Breville HotCup VKT124 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 ll the appliance above the MAX marking. If the
appliance is overlled, boiling water may be ejected and the
appliance may overow.
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.
!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 use the appliance without sufcient water in the kettle for it to operate correctly.
!Never allow the appliance to boil dry.
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1. Stop button
2. Start button
3. Lid
4. Re-set button (rear)
5. Heating chamber
6. Magnetised drip tray plate
Allows easy positioning of drip tray
7. Drip tray
Removable and reversible to hold different cup sizes
8. Stainless steel drip tray cover
9. Illuminated water reservoir
Easy ll water reservoir holds up to 1.7 litres
10. Dispensing nozzle
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Due to our policy of continuous improvement, the actual product may differ slightly from the one illustrated in these instructions.

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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.
• Make sure that the re-set button at the rear of the appliance is pressed in.
• Follow the instructions below on using your HotCup™water dispenser and discard the
rst full tank of boiled water (typically six measures) by cycling the appliance. 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 start
button cannot be accidentally operated especially by children.
If water has been left in your HotCup™ water dispenser for a number of days, ll
the water reservoir to the MAX marking and discard all of the water by cycling the
appliance as described below.
1. Lift the lid. Fill the water reservoir with cold water using a suitable jug. The water level
should be between the MIN and MAX markings.
2. Close the lid, then plug your HotCup™ water dispenser into a mains supply socket.
3. Position the drip tray according to the height of your cup:
• For a tall cup, place the drip tray in the lower position by guiding it onto the
magnetised plate on the HotCup™water dispenser until secured in place.
• For a shorter cup, turn the drip tray upside down and hook the lip of the tray into
the positioning slot. The magnet will guide the drip tray into the correct position.
4. Place the stainless steel drip tray cover onto the drip tray.
5. Position your cup 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. Then press the start button. The water reservoir
and the window under the stop button will both light up.
If the start button cannot be pressed, check that the re-set button at the rear of the
appliance is pressed in.
6. Boiling water will be dispensed into the cup (about 250ml) and then stop.
Alternatively, press the stop button to only dispense the amount of water you require.
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.

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cleaning and descaling
Cleaning
Always switch off and unplug your HotCup™water dispenser and allow it to
completely cool before cleaning. Never immerse the appliance, power cord or
plug in water or any other liquid. Do not use harsh abrasives, chemicals or oven
cleaners.
Clean the exterior surface of the appliance with a damp cloth and then polish with a soft
dry cloth. Do not use steel wool pads or harsh/abrasive cleaners.
Descaling
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.
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. Press the start button 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. Pour the contents of the cup into your HotCup™water dispenser and close the lid.
4. Place the empty cup on the drip tray and press the start button.
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 reservoir is empty. Fill with fresh water to the
MAX ll level and place an empty cup on the drip tray.
8. Press the start button 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 reservoir is empty.
Using vinegar or citric acid
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.
1. 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.
2. Pour the solution into your HotCup™water dispenser, close the lid and allow it to
stand for 1 hour.
3. Cycle your HotCup™water dispenser (as described in steps 4-6 above) until the until
the water reservoir is empty.
4. Fill your HotCup™ water dispenser with fresh water to the MAX ll level and place an
empty cup on the drip tray.

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5. Press the start button and wait for the water to be dispensed into the cup.
6. Discard the water in the cup. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until water reservoir is empty.
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Problem Possible Cause Solution
The start button cannot be
pressed.
• The appliance has not reset
itself after the boiling cycle.
• The water level has
dropped below the MIN
level.
• The appliance is not
plugged in.
• Check that the re-set
button at the rear of the
appliance is pushed in. If
you can’t push the button
in, the appliance is still too
hot after the last boil cycle.
Wait a few seconds for it to
cool slightly before trying
again.
• Check that the appliance is
plugged in and switched on
at the supply socket.
• Check the fuse in the plug.
• Top up the appliance with
cold water to reduce the
time it takes for it to cool
down.
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 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 dispensing
nozzle.
Steam is being vented in a
controlled manner through
designed vents.
This is normal operation.
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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.
Blue
(Neutral)
Brown
(Live)
13A Fuse
Green/Yellow
(Earth)
Plug should be ASTA approved to BS1363
Fuse should be ASTA approved to BS1362
Ensure that the outer sheath of
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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 appliance 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 it 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 appliance 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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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 enquiries [email protected] for
further recycling and WEEE information.
Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited
5400 Lakeside
Cheadle Royal Business Park
Cheadle
SK8 3GQ
UK
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