BREWISTA Stout Spout BSS12VTK Series User manual

1.2L Variable Temperature Digital Kettle
Customer Service (North America): 1-888-538-8683
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Household Use Only
1-year Limited Warranty
*Product appearance varies slightly between North American and all other markets.
Stout Spout™ Variable
Temperature Kettle
BSS12VTK Series

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precauons should always be followed
including the following:
• Read all instrucons.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord,
plugs, base or kele in water or other liquid.
• Never leave the appliance unaended when in use. Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use, no water in kele, filling water, moving kele
and before cleaning. Allow to cool before pung on or taking o parts, and before
cleaning the appliance.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or aer the appliance
malfuncons, or has been damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free Customer
Assistance Number for examinaon, repair or adjustment.
• Do not use a base unit other than the one supplied. The use of accessory aachments
not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock
or injury to persons.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. Always
store excess poron of the power cord in the compartment of the base unit.
• Electric kele must be operated on a flat surface. Do not place on or near a hot gas
or electric burner, or in a heated oven, or on the top of other electric appliances.
• Always aach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn control to o, then remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not use appliance for any purpose other than intended use.
• To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another high waage appliance on the
same circuit.
• Do not fill kele when posioned on base. Remove all moisture on the boom of
the body before placing it onto the power base.
• Be aware of steam being emied from spout or lid especially during refilling. Do not
remove lid during boiling cycle.
• Do not use the kele to heat anything other than water. Do not fill above the ‘’max’’
indicaon. Do not operate kele if water is below minimum marking. If the kele is
overfilled, boiling water may be ejected. The kele is only to use with the base unit
provided.
• Do not insert any object into slots or holes of the kele.
• Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the boiling cycles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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• If the supplied cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent, or a smilarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
• The appliance can be used by children ages 8 years and older and persons with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilies or lack the experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instrucon concerning the use
of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. 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 reach of children less than 8 years old.
• WARNING: Do not remove the lid while water is boiling
• WARNING: Posion the lid so that steam is directed away from the handle.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS
DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE LINE CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE OR IF APPLIANCE
WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.
EXTENSION CORDS
A short power-supply cord is to be provided to reduce the risk resulng from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer detachable power-supply cords or
extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a longer
detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,
1) The marked electrical rang of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rang of the appliance, and
2) The extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and
3) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop
or tabletop where it can be tripped over, snagged, or pulled on unintenonally
(especially by children).
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded while in use.
CAUTION: To ensure connued protecon against risk of electric shock, connect to
properly grounded outlets only.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
In North American markets the appliance has a plug that looks like Figure A. Keles sold
outside of North America include removable power cords for use with electrical outlets
in those markets. DO NOT aempt to insert a power cord into an incompable outlet.
Appliance damage, electrical system damage or physical harm may result. An adaptor,
as shown in Figure B, should be used for connecng a 3-prong grounding plug to a 2-wire
receptacle. The grounding tab, which extends from the adaptor, must be connected to a
permanent ground such as a properly grounded receptacle as shown in Figure C, using
a metal screw.
Warning: This appliance ulizes a high waage relay for arriving at the desired water
temperature. In some instances, this relay may cause slight flickering of lights on the
same circuit. It is best to use this appliance on a dedicated circuit or with all other
appliances o during this appliance’s use. It will not damage electrical systems but
cauon should be used to not overload this circuit with other appliances running at the
same me.
Circuit grounding conductor
connected properly
Grounding prong
(A) (B)
Adapter
Grounding means
Adaptor
Cover of grounded
outlet box
Metal mounting
screw
(C)

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Stout Spout™ Variable Temperature Kettle
Table of Contents
Cover/Customer Service Informaon 1
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2
ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS 4
Variable Temperature Kele Components 6
Operaon Illustraons 7
Operaon Instrucons 7
• Seng Up the Kele 7
• Preparing the Kele for First Time Use 8
• Seng the Current Time 8
• Selecng the Temperature Display, Fahrenheit or Celsius 8
• Seng the Temperature 8
◦ Suggested Temperature Chart 8
◦ Manual Boiling 9
◦ Selecng a Preset Temperature 9
◦ Manually Seng the Desired Temperature 9
• Programing for Automac Use (Auto-start Funcon) 10
◦ Seng the Keep Warm Funcon 11
◦ Count-up Timer Feature 11
◦ Adjusng Kele Lid Tension 11
◦ Maintenance and Cleaning 12
◦ Storage 12
◦Decalcifying 12
• Brewista recommends Cafeo™ Descaler 12
• High Altude Users 13
• Warnings and Technical Data 13
• Preparing Coee 14
1-year Limited Warranty Informaon 15
Correct Disposal of this Product 15

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1) Spout
2) Lid
3) Vent Holes
4) Handle
5) Max & Min water level indicators
6) Power cord with plug
• Keles sold outside of North
America include removable power
cords to accommodate electrical
outlets in those markets.
7) Base
8) LCD Readout
9) ON/OFF buon
10) [ + ] buon
11) [ – ] buon
12) TEMPERATURE SETTING buon
13) KEEP WARM buon
14) PROG / Program seng buon
15) Display degree °F / °C buon
Variable Temperature Kele Components
1
4
7
2
5
3
6

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Stout Spout™ Variable Temperature Kettle
Operaon Illustraons
A B C
D E F
G H I
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Before plugging the kele into the wall outlet, check that the electrical circuit
is not overloaded with other appliances.
❶ Seng Up the Kele:
• Set the base (7) on a flat, steady surface.
• Remove the kele from the base (7).
• Take o the lid (2).
• Fill the kele with cold water (illustraon A).
IMPORTANT! Do not fill above the “max” fill line (1.2L) marked inside of the kele.
• Aer filling the kele with water, replace the lid (2) securely with the vent
holes (3) facing away from the handle and place the kele firmly on the base.
• Plug the power cord into a grounded wall outlet (illustraon B), the display
will flash “am me 12:00”. If your kele includes a removable power cord,
insert the female end of that cord into the base first.

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❷ Preparing the Kele for First Time Use:
• Fill the kele to the “Max” fill line with cold water.
• Replace the lid (2) with holes (3) facing away from the handle.
• Press ON/OFF buon (9) to begin heang cycle.
• Bring water to a boil, then empty the kele.
• Allow the appliance to cool down for 1 minute.
• Repeat boil and rinse procedure twice before using.
❸ Seng the Current Time:
• Plug the power cord into the wall outlet and the display will flash
“am me 12:00”.
• Press the [ + ] buon (10) to change the hour.
◦Press the buon once to increase by one hour.
◦Holding the [ + ] buon down for more than 1.5 seconds will cause the
number to flash, then increase faster. When the LCD hour display is
close to the desired me, release the buon.
◦Press the [ + ] buon once to increase the hour by one unl the desired
hour is reached.
• Press the [ - ] buon (11) to change the minutes.
◦Press the buon once to increase by one minute.
◦Holding the [ - ] buon down for more than 1.5 seconds will cause the
number to flash, then increase faster. When the LCD minute display is
close to the desired me, release the buon.
◦Press the [ - ] buon once to increase the minutes by one unl the
desired minutes are reached.
• Aer 3 seconds of inacvity the set me will be stored.
• To change the me once it has been set, press and hold the [ + ] buon (10)
for 3 seconds. The LCD will flash the current me.
◦Adjust the me following the above instrucons.
❹ Selecng the Temperature Display, Fahrenheit or Celsius:
• When the base is powered on, press the °F / °C buon (15) to change the
temperature display to either Fahrenheit or Celsius.
❺ Seng the Temperature:
Note: At higher altudes water boils at lower temperatures. Do not set the
temperature above the water boiling point. Refer to the graph in the “High Altude
Users” secon later in this manual to determine the boiling temperature for
your altude.
Suggested Temperature Chart:
Beverage Suggested Temp. Beverage Suggested Temp.
White Tea 150 - 155 °F (65 - 68 °C) Cocoa 175 - 185 °F (79 - 85 °C)
Yellow Tea 155 - 160 °F (68 - 71 °C) Hot Cereal 195 - 205 °F (90 - 96 °C)
Green Tea 165 - 175 °F (74 - 79 °C) Coee 195 - 205 °F (90 - 96 °C)
Oolong Tea 175 - 185 °F (79 - 85 °C) Black Tea 205 - 210 °F (96 - 99 °C)

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Stout Spout™ Variable Temperature Kettle
• Manual Boiling (illustraon D):
◦Press the ON/OFF buon (9) to start boiling automacally at the factory
default temperature of 96 °C (205 °F).
-If a dierent temperature has already been set, the factory
default is no longer acve and the last temperature seng will
be recalled.
◦The LCD display will flash the programmed temperature three mes
and then display the current temperature inside the kele.
◦When the set temperature is reached, three audible beeps are emied.
• Selecng a Preset Temperature:
◦Repeatedly press the TEMPERATURE SETTING buon (12) unl the
desired preset temperature is displayed.
-The factory preset temperatures are: 60 °C (140 °F), 80 °C (176
°F), 85 °C (185 °F), 88 °C (190 °F), 96 °C (205 °F) and 98 °C (208 °F).
-The factory default temperature is 96 °C (205 °F)
◦Press ON/OFF buon (9) to begin the heang cycle.
◦When the set temperature is reached, three audible beeps are emied.
• Manually Seng the Desired Temperature:
◦Press the TEMPERATURE SETTING buon (12); the last set temperature
will flash on the display.
◦Press the [ + ] buon (10) or [ - ] buon (11) to select the desired
temperature.
◦Once the display stops flashing, the temperature is set and the LCD
displays the current water temperature.
◦Press ON/OFF buon (9) to begin the heang cycle.
◦When the set temperature is reached, three audible beeps are emied.
Notes:
• To manually interrupt the heang process, press the ON/OFF buon (9) or
remove the kele from the base at any me.
• Once the temperature has been set, it is stored in memory and will be recalled
the next me the kele is turned on. The factory default temperature of 96
°C (205 °F) will no longer be acve aer a dierent temperature is set.
• During the heang cycle, the LCD will display the current water temperature.
• The LCD will connue to show the water temperature for one hour if the
kele is not removed from the base.
• If the kele is removed from the base during the heang cycle, the heang
cycle will turn o, the ON/OFF buon (9) indicator light will turn o, and the
LCD will display “0 00”.
• When the kele is returned to the base, the display will show the current
water temperature for 1 hour.
• To resume the heang cycle and/or keep warm funcon, the user must press
the corresponding buons once the kele is returned to the base.
• Aer one hour, the LCD back light will dim and the screen will display the
current me.

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❻ Program for Automac Use (Auto-start Funcon)
• Note: The Auto-start me is the me at which the automac heang cycle
will be complete.
• Prior to programming your kele, be sure to set the correct current me if it
is not already set.
• Press the PROG buon (14) once. The current me will flash for 5 seconds.
◦While the current me is flashing;
-Press the [ + ] and [ - ] buons to change the current me, or wait
five (5) seconds to automacally save the me displayed as the
current me.
◦Once the current me is stored, the Auto-start me will flash for
5 seconds.
◦While the Auto-start me is flashing;
-Press the [ + ] and [ - ] buons to change the Auto-start me, or
wait five (5) seconds to automacally save the me displayed as
the me when the Auto-start program will be completed.
◦Once the Auto-start me is stored, the LCD will flash the programmed
temperature seng in the LCD.
-Press the [ + ] and [ - ] buons to set desired temperature, or wait
five (5) seconds to automacally save the temperature displayed
as the programmed temperature.
• Press the KEEP WARM buon (13) to maintain the set temperature aer the
Auto-start heang cycle (oponal).
◦If the keep warm funcon is not acve, the kele will reach the set
temperature and shut o heater.
Notes:
• Once set, the Auto-start funcon is acve. The program LED is illuminated
and the LCD displays “program”.
• Press the KEEP WARM buon (13) once to acvate the keep warm funcon
(oponal).
• Press the PROG buon (14) again before the program starts to cancel the
Auto-start funcon.
• If the kele is removed from the base while in program mode, the PROG
buon (14) and the KEEP WARM buon (13) must be pressed again once the
kele is returned to the base to resume these funcons.
• When the Auto-start program funcon is acve:
◦Press the [ + ] buon once and the LCD will display the current me for
a few seconds.
◦Press the [ - ] buon once and the LCD will display the Auto-start
compleon me for a few seconds.
• When the programmed Auto-start me is reached, the heang process will
be complete.
• When the set temperature is reached, three audible beeps are emied.

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Stout Spout™ Variable Temperature Kettle
• If the Auto-start program me and current me are less than eight (8)
minutes apart, the kele will begin heang immediately.
• To manually interrupt the heang process, press the ON/OFF buon (9) or
remove the kele from the base at any me.
❼ Seng the Keep Warm Funcon (oponal):
• Press the KEEP WARM buon (13) at any me to acvate or deacvate
the funcon.
• When the keep warm funcon is acve, the KEEP WARM LED is illuminated.
• Aer the heang cycle is complete, the set temperature will be maintained
for one hour.
• If the kele is removed from the base, the kele must be returned to the
base and the KEEP WARM buon (13) must be pressed again to reacvate
the funcon.
❽ Count-up Timer Feature:
• When the kele is removed from
the base, the LCD will display 0:00.
◦Press the [ + ] buon (10) to start the count-up mer.
◦The first digit indicates the minutes, and the last two digits indicate the
seconds (see illustraon above).
◦The maximum count-up me is 7 minutes.
• Set the kele back on the base to cancel the mer.
❾ Adjusng Kele Lid Tension
If you feel the kele lid is too hard or too easy to remove
from the kele, please follow the steps below to adjust
the tension:
1) Take the lid o the kele.
2) Use a pair of needle-nosed pliers or similar tool to adjust the three tabs of
the kele lid. If you push in the tab, the lid tension will be reduced and easier
to put on and take o. If you pull out the tabs the lid will be harder to pull o.
3) Aer adjusng the tabs, replace the lid and remove it again to see if the
adjustment is correct.
4) Repeat steps 2 and 3 unl you have adjusted the lid to your preference.
Lid Tab

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❿ Maintenance and Cleaning:
• This appliance contains no user serviceable parts and requires lile
maintenance.
◦Refer any servicing or repairs to qualified personnel.
• Clean the kele regularly.
◦Clean the outside of the base and the kele with a damp, so cloth.
• Clean the inside of kele with dish detergent and rinse thoroughly with water.
◦Do not use abrasive cleaners.
◦Aer cleaning, dry the kele and the base thoroughly.
WARNING: Never immerse the kele or the base in water or other liquids.
WARNING: Always unplug kele and wait for kele to cool prior to cleaning.
⓫ Storage:
• Clean and dry all parts before storing.
• Store the kele in its box or in a clean, dry place.
• Never wrap the power cord around the kele.
◦Bases with aached power cords have cord storage on the boom.
Wrap the aached cord around this feature.
◦Removable power cords should be disconnected from the base and
stored properly.
⓫ Decalcifying:
• When mineral scale builds up in the kele, it can aect temperature
consistency and slow down heang me.
• To ensure opmum performance, Brewista recommends descaling the kele
when mineral build-up is visible inside the kele.
Note: Vinegar may not eecvely descale the kele and can be dicult to
thoroughly rinse. Vinegar may also leave behind an odor that could aect
future use.
Brewista recommends using Cafeo™ Descaler.
How to use Cafeo™ Descaler:
1) Mix 1 packet Cafeo™ Descaler with
40 oz. of lukewarm water.
2) Pour the soluon into the kele.
3) Bring the soluon to a boil.
4) Let the vessel cool for 15 minutes,
then discard the soluon.
5) Rinse thoroughly with fresh water.

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WARNING: The appliance is very hot during use. Do not touch the
surface of the kele. Danger of burns!
WARNING: Never leave the kele unaended while boiling water,
especially if there are children nearby.
WARNING: Do not open the lid while boiling water.
WARNING: Do not immerse the base or the kele in water or any
other liquid. This may cause electric shock or damage
the appliance.
WARNING: Be careful when handling hot water. Danger of scalding!
TECHNICAL DATA
For countries with voltage
ranging from 110-127V
Rated voltage: 120 V ~60 Hz
Rated current: 10A
Rated power input: 1200W
Capacity: Max. 40.5 Oz (1.2L)
High Altude Users
At higher elevaons water boils at lower temperatures. Use the graph below to determine
your kele’s boiling temperature.
For countries with voltage
ranging from 220-240V
Rated voltage: 220-240 V ~50/60 Hz
Rated power input: 1500W
Capacity: Max. 40.5 Oz (1.2L)

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MAX
A
B
C
D
E
Preparing Coee
Pour Over Manual Brew Coee
This is the simplest coee brewing approach. It allows the individual the most control
of saturaon of the coee grounds, also the most parcipaon by the user. It requires
more me than hing the ON switch of a drip coee maker but for many, its higher
involvement is part of the pleasure of coee overall.
A. Grinder
B. Scale (Brewista Smart Scale™ recommended)
C. Paper filter, cloth or permanent filter
D. Pour over filter basket (Brewista Smart
Dripper™ recommended)
E. Drinking cup or carafe
F. Method for boiling water (Brewista kele
recommended)
Brewing Manual Pour Over Method
• Measure about 6 ounces of water for each cup you intend to brew. Place
measured water in kele and turn on kele to bring water to desired
temperature.
• Grind two tablespoons of beans per cup of coee.
• Rinse the filter, dripper, and glass server (or whatever you are brewing into)
in hot water to preheat them.
• Assemble the filter, dripper and vessel and dump the ground coee into the
filter.
• When the water reaches the programmed temperature, remove the kele
from the base. The desired coee brewing temperature is 205oF, slightly
lower than boiling temperature.
• Now pour the water into the filter. Sr the coee just a bit to be sure it all
gets saturated with water. A slow, steady pour allows for the best extracon
from the grounds.
Tips:
• You may have to pour two or three mes depending in the grind, filter size,
and amount of coee being made.
• Pre-weng the coee grounds a minute before start pour over helps
extracon.
• A narrower spout allows beer water flow control.
• Pour over coee is usually ground finer than drip coee maker, but not as fine
as espresso.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
1-Year Limited Warranty from the date of original purchase.
1. This warranty extends only to the original consumer, purchaser, or gi recipient.
Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty
claim. The product must be purchased at an authorized retailer for the warranty to
be valid.
2. Defects that occur due to improper connecon, improper handling, poor water
quality, or repair aempts by non-authorized persons are not covered by the
warranty. The same applies for failure to comply with the use of consumables
(e.g. cleaning and decalcifying agents) that do not correspond to the original
specificaons.
3. Roune wear parts (e.g. seals and valves, permanent filter) and fragile parts, like
glass, are excluded from the warranty.
4. Damages which are not under responsibility of the manufacturer are not covered
by the warranty. This is valid, especially for claims arising from improper use (e.g.
operaon with wrong type of current or voltage).
5. The guarantee becomes void if repairs are carried out by third pares, who are not
authorized by the manufacturer to do so and/or if spare parts are used other those
from the original equipment manufacturer.
6. Failure to comply with any important safeguards listed in secon 1 will void the
limited warranty.
7. Household-use only.
To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please email
[e-mail] or call 1-888-538-8683. For faster service, locate the model,
type, and serial numbers on your appliance and have available for the call or include in
your email.
Correct Disposal of this Product
This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of
with other household wastes throughout the European Union. To
prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote
the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used
device, please use the return and collecon systems or contact
the retailer where the product was purchased. They can collect
this product for environmentally safe recycling.

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Stout Spout™ Variable
Temperature Kettle
BSS12VTK Series