Temper - Tea Maker FAKIR - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Tea Maker with Kettle Function
Brand	Fakir
Model	Temper
Kettle Capacity	1.7 L
Teapot Capacity	1.1 L
Power Consumption	1800 W
Voltage	220-240 V ~ 50-60 Hz
Protection Class	II
Usage Life	7 years
Main Functions	Boils water, steeps tea, keeps warm automatically, energy-saving mode
Controls	Main switch (ON/OFF) and Keep Warm switch with indicator lights (red/green)
Safety Features	Safety thermostat, auto shut-off if empty, overheat protection, child safety (keep out of reach)
Accessories Included	Teapot, teapot lid, kettle, power base, tea strainer
Cleaning and Maintenance	Teapot and strainer dishwasher safe; kettle clean with damp cloth; descale regularly with vinegar
Repairability	Contact authorized Fakir service; do not attempt self-repair
Waste Disposal	Do not dispose with household waste; recycle according to local regulations (WEEE directive)

Frequently Asked Questions - Temper FAKIR

What is the minimum and maximum water level for the kettle?

The kettle has a minimum capacity of 0.5 L and a maximum capacity of 1.7 L. Always fill between these marks to avoid damage or overflow.

Can I use the tea maker as a regular kettle?

Yes, you can use the appliance as a kettle. Simply fill the kettle with water, place it on the base, and slide the main switch to ‘I’ and the boiling/keep warm switch to ‘ON’. It will boil the water and then keep it warm.

How do I brew tea with the Fakir Temper?

Place the tea strainer in the teapot, add tea leaves, and pour a little water over them. Fill the kettle with water between min and max, place it on the base, and turn on both switches. After boiling, the teapot sits on top of the kettle to steep the tea with the boiled water.

What do the indicator lights mean?

The red light turns on when the water is heating. Once the water boils, the red light goes off and the green light turns on, indicating the appliance is now in keep warm mode.

Why does my tea maker keep boiling continuously?

This may happen if the teapot or its lid is not properly placed on the appliance, or if the boiling/keep warm switch is faulty. Ensure the teapot and lid are correctly positioned. If the problem persists, contact authorized Fakir service.

How do I descale the kettle?

Fill the kettle to the maximum level with water and add some vinegar. Boil the mixture, then turn off both switches and let it cool. Empty the kettle and rinse thoroughly. Repeat if needed, and always clean the interior well after descaling.

Can I clean the teapot and strainer in the dishwasher?

Yes, the teapot and tea strainer are dishwasher safe. However, the kettle itself should never be immersed in water or placed in a dishwasher; wipe it with a damp cloth only.

What should I do if the appliance does not heat water?

Check that both the main switch and the boiling/keep warm switch are in the ON position. Ensure there is water in the kettle (not empty). If it still doesn't heat, the safety thermostat may have activated; allow the appliance to cool or add cold water to reset it. If the problem continues, contact an authorized service.

Is the Fakir Temper safe for children?

This appliance is not a toy. Children should be supervised and kept away from the device during use, as surfaces can become hot and steam may escape. The power cord should be kept out of reach of children.

How do I dispose of the tea maker at the end of its life?

Do not dispose of it with household waste. Cut the power cable to make it unusable, then bring it to a designated collection center for electrical waste. The packaging materials are recyclable and should be sorted accordingly.

USER MANUAL Temper FAKIR

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Genel......4

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Information about the operating instructions......16

Liability....16

Notices in the operating instructions....16

Safety....17

CE Declaration of Conformity....17

Usage area 17

Unauthorized use....17

Safety is Important 18

Important Safeguards....19

Overview......21

Technical Specifications....21

Unpacking and first use....22

Usage....23

Heating the water....24

Cleaning and maintenance of the appliance.....24

After Use....25

Trouble Shooting....25

Waste Disposal....26

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	Thank you for purchasing Fakir Temper Tea Maker. It was developed and manufactured to work reliably for many years.
	These operating instructions are intended to enable the safe and proper handling and operation of the appliance.
Information about the operating instructions	Read these operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time.
	Keep the operating instructions in a safe place. Include these operating instructions when passing the appliance on to another user.
Liability	We will accept no liability for damages resulting from failure to comply with the operating instructions.
	We cannot assume any liability in case the appliance is used for other purposes than its intended use or handled, repaired or serviced improperly.
Notices in the operating instructions	WARNING!Indicates notices which, if ignored, can result in risk of in jury or death.
	ATTENTION!Indicates notices of risks that can result in damage to the appliance.
	NOTICE!Emphasizes tips and other useful information in the operating instructions.

CE Declaration of Conformity

This appliance fulfills the requirements of the Appliance and Product Safety Law (GPSG) and the EU Directives The appliance bears the CE mark on the rating plate.

Usage area

This product designed for just household use. It is not suitable for Business and industry type. Otherwise it will be accepted as “out of warranty conditions” by our Authorized Services.

Unauthorized use

The examples of unauthorized use listed here can result in malfunctions, damage to the appliance or personal injury:

- This appliance is not designed to be used by persons (including children) with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or by persons lacking in experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by someone who is responsible for their safety or have received instructions on how to use the appliance.

- Electric appliances are not toys for children! Therefore, use and store the appliance away from the reach of children. Children do not recognize the danger involved with handling an electric appliance. Do not let the power cord dangle from the appliance..

- Keep packaging films away from children - danger of suffocation!

Safety is Important

To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please ensure you read the Safety Instructions before you operate this product.

Keep this information in a safe place for future reference.

When using an electric appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

- The device is only authorized for private, domestic use only. Using it for any other purposes will harm the device.

- Before using the device, check that your local mains voltage coincides with the voltage of the mains adapter.

- The devices is not a toy, therefore please be particularly careful when children are around.

- Check the device and connections regularly for visible damage. The device must not be used if the housing is damaged or other damage is present. In case of a damage please contact with Authorized Fakir Service.

Important Safeguards

When use electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following;

• Before operating this appliance, please read the instruction manual first.
• Before operating your appliance, make sure the power rating of your appliance does in fact match that of your electrical system.
• Your device is for household use only. Do not use outdoors for commercial or industrial purposes.
• Keep your appliances away from and out of reach of the children.
• Plug your device to a grounded socket without fail. To prevent harming your appliance do not use extension cords that supply insufficient current. When using extension cords, make sure to use grounded socket.
• Do not place tea maker over or near direct heat sources such as stove, heating oven, etc.
• Ensure that the appliance is placed on a firm and flat surface. Do not put it on the edge of a table or bench. The least blow or knock may overturn it. Do not forget that it may be full of hot water.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table counter or touch any other appliances.
• Avoid actions that may harm or damage the cord or plug of your device. Do not carry your appliance by holding from the cord. To unplug the tea maker, hold the plug and never pull by the cord.
• Never interfere with your appliance except for the purposes of cleaning and maintenance. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner, such as by dropping down, etc. Do not attempt to repair it by yourself. Call immediately an authorized Fakir Service.
• Always hold your appliance by its handle, since its other surfaces may be hot.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow it to cool down before cleaning the appliance.
• Use tea maker with its power base unit only. Do not place it on those units belonging to any other appliance.
• Avoid contact with steam to be ejected from spout when the water is boiling, and do not let children use the appliance.

Important Safeguards

• The main switch must be in the position "0", when the kettle is empty or when not in use.
• When boiling / keep warm switched on, there should be the teapot or teapot / kettle lid placed on the kettle. Otherwise energy saying function will be delayed.
• The water should be added in to the kettle between maximum and minimum levels. These levels were marked in the kettle. If the water level exceeds then the water will flow. Make sure the water level does not reduce under minimum level. If the water level reduces in the kettle, please add some more water.
• Never immerse the kettle and power base unit in water or other liquids, nor wash in a dishwasher, nor use in bathroom or any other places with a high rate of moisture.
• When filling with water remove the appliance from its power unit base.
• Never put anything into the kettle other than water.
• Never leave the power base unit and electrical connection ends of your device in a damp state. If wetted, unplug before drying and not operate your appliance before having it dried completely.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
  • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Your tea maker is a very practical appliance designed to steep classical tea.
• You can also use this appliance as a kettle.

WARNING!

Do not turn the switch on when the kettle is empty or the water level is below the minimum level. The switch must be turned off when the water contained in the kettle is completely finished.

NOTE!

Please read all instructions and safety guards carefully. Please keep this instruction manual for further usage.

Technical Specifications;

Power consumption : 1800 Watt

Voltage : 220-240V\~50-60 Hz

Protection class : II

Usage life : 7 years

Kettle maximum capacity: 1.7 L

Kettle minimum capacity: 0.5 L

Teapot capacity: 1.1 L

1. Teapot spout
2. Teapot lid
3. Kettle
4. Indication light
5. Keep warm switch
6. Kettle handle
7. Main switch
8. Power base
9. Teapot handle
10. Kettle spout
11. Tea strainer
12. Teapot
13. Water gauge

Unpacking and first use

Unpack the device and check the content of the packaging for completeness. Should you note any damage incurred during transit, please contact your dealer immediately.

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WARNING!

Never use a defective appliance.

NOTICE!

Keep the packaging for storage and future transports. (e.g. for moves, service).

Content of the box;

1. Teapot
2. Teapot lid
3. Kettle
4. Power base
5. Tea strainer

Usage

Energy saving: This is a very practical appliance for steering the tea. When starts operating, it boils the water in a short time and automatically reduces the energy wastage to about %90 and keeps the water warm. In this case, the appliance boils the water in min level and prevents overmuch evaporation, keeps the tea warm in the teapot, keeps energy safe. When adding the water into the kettle, for boiling the water quickly boiling/keep warm switch (5) must be ON. After the water boils, the heating becomes to min level and keeps the water warm. In other meaning, after adding some water in to the kettle, switch boiling / keep warm switch and main switch ON position, after the tea service over, you need to switch OFF only the main switch (5). After you pushed the keep warm / boiling switch; the appliance automatically keeps the water and tea warm.

- Please do not switch ON the main switch (5) without any water in the kettle or if the water is under min level. If there is no water left in the kettle, please turn off the main switch. In this kind of situations, for the security reasons the appliance is protected by 2 pcs of thermostat.

Preparing tea: Plug the appliance in to the wall socket. When not using the appliance, please make sure that you switched OFF the main switch.

- Pour the water between min and max levels depending to the tea quantity that you want to steer. Place the kettle on to the power base. Open the teapot lid, replace the tea filter. Put some tea in to the filter and pour some water on the tea and then place the filter into the teapot. Slide the main switch to (I) and boiling / keep warm switch to (ON) position. The red pilot light on the handle turns ON and the water starts to heat. Depending to the water quantity, water start boiling in 3-10 minutes time and boiling / keep warm switch goes on (OFF) position and starts to keep the water and tea warm. After that, the red light turns OFF and the green light turns ON. You could steer the tea with boiled water and then place the teapot top of the kettle. If necessary, you could add some water in to the kettle. If you add some more water, you need to switch ON the boiling / keep warm switch.

Cleaning and maintenance of the appliance:

1- After you steer the tea or boil the water, you should switch the main switch OFF.
2- You could clean the teapot and filter by hand or in the dishwasher. Empty the water inside of the kettle and then clean with dry or damp cloth. Never try to clean the kettle under running water.
3- In a period of time, there might be some scale occurs on the heating element and this reduces the performance of your appliance. In this case, after boiling some water; you need to switch the main and boiling / keep warm switch OFF. After that boil the water with some vinegar in max capacity water level, then pour the water. If the scale is not cleaned well, you need to do this continuously. But you need to make sure that you clean inside of the kettle well in every descale step.

Trouble Shooting

Problems	Possible reasons Solutions
The appliance does not boil the water	The heating element, boiling / keep warm switch, main switch or energy transmission connectors might be broken.Boiling / keep warm switch and main switch is not ON position.If there is no water in the kettle, the safety thermostat starts to operate and does not allow appliance to operate.	Contact to an authorized Fakir service.Boiling / keep warm switch and main switch should be ON position.Allow the appliance to get cool or pour some cold water into the kettle for making it cool.
It boils continuously	The lid or the teapot might not be placed on to the appliance.Boiling / keeping warm switch is broken.	Place the teapot lid and the teapot on to the appliance.Contact to an authorized Fakir service.
It boils lately	There might be some scale accumulated on the heating element of kettle.Boiling / keep warm switch is not on boiling position.	Descale the appliance depending to the instruction manual.When the main switch is “ON” position, also slide boiling / keep warm switch to boiling position.
ON-OFF switch does not work	There might be some scale accumulated on the heating element of kettle.	Descale the appliance depending to the instruction manual

Waste Disposal

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If the service life of the device has ended, in particular if functional disturbances occur, make the worn-out device unusable by cutting through the power cable.

Dispose of the device according to the environmental regulations applicable in your country.

Electrical waste must not be disposed of together with household waste. Bring the worn-out device to a collection center.

The packaging of the device consists of recycling-capable materials. Place these, sorted out according to material, in the collectors provided, so that recycling can be carried out on them.

For advice on recycling, refer to your local authority or your dealer

This appliance is compatible with 2002/96/EC WEEE directive.

Dispatch

Carry the appliance in the original package or a similar, well-padded package to prevent damage to the appliance.

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