Chef's Choice Hot Pot 675 User manual

Cordless Electric Kettle Hot Pot™
Model 675
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. PLEASE CAREFULLY PACKAGE THE KETTLE TO AVOID
SHIPPING DAMAGE.
Send your Hot Pot™, insured and postage prepaid to:
EdgeCraft Corporation
825 Southwood Road, Avondale, PA 19311 U.S.A.
Telephone [phone] or 610-268-0500
www.edgecraft.com
Retain evidence of shipping for your protection.
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.
This product may be covered by one or more EdgeCraft patents and/or patents pending as marked on the product.
Conforms to: UL 1082 Certified to CAN/CSA: C22.2 No.64 120 volts/60Hertz, 1500 watts
© EdgeCraft Corporation 2014 C14 T675601
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er
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”.
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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions carefully.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always lift by handle.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plug, Hot Pot™
or power base in water or other liquid.
4. Close adult supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children, handicapped
persons or the infirm.
5. Always unplug the power base when not in use in order to avoid accidental electrical shock.
Allow the Hot Pot™to cool before cleaning.
6. Do not operate with a damaged cord, or plug, or after a malfunction has occurred or the Hot Pot™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 the power base for other than intended use.
12. Do not attempt to plug any device other than designated Hot Pot™into the power base.
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 fully closed.
15. Never fill Hot Pot™while it rests on the power base.
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 power base or into
connector, to avoid electrical shock.
18. CAUTION: To avoid the risk of being scalded never fill Hot Pot™above the “MAX” line shown on the water
level gauge. For the same reason, extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing
hot water or other hot liquids. Always pour slowly and carefully.
19. Only operate Hot Pot™on a dry, flat, non-slip surface.
20. For household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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, disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, 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t
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.
water
level
gauge
illuminated
on/off switch