Breville Hot Cup vkj142 User manual

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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.
product safety

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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 worktop, 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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1. On/Off button
Lights up blue when in the on position.
2. Lid
3. Lid release button
Press to open the lid and ll the water tank.
4. Illuminatedwaterreservoir
Easy ll water reservoir holds up to 1.5 litres.
5. Heating chamber
6. Dispensing nozzle
7. Stainless steel drip tray cover
8. Removable drip tray
No mess, just lift it out and rinse under the tap. Holds over 1 cup of water before it
needs emptying.
9. Power base
identifying the parts

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using your hot cup
BeforeusingyourHotCupforthersttime
• Remove your Hot Cup carefully from the box. Remove any packaging and
promotional material and position your Hot Cup on a dry, level, secure work surface
away from the edge.
• Follow the instructions below on using your Hot Cup and discard the rst ve
measures of boiling water (i.e. the rst full tank of water). This will remove any
residues that may remain from the manufacturing process.
Using your Hot Cup
AlwayspositionyourHotCupinsuchawaythattheon/offswitchcannotbe
accidentally operated especially by children.
1. Press the lid release button.
2. Fill the water reservoir from your cold tap. The water level should be between the
MIN and MAX markings.
3. Close the lid and position your Hot Cup on the power base. Make sure the on/off
switch is in the off position, then plug your Hot Cup in to a mains supply socket. Place
a suitable cup or container with a tea bag, coffee, sugar, etc. below the dispensing
nozzle. Never operate your Hot Cup without a cup or suitable container placed below
the dispensing nozzle.
4. Press the on/off switch down to its on position. The switch will light up blue.
5. A few seconds before the water has nished dispensing, the on/off switch will
automatically switch to its off position.
6. Boiling water will be dispensed into the cup. Your Hot Cup is now ready to use again.
If, after just having boiled, the on/off switch doesn’t stay in the on position, wait a few
seconds before trying it again.
Always keep your Hot Cup topped up with water (between the MIN and MAX markings).
That way you’ll ensure that it’s always ready to use and don’t forget, unlike an ordinary
kettle, this will have no effect on the energy your Hot Cup uses.
Bewareofaccidentallyoperatingtheon/offswitch.Ifyoudo,immediately
switch it off again.
IfyourHotCuphasbeenswitchedonformorethan15seconds,hotwaterwill
stillbedispensed.DonotattempttomoveyourHotCupfromthebase.Allowthe
water to escape into the drip tray. Beware of hot water splashing from the drip tray.
IfyouhavestartedtheboilprocedureandthendecidetoswitchoffyourHot
Cup, always allow it to stand for 1 minute before removing it from the power base
forrellingetc.

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cleaning
AlwaysswitchoffandunplugyourHotCupandallowittocompletelycool
before cleaning. Never immerse the base unit, power cord or plug in water or any
other liquid. Do not use harsh abrasives, chemicals or oven cleaners.
Emptying your Hot Cup
1. After your Hot Cup has completely cooled down, unplug it from the mains supply
socket.
2. Press the lid release button.
3. Hold your Hot Cup sideways over a sink.
4. Then, tip your Hot Cup upside down.
5. Still holding your Hot Cup over the sink, turn it the right side up and allow any water
to drain out of the dispensing nozzle.
6. Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 until the water has been emptied from your Hot Cup.
If your Hot Cup will not be used for an extended period (e.g. if you are on holiday), we
recommend that you rst empty it. Before using your Hot Cup again, carry out several boil
cycles discarding the water each time.
Cleaning
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.

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To ensure the safe and efcient operation of your Hot Cup it is important to descale
it regularly. The harder your water the more regularly it will need doing. Your water
company should be able to tell you how hard the water is in your area. Untreated scale
deposits prevent the element conducting heat efciently therefore wasting electricity.
Scale can also cause your Hot Cup to malfunction or even cause premature failure.
Descaling using a proprietary descaling product
1. Fill your Hot Cup to the MAX ll level and place an empty cup on the drip tray. Set the
on/off switch to the on position and wait for the water to be dispensed into the cup.
2. Add a citric acid-based proprietary descaling product to the hot water in the cup and
stir.
3. Tip the contents of the cup into your Hot Cup and close the lid.
4. Place the empty cup on the drip tray and set the on/off switch to the on position.
5. Wait for the water to be dispensed into the cup.
6. Discard the water from the cup.
7. Repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 until the water level is at the MIN mark. Open the lid and
empty any remaining water into the sink. Rinse your Hot Cup by lling it with clean
water and emptying it into the sink (see Emptying your Hot Cup on page 6).
Fill your Hot Cup with fresh water to the MAX ll level and place an empty cup on the
drip tray.
8. Set the on/off switch to the on position and wait for the water to be dispensed into the
cup.
9. Discard the water in the cup. Repeat steps 8 and 9 until the water level is at the MIN
mark. Open the lid and empty any remaining water into the sink (see Emptying your
Hot Cup on page 6).
Descaling using vinegar or citric acid
1. You can use ordinary vinegar (white or malt) or citric acid to descale your Hot
Cup. Inexpensive, ordinary vinegar can be purchased in large bottles from any
supermarket. Citric acid can be bought from pharmacies, home brewing/winemaking
suppliers or on-line retailers.
2. If you are using vinegar, make up a solution of 1 cup of vinegar to 1 cup of water. If
you are using citric acid, mix 30g of the citric acid with 500ml of water.
3. Pour the solution into your Hot Cup, close the lid and allow it to stand for 1 hour.
4. Cycle your Hot Cup (as described in steps 4-6 above) until the level is at the MIN
mark. Open the lid and empty any remaining solution into the sink. Rinse your Hot
Cup several times by lling it with clean water and emptying it into the sink.
5. Fill your Hot Cup with fresh water to the MAX ll level and place an empty cup on the
drip tray.
6. Set the on/off switch to the on position and wait for the water to be dispensed into the
cup.
7. Discard the water in the cup. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until the water level is at the MIN
mark. Open the lid and empty any remaining water into the sink.
8. Finally, rinse your Hot Cup several times with clean water.
safety and efciency

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Problem Possible Cause Solution
The on/off switch will not stay
in the on position.
The Hot Cup has not reset
itself after the boiling cycle.
The Hot Cup is still too hot
after the last boil cycle. Wait
a few seconds for it to cool
slightly before trying again.
The water tank does not
illuminate and the Hot Cup
does not dispense boiling
water.
• The Hot Cup is not
plugged in.
• The Hot Cup is not
positioned correctly on its
power base.
• The fuse has blown.
• The Hot Cup has boiled
dry.
• Check the Hot Cup is
plugged in and switched
on at the supply socket.
• Check that the dispensing
nozzle is positioned
centrally over the drip tray.
• Check the fuse in the
plug.
• Allow the Hot Cup to cool
down completely then
rell it with water.
The Hot Cup does not
dispense a full cup of water
The Hot Cup has excessive
scale.
Descale your Hot Cup
The Hot Cup produces
excess steam but does not
dispense boiling water.
• The water level has
dropped below the MIN
level.
• The Hot Cup has
excessive scale.
• Fill with water between
the MIN and MAX
markings then restart the
boil cycle.
• Descale your Hot Cup.
The on/off switch has been
manually switched off during
the boil cycle but hot water is
still dispensed.
The Hot Cup is designed to
boil a set volume of water.
Once the temperature of
the water reaches a certain
level it will automatically be
dispensed.
Allow it to nish the boil cycle
and dispense any water into
the drip tray. Allow any water
in the drip tray to cool down
then empty it.
The Hot Cup makes a
noise and there is a ‘clunk’
sound after water has been
dispensed.
This is the sound of the
internal valve operating after
the boil cycle nishes.
This is normal operation.
Water drips from the
dispensing nozzle after the
boil cycle has nished.
There is a residual amount of
water left inside the Hot Cup
after the boil cycle.
This is normal operation
Steam comes out from
behind the on/off button and
behind the dispensing nozzle
Steam is being vented in a
controlled manner through
designed vents
This is normal operation
troubleshooting

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connection to the mains supply
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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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: [phone] Fax: [phone]
e-mail:[email protected]
after sales service

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Please keep your receipt as this will be required for any claims under this guarantee.
This appliance is guaranteed for 1 year after your purchase as described in this
document.
During this guaranteed period, if in the unlikely event the appliance no longer functions
due to a design or manufacturing fault, please take it back to the place of purchase, with
your till receipt and a copy of this guarantee.
The rights and benets under this guarantee are additional to your statutory rights, which
are not affected by this guarantee. Only Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited.
(“JCS (Europe)”) has the right to change these terms.
JCS (Europe) undertakes within the guarantee period to repair or replace the appliance,
or any part of appliance found to be not working properly free of charge provided that:
• you promptly notify the place of purchase or JCS (Europe) of the problem; and
• the appliance has not been altered in any way or subjected to damage, misuse,
abuse, repair or alteration by a person other than a person authorised by JCS
(Europe).
Faults that occur through, improper use, damage, abuse, use with incorrect voltage, acts
of nature, events beyond the control of JCS (Europe), repair or alteration by a person
other than a person authorised by JCS (Europe) or failure to follow instructions for use
are not covered by this guarantee. Additionally, normal wear and tear, including, but not
limited to, minor discoloration and scratches are not covered by this guarantee.
The rights under this guarantee shall only apply to the original purchaser and shall not
extend to commercial or communal use.
If your appliance includes a country-specic guarantee or warranty insert please refer
to the terms and conditions of such guarantee or warranty in place of this guarantee or
contact your local authorized dealer for more information.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with Household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. E-mail us at [email protected] for further recycling and
WEEE information.
Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited.
Middleton Road
Royton
Oldham
OL2 5LN
UK
guarantee

©2013 Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited
All rights reserved. Imported and distributed by Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited,
Royton, Oldham OL2 5LN, United Kingdom.
The product you buy may differ from the one shown due to
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