwasher.
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easy maintenanCe
Immediately after each use, fill the kettle with hot water and liquid
dish detergent; let stand until lukewarm. Use a sponge or soft cloth
to remove any remaining food particles. Do not use steel wool or
other metal pads that make coarse scratches. Rinse thoroughly and
dry immediately for a flawless finish.
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What aBout the dishWasher?
Cuisinart
®
Classic
Stainless Kettle is dishwasher safe, but remember
that soil from other dishes may be abrasive. If the dishwasher is carelessly
packed, other dishes or flatware may mar the surface of the kettle. Over
a long period, regular dishwasher cleaning will eventually scratch any
utensil. We recommend using a non-lemon detergent.
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to remove stains
Calcium in your water may leave a multicolored stain. This is from a
harmless deposit and can be removed with a little warm vinegar.
Caution:
Detergent fumes can be irritating. Carry out
this procedure under a hood with an exhaust fan or in a
well-ventilated room.
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to remove Burner stains
Stains on the outside bottom (not sides) of kettle can be removed
with an oven cleaner. Follow the manufacturer’s directions and
spray or brush the cleaner on only the outside bottom of the kettle.
If the directions call for using the cleaner in a warm oven, heat the
kettle before applying the cleaner. Rinse thoroughly after cleaning.
imPortant note:
Cuisinart
®
Classic
Stainless Kettle has
exceptionally high thermoconductivity, and even a low setting
on some gas burners will overheat. An inexpensive gas “flame-
tamer” placed between the burner and the bottom of the kettle
solves this problem. Flame-tamers are readily available at most
hardware stores.
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CooKing over a gas Burner
When cooking over a gas burner, make certain the flame touches only
the kettle bottom. If the flame comes up the sides, energy is wasted and
the sides of the kettle may become permanently discolored.