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OPERATION DURING “BROWN-OUTS” AND
PERIODS OF LOW VOLTAGE
During periods of extremely hot weather power companies in localized areas allow the grid
voltage to drop from the standard 120 volts to as low as 108 volts. At such low voltages you
will notice that it takes longer for the water to boil. Further, once the water boils, it takes
longer for the steam detection switch to turn off the power.
Consequently during “brown-outs”, we strongly recommend that you compensate for the
slower response of the steam switch by always filling the kettle at least half full of water
before turning on the power. With that amount of water the steam detection switch will
operate normally during “brown-outs.” Always make certain the power switch is off or shut it
off before lifting the kettle from its base to pour the boiled water.
LOW WATER PROTECTION
There are two primary ways the kettle maintains safe operation even when turned on with
little or no water. For water levels less than the recommended two cups, accuracy will be
diminished, but the electronics in the kettle will still cycle off to maintain a safe condition.
In these cases, the indicator light will blink a green light when a cycle is complete, but may
quickly turn blue and begin reheating. In these cases, simply add more water and re-start
the cycle.
For a dry kettle or extremely low water levels (less than ½ cup or 100ml), there are two safety
switches that will interrupt power and turn the kettle completely OFF.
These switches will automatically reset once the kettle has cooled down. However since
power will have been interrupted to the heater, when power is restored to the kettle the
Control Panel will be in the OFF state. Add water and follow the previous instructions to
start the kettle heating. For your safety multiple levels of thermal, electrical and operational
protections are built into the kettle.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR
CHEF’SCHOICE
®
ELECTRIC KETTLE
• The Chef’sChoice® kettle is designed specifically for heating water.
Do not attempt to heat
anything other than water in the kettle. .
• Before cleaning, make sure power switch is turned “OFF”, then remove the kettle from its
base unit. Unplug the base unit.
• Always wait until the kettle has fully cooled to room temperature before cleaning.
• To avoid scratching, clean the outside of the kettle with a soft cloth only. Never use
abrasive cleanser.
• The interior of the kettle can be cleaned by decalcification at regular intervals
(see next page)
.
• Rinse out the kettle at regular intervals and after extended non-use. Do not immerse.
• Do not attempt to clean any part of the kettle or base in the dishwasher.
