CJ-2020 - Kettle Optimum - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Electric Kettle
Brand	Optimum
Model	CJ-2020
Capacity	1.7 L
Power Consumption	1850-2200 W
Supply Voltage	220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Weight	0.887 kg
Material	Stainless Steel
Display	Digital LCD
Boil Function	Yes, automatic shut-off
Keep Warm Function	Yes, up to 2 hours
Variable Temperature Settings	40°C, 50°C, 60°C, 70°C, 80°C, 90°C
Controls	Knob and button, touch-sensitive?
Safety Features	Automatic shut-off, boil-dry protection, overheat protection
Cord Length	Approx. 0.75 m (estimated)
Base	360° rotatable, detachable
Cleaning	Wipe exterior; descale with vinegar solution
Usage	Household and similar environments

Frequently Asked Questions - CJ-2020 Optimum

How do I use the keep warm function?

Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds until the indicator flashes. Then turn the knob to select a desired temperature (40°C to 90°C). The kettle will maintain that temperature for 2 hours.

What is the maximum and minimum water level?

The minimum fill is 0.5 liters and the maximum is 1.7 liters. Do not overfill or underfill to prevent damage or scalding.

Why does my kettle turn off before boiling?

This may be due to the variable temperature setting if you selected a specific temperature. Alternatively, if the kettle runs dry, the safety cut-out will activate. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before refilling and using again.

Can I open the lid while the kettle is boiling?

No, do not open the lid during boiling to avoid steam scalding. Always ensure the lid is closed before operation.

How do I descale the kettle?

Fill the kettle to max with a mixture of 1 part vinegar and 2 parts water. Boil, then let it sit overnight. Discard, rinse, and boil clean water twice to remove residue.

Is the kettle cord detachable?

The kettle has a detachable base with a cord. The cord is not designed to be detached from the base itself. For safety, unplug before cleaning.

What should I do if the power cord is damaged?

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a similarly qualified person to avoid hazard. Do not use the kettle.

Can I use the kettle without the lid?

No, the lid must be correctly positioned before operation. Using without lid may cause scalding and the kettle will not switch off automatically.

How do I reset the kettle after a safety cut-out?

Switch off the kettle, unplug it, and let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Then refill with water and use normally.

Can I immerse the kettle in water for cleaning?

No, never immerse the kettle, power base, or cord in water. Wipe the exterior with a soft damp cloth and mild detergent if needed.

USER MANUAL CJ-2020 Optimum

Modern stainless steel kettle with digital display and control panel (no visible text or symbols on the device itself)

UK Operating instructions 10

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your kettle, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings:

1. Read all instruction carefully and thoroughly, before any operation of the kettle.
2. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
3. Before connecting the kettle, check whether the voltage indicated on the appliance(underside of kettle and base unit) corresponds with the mains voltage in your home. If this is not the case, contact your dealer and not use the kettle.
4. Switch off and unplug from the outlet before filling, emptying or cleaning, or when not in use.
5. Do not overfill as boiling water may be ejected, the maximum level indicator. Fill with cold water only.
6. To avoid against fire, do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes. Such as do not operate or place any party of this appliance on or near gas and electric burner or in a heated oven.
7. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or a counter. Do not let the cord touch hot surface.
8. Never yank on the cord as this may damage the cord and eventually cause a risk of electric shock.
9. If the cord or plug is damaged, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any way, return the appliance completely to your nearest authorized service agent for examination, repair or adjustment.
10. Avoid touching the surface of the hot kettle, use the handle and knobs.
11. To avoid possible steam damage, not face the spout when operating the kettle.
12. If operated on wood furniture, use a protective pad to prevent damage to delicate finishes.
13. To avoid scalding, always ensure the lid is correctly positioned before operation.
14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed while heating.
15. Remove and replace the lid carefully when hot.
16. Extreme caution must be used when moving the kettle containing hot water. Never lift the kettle by its lid. Always use the body handle.
17. Do not switch your kettle on if it is empty.
18. To protect from electrical hazard, do not immerse this kettle, power base or cord set in any liquid.
19. Use the kettle only with the supplied base unit. Do not use the base unit for other purposes.

20. To protect against fire, do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.

21. While the water boiling or in the short time after the water boils, please be sure that don't attempt to open the cover for avoid the steam scalding your hand.

22. Please avoid the liquid sprinkling in the LCD board and the pressed key place in the operating process. Because the water possibly can plunge in the product, causes the function to be unusual.
23. Please do not have to add surpasses the maximum water volume the water, because this has the possibility to damage the product, causes the product movement to appear exceptionally.
24. Please regular clean descale or pot bottom residuum, because this possibly can affect the normal use of the product.
25. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
26. This appliance should not be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have are supervised by the person who is responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Save the instruction

INSTRUCTION FOR USE

1. BEFORE USE PREPARATORY WORK:

a. Before first use, fill the kettle with clean water to maximum capacity and boil. Discard the water and repeat the process.
b. The kettle should always be unplugged when filling or adding water.
c. Fill the kettle with water to desired level. Do not overfill or there will be a risk of spillage or spitting. The water level indicator will assist you to measure the correct amount. You can fill the kettle via the spout or after opening the lid. Do not forget to close the lid after filling, otherwise the kettle will not automatically switch off after use.

d. Do not fill with less than 0.5 liters of water (to "min" indication) to prevent the kettle running dry while operating.

e. Do not fill with more than 1.7 liters of water (to “max” indication).

f. An automatic safety cut-out has been fitted for protection against overheating, it will operate if the kettle is switched on when containing insufficient water. Always ensure the water inside the kettle covers the minimum mark on the water level indicator gauge. If the automatic safety cut-out has operated, switch the kettle off, disconnect from the power outlet and allow the kettle to cool down for 5 to 10 minutes. The refill with and switch on, the kettle will work as normal.

g. After boiling, the kettle switches off automatically. Disconnect the kettle from the mains electricity supply. Do not open the lid when pouring.

If the kettle is overfilled, boiling water may be ejected.

The kettle is only to be used with the stand provided.

h. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
- environments;
- farm houses;
– by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments:
- bed and breakfast type environments.

2. BASAL OPERATION:

• Put the base on the dry, smooth and horizontal plane, insert the plug to the socket. When the kettle was inserted into the base, the power puts through automatically. ^① key indicate green color with the two sound “DI-DI”.
• Press the “①” key shortly, with one sound “DI”, it starts running. “②” key indicate red color.
• After the water boils, “ ^1 ” indicate turns to green color with the “ ^2 ” two sound “DI-DI” (the light will be off 5 minutes after water boiled).

3. SELF-DEFINED OPERATION:

1. Press “ ^① ” for 2 seconds, with the buzzer sends out “di” sound, “ ^② ” indicate red color and twinkle, it starts running with the function of keep warm. The light will be twinkle after water boiled, the kettle will keep the water temperature for 2 hours. During the 2 hours, it will go on heating when the temperature arrives at 90°C with such recycles until 2 hours.

2. Press “⑥ for 2 seconds, with the buzzer sends out “dI”sound, “⑧ indicate red color and twinkle ,it starts running with the function of keep warm .

- Turn the knob in clockwise and the display show 40^ and flash for three times, the display will start show the current temperature of the water, the kettle will be in keep warm function automatically when water reach 40^ the kettle will keep the water temperature for 2 hours. During the 2 hours, it will go on heating when the temperature arrives at 35^ with such recycles until 2 hours.

- Turn the knob in clockwise and the display show 50°C and flash for three times, the display will start show the current temperature of the water, the kettle will be in keep warm function automatically when water reach 50°C the kettle will keep the water temperature for 2 hours. During the 2 hours, it will go on heating when the temperature arrives at 45°C with such recycles until 2 hours.

- Turn the knob in clockwise and the display show 60°C and flash for three times, the display will start show the current temperature of the water, the kettle will be in keep warm function automatically when water reach 60°C the kettle will keep the water temperature for 2 hours. During the 2 hours, it will go on heating when the temperature arrives at 55°C with such recycles until 2 hours.

- Turn the knob in clockwise and the display show 70°C and flash for three times, the display will start show the current temperature of the water, the kettle will be in keep warm function automatically when water reach 70°C. The kettle will keep the water temperature for 2 hours. During the 2 hours, it will go on heating when the temperature arrives at 65°C with such recycles until 2 hours.

- Turn the knob in clockwise and the display show 80^ C and flash for three times, the display will start show the current temperature of the water, the kettle will be in keep warm function automatically when water reach 80^ C the kettle will keep the water temperature for 2 hours. During the 2 hours, it will go on heating when the temperature arrives at 75^ C with such recycles until 2 hours.

- Turn the knob in clockwise and the display show 90°C and flash for three times, the display will start show the current temperature of the water, the kettle will be in keep warm function automatically when water reach 90°C the kettle will keep the water temperature for 2 hours. During the 2 hours, it will go on heating when the temperature arrives at 85°C with such recycles until 2 hours (same operation if you operated in anti-clockwise).

(Note: The kettle can have keep warm function only under above operation way and when the body left base, the function will be lost and need reset).

- Press the “①” key shortly, with one sound “DI”, it starts running. Turn the knob in clockwise and the display show 40°C with three times flash, the display show the current temperature of the water and the kettle will stopped boiling when water reach 40°C. The display show 50°C with three times flash, the display show the current temperature of the water and the kettle will stopped boiling when water reach 50°C. The display show 60°C with three times flash, the display show the current temperature of the water and the kettle will stopped boiling when water reach 60°C. The display show 70°C with three times flash, the display show the current temperature of the water and the kettle will stopped boiling when water reach 70°C. The display shows 80°C with three times flash, the display shows the current temperature of the water and the kettle will stopped boiling when water reach 80°C. The display shows 90°C with three times flash, the display shows the current temperature of the water and the kettle will stopped boiling when water reach 90°C (same operation if you operated in anti-clockwise).

1. After the use finished, please put plug off the power socket.

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR KETTLE

Wipe the exterior of the kettle with a soft, damp cloth or sponge. Remove stubborn spots with a cloth moistened with mild liquid detergent. Do not use abrasive scouring pads or powers.

Never immerse the kettle in water or other liquids.

From time to time, depended on the nature of your water supply, a boiled scale deposit is naturally formed and can be found mostly adhered to the heating element, thus reducing the heating efficiency.

The amount of boiled scale deposited (and subsequently the need to clean or rescale) largely depends on the water hardness in your area the frequency with which the kettle is used.

Boiled scale is not harmful to your health. But if poured into your beverage, it can give a powdery taste to your drink. Therefore, the kettle should be descaled periodically as indicated below.

DESCALING

Descale kettle regularly. With normal use: at least twice a year.

1. Fill the kettle up to "max" with a mixture of one part ordinary vinegar and two parts water. Switch on and wait for the appliance to switch off automatically.
2. Let the mixture remain inside the kettle overnight.
3. Discard the mixture the next morning.
4. Fill the kettle with clean water up to "max" mark and boil again.
5. Discard the boiled water to remove any remaining scale and vinegar.
6. Rinse the inside of the kettle with clean water.

TECHNICAL PARAMETERS:

Supply voltage: 220-240V\~50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 1850-2200 W

Capacity: 1.71

ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY DISPOSAL

The “crossed-out trash bin” symbol on electrical equipment or packaging indicates that the device cannot be treated as general household waste and should not be disposed of into containers for such w

Obsolete or broken-down electrical device should be delivered to special designated collection points, organized by local public administration, whose purpose is to collect recyclable electrical equipment.

This way, each household helps reduce possible negative effects influencing natural environment and allows the reclaiming of materials which the product is made of. You can help protect the environment!

Please remember to respect the local regulations: hand in the non-working electrical equipments to an appropriate waste disposal center.

Weight: 0.887 kg E