Pour Over GK502 - Kettle GRAEF - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Pour Over GK502 GRAEF

Illustration of a gray wire-wet water heater with a power button and 'GRAEF' branding (no other text or symbols)

EN Operating Instructions

Product description....16

Preface....17

Information on these operating instructions....17

Warning messages....17

General safety instructions....18

Danger caused by electric current....20

Intended use....20

Limitation of liability....20

After-sales service 21

Unpacking 21

Disposal of the packaging....21

Disposal of the unit....21

Requirements on the installation location 22

Electrical connection 22

Prior to first use 22

Commissioning....22

Setting the temperature unit ^ C/ ^ F 23

Display of the brewing time 23

Brewing coffee by hand....23

Switching sounds on/off 24

Hotplate function....24

Boil-dry and overheat protection....24

Lift-off shutdown....24

Cleaning outside 24

Decalcifying / inside cleaning....24

Two-year warranty 25

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

GRAEF ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑦ ⑧

① Removable lid
② Handle
③ Base station
2 ON / OFF switch
Control knob for the temperature
Spout
② Knob for °C/°F conversion and sound on/off
② Hotplate function on/off

PREFACE

Dear Customer,

You have made a good choice by buying this electric kettle. You have purchased a recognized quality product.

Thank you very much for buying our product. We wish you a lot of pleasure with your new electric kettle from Graef.

INFORMATION ON THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

These operating instructions are part of the electric kettle (hereinafter referred to as unit) and provide important information on putting into operation, safety, intended use and the care of the unit.

The operating instructions have to be available at the unit at all times. The instructions have to be read and applied by every person who is in charge for:

• Commissioning
• Operation
• Fault correction and/or
• Cleaning

Keep these operating instructions and pass them on to the next owner along with the unit.

These operating instructions cannot take into consideration every conceivable use. For further information or in the event of problems that are not covered or not covered in sufficient detail in these instructions, please contact Graef customer service or your specialist dealer.

WARNING MESSAGES

In these operating instructions, the following warning messages and signal words are used:

WARNING

This refers to a potentially dangerous situation. Failure to observe this warning may result in serious injury or even death.

CAUTION

This refers to a potentially dangerous situation. In case of non-observation of this warning message, material damage may occur.

IMPORTANT!

This refers to application tips and other especially important information!

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This unit is in conformity with the safety instructions mentioned hereinbefore. However, incorrect handling may lead to personal injury and material damage.

For safe handling of this unit, please observe the following safety instructions:

• Before using the unit check for any external visible damage of the housing, the connection cable and plug. Do not operate a damaged unit.
• Repairs may be carried out only by an expert or by Graef after-sales service. Incorrect repairs may cause considerable hazards for the user. In addition, any claim under guarantee is forfeited.
• Defective parts must be replaced by original spare parts only. Only these parts are guaranteed to meet the safety requirements.
• This unit can also be used by children from 8 years age as well as by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental ability or with a lack of experience and/or knowledge if they are supervised or have been trained in using the unit and have understood the dangers which may result from it. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children, unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised during the process.
• The unit and its connecting cable have to be clear of children who are younger than 8 years.
• Children should be supervised in order to make sure that they do not play with this unit.
• The unit is not intended to be used with an external timer or a separate remote control.
• Always disconnect the connecting cable by using plug; do not pull the connecting cable.
• Do not use the unit if the connecting cable or plug are damaged.
  • Prevent that liquids get on the plug.

• If the connecting cable is damaged, it shall be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's customer service or a similarly qualified person only, in order to avoid potential dangers.

• Do not open the housing under any circumstances. When touching live connections or changing the electrical and mechanical structure, there is danger of electric shock.

• Never touch live parts. They may cause an electric shock or even may lead to death.
• Before connecting the unit, compare the connecting data (voltage and frequency) on the type plate with those of your energy network. These details must correspond so that no damage occurs to the unit.
• Check to be sure that the connecting cable has been safely laid. If the cable gets caught somewhere, the unit may fall down from the work surface.

• Packaging materials must not be used for playing. There is danger of suffocation.

• Never use the unit in the vicinity of a heat source.

• Never use the unit outdoors, and always keep it in a dry place.

- When filling in water, after every use as well as prior to every cleaning, the plug must be removed from the socket.

- Do not pour any liquid on the contact of the base station.

• Do not fill the electric kettle with water over the maximum mark. Potential effervescence can lead to injuries.
• Avoid touching the outer wall of the unit as this may become hot.
• Caution! The unit becomes hot. Risk of scalding by escaping steam and residual heat. Also after switching off the unit touchable surface will be still hot for some time.
• Do not operate the unit below sensitive furniture, because escaping steam might damage the same.

- Touch the unit at the handle only.

• Always fill the electric kettle to at least the MIN mark to prevent boiling dry.
• Make sure that the unit is used only in combination with the base station provided. Never use the base station for another purpose.
• Switch on the unit only after having filled in the water. Use cold tap

water only.

• Do not use any aggressive or abrasive detergents and no solvents.
• Do not scratch off stubborn soiling with hard objects.
• Never clean the unit and the base station under running water and never immerse them into water.

DANGER CAUSED BY ELECTRIC CURRENT

WARNING

Mortal danger is caused by contact with live cables or components!

Please observe the following safety instructions in order to prevent exposure to electric current:

• Do not use the unit if the connecting cable or plug are damaged.
• In this case, you should let the Graef Customer Service or an authorized specialist install a new connecting cable before re-using the unit.
• Do not open the housing under any circumstances. When touching live connections or changing the electrical and mechanical structure, there is danger of electric shock.
• Never touch live parts. They may cause an electric shock or even may lead to death.

INTENDED USE

This unit is not intended for commercial use. Use the unit exclusively to boil water. Another or any exceeding use shall not be considered intended. This unit is intended for use in a household.

• Staff kitchens in shops and offices
• In agricultural estates
- By guests in hotels, motels and other living quarters
• In bed and breakfast boarding houses

IMPORTANT!

Use only in household-like areas!

Another or any exceeding use shall not be considered intended.

CAUTION

The unit can cause dangers, if is not used as intended.

• Use the unit exclusively as intended.
• Observe the procedures described in these operating instructions.

Claims of any kind caused by damage by unintended use shall be excluded.

The risk shall be borne sole by the user.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

All technical information, data and notes on the installation, the operation and the care con-

tained in these operating instructions correspond to the last status before printing, and are rendered under consideration of our previous experience and to the best of knowledge.

No claims may be derived from the specifications, illustrations and descriptions in these instructions.

The manufacturer does not assume any liability for damage caused by:

• Non-observation of the instructions
- Unintended use
- Improper repairs
• Technical modifications
• Use of unapproved spare parts

Translations are carried out to the best of knowledge. We do not assume any liability for translation mistakes. The original German text shall be binding only.

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

If your Graef unit is damaged, please contact your dealer or the Graef Customer Service at [phone] or write an e-mail to [e-mail].

IMPORTANT!

If possible, keep the original packaging during the guarantee period of the unit in order to be able to pack the unit properly in case of guarantee.

UNPACKING

When unpacking the unit, proceed as follows:

• Remove the unit from the box.
• Remove the packaging parts.
• Remove any stickers on the unit. Do not remove the type plate!

DISPOSAL OF THE PACKAGING

The packaging protects the unit against transport damage. The packaging materials are selected according to the environmental compatibility and disposal-related aspects and can therefore be recycled. The return of packaging into the material cycle saves raw material and reduces the waste volume. Dispose of the packaging material no longer needed at collection points for the "Green Dot" recycling system (in Germany).

DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT

At the end of its service life, this product cannot be disposed of in normal domestic waste. The symbol on the product and in the operating instructions point out to this fact. Reuse the materials according to their marking. With the reuse, recycling or other forms of recycling of old equipment, you make an important contribution to the protection of our environment. Please ask your municipal administration for the disposal point.

REQUIREMENTS ON THE INSTALLATION LOCATION

For safe and faultless operation of the unit, the following requirements of the installation location have to be met:

• The unit has to be placed on a solid, flat, horizontal, and non-slipping surface with a sufficient weight-carrying capacity.
  • Make sure that the unit cannot topple over.
• Choose the location in such a way that children cannot reach the connecting cable of the unit.
• Do not place the unit on hot surfaces, such as hotplates, or near them.
• Never use the unit outdoors, and always keep it in a dry place.
• The unit is not designed for installation in a wall or a built-in cupboard.
• Do not set up the unit in a hot, wet or moist environment.
• The socket has to be easily accessible so that the power cable can be removed easily in case of emergency.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

For safe and fault-free operation of the unit, the following requirements have to be met during the electrical connection:

• Before connecting the unit, compare the connecting data (voltage and frequency) on the type plate with those of your energy network. These details must correspond so that no damage occurs to the unit. In case of uncertainty, contact a qualified electrician.
• The socket has to be protected at least by a 10 amps circuit breaker.
• Make sure that the connecting cable is not damaged and not laid across hot surfaces or sharp edges.
• The connecting cable must not be stretched tightly.
• The electric safety of the unit is ensured only when it is connected to a socket with protective conductor installed correctly. Operation on a socket without protective conductor is forbidden. If in doubt, let the house installation be checked by a skilled electrician. The manufacturer does not assume responsibility for damage which has been caused by missing or interrupted protective conductor.

PRIOR TO FIRST USE

This unit brings water to the boil within a few minutes.

Fill the unit with clear cold water and re-boil it in order to clean the unit. Pour out the re-boiled water.

COMMISSIONING

• Insert the plug into the socket.
• Remove the lid.

• Fill the electric kettle with a minimum of 0.5 litre of water. Do not exceed the maximum fill-level marking. The water would bubble over when boiling.

• Place the lid back on. Check to see that it audibly locks into place.

• Place the electric kettle onto the base station and switch on the unit by touching the symbol.
• The current temperature is shown in the display.
• The desired temperature can be selected by turning the rotary adjuster. You can see the selected temperature in the display. Your desired temperature can be set in 1°C steps. You can set a temperature from 40°C to 100°C.
  • The unit heats up directly.

IMPORTANT!

Make sure that the maximum fill mark is not exceeded. Fill the unit so that the water level is between the minimum and the maximum fill-level marking.

Burns / scalding may be caused by effervescent water.

- The current temperature is always shown in the display.

• Several beeps signal that the desired temperature has been reached.
• Unless the unit is switched off by pressing the power button, the temperature is maintained for approx. 30 minutes. Then the unit will switch off.

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE UNIT °C/°F

To change the temperature unit from Celsius to Fahrenheit or from Fahrenheit to Celsius, press the knob (no. 7) on the back of the base station. The display shows the desired unit.

DISPLAY OF THE BREWING TIME

To activate the brewing time display for overbrewing, press the on/off switch for about 3 seconds. It counts down from 3, then the brewing time display starts. To stop this, press the on/off switch again.

BREWING COFFEE BY HAND

This electric kettle is perfect for making coffee with the hand filter.

• Put the electric kettle into operation as described under "Putting into operation".
• Select a brewing temperature between 90^ and 96^ .
• Place a coffee filter on the filter jug and insert a filter. Rinse the filter with hot water and preheat the filter jug at the same time.
• Fill the filter with ground coffee. We recommend that you grind the beans fresh (grinding grade for filter coffee, 6 - 8 g ground coffee per 125 ml water)
• Pour a small swirl of hot water into the filter and allow the ground coffee to swell. This makes the coffee more aromatic.
• After waiting for about half a minute, slowly pour the remaining water into the filter in circular motions.
• Towards the end, always place a little water in the middle of the ground coffee.
• The optimum brewing time for approx. 2 cups (approx. 250 ml) is between 1:30 - 3:00 minutes.

- If the throughput time is too short or too long with a suitable amount of coffee, then the grinding level is probably too coarse or too fine.

SWITCHING SOUNDS ON/OFF

You can switch the sounds on or off. Press the knob (no. 7) on the back of the base station for 3 seconds. The 🔔 symbol for sounds on or the 🔔 symbol for sounds off appears in the display.

HOTPLATE FUNCTION

You can switch the hotplate function on or off. There is a slide control on the back of the base station. If the slide control is on the left, the hotplate function is switched off and HOLD appears in the display. If the slide control is on the right, the hotplate function is switched on and HOLD appears in the display.

BOIL-DRY AND OVERHEAT PROTECTION

This unit has been fitted with a dry-out and overheat protection. If it should happen that you operate the unit without water or with too little water, the unit will switch off and "E1" appears in the display. 3 beeps will sound. Wait for a short moment until the unit has cooled down. Fill the unit with water and continue as usual.

LIFT-OFF SHUTDOWN

Should you remove the unit from the base station during the boiling process, the unit will switch off itself. This is the so-called lift-off shutdown.

CLEANING OUTSIDE

Disconnect the mains plug from the socket and let the unit cool. Use a soft and moist cloth to clean the outer surfaces of the unit.

Use a mild detergent in case of heavy contamination.

Never clean the unit and the base station under running water and never immerse them into water.

DECALCIFYING / INSIDE CLEANING

Depending on the degree of hardness of the water in your region, lime deposits will develop at the bottom and on the inside wall of the container from time to time. The harder the water, the faster limit deposits will develop.

Descale the unit in regular intervals, because too much scale can affect the performance of the unit. A defect which can be traced back to lacking descaling is not covered by warranty!

If you regularly decalcify the unit, this will increase the service life of your unit. For decalcifying, we recommend to use Graef descaling tablets.

The descaling tablets are available in our online shop www.graef.de under article No. 145618.

Moreover, water also causes soiling on the inside of the container, which can also be removed by regular descaling.

Process:

• Fill the unit with water up to the maximum fill-level marking.
• Insert the descaling tablet, allow the tablet approx. 5 minutes to dissolve.
  • Re-boil the decalcifying mixture.
  • Empty the unit, and rinse it several times with clear water.

We do not assume any liability for lack of or insufficient descaling. In this case, the warranty will become null and void.

TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

As from the date of purchase we assume manufacturer warranty of twenty four months for defects which can be traced back to manufacturing and material defect. Your legal warranty claim in conformity with Section 437 et seq. of the German Civil Code (BGB) shall remain unaffected by this regulation. The warranty does not cover any damage which is caused by incorrect handling or use as well as defects which only slightly influence the function or the value of the unit. We do not assume any liability for damage caused by lack of or insufficient descaling and maintenance. In this case, the warranty will also become null and void. Moreover, transport damage insofar we are not responsible shall be excluded from the claims under guarantee. Warranty shall be ruled out for damage, the repair of which has not been carried out by us or one of our representations. In case of justified complaints, we shall repair the defective product or replace it by a product without defects at our discretion.

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