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4. Rinse the inside of the Kettle with water, and wipe it with a
damp cloth.
NOTE: Do not use highly corrosive or abrasive cleaning
agents or brushes.
5. Wipe the Power Base unit with a damp cloth.
6. To remove any discoloration from inside the Kettle, rub baking
soda on a damp cloth over the metal. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
NOTE: Mineral deposits can form a coating inside the Kettle
and may cause an off flavor in the water or lengthen the boiling
time. Use the following cleaning method:
7. In a bowl, mix a diluted solution of one part vinegar to four
parts water and pour into Kettle. Do not boil the solution in the
Kettle, as it may damage the Kettle.
8. Allow the solution to soak in the Kettle for 30 minutes. Then
clean with a soft, non-abrasive brush.
9. Empty out solution. Fill the Kettle with clean water and rinse
thoroughly.
Cord Storage
1. Raise the ON/OFF Lever to the OFF position. Unplug from outlet
and allow to cool thoroughly.
2. Remove Kettle from Power Base and empty out water, dry
thoroughly.
3. Turn Power Base upside down and wrap cord around inside of
Power Base.
4. Place Kettle on Power Base for storing.
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user
serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Any servicing
requiring disassembly other than cleaning must be performed
by a qualified appliance repair technician.
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