Chefman BOILS FASTER RJ11-17-CTI-RL-UK User manual

CUSTOM-TEMP
1.8L INFUSER KETTLE
USER GUIDE
RJ11-17-CTI-RL-UK
• Safety Instructions
• Features
• Operating Instructions
• Cleaning and Maintenance
• Notes
• Terms and Conditions
• Warranty Registration
*Boils faster than on the hob.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always
read the instruction manual before using.
COOKING FORWARDTM
Welcome!
Whether this is your first Chefman® appliance or you’re already a part
of our family, we’re happy to be in the kitchen with you. The Custom-
Temp 1.8L Infuser Kettle features easy-to-use presets that heat water
to the perfect temperature for your drink, whether that's green tea,
black tea or even French press coee. The bonus tea infuser lets you
brew your favourite loose-leaf or bagged teas directly in the kettle.
And the sleek glass kettle has temperature-specific, coloured LED
lights that make it easy to see at a glance when your water is heating
and when it's ready for use. Plus, rapid-boil technology means you can
be steeping in mere minutes.
We know you’re excited to start sipping, but please take a few minutes
to read our directions, safety instructions and warranty information.
From our kitchen to yours,
The Chefman®Team

4Safety Instructions
8Features
10 Operating Instructions
16 Cleaning and Maintenance
18 Notes
20 Terms and Conditions
22 Warranty Registration
CONTENTS

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or dials.
3. To protect against fire, electrical shock and injury to persons,
do not immerse the cable, plug, charging base or unit in water
or other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children.
5. Unplug from the socket when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking o parts, and before
cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cable or plug,
or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in
any manner. If this should occur, contact ChefmanCustomer
Support for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
Chefmanmay result in fire, electrical shock or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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9. Do not let the cable hang over the edge of a table or worktop
or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place the unit near or on any type of heat source, such
as a gas or electric burner, hob or oven, even if not on. Do not
use near an open flame or flammable materials.
11. To disconnect, turn any control to OFF, then remove the plug
from the wall socket.
12. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
13. Scalding may occur if the lid is opened during the heating cycle.
14. Ensure the lid is securely closed before serving any beverages.
15. Do not set a hot container on a wet or cold surface.
16. Do not use a cracked container or a container having a loose or
weakened handle.
17. Do not clean the container with cleaners, steel wool pads or
other abrasive materials.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING: Please ensure that the electrical socket can
accommodate the product’s standard plug. Do not attempt to
alter the plug in any way.
SHORT CABLE INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cable is provided to reduce the hazards of
entanglement or tripping over a longer cable. Longer detachable
power-supply cables or extension leads are available and may
be used if care is exercised in their use. If a longer detachable
power-supply extension lead is used:
1. The marked electrical rating of the extension lead should be
at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2. The longer cable should be arranged so that it will not drape
over a worktop or tabletop, where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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Do not place the appliance on a hob or
any other heatable surface, even if the
hob is not on. Doing so is a fire hazard.
POWER CABLE SAFETY TIPS
1. Never pull or yank on the cable or the appliance.
2. To insert the plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into the
socket.
3. To disconnect the appliance, grasp the plug and remove it
from the socket.
4. Never use the product if the power cable shows signs of
abrasion or excessive wear. Contact ChefmanCustomer
Support for additional guidance and support.
5. Never wrap the cable tightly around the appliance, as this
could place undue stress on the cable where it enters the
appliance and cause it to fray and break.
DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE POWER CABLE SHOWS
ANY DAMAGE OR IF THE APPLIANCE WORKS
INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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FEATURES
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FEATURES
1. Drip-Free Spout
2. Borosilicate Glass Kettle (with water-level markings)
3. Removable Tea Infuser (attaches to lid)
4. LED Indicator Lights
5. 360° Swivel Power Base
6. Out-of-Sight Cable Storage
7. Lift-O Lid
8. Control Panel (see inset for details, items 10–12)
9. Stay-Cool Handle
10. Temperature Presets (see chart below)
11. POWER Button
12. TEMPERATURE Selection Button
TEMPERATURE PRESETS
LED Colour Type of Drink Temperature
Green Green Tea 80°C
Blue White Tea 85°C
Yellow Oolong Tea 90°C
Purple Coee 95°C
Red Herbal/Black Tea 100°C (full boil)

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BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Remove all packaging and materials. Be sure that all parts are
included before discarding any packaging.
2. Pull out the power cable from the compartment under the base,
and place the base on a flat surface. (Make sure the power cable
comes out of the opening in the base so the unit can sit level.)
3. To rinse the pot of any manufacturing residue, “brew” a pot of
plain water without tea. To do so, lift o the lid and fill the kettle
with water to the MAX line. NOTE: Never fill the water above the
MAX line or below the MIN line indicated on the glass kettle.
4. Put the lid with the infuser attached (but empty) back in the
kettle. Place the kettle on the power base and plug it into a
power socket.
5. Press the POWER button. The kettle will default to the Herbal/
Black Tea (100°C) temperature preset as indicated by the red
LED light inside the glass kettle, and the water will automatically
begin heating to the full boil.
6. After the boil, the kettle will beep, the red LED light will shut o
and the unit will automatically power o.
7. Empty the kettle and rinse it with clean water. The kettle is now
ready for use.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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HOW TO MAKE TEA WITH THE TEA INFUSER
The kettle is perfect for all your hot water needs: hot or iced tea,
French press or pour-over coee, instant oatmeal and more. The
kettle lifts easily from its base for convenient filling at the sink and
cable-free serving; it can also be returned to its power source from
any direction, making it work well for both right- and left-handed
people.
1. Place the base on a flat surface.
2. Remove the lid. Remove the infuser from the lid by twisting it
and sliding it in the direction indicated on the lid.
3. Fill the kettle to at least the MIN line (0.5 litres) and not above
the MAX line (1.8 litres) with cold, fresh water (preferaby filtered
or bottled), and place the kettle securely onto its base. Return
just the lid to the pot.
4. Plug in the unit. Press the POWER button. The kettle will default
to the Herbal/Black Tea (100°C) temperature preset as indicated
by the red LED light. To select a dierent temperature, simply
press the TEMPERATURE button continuously to toggle through
the 5 presets and the LED light will change accordingly.
5. The water will begin heating automatically. You can cancel
heating at any time by pressing the POWER button.
6. Meanwhile, add tea to the infuser. Use loose tea (about 2
teaspoons per cup) or tea bags based on the amount of water
you’re heating. (Wait to insert the infuser until the desired
temperature has been reached.)
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7. Add the infuser to the kettle. When the set temperature is
reached, the unit will beep, the LED light will turn o and the
kettle will automatically power o. Carefully lift o the lid. Slide
the tea-filled infuser onto the underside of the lid (a slight twist
helps), insert it into the pot and press on the lid to close.
8. Steep. Let the tea steep according to directions or your
preference. In general, tea should steep for 3-7 minutes on
average, depending on the tea; steeping too long will cause the
tea to become bitter. You may also refer to the chart on p. 13 for
suggested steeping times.
9. When finished steeping, carefully remove the infuser by lifting
o the lid. WARNING: Use extreme caution when removing the
infuser as the kettle and water will be very hot. If you would like
to return the lid to the pot, let the infuser cool (you can run it
under water), then carefully twist/pull it o.
10. To serve, lift the kettle o its base and pour.
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TEA- AND COFFEE-BREWING CHART
The guide below is intended as a starting point for brewing your
perfect cup of tea or coee. You may need to vary the amount of tea
or coee and steeping times based on personal preference. While tea
can steep directly in the pot using the included strainer, for coee we
recommend heating the water in the kettle and then using a pour-over
or French press-style coee pot to brew.
Beverage Type Temperature Amount Per Cup Recommended
Steep Time
Green Tea 80°C 2 teaspoons loose leaf 3 minutes
White Tea 85°C 2 teaspoons loose leaf 4 minutes
Oolong Tea 90°C 2 teaspoons loose leaf 4 minutes
Coee 95°C 2-3 Tablespoons
coarse ground
4 minutes
(French press)
Herbal Tea 100°C 2 teaspoons loose leaf 5 minutes
Black Tea 100°C 2 teaspoons loose leaf 5 minutes
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TEA-BREWING TIPS
• Use good-tasting water, preferably filtered, for best results.
• Add more or less tea leaves than suggested depending on how
strong you like your “cuppa.”
• Avoid steeping for too long, which can make tea taste bitter.
• If making iced tea, double the amount of tea leaves and steep a
little longer so when chilled the flavour does not get weaker.
• If your loose tea comes with brewing instructions, defer to those
initially for optimal amounts and steeping time.
• Save money by resteeping tea. Though black teas generally give
up all their flavour during the first brew, some teas, like green tea
and oolong, may be resteeped within a few hours; let them steep
a little longer during the second steep for best flavour.
HOW TO HEAT WATER WITHOUT MAKING TEA
Follow the directions for making tea with the infuser on p. 11 but leave
the infuser out of the kettle. The presets all work the same; use the hot
water as desired.
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SPECIAL FEATURES AND SAFETY FUNCTIONS
Keep Warm Function
The kettle comes equipped with an optional Keep Warm Function
(available only for the Herbal/Black Tea setting) that keeps your water
or tea hot for up to 2 hours. To activate Keep Warm, press and hold
the POWER button for 2 seconds until the LED light blinks red. The
water will come to the full boil, then the kettle will keep the water
slightly below boiling by reheating it periodically as needed. You can
cancel Keep Warm by pressing the POWER button or lifting the kettle
o its base. (To reactivate Keep Warm after lifting the kettle from the
base, simply press and hold the POWER button again.)
Automatic Shut-Off
The kettle's internal temperature control heats water quickly and
provides additional safety by automatically shutting o once the
water reaches the target temperature, as well as after the 2-hour Keep
Warm duration.
Boil-Dry Protection
The kettle comes equipped with Boil-Dry Protection. While you should
never heat the kettle without water at least to the MIN line, should
the unit go dry or start without water, it will automatically shut o
completely to avoid damaging the heating element. It will not come
back on, even if you replace it to the base, until it has cooled down.
To quickly cool it down, add cold water to the kettle.
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1. Unplug the kettle and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Clean the interior of the kettle as needed by removing the lid and
infuser and carefully washing the inside with soapy water. Do not
let the handle of the kettle get wet. Rinse the inside of the kettle
thoroughly. Wipe the outside of the kettle and the power base
with a damp cloth. WARNING: Never immerse the kettle or
power base in water or wash in the dishwasher; doing so will
damage the unit.
3. Wash the tea infuser and lid as needed in warm, soapy water and
rinse thoroughly; the infuser and lid are not dishwasher safe.
GENERAL CLEANING NOTE: Reheating tea in your kettle may
result in a bronze-coloured tea stain on the kettle. This is caused
by tea residue that adheres when reheated at high temperatures.
To avoid tea-staining, do not reheat the same pot of tea twice,
and always rinse the inside of your kettle before each brew. To
remove the staining, add a small amount of food-grade white
vinegar to a fresh kettle full of water and boil. After boiling,
allow the kettle to cool, and thoroughly wash and dry
before your next use.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

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DESCALING
Due to minerals in water, deposits may form on the base of the
kettle and cause discolouration. To get the best performance from
your kettle, descale it from time to time. Frequency will depend on
the hardness of your water and how often you use the kettle. You
can either follow the directions using a commercial descaler, or use
vinegar and water and follow the directions below:
1. Fill the kettle with enough white vinegar to cover the bottom by
about 1.5 cm. Heat the vinegar to a boil.
2. Repeat with fresh vinegar until all deposits are removed.
3. When the descaling process is complete, empty the kettle and
rinse several times with clean water.
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NOTES

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NOTES

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RJ Brands, LLC d/b/a Chefman®oers a limited 2-year Warranty
(the “Warranty”) available on sales through authorised distributors and
retailers only. Please note that this Warranty becomes valid from the date
of initial retail purchase and that the Warranty is non-transferable and
applies only to the original purchaser.
This Warranty is void without proof of purchase within the United Kingdom,
the Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man. Please be aware that
this Warranty supersedes all other warranties and constitutes the entire
agreement between the consumer and Chefman®. Any changes to the
Terms and Conditions of this Warranty must be in writing, signed by a
representative of Chefman®. No other party has the right or ability to alter
or change the Terms and Conditions of this Warranty.
We may ask you to please submit, via email, photos and/or video of the
issue you are experiencing. This is to help us better assess the matter and
possibly oer a quick fix. Photos and/or video may also be required to
determine warranty eligibility.
We encourage you to register your product. Registering can make the
Warranty process easier and can keep you informed of any updates or
recalls on your product. To register, follow the directions on the Chefman®
Warranty Registration page in the Chefman®User Guide. Please retain your
proof of purchase even after registering. In the event that you do not have
proof of your purchase date, we may declare your Warranty void or we
may, at our sole discretion, apply the date of manufacture as the purchase
date for purposes of this Warranty.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Limited Warranty