Breville HotCup VKJ142 User manual

HotCup™ water dispenser
boils water in seconds
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READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the
appliance and its cord out of the reach of children aged less
than 8 years.
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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!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
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using your HotCup™ water dispenser
Before using your HotCup™ water dispenser for the rst time
• Remove your HotCup™ water dispenser carefully from the box. Remove any
packaging and promotional material and position it on a dry, level, secure work
surface away from the edge.
• Follow the instructions below on using your HotCup™ water dispenser 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 HotCup™ water dispenser
Always position your HotCup™ water dispenser 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 HotCup™ water dispenser on the power base. Make
sure the on/off switch is in the off position, then plug your HotCup™ water dispenser
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 HotCup™ water
dispenser 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 HotCup™ water dispenser 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 HotCup™ water dispenser 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 HotCup™ water
dispenser uses.
Beware of accidentally operating the on/off switch. If you do, immediately
switch it off again.
If your HotCup™ water dispenser has been switched on for more than 15
seconds, hot water will still be dispensed. Do not attempt to move your HotCup™
water dispenser from the power 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
HotCup™ water dispenser, 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 HotCup™ water dispenser 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 HotCup™ water dispenser
1. After your HotCup™ water dispenser has completely cooled down, unplug it from the
mains supply socket.
2. Press the lid release button.
3. Hold your HotCup™ water dispenser sideways over a sink.
4. Then, tip your HotCup™ water dispenser upside down.
5. Still holding it 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 out.
If your HotCup™ water dispenser 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 HotCup™ water
dispenser 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 HotCup™ water dispenser 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 HotCup™ water dispenser to malfunction or
even cause premature failure.
Descaling using a proprietary descaling product
1. Fill your HotCup™ water dispenser 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 descaling product to the hot water in the cup and stir.
3. Tip the contents of the cup into your HotCup™ water dispenser 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 HotCup™ water dispenser by
lling it with clean water and emptying it into the sink (see Emptying your HotCup™
water dispenser on page 8).
Fill 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
HotCup™ water dispenser on page 8).
Descaling using vinegar or citric acid
1. You can use ordinary vinegar (white or malt) or citric acid to descale your HotCup™
water dispenser. 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 HotCup™ water dispenser, close the lid and allow it to
stand for 1 hour.
4. Cycle your HotCup™ water dispenser (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 several times by lling it with clean water and emptying it into the sink.
5. Fill your HotCup™ water dispenser 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 HotCup™ water dispenser several times with clean water.
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Problem Possible Cause Solution
The on/off switch will not stay
in the on position.
The appliance has not reset
itself after the boiling cycle.
The appliance 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 appliance
does not dispense boiling
water.
• The appliance is not
plugged in.
• The appliance is not
positioned correctly on its
power base.
• The fuse has blown.
• The appliance has boiled
dry.
• Check the appliance 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 appliance to
cool down completely
then rell it with water.
The appliance does not
dispense a full cup of water
The appliance has excessive
scale.
Descale the appliance
The appliance produces
excess steam but does not
dispense boiling water.
• The water level has
dropped below the MIN
level.
• The appliance has
excessive scale.
• Fill with water between
the MIN and MAX
markings then restart the
boil cycle.
• Descale the appliance.
The on/off switch has been
manually switched off during
the boil cycle but hot water is
still dispensed.
The appliance 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 appliance 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
appliance 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
If the plug is not suitable for the socket outlets in your home, it can be removed and
replaced by a plug of the correct type.
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. If you remove the plug it must not be connected to
a 13 amp socket and the plug must be disposed of immediately.
If the terminals in the plug are not marked or if you are unsure about the installation of the
plug please contact a qualied electrician.
Plug should be BS1363 approved
Fit a 13 Amp Fuse
Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable
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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]
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