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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 PRECAUTIONS
Never use your Cuisinart
®
Classic Stainless Kettle on high
heat. To boil water, medium-high is sufficient. Never leave your
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 warm 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 warm water and
liquid dish detergent; let stand until lukewarm. 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?
Your 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. We recommend using a non-lemon detergent and for frequent
washes, hand-cleaning is best.
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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.
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TO REMOVE BURNER STAINS
Stains on the outside bottom (not sides) of your 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.
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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USING OVER A GAS BURNER
When using 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Your Cuisinart
®
Classic
Stainless Kettle
has exceptionally high thermoconductivity, and even a low
setting on some gas burners will cause overheating. An inex-
pensive 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.
