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Care and Cleaning

                      Electrical Shock Hazard.

Do not immerse kettle, power base, or plug in water or other liquid.

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To avoid scale/lime deposit 

buildup, empty kettle after each 

use.

Wipe the exterior of kettle with a 

damp cloth. Do not use abrasive 

scouring pads or powders since 

they may scratch the smooth  

surface of the kettle.

To remove discoloration or scale/lime deposit from heating element: 

Place 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar (available in the spice aisle of  

grocery store) into the kettle. Then fill the kettle 1/2 full with water. 

Plug in, turn ON (

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), and bring to boil. Turn OFF (

O

), let cool, and 

rinse several times with clean tap water.

If Kettle Floor Discolors:

 It is normal for stainless steel heating  

elements to discolor. This does not affect the performance of the 

kettle. Do not use abrasive scouring pads or cleaners since this  

may damage the stainless steel surface.

If Kettle Boils Dry:

 The heating element is protected by two  

automatic safety devices. If your kettle is accidentally switched on 

without being filled with water, or is allowed to boil dry, the kettle  

will automatically switch off. You should:
• Turn the switch to OFF (

O

), unplug, and wait about 20 minutes for  

the element to cool down.

• Refill the kettle; then use as normal and check that the kettle  

functions correctly.

If Kettle Does Not Work:

 Make these simple checks before calling 

the toll-free customer assistance number:
• Have you turned power switch to ON (

l

) position? 

• If the kettle heats but does not boil, it might need descaling.
• Has the kettle been switched on accidentally without being filled 

with water or allowed to boil dry? Turn the switch to OFF (

O

), wait 

20 minutes, and try again.

• Is cord firmly plugged into the outlet and kettle firmly seated in the 

base?

Anti-Scale Mesh Filter:

 Scale is caused by lime and calcium in hard 

water. The mesh filter will prevent these suspended particles from 

being poured out of the kettle. The filter should be cleaned periodically 

to ensure optimum performance. To clean the filter, unplug kettle and 

allow to cool. The mesh filter may be removed by pulling upwards on the 

tab, which is visible through the kettle opening. Rinse filter under running 

water and brush with a soft brush. A small, soft-bristle brush works well. 

To replace the mesh filter, slide the filter back into the slots and snap into 

place. The filter will fit only one way.

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Page 4: ... overfill kettle Boiling water may spit out of the spout The mesh filter is visible through the kettle lid opening Pull upwards on the tab to remove Rinse filter periodically w WARNING Burn Hazard Allow kettle to cool before attempting to remove mesh filter To replace slide the filter back into the slots and snap into place The filter will fit only one way TO REMOVE MESH FILTER TO REPLACE MESH FIL...

Page 5: ...ly switch off You should Turn the switch to OFF O unplug and wait about 20 minutes for the element to cool down Refill the kettle then use as normal and check that the kettle functions correctly If Kettle Does Not Work Make these simple checks before calling the toll free customer assistance number Have you turned power switch to ON l position If the kettle heats but does not boil it might need de...

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