Breville VKJ668 User manual

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product safety
This product can be used by children aged 8 years and above,
and persons who require supervision, provided:
• they are familiar with the hazards associated with the
product, and,
• they receive instruction by a competent person on how to
safely use the product.
Children must not play with the product. Cleaning and user
maintenance must not be done by children unless they are
aged 8 or older and are supervised.
Never use a power base other than the one supplied with the
appliance.
NeverllthekettleabovetheMAXmarking.Ifthekettleis
overlled,boilingwatermaybeejected.
Ifthesupplycordisdamaged,itmustbereplacedbythe
manufacturer,itsserviceagentorsimilarlyqualiedpersonsin
order to avoid a hazard.

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product safety
Please read these instructions before operating the appliance and retain them for
future use.
!This appliance generates heat during use. Adequate precaution must be taken to
prevent the risk of burns, scalds, res or other damage to persons or property caused
by touching the exterior whilst in use or during cooling.
!Never use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. This appliance is for
household use only. Do not use this appliance outdoors.
!Always ensure that hands are dry before handling the plug or switching on the
appliance.
!Always use the appliance on a stable, secure, dry and level surface.
!This appliance must not be placed on or near any potentially hot surfaces (such as a
gas or electric hob).
!Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped, if there are any visible signs of
damage or if it is leaking.
!Ensure the appliance is switched off and unplugged from the supply socket after use
and before cleaning.
!Always allow the appliance to cool before cleaning or storing.
!Never immerse any part of the appliance or power cord and plug in water or any other
liquid.
!Never let the power cord hang over the edge of a work top, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted, trapped or pinched.
!Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
!Beware of steam coming from the spout or lid especially during relling. Never open
the lid during the boiling cycle.
!Never ll the appliance when it is positioned on the power base.
!Never use the kettle without sufcient water in the kettle for it to operate correctly.
!Never allow the appliance to boil dry.

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features
Due to our policy of continuous improvement, the actual product may differ slightly from the one illustrated in these instructions.
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1 Spout
2 Hinged lid with lid release latch
3 Handle
4 On/Off switch
5 360° rotational power base with cord storage
6 Easy clean, fast boil concealed element
7 Water level window
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Remove any packaging and promotional material from your kettle and position it on a
stable, secure, dry and level work surface away from the edge.
Before connecting to a power source, make sure your mains supply voltage is the same
as the one indicated on the appliance. Connect the plug to a suitable power outlet and
make sure that the power cord does not overhang the work surface. Excess power cord
can be stored in the power base.
Remove the kettle from the power base and open the lid. Fill your kettle to the maximum
mark and close the lid.
Place the kettle back onto the power base. Switch the kettle on, allow it to boil then
discard the water. Repeat twice. This will remove any residue left over from the
manufacturing process.
before first use

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using your kettle
Ifthiskettleislledabovethemaximumlevelmark,hotwatermaybeejected
from the spout during boiling.
Bewareofsteamcomingfromthespoutorlidespeciallyduringrelling.
Neveropenthelidwhenthekettleisboiling.
1. With the kettle switched off, plug the power base into a suitable power outlet.
2. Remove the kettle from the power base before lling it with water.
3. Fill the kettle with water. Don’t overll the kettle and always ensure that there is
sufcient water in the kettle for it to operate correctly. This is approximately 250ml or
1 tea cup full. Always check the water level when the kettle is positioned on its power
base.
4. Close the lid and then switch the kettle on by moving the switch to the down position.
Make sure that the lid is closed correctly to ensure safe operation.
5. When the kettle is switched on, the on/off switch will illuminate.
6. When the water reaches boiling point, the kettle will switch off automatically.
7. You may also switch the kettle off manually at any time by moving the switch to the
up position.
Always use caution when carrying the kettle when it is full of boiling water and when
pouring it.
Energy saving hints and tips
A Breville kettle, if used correctly, is a very energy efcient device. Why not try some of
these energy saving tips:
• Only boil the water you need. Overlling your kettle by one cup is the equivalent to
using an energy saving light bulb for one hour!
• It is not always necessary to re-boil your kettle. For example, one litre of water will
still be at 90°C after ve minutes - the perfect temperature for a cup of coffee.

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using your kettle
Ifthekettleboilsdry
If the kettle is operated with insufcient water a built in fail-safe device will automatically
switch off the kettle.
• Unplug the kettle and allow it to cool. When the kettle has cooled down sufciently
the device will reset itself.
• Once the device has reset, rell the kettle with cold water and use it as normal.

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cleaning
Alwaysunplugthekettlefromthemainssupplysocketandallowitto
completelycooldownbeforecleaningordescalingit.Donotimmersethekettle,
power base or power cord and plug in water or any other liquid.
1. Clean the exterior surface of the kettle with a damp cloth and then polish with a soft
dry cloth. Do not use steel wool pads or harsh/abrasive cleaners.
2. Descale your kettle regularly to keep it working efciently. Use a proprietary descaling
product following the manufacturer’s instructions carefully.

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connection to the mains supply
This appliance must be earthed.
This appliance is tted with either a moulded or rewirable BS1363, 13 amp plug. The fuse
should be rated at 13 amps and be ASTA approved to BS1362.
If the fuse in a moulded plug needs to be changed, the fuse cover must be retted. The
appliance must not be used without the fuse cover tted.
If the plug is unsuitable, it should be dismantled and removed from the supply cord
and an appropriate plug tted as detailed below. If you remove the plug it must not be
connected to a 13 amp socket and the plug must be disposed of immediately.
The wires of the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN/YELLOW = EARTH BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE
The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in
your plug which is marked with an E or by the earth symbol ( ) or coloured GREEN or
GREEN /YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in your plug which is
marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in your plug which
is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
If any other plug is used, a 13 amp fuse must be tted either in the plug or adaptor or at
the distributor board.
Plug should be BS1363 approved
Fit a 13 Amp Fuse
Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable
is rmly held by the clamp
BROWN
(Live)
13 Amp
Fuse
BLUE
(Neutral)
GREEN/YELLOW
(Earth)

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after sales service
These appliances are built to the very highest of standards. There are no user serviceable
parts. Follow these steps if the unit fails to operate:
1. Check the instructions have been followed correctly.
2. Check that the fuse has not blown.
3. Check that the mains supply is functional.
If the appliance will still not operate, return the appliance to the place it was purchased for
a replacement. To return the appliance to the Customer Service Department, follow the
steps below:
1. Pack it carefully (preferably in the original carton). Ensure the unit is clean.
2. Enclose your name and address and quote the model number on all correspondence.
3. Give the reason why you are returning it.
4. If within the guarantee period, state when and where it was purchased and include
proof of purchase (e.g. till receipt).
5. Send it to our Customer Service Department at the address below:
Customer Service Department
Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited
MiddletonRoad
Royton
Oldham
OL2 5LN, UK.
Telephone:01616216900Fax:01616260391
e-mail:[email protected]

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guarantee
This product is guaranteed for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase against
mechanical and electrical defects.
This guarantee is only valid if the appliance is used solely for domestic purposes in
accordance with the instructions provided, that it is not connected to an unsuitable
electricity supply, dismantled or interfered with in any way or damaged through misuse.
Under this guarantee we undertake to repair or replace free of charge any parts found to
be defective.
Nothing in this guarantee or the instructions relating to the product excludes, restricts or
otherwise affects your statutory rights.
In line with our policy of continuous development, we reserve the right to change this
product, packaging and documentation without notice.

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