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Undercut
Timer
Fig. E
Fig. F
Fig. G
Interlock spring
Hooks
Plastic edge
Battery
compartment
cover
Fig. H
Rib
Notch
Care and Cleaning
1. Under normal use, a deposit of scale, which is due to mineral deposits found in tap or bottled water, may form on the inside of
the tea kettle. This scale buildup can be minimized by pouring out remaining water after each use. Wait until your next use before
refilling again with fresh water. If the tea kettle is used on a daily basis, clean the inside once a month to remove mineral deposits.
If the water in your area is quite hard, more frequent cleaning may be necessary.
2. To remove the scale deposit, boil one cup of vinegar and one cup of water in the kettle for five minutes. Unplug and allow to
stand for 15 minutes. Empty tea kettle and rinse thoroughly. If mineral buildup is quite severe, repeat cleaning process with fresh
vinegar and water. Always rinse thoroughly after cleaning.
3. In time, the interior of the tea kettle may become stained from tea. To minimize staining, pour out unused tea after each use. To
remove stains, use a solution of water and cream of tarter. Combine 1 teaspoon of cream of tarter per cup of water. Pour enough
solution into the tea kettle to cover the stains. Plug unit in and boil solution for 5 to 10 minutes. Unplug and allow to cool. Then
pour out solution. Prior to making your next pot of tea, it is suggested that you boil water in the tea kettle to thoroughly rinse the
appliance.
Important: Whenever cleaning the interior of the tea kettle, always be sure to carefully clean around the probe area of the
thermometer to avoid damaging the thermometer.
4. Wipe the exterior of the tea kettle with a soft damp cloth. Do not scour surfaces with steel wool or abrasive cleaners. DO NOT
IMMERSE TEA KETTLE OR COvER IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.
Replacing the Timer Battery
The battery used in the tea kettle is a CR2032 3v lithium battery which will seldom need to be re-
placed. If you ever need to replace the battery, follow the instructions below.
1. The timer is the inner piece of the cover knob (see Fig. E and Fig. H). Along the rim of the timer
there are two undercuts. Locate the left undercut which is about a ½ inch to the left of the timer
button by running your fingernail under the edge of the timer. You will feel an undercut there (Fig.
E). Insert a thin object (such as a butter knife) in the undercut
and lift that side of the timer away
from the tea kettle cover. Hold that side of the timer with your finger, to prevent it from slipping
back in the cover. Next, locate the right undercut which is about a ½ inch to the right of the timer
button. Insert the knife in that undercut and lift that side away from the tea kettle cover. Now pull
the timer out completely from the opening in the cover (Fig. H).
2. Turn the timer over so the back side is facing up. Using your thumb, remove the battery compart-
ment cover by sliding it in the direction the arrow is pointing (Fig. F).
3. Using a small paring knife, or some other narrow object, carefully press near the top of the inter-
lock spring towards the wall of the timer to release the battery from under the hooks (Fig. G). Use
the tip of the knife to remove the battery and discard.
4. Position new CR2032 3v lithium battery, with writing facing up, in compartment fitting it un-
derneath the plastic edge (Fig. G). Push battery down on the side by the interlock spring until the
battery snaps into position under the hooks.
5. Replace battery cover. Holding the cover with your thumb on the arrow, fit the sides of the cover
in the grooves on the timer and slide the door towards the interlock spring. Turn the timer over and
press the button to make sure it is operating.
6. Place the timer back in the tea kettle cover by aligning the rib on the timer with the notch on the
inner rim of the cover knob (Fig. H) and push the timer down so it is securely positioned.
Note: The timer can only be inserted into the tea kettle cover one way; the rib on the timer must be
aligned with the notch on the cover knob.
Helpful Hints
• The timer can also be used to alert you when the water has reached the desired temperature. If you
typically prepare the same amount and same kind of tea, for the first couple of uses, monitor the
amount of time it takes to reach the correct temperature. For instance, if you drink white tea and
you always fill the tea kettle with 2 cups of water, it will take approximately 2½ minutes for the
water to reach 180˚. If you fill the tea kettle with 5 cups of water, it will take approximately 6 min-
utes to reach 180˚. For future pots of tea, set the timer for that time, following the timer operating
instructions on page 2.
• Pouring heated water into a cold mug or tea service may cool the water below the desired steeping temperature. When preparing
tea in a mug or a traditional pot, be sure to heat the mug or pot first by filling it with hot water. Discard the water immediately
before preparing the tea.
