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BEFORE USING FOR
THE FIRST TIME
Before using your Cuisinart
®
QuicKettle™ for the first time,
we recommend rinsing the kettle
with water to remove any dust or
residue remaining from the
manufacturing process.
OPERATION
1. Open kettle by pressing the Lid
Release Button.
2. Add fresh, cold water, watching
level water window.
Do not fill
past 0.5 L/Max mark –
overfilling
could cause boil-over.
3. Close the lid by pressing down
until it locks shut.
4. Make sure the power base is
plugged in, then place the kettle
on the power base.
5. Power the kettle on by pressing
the On/Off switch up until a
click is heard and the indicator
light is on. When the water has
boiled the kettle will automatically
switch off.
NOTE:
The kettle can be
switched off at any time by
pushing the Power switch down.
6. Serve and enjoy. If you wish to
bring water to a boil again, press
the power switch once more.
HELPFUL HINTS
• Always use fresh water in
the kettle.
• If the kettle is accidentally switched
on without a sufficient water level,
a boil-dry safety mechanism will
automatically switch the kettle off.
• The lid should always be closed
while heating water.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
• The kettle should always
be emptied before cleaning
and storage.
• Unplug your kettle and allow it
to cool completely.
• Wipe the kettle and base with a
soft, damp cloth.
• Be sure that the electric kettle
socket is kept dry. Dry all parts
after each use.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers or
scouring agents of any kind on the
interior or exterior of the kettle.
•
Never immerse kettle or power
base in water.
Maintenance:
Any other servicing
should be performed by an
authorized service representative.
DECALCIFICATION
Decalcification refers to removing
mineral deposits, which may form
in the interior of the kettle and may
result in discoloration.
To get the best performance from
your kettle, decalcify it from time
to time. Frequency will depend on
the hardness of your water and how
often you use the unit.
We suggest using a kettle descaler
in order to dissolve these deposits
or scale. Follow the directions on the
descaler package.
Alternatively, fill the kettle with
enough white vinegar to cover the
bottom by about ½ inch (1.25 cm).
Heat the vinegar to a boil. Repeat
this with cooled vinegar until all
deposits are removed. When
complete, empty the kettle and
rinse with clean water.
