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|  USING THE GLASS TEA KETTLE

NOTE:

 Making the perfect cup of tea is easy with the KitchenAid Glass Tea Kettle� Water 

temperature and steep time are two key elements for optimal tea flavour� For best results, 

follow the recommendation on your tea’s packaging for suggested water temperature 

and steep times� If it does not have these suggestions, see the chart below� Keep in mind, 

steep time determines flavour, so use a timer to find your perfect strength� 

Warm Mode: Warm is designed to keep your tea warm at the optimal drinking 

temperature 70°C�

NOTE:

 Some teas call for different temperatures� Check your tea package for 

suggested steeping times and temperatures�

STEEPING CHART

USING THE GLASS TEA KETTLE

TEA TYPE

GREEN

WHITE

OOLONG

BLACK

HERBAL

SUGGESTED 

TEMPERATURE 

SETTING 

(C°)

80°

85°

90°

95°

100°

SUGGESTED 

STEEP TIME 

(MINUTES)

1-3

3-5

3-5

4-5

5-7

1

Using the Glass Tea Kettle tea 

steeper:

 After the water reaches the 

correct temperature for brewing (see 

the “Steeping chart”), cut any strings 

or tags off of the tea bag, and place 

the tea bag directly into the tea 

steeper� Brew your tea as normal�

2

Placing tea bags directly into the 

Glass Tea Kettle:

 After the water 

reaches the correct temperature for 

brewing (see the “Steeping chart”), 

lift the tea steeper lid off of the 

Glass Kettle, and place the tea bag 

string over the inner edge of the 

kettle lid� Then, insert and twist the 

tea steeper lid to catch the string 

and suspend the tea bag in the 

water� Brew your tea as normal�

OPTIONAL METHOD – BREWING WITH TEA BAGS

The Glass Tea Kettle may be used for tea bags as well as loose leaf tea� Use the following 

methods if you prefer to use tea bags�

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Summary of Contents for 5KEK1322

Page 1: ...5KEK1322 ...

Page 2: ...al requirements 10 Electrical equipment waste disposal 10 USING THE GLASS TEA KETTLE 11 Preparing the Glass Tea Kettle for use 11 Steeping Chart 12 Optional method brewing with tea bags 12 Brewing tea 13 CARE AND CLEANING 17 Descaling the Glass Tea Kettle 17 Cleaning the Glass Tea Kettle and accessories 17 WARRANTY AND SERVICE 18 ...

Page 3: ...section of lid with handle Removable stainless steel tea steeper Temperature selector PARTS AND FEATURES PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Glass tea kettle Stainless steel lime scale filter Kettle handle Tea steeper assembly Removable stainless steel tea steeper and Tea steeper lid Part also shown above Tea steeper holder ...

Page 4: ... appliance may result in personal injury 2 The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles 3 Do not submerge cord plug or Glass Tea Kettle in water or other liquids The appliance must not be immersed 4 Do not operate the Glass Tea Kettle unless the element is fully immersed 5 Do not overfill Water Kettle If the Water Kettle is overfilled boil...

Page 5: ... from outlet and allow to cool before cleaning or removing parts 10 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner Return appliance to the nearest Authorised Service Facility for examination repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment 11 Use of replacement parts not recommended by manufacturer may result in fire...

Page 6: ...use alkaline cleaning agents when cleaning use a soft cloth and a mild detergent 21 Do not operate the kettle on an inclined plane 22 Do not move while the kettle is switched on 23 This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops offices or other working environments farm houses by clients in hotels motels and other residential type e...

Page 7: ...bol on the product or on the accompanying documentation indicates that it should not be treated as domestic waste but must be taken to an appropriate collection Centre for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For more detailed information about treatment recovery and recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop wh...

Page 8: ... maximum temperature To avoid damage do not fully immerse the Glass Tea Kettle in water and do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads NOTE The entire Glass Tea Kettle is hand wash only To avoid damage do not wash any part of the Glass Tea Kettle steeper lids steeper holder or the base with power cord in a dishwasher PREPARING THE GLASS TEA KETTLE FOR USE 1 Place the base with power cord on a f...

Page 9: ...EN WHITE OOLONG BLACK HERBAL SUGGESTED TEMPERATURE SETTING C 80 85 90 95 100 SUGGESTED STEEP TIME MINUTES 1 3 3 5 3 5 4 5 5 7 1 Using the Glass Tea Kettle tea steeper After the water reaches the correct temperature for brewing see the Steeping chart cut any strings or tags off of the tea bag and place the tea bag directly into the tea steeper Brew your tea as normal 2 Placing tea bags directly int...

Page 10: ...id is lined up with the indicator next to the locked symbol on the kettle lid After locking the lids together place the Glass Tea Kettle onto the power base 3 Select the appropriate temperature for the kind of tea you are brewing by sliding the temperature selector to the correct setting See the Steeping chart for more detailed information 4 Press the I O on off button on the base to start heating...

Page 11: ...ves to settle into the steeper during the steeping process 5 While the water is heating place the tea steeper in the tea steeper holder to keep it steady while filling it with tea leaves or tea bags Follow the instructions on the tea packaging for the amount of tea to use OPTIONAL To boil water instead of steeping tea slide the temperature selector to HERBAL 100 C 6 Once the water reaches the corr...

Page 12: ...ks into place in the kettle lid When locked into place the indicator on the tea steeper lid will line up with the indicator next to the locked symbol on the kettle lid USING THE GLASS TEA KETTLE 10 Use a timer to brew your tea for the appropriate time See the Steeping chart for more detailed information 11 After steeping for the desired amount of time twist the lid to release and lift the steeper ...

Page 13: ... for 30 minutes at Warm 70 C The light around the I O on off button will remain lit while the Glass Tea Kettle is in Warm mode If the kettle is removed to keep the kettle warm after replacing it on the base slide the temperature selector over to WARM and press the I O on off button again NOTE Use the handle to remove The steeper cylinder will be hot TIP If the tea steeper lid is stuck on the tea s...

Page 14: ...its scale from water will build up in the Glass Tea Kettle over time and impair brewing efficiency and tea quality If you notice scale buildup inside your kettle or that it takes longer than usual to brew then it is time to descale To get the best performance from your Glass Tea Kettle clean frequently The cleaning interval will depend on the hardness of the water you put into the Glass Tea Kettle...

Page 15: ...ct to change without notice In U K and Ireland For any questions or to find the nearest KitchenAid Authorised Service Centre please find our contact details below NOTE All service should be handled locally by an Authorised KitchenAid Service Centre Contact number for U K and Northern Ireland Tollfree number 0800 988 1266 calls from mobile phones are charged standard network rate or call 0194 260 5...

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