GTC12V - Kettle GEMINI - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Electric Kettle
Brand	Gemini
Model	GTC12V
Capacity	1.7 Liters
Power Rating	1800 W
Voltage	120 V / 60 Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H)	8.5 x 6.5 x 9.5 inches (approx.)
Weight	2.2 lbs (approx.)
Material	Stainless Steel Body and Plastic Lid
Heating Element	Concealed, Stainless Steel
Auto Shut-Off	Yes, after boiling
Boil-Dry Protection	Yes, automatic shut-off if empty
Cord Length	30 inches (approx.)
Base Type	360-degree swivel base with cord storage
Lid Type	Flip-top with one-button opening
Handle	Cool-touch handle
Spout	Precise pour spout with filter
Water Level Window	Yes, with markings in cups and liters
Cleaning	Use vinegar or descaling solution for mineral buildup
Maintenance	Wipe exterior with damp cloth; do not immerse in water
Safety Features	Auto shut-off, boil-dry protection, cool-touch handle
Accessories	None included
Warranty	1 year limited

Frequently Asked Questions - GTC12V GEMINI

How do I descale my Gemini GTC12V kettle?

Fill the kettle halfway with equal parts water and white vinegar or citric acid solution. Boil and let sit for 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water and boil again to remove any residue.

What is the capacity of the Gemini GTC12V kettle?

The kettle has a capacity of 1.7 liters, which is sufficient for about 7 cups of water.

Does the kettle have automatic shut-off?

Yes, the GTC12V features an auto shut-off function that turns the kettle off once the water reaches a rolling boil.

Can I boil less than the minimum water level?

No, you must fill above the minimum fill line to avoid boil-dry damage. Typically, at least 0.5 liters is required.

How do I clean the exterior of the kettle?

Unplug the kettle and let it cool. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasive cleaners or immerse in water.

What should I do if the kettle doesn't turn on?

Check that the kettle is properly seated on the base and the power cord is plugged in. If it still doesn't work, try a different outlet. If the problem persists, contact customer support.

Is the kettle cordless?

The kettle sits on a 360-degree swivel base with a cord, so it is not fully cordless but can be lifted off the base easily.

What materials is the kettle made of?

The body is stainless steel and the lid is made of plastic. The heating element is concealed and also stainless steel.

How do I prevent mineral buildup?

Regular descaling every 1-3 months depending on water hardness helps prevent buildup. Use a descaling solution or vinegar as described in the cleaning FAQ.

Can I use the kettle to heat other liquids?

No, this kettle is designed for water only. Heating milk, soup, or other liquids may cause damage and void the warranty.

USER MANUAL GTC12V GEMINI

1. Please read the instructions and all the illustrations carefully before using this product. Keep this description for future reference.
2. Before plugging in the power supply, please check whether the voltage indicated on the product (on the bottom of the electric cooker and the base unit) matches the voltage in your home (AC 110-120V, AC220-240V\~, 50Hz). If it does not match, please do not use the folding pot and contact the store where your product is purchased.
3. Connect the product power cord to a grounded power outlet to ensure personal safety. If there is any damage to the power cord of this product, please contact the product dealer or the local special maintenance point, and it must be replaced by our maintenance personnel.
4. When using this product, it should be placed on a stable platform and placed out of reach of children.
5. Do not use this product on or near the surface of heat-resistant objects such as carpets and plastics. Do not place the items that are susceptible to steam on top of this product.
6. When the product is used, a large amount of steam will be sprayed from the spout of the pot, and the steam will be carefully burned.
7. Please keep the surface of the heating stain base and silicone body of the machine clean. After every use, you must clean the dirt or water on the surface of the base.
8. When cleaning the body of the folding pot, do not immerse it in water or allow liquid to flow into the interior of the product or inside the base to avoid danger!
9. If there is no water in the folding pot, please do not dry it, otherwise it will affect the service life of the product.
10. This product has an dry boil protection function. When the temperature of the heating base is overheated, it will automatically power off.
11. If you accidentally make the water dry during use, first unplug the power plug from the base, then let the unit cool for 15 minutes, then inject cold water, the unit will automatically return to normal.
12. The product must be taken care of during the boiling cooking process. Please do not let the child approach, and do not let the child pull the power cord or tap the electric cooker.
13. Please do not immerse the power cord, plug, and the whole machine or base in water or other liquids to prevent damage to the product and electric shock.
14. If the body, base or other parts are damaged, please stop using it immediately. Please contact our after-sales service department for repair.
15. Place the product on the platform or on the table to ensure that the folding pan and base unit are not tipped over and that water does not spill into the base unit.
16. When adding water to the folding pot, do not exceed the maximum water mark of 1.2L. When the water volume exceeds 1.2L, the water will overflow after the boiling water boils, which is normal.
17. During the work process, please do not touch the body of the folding pan by hand to avoid being burnt.
18. When using this product, make sure that the power outlet is in good contact. Do not operate the product with an extension cord.

19. When pulling the power cord plug, hold the plug part. Do not forcibly pull the power cord. Otherwise, it may cause electric shock or short circuit.

20. Do not connect and pull the power cord with wet hands, otherwise it may cause a short circuit or electric shock.

21. Except professional maintenance technicians, please do not disassemble, repair or modify the machine yourself, otherwise it may cause fire and electric leakage.
22. When the water is boiling, do not move the lid.
23. This product is for indoor use only and should not be placed outdoors. Do not use this product for non-designated purposes.
24. The appliance can be used for children over 8 years of age and for people with physical, sensory or intellectual abilities and lack of experience and knowledge. Their use of the appliance requires supervision or guidance from safe use of the appliance and an understanding of the hazards involved.
25. Adults should instruct children not to play this appliance.
26. Regularly check the power cord of this product. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by our after-sales service department or qualified electrician to avoid danger.
27. When cooking food and cooking noodles, the amount of water and food/noodles should not exceed
    1.2L to prevent the water from boiling out. If the water is sprayed out, immediately turn the thermostat of the switch knob down to the "KEEP WARM" position.
28. When the water is boiled several times, white water stains will adhere to the stainless steel heating plate and the silicone body. This is a normal phenomenon, which is caused by impurities in the water, suggest that you use Lemon Acid to remove the stains.
29. When the folding pot works to boil water and cook, User need to look after when use. When the water boils, the water spray is violent. Please shut down immediately to avoid the danger of boiling water.
30. Do not place the pot near a heat source such as a water heater, electric stove or microwave oven.
31. When using the folding pot, make sure that there is at least 10 cm of space on each side of the main unit to allow air to circulate.
32. When not using the folding pot or cleaning, please unplug the power cord first, and then cool down before disassembling the accessories.
33. When using, the surface temperature of the product is very high. Do not touch the body to prevent burns. When uncovering the lid, be careful to avoid the steam hole and prevent burns.
34. When pouring water or soup from the pot, press the top cover with your hand to prevent the water from leaking out and splashing on other objects. Do not tilt more than 45 degrees when pouring water. If it exceeds the rated angle, water will leak from the side of the pot. When the water is boiling, do not pour water immediately, wait for 2 minutes and then pour water.
35. When steaming food: do not add lower than 350ml of water, place the steam grid inside the pot and make sure water do not exceed the top of steam grid, the cooking time should not exceed 10-15 minutes under the “STEAM” function. Do not leave the cooker unattended during operation to avoid boil dry.

1. Unplug the plug before cleaning the product and wipe it with a warm cloth.

2. Do not place this product on a hot platform.

3. This product cannot be used for frying cooking purposes.

4. When using, do not use metal utensils to touch any part of the folding pot to prevent electric shock.

5. Larger food or glass and plastic utensils should not be cooked in the pot to avoid danger.

6. Do not use the pot to store any items or flammable items (such as curtains, wallpaper, etc.), which may cause fire. When using the folding pot, do not place any flammable items (such as curtains, wallpaper, etc.) around, which may cause fire. Do not heat similar flammable materials such as cardboard, plastic, paper, etc. in the pot. Do not use accessories that are not equipped with this unit on the main unit.

7. Do not use accessories that are not supplied with this unit to avoid danger and injury.

8. When not in use, you need to remove the power cord, turn the switch to the "OFF" position, then unplug the power cord. When you unplug the plug, do not grasp the plug and do not pull the power cord. Note that the plug must be in an unpowered state before cleaning and before servicing the product. Care must be taken when moving appliances that contain hot water or other high temperature liquids.

9. This product does not have an external timer and remote control. It is not allowed to install an external timer.

10. Folded pot with soy sauce or dark food, must be cleaned immediately, otherwise the pot will be dyed with soy sauce and other dark colors.

11. Please do not rub the edge of the rubber by hand. If it is normal to cause the silicone to fall off if you accidentally touch it, you can restore it by yourself.

Please don't pick the edge of the silicone body by hand. If the silicone falls off due to careless touching, it is normal to restore back to original area by hand gently.

1. There is a "warm reminder" label on the product, please pay attention to it before use.

General Structures:

Remarks: Product images are for reference only, the actual product shall prevail.

Product Specifications:

Model	Voltage	Power	Rated frequency	Capacity	Product Size (mm)
GTC12V	100-120v~220-240v~	550W850W	50Hz	1.2L	Folded Dimension: 165Wx81Hx165DUnfolded Dimension: 165Ex215Hx165DSteam grid Diameter:146Pot maximum diameter: 165

User's Guidance:

Make sure that the voltage of the local power socket matches the set voltage of the unit before use (Please align the black plastic "1" word with the voltage value in the corresponding direction. The manufacturer default setting is AC220-240V position), please ensure to select proper voltage before every use.

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AC220-240V AC100-120V

For the first time, the electric cooker should be filled with water to the highest water level line. Boil the water, pour the boiled water out, rinse with water, and repeat it one or two times to remove any dust that may be generated during production and storage.

There are ±10 ^ deviations under different atmospheric pressures, temperatures and humidity.

The steps are as follows:

1. Please remove all the packing materials before use, rotate the bottom voltage selector switch to the matching voltage (clockwise to the bottom is AC100-120V, counterclockwise to AC220-240V), open the lid, fill the water inside the pot, cover the pot lid, connect the power cord to cooker's Plug and plug in to main power supply. If the voltage does not select correctly, the electric cooker will be damaged or the heating will be extremely slow.
2. Rotate the thermostat switch to the "Boil" position, the indicator light is "ON", and heating starts.
3. After boiling, adjust the thermostat switch to indicate any position in the "keep warm" section to enter the repeated "keep warm" state, the indicator will light ON and OFF.
4. When the thermostat switch is adjust to the state of the keep warm section, when the water is cooled to a certain temperature, the indicator light will be ON, and the pot starts to repeat heating.
5. Folding method: press the cooker from left to right to keep the pot body pressed down vertically.
6. Unfold method: first remove the top cover, take out the steaming grid, and pull the handles vertically by hand.

Folding Method

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1: Extended status for use.

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2: Fold in one side of the pot, following the folding line. * Avoid pressing with finger nails

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3: Follow the folding line around the pot to fold in the whole rim.

7. Boil water (BOIL) :

Add appropriate amount of water to the pot. The maximum capacity cannot be

Exceed the maximum scale line of 1.2L, so as not to overflow the boiling water from the spout during the boiling process; close the cover and connect the power cord to AC socket. (Do not put the steaming grid into the pot when boiling)

Turn the thermostat switch to the "BOIL" position, the power indicator light will be ON, and the pot starts boiling water process. When the water boiled, the power indicator is OFF and the power is turned OFF to stop heating. When the temperature drops below the preset temperature of 80 - 90^ C under boil function, the power indicator will light up automatically, the boil function is turns ON, and the heating resumes.

If you encounter a situation in which the water is violently sprayed out during the "BOIL" process, immediately turn the thermostat switch to the "KEEP WARM" position.

When the water is boiled several times, white water stains will adhere to the stainless steel heating plate and the silicone body. This is a normal phenomenon, which is caused by impurities in the water in local area, suggest that you use Lemon Acid to remove the stains.

When pouring water out of the pot, hold the top cover with your hand to prevent the water from leaking out and splashing on other objects. Do not tilt more than 45 degrees when pouring water. If it raised over the rated angle, water will leak from the side of the pot. When the water is boiling, do not pour water immediately, wait for about two minutes and then pour water.

8. Steam boiling (STEAM):

Pour the appropriate amount of water into the pot first, then put the steam grid into the pot, ensure the filled water is below the steam grid with min. 350ml water to prevent the boil dry. then put the food with container that needs to be cooked on the steaming grid. cover the lid. Please ensure the spout of lid is placed on the same spout location of the pot. After connecting the plug to the power supply, adjust the thermostat switch to the “STEAM” function to start working.

Boil that the cooking time should not exceed 15-20 minutes and switch the thermostat switch to "OFF" postion to turn it off, Do not leave the cooker unahended while in use. It might cause overheat and damaged the pot, please adjust if foods needs longer cook time by adding sufficient water, do not leave the cooker unahended while in use. Please monitor if the filled water is sufficient during steaming process.

9. Keep warm (KEEP WARM):

After boiled the water under “BOIL” function, turn the switch to “KEEP WARM” function to enter the keep warm mode. User also can pour the cool boiled water in the pot for reheat under “KEEP WARM” function. Turn the switch to the “KEEP WARM” position, the power indicator light is ON; the pot starts to heat up. At keep warm function, the water temperature reaches the preset temperature 60-70 °C, the pot turns OFF the power automatically, and the power indicator goes off. Enter the repeated “keep warm” state. In the state of the heat preservation section, when the water temperature drops below 60 °C, the indicator light will turn ON automatically, the pot will continue Keep warm function if you did not turn it OFF, and the pot starts to resume heating.

Under keep warm function, the default at keep warm function temperature is 60-70 °C.

10. Hot pot cooking (HOT POT):

Pour the appropriate amount of water into the folding pot, the water capacity plus the food can not exceed the max.line 1.2L. close the lid, connect the power cord, turn the thermostat switch to the "HOT POT" function to start heating. After boiled, open the lid and put the needed foods or noodles inside pot for continuous cooking. At this point, you can keep the lid open, when the food are cooked again, If you do not want to heat up continuous, turn the thermostat switch to the "KEEP WARM" position, the pot will stop heating, the power indicator light goes to OFF. it will reheat automatically when the water temperature in pot drops below 60°C, the power indicator light turns ON.

If you continue to add water and food to the pot, please turn the thermostat switch to the "HOT POT" position. During the hot pot process, the pot will stop heating automatically if the thermostat sensor detect the inner water temperature reaches over 103°C at the safety mode. When the water temperature is lower to 100-103°C, the cooker resumes heating and the power indicator light is ON.

During the hot pot process, please monitor the filled water is sufficient during cooking and not allow to leave the cooker unattended when in use.

If the water is violently sprayed out during the "hot pot" process, immediately turn the switch down to the "KEEP WARM" position. The cooker is then under keep warm status, but please switch the cooker to "OFF" position when not in use.

The minimum amount of water in the "HOT POT" function should not be less than 350-500ml.

Food source or oil will remain in the pot, it must clean thoroughly in time, otherwise the dirt/oil mark will attach on the body permanently.

Cleaning and Maintenance:

1. Allow the machine cooled down, Please keep the heating base of the machine clean. After every use, the dirt or water stain on the surface of the silicone body and heating base must be cleaned in time. At boiling and cooking process, there may dirt and water stain remains on the surface of silicone pot and stainless heating base after heating, It is normal phenomenon and user must clean with delegent after every use in, use lemon acid to clean the water stain regularly.
2. Do not immerse the cooker in the water or allow liquid to flow into the interior of the product or inside the base when cleaning the silicone body to avoid danger!
3. If there is no water in the cooker, do not start any operation function heating and drowning, otherwise it will affect the service life of the product.
4. Please do not immerse the power cord, plug, and the whole machine or machine base in water or other liquids to prevent damage to the product and electric shock.
5. This product can only be used within the safe voltage range provided.
6. Please do not use sharp objects or fingernails to damage the silicone body.
7. Method of cleaning descaling:

It is recommended to descale the pot regularly. With normal use, at least twice a year. The specific method is as follows. After cooking hot pot, please clean the pot in time to prolong the product life.

a) Mix the daily edible vinegar with water in a ratio of 1:2, fill the pot (the highest water level line) and start to drown, and wait for the water to roll, then turn to "OFF" position to close the operation.
b) This mixture was left for 12 hours inside pot.
c) Pour off the mixture.
d) Load clean water to the highest water level and restart the "BOIL" function.
e) Pour out the water after boiled, thus removing the remaining scale and mixture and completing the cleaning process.

Functional characteristics:

1.Easy to fold, easy to store, carry around, anytime, anywhere.
2. Multi-function pot: steam / keep warm / boil and hot pot.
3.Direct heat transfer mode, high thermal efficiency and fast heating.
4. The operation is simple and fast.
5. Boil dry and overheat protection.

安全注意事項

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AC220-240V AC100-120V

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一：展開時狀態

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三：再圍繞摺紋摺入一整圈

7. 烘水(BOIL):

9. 保溫 (KEEP WARM):

10. 火鍋 (HOT POT):

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