CTK17SE - Kettle CUISINART - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CTK17SE CUISINART

1. SAFETY CAUTIONS (TRANSLATION OF ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS) READ THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE UNIT! • WARNING: Very hot surface. • Do not touch hot surfaces. • CAUTION: Do not remove lid when water is boiling. • WARNING: Place the lid in a position such that the escaping steam is not directed at the handle. • This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the safe use of the appliance and understand the hazards involved. Children should not be allowed to play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be carried out by children without supervision. • Never immerse the kettle or power base in water or any other liquid. Ensure the electric kettle socket is kept dry. • Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. If the lead is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer. The user should never attempt to replace it. • Never use the Cuisinart® jug with any base other than the Cuisinart® base. • This appliance is intended for domestic use only and is not intended to be used in applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments; farms; by customers in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type establishments. • Do not turn the kettle power on when there is no water in the jug (the unit has a boil dry mechanism which shuts it off ). 6

• Do not fill the kettle above the maximum level. Above this limit there is a risk of boiling water escaping from the spout and causing burns. • To avoid any risk of burns do not open the lid of the kettle while it is heating or while it is being used to pour water. • The surface of the heating element will remain hot after use. • Descale the appliance regularly (see point 5 in the manual). • Keep the appliance and its power cord out of the reach of children. • Unplug from the mains after use and before cleaning. Never leave the appliance unattended when plugged in. To unplug, pull on the plug, never on the lead. • For indoor use only. • Do not let the lead hang over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop and avoid contact between the lead and hot surfaces. • Place the kettle on its base before plugging the base in. After use, ensure that the switch is in the off position, then unplug the appliance. ARNING: The polyethylene bags over the product or W its packaging may be dangerous. Keep these bags out of the reach of babies and children. Never use them in cribs, children’s beds, pushchairs or playpens. The thin film may cling to the nose and mouth and prevent breathing. A bag is not a toy. WEEE - END-OF-LIFE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENTS In everybody’s interest and to actively participate in protecting the environment and human health: • Do not discard your products with your unsorted household wastes.

• The WEEE (wastes of electrical and electronic equipments) must be collected separately. • Use the return and collection systems dedicated to the WEEE available in your area. In this way, some materials can be recycled, re-used or recovered. • By ensuring this product is disposed of properly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health due to possible content of hazardous substances. For more detailed information about the disposal of this product, please contact your local household waste disposal service.

2. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart Traditional Kettle. For over 30 years Cuisinart’s aim has been to produce the very finest kitchen equipment. All Cuisinart products are engineered for exceptionally long life, and designed to be easy to use as well as to give excellent performance day after day. To learn more about our products and for recipe ideas visit our website www.cuisinart.eu.

3. PRODUCT FEATURES 1. Soft grip handle 2. Easy grip lid for quick and easy filling 3. Dripless pour spout with water filter 4. Water level indicator 5. 1.7L capacity stainless steel traditional kettle 6. Power ‘On’ switch 7. Power base

4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE • Before using for the first time we recommend operating the kettle 2 or 3 times. This will remove any dust or residue remaining from its manufacture. Fill to the MAX mark fill level (1.7L), bring to the boil and when boiling has finished and the kettle has switched off, discard the water and rinse out the inside.

• Position the kettle on a flat sturdy surface with the spout facing away from you. Gently lift off the lid, whilst holding the handle. • Fill the kettle with the required amount of cold water. The water gauge is either side of the kettle and is marked with min and max. Please take care not to exceed the max mark as this may cause spitting from the spout when boiling. • Position the kettle with the spout facing away from you. Replace lid on kettle. • Align the kettle over the power base and gently lower it into position; it will find its own way and sit firmly on the base. • Switch the kettle on by pressing down the power ‘On’ switch at the rear of the kettle. You will hear a slight click and the switch will illuminate with a blue LED. • The kettle will switch off automatically when it has finished boiling. However, the kettle can be switched off at any time by simply lifting the power ‘On’ switch in an upwardly direction. The LED will switch off and the same click will be heard as switching on. • Pour water out slowly. Return kettle to base after pouring. If you wish to re-boil the water, you must press the power ‘On’ switch again. N.B. A couple of water droplets or condensation may appear on the powerbase, this is quite normal and not a leak. N.B. Do not remove the lid of the kettle when pouring; escaping steam may scald. • Once the kettle is re-located on the power base, it can be switched on again at any time. If the switch will not stay down it means the control is still a little warm; this is normal and it will simply re-set itself in a few seconds when cooled and will be ready to boil again. N.B. If the kettle is accidentally switched on without a sufficient water level, a boil dry mechanism will automatically switch the kettle off.

5. HINTS & TIPS • Always use fresh, cold water each time you boil. N.B. For your safety, always ensure the lid is on properly when the kettle is in use. • If the kettle is accidentally switched on without a sufficient water level, a boil dry mechanism will automatically switch the kettle off. • For best results, empty the kettle after each use. Do not leave water standing in the kettle. This is to help prevent build up of hard water limescale.

6. CLEANING & MAINTENANCE • Always unplug the appliance from the mains outlet before cleaning. • Allow to cool before cleaning the appliance. • Clean the exterior surface of the kettle with a clean damp cloth to preserve its original highly polished finish. Dry and polish with a soft cloth. • Clean the water filter with a soft, clean, damp cloth once a month or as necessary. • Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring agents of any kind on the interior or exterior of the kettle. WARNING! Do not immerse the kettle or power base in water or other liquid. Ensure the electric kettle socket is kept dry.

• To get the best performance from your Traditional Kettle, we recommend descaling it from time to time. Frequency depends on the hardness of your tap water and how often you use it. • We suggest use of a kettle descaler in order to dissolve the scale. Simply follow the manufacturer’s guidelines on your descaler packaging. Alternatively pour in enough white vinegar to cover the bottom of the kettle by about 2cm. Bring the vinegar to the boil; you may need to repeat this several times with cooled vinegar to remove the build-up completely. When the kettle is descaled, empty the kettle and rinse out several times with clean water. Take care not to inhale fumes.