Chef's Choice 675 User manual

Cordless Electric Hot Pot™
International
Model 675
Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use handle or lever on lid.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plug,
Hot Pot, or Hot Pot base in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Always unplug the base when not in use, in order to avoid accidental electrical shock.
Allow the Hot Pot to cool before cleaning.
6. Do not operate the Hot Pot with a damaged cord or plug or after the Hot Pot malfunctions,
or has been damaged in any manner. Return Hot Pot to the EdgeCraft Corporation Service
Department for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the EdgeCraft Corporation, may
result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
8. Do not use Hot Pot outdoors.
9. Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
10. Always place the Hot Pot on the base before plugging in the base or turning on power.
After use turn power switch to off position or make sure it has switched off automatically
before attempting to unplug Hot Pot base.
11. Do not use this Hot Pot or base unit for other than intended use.
12. Do not attempt to plug any device other than designated Hot Pot into the base unit.
13. Do not place on or near hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
14. Do not operate Hot Pot unless lid is in correct position.
15. Never fill Hot Pot while it rests on the base unit.
16. Do not turn power on unless Hot Pot contains sufficient water.
17. CAUTION: Unplug IMMEDIATELY if water spills onto bottom of Hot Pot, onto Hot Pot
base or into connector, to avoid electrical shock.
18. CAUTION avoid the risk of being scalded. Never fill Hot Pot above the “MAX” line
shown on the water gauge.
19. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot water or other
hot liquids..
20. Only operate Hot Pot on a dry, flat non-slip surface.
21. For household use only.
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You Made a Good Choice
Your Chef’sChoice®Cordless Electric Hot Pot is the best of its kind. It can efficiently boil 1.6 quarts of water
in only minutes. An appliance crafted for excellence, careful attention has been given to every detail from
the sleek design to the triple protection safety switches. No detail has been overlooked.
A convenient external water gauge lets you know the water level even when the lid is closed.
The Hot Pot’s enclosed heating elements allows for an easily cleanable, seamless stainless steel interior and
insures years of service from this elegant yet durable product.
Please take a minute to familiarize yourself with the following instructions to maximize your enjoyment of your
Hot Pot.
First Use of the Hot Pot
• ReadallsafetyandoperatinginstructionscarefullybeforeusingtheHotPotforthersttime.
• ForbrandnewHotPots,donotusetherstllingofboiledwater,discarditandrinseouttheHotPotwith
cold water, after the Hot Pot has cooled down.
Using Your Chef’sChoice®Hot Pot
• Theappliancehastwoparts:
a) Base unit with electrical connector and power cord
b) Detachable Hot Pot with electrical adaptor.
• TheHotPotcanonlybeusedwiththeappropriatebaseunit.BaseunitandHotPotmustbearthesame
model number. The Hot Pot lid is equipped with a safety lock so that it does not open unintentionally while
the water is being poured. The lid can be easily opened with one hand. Simply grasp the handle and pull
back on the lid lever with the thumb.
• Toclosethelid,pressdownlightlyonituntilitsnapscompletelyshut.
• RemoveHotPotfromthebase.FillHotPotwithnotlessthenonecup(0.2liters)ofwatertopreventit
from running dry during the boiling process. Do not fill the Hot Pot above the maximum line shown on the
water gauge, to prevent boiling water from splashing out through the spout. If overfilled and water flows
down outside of Hot Pot and onto its bottom, stop, empty pot, dry base and refill Hot Pot carefully before
settingontobaseunit.WateronthebottomoftheHotPotcanleadtoanelectricshock.(Seefurther
instructions.)
• Afterllingwithwater,placetheHotPotonthebaseunit.
• TheHotPotisequippedwithaconvenientautomaticswitch-offdevicewhichdeactivatestheappliance
shortly after the boiling point is reached. For the proper functioning of the automatic shut-off device, it
is necessary that the lid be completely closed. NOTE:Theautomaticshut-offswitchislocatedatthe
base of the Hot Pot. Upon automatic shut-off you may see a few drops of water on the base unit. This
condensate will not impair the operation of the Hot Pot, nor its safety.

• Unwindthepowercordtothedesiredlengthbeforepluggingthecordintoapoweredoutlet.(Seefollowing
instructions for short cord appliances.)
• Whenthisappliancehasapolarizedplug(onebladeiswiderthantheother),asasafetyfeature,thisplug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
• Ashortpowersupplycordisprovidedwiththisappliancetoreducetheriskresultingfromitsbecoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord and causing the Hot Pot to overturn, discharging its hot contents.
While EdgeCraft does not recommend it, extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised
in their use. If an extension cord is used the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at
least as high as the electrical rating of the Hot Pot; and match the configuration of the plug. The longer
cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over.
• Plugbaseunitintoa110-120volt,ACoutlet.
• PushdowntheHotPotpowerswitch(seephoto)totheonposition.Theswitchwillilluminatetoindicate
the power is on.
• TheHotPotswitchesoffautomaticallyafewsecondsaftertheboilingpointisreached.
• ThetimerequiredfortheHotPottoautomaticallyswitchoffaftertheboilingpointisreachedwillvary
depending on the amount of water in the Hot Pot. It will switch off faster if filled to its “maximum” level
than if filled to only a minimum level.
• Ifonlywarmwaterisdesired,simplyinterrupttheheating
procedure at any time by switching the power switch off.
• TheHotPotcanbeliftedeasilyfromthebaseforpouringor
serving. The pouring spout has been specially designed to
easily pour even small amounts of water.
• ReplacetheHotPotonthebaseunitwhennishedpouring.
The power switch must be pushed down to the on position if
you wish to restart the heating of the water.
• Alwayscheckthewaterlevelbeforeturningthepowerswitch
on. Make certain there is at least one cup of water in Hot Pot
before turning switch on.
• Avoidspillingwateronthebaseunit.Intheeventthatthebase
unitbecomeswet,proceedasfollows:
- disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
- invert base and shake out water.
- dry the base unit with a dry absorbent cloth.
- place the Hot Pot on the base and re-insert the
power cord into the power outlet. 4
illuminated
on/off switch
water level
gauge

CAUTION:TheHotPotalwaysgetshotduringoperation.DO NOT touch the metal body or lid; lift the Hot
Pot only by the handle and lift the lid only by using the lid lever. Exercise care when opening the lid while the
Hot Pot is still hot or contains hot water.
Care and Maintenance of Your Chef’sChoice®Hot Pot
• TheChef’sChoice®Hot Pot is designed specifically for heating water. Do not attempt to heat anything other
thanwaterintheHotPot.(Withliquidsandmixturesoflowwatercontent,theautomaticshut-offswitch
may not function properly and the Hot Pot may be damaged.)
• Beforecleaningmakesurepowerswitchisturnedoff,thenremoveHotPotfrombaseunit.Unplug
the base unit.
• AlwayswaituntiltheHotPothasfullycooledtoroomtemperaturebeforecleaning.
• Toavoidscratching,onlycleantheoutsideoftheHotPotwithasoftcloth.Neveruseabrasivecleanser.
• TheinterioroftheHotPotcanbecleanedbydecalcicationatregularintervals.(Seebelow).
• RinseouttheHotPotatregularintervalsandafterextendednon-use.Donotimmerse.
• DonotattempttocleananypartoftheHotPotorbaseinthedishwasher.
Decalcification
In areas with a high lime content in the water supply, the Hot Pot should be decalcified at regular intervals.
• FilltheHotPotwithasolutionof16oz.water,add6tablespoonsofvinegar,andbringtoaboil.
• Whenprocessiscomplete,rinsetheHotPottwicewithcleanwater.
• Commerciallyavailableliquiddecalciersmayalsobeused.Followtheinstructionsprovidedwithdecalci-
fier by its manufaturer.
Regular decalcification will keep the Hot Pot operating at peak performance and electrical efficiency. It will
also extend the life of the Hot Pot.
Over time slightly brownish stains may appear inside of the Hot Pot. This is not rusting of the Hot Pot, it is
referred to as boiler scale and is a result of high iron content in the water supply. These stains can be easily
wiped away with a cloth or mild abrasive. Rinse Hot Pot thoroughly.
Boil-dry Protection
This Hot Pot is equipped with a self-resetting “boil-dry” switch which protects the appliance in the event of
improper use. If heating is accidentally started without water or if the water evaporates completely,
the appliance is automatically switched off by a “boil-dry” protection. Try to avoid allowing the Hot Pot to
“boil-dry”.
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If the “boil-dry” protection is actuated, disconnect the power cord and allow the Hot Pot to cool down for a
fewminutes(CAUTION: Small amounts of hot water remaining in the Hot Pot can cause scalding injuries)
and then refill with cold water. The Hot Pot will now operate normally.
Additional Thermal Fuse
In addition to the self-resetting “boil-dry” protection, this unit is equipped with a primary temperature safety
device — a thermal fuse. This fuse activates only in the event that the boil-dry protection fails to operate.
When this fuse is activated all power to the Hot Pot is shut-off and the unit must be returned to EdgeCraft for
servicing.
Service
This appliance is for household use only. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
In the event post-warranty service is needed, return your Hot Pot to EdgeCraft Corp., where the cost of
repair can be estimated before the repair is undertaken.
Please include your return address and a brief description of the problem or damage to the Hot Pot on
a separate sheet inside the box.
SendyourHotPot,insuredandpostageprepaidto:EdgeCraftCorporation,
825SouthwoodRoad,Avondale,PA19311(Tel:1-800-342-3255).
Limited Warranty:Usedwithnormalcare,thisEdgeCraftproductisguaranteedagainstdefective
materialandworkmanshipforaperiodofone(1)yearfromthedateoforiginalpurchase(“Warranty
Period”). We will repair or replace, at our option, any product or part that is defective in material or
workmanship without charge if the product is returned to us postage prepaid with dated proof of
purchase within the Warranty Period. This warranty does not apply to commercial use or any product
abuse. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. EDGECRAFT
CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some states do not allow
exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.