Chefman RJ11-GN-P-BLACK User manual

GOOSENECK
KETTLE
RJ11-GN-P-BLACK
USER GUIDE
• Safety Instructions
• Features
• Operating Instructions
• Cleaning and Maintenance
• Terms and Conditions
• Warranty Registration
Features drawing
MAX
0.8L
0.5L
MIN
Keep warm
Specialty
Green/White Oolo ng Coffee
Black/Herbal
175F
160F
195F
205F
212F/Boil

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always
read the instruction manual before using.
COOKING FORWARD™
Welcome!
Whether this is your rst Chefman®appliance or you’ve already joined
the family, we’re happy to be cooking with you! The Gooseneck Kettle’s
narrow, gooseneck spout delivers a slow, controlled, and precise ow of
water optimal for extracting the most avor when brewing tea or pour-
over coffee. Its one-touch presets and rapid-boil technology heat water
to the perfect temperature faster and more easily than on the stovetop.
Perfect for the home, ofce, or dorm, it allows for easy serving without
the hassle of a power cord and features a water-viewing window so you
know exactly how much water is left in the pot. Plus, it includes a Keep
Warm setting to keep water hot for up to an hour.
We know you’re excited to start brewing, 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
18 Cleaning and Maintenance
20 Terms and Conditions
22 Warranty Registration
CONTENTS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handle.
3. To protect against electric shock, and injuries to persons do not
immerse cord, plug, charging base, or unit in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the
appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. If
this should occur, contact Chefman®Customer Service.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Chefman®
may result in re, electric shock, or injury to persons.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.
11. To disconnect, turn any control to OFF, then remove the plug from
the wall outlet.
12. Do not use the appliance for other than its 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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WARNING: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). This plug is intended to t into a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not t fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not t, contact a qualied electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug
in any way or force it into the outlet. This could result in injury or electric
shock.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards of
entanglement 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 extension cord
is used:
1. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least
as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2. The 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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POWER CORD SAFETY TIPS
1. Never pull or yank on the cord or the appliance.
2. To insert the plug, grasp it rmly and guide it into the outlet.
3. To disconnect the appliance, grasp the plug and remove it from the
outlet.
4. Before each use, inspect the power cord for cuts and/or abrasion
marks. If any are found, please contact Chefman®Customer Support
for assistance.
5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place
undue stress on the cord where it enters the appliance and cause it to
fray and break.
DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE IF THE POWER CORD SHOWS
ANY DAMAGE OR IF THE APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY
OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.
Do not place the appliance
on a stovetop or any other
heatable surface.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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FEATURES
Features drawing
MAX
0.8L
0.5L
MIN
Keep warm
Specialt y
Green/White Oo long Coffee
Black/Herba l
175F
160F
195F
205F
212F/Boil
8
7
2
4
3
5
6
1
9
10

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1. Removable Lid
2. Gooseneck Spout
3. Handle
4. Water-Viewing Window (with MIN/MAX lines)
5. 1-Liter Stainless-Steel Kettle
6. Heating Plate
7. Power Base
8. Out-of-Sight Power Cord Storage
9. KEEP WARM Button
10. 5 Temperature Presets (see chart, pp. 15–16)
FEATURES

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE FIRST USE
For best results, follow these steps before using your kettle for the rst time.
1. Remove all packaging materials, such as plastic bags and foam inserts.
Check to ensure that all parts and accessories are included before
throwing out packaging.
2. Read and remove any stickers on the kettle except for the rating label,
which should remain on the unit.
3. Pull the power cord out from the compartment under the base and place
the base on a at surface. (Pull the power cord through the opening in
the base so the unit can sit level.) Open the kettle lid by grasping the lid
handle and gently pulling it up.
4. Prime the kettle before rst use and clean it of any packing debris: Add
1/2 cup distilled vinegar to the kettle, then ll the kettle with water just up
to the MIN line. CAUTION: Filling the kettle above the MIN line with this
mixture can cause overboiling and spillage out of the pot.
5. Close the lid, place the kettle on the base, and plug it into an outlet.
6. Press the BLACK/HERBAL (212°F) preset button to bring the mixture to
a boil. After the boil, allow the kettle to cool before emptying it, then rell
the kettle with fresh water and bring it to a boil again.
7. Once complete, empty the kettle and rinse with clean water. It is now
ready for use.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO USE THE KETTLE
The kettle features a gooseneck spout for an accurate, controlled pour. It’s
conveniently tted with a viewing window, so you know exactly how much
water is left. And it can sit on its power base from any direction, making it easy
to use whether you’re right- or left-handed.
1. Pull the power cord from underneath the base and place the base on a
hard, at surface.
2. Open the kettle lid by grasping the lid handle and gently pulling up.
3. Fill the kettle to at least the MIN line and not above the MAX line on
the viewing window with cold or room-temperature water (preferably
ltered or bottled). Replace the lid and make sure it is closed tightly.
4. Place the kettle onto the base and plug in the power cord. The unit will
beep, and all indicator lights will blink twice, then the ve temperature
preset buttons will illuminate, indicating that the kettle is in standby
mode. NOTE: If a preset isn’t selected within 30 seconds of plugging in,
the unit will go into sleep mode (all lights off). Simply press any button or
lift and replace the kettle on its base to wake the unit up.
5. Press the desired temperature preset button. The unit will beep once,
and the selected button will blink throughout heating. (To turn off the
unit before heating is done, press the same button again. If you wish to
change the target temperature, press a different preset button.)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
6. At any point during heating (and for 30 seconds after heating is
complete), you can press the KEEP WARM button, which will keep the
water at or near its selected temperature for up to an hour (see Keep
Warm Function on p. 13, for more details).
7. When the target temperature is reached, the unit will beep 5 times and
the selected button will illuminate solid for 30 seconds, indicating that
the water is ready to use. CAUTION: Avoid touching the kettle itself
during heating as its exterior will be hot to the touch. (The handle stays
cool.)
8. Remove the kettle from the base (the unit will beep three times when
removed) and pour the water slowly to avoid splashing. CAUTION:
Always use care when pouring hot water and do not open the lid while
pouring, as this can cause hot water to splash.
9. If using the Keep Warm function, ensure the water is still above the MIN
line (if it’s not, add a little warm or room temperature water) and return
it to the base.
10. If the Keep Warm function isn’t activated, the unit will automatically go
into sleep mode 30 seconds after reaching the target temperature.

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KEEP WARM FUNCTION
The kettle includes an optional Keep Warm function, making it easy to brew
consecutive cups of coffee or tea. When activated, the kettle will keep the
water at or slightly below the selected temperature by reheating it as needed
for up to 1 hour.
1. To activate the Keep Warm function, Press the KEEP WARM button
any time during the initial heating cycle, or up to 30 seconds after the
target temperature is reached (the preset button will be illuminated
during those 30 seconds). Both the KEEP WARM button and chosen
temperature preset will remain illuminated.
2. During the Keep Warm phase, the unit will periodically reheat the water
so that it remains at (or no more than 5°F below) the target temperature.
3. If the kettle is removed during the Keep Warm phase, any heating will
pause. The unit will beep 3 times and both the KEEP WARM button
and chosen temperature preset will blink, indicating standby mode. If
the kettle is returned to the base within 10 minutes, the Keep Warm
function will resume; otherwise, the kettle will go into sleep mode.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4. At the end of the 1-hour cycle, the unit will beep twice before going
into sleep mode. To cancel the function sooner, simply press the KEEP
WARM button.
NOTE: When using the Keep Warm function with the Black/Herbal (212°F)/
boil preset, the temperature will be kept at approximately 200°F, rather than
returning it to a full boil. If you wish to boil more water, pour the old water
away, rell the kettle with fresh water, and start a new heating cycle.
BOILDRY PROTECTION
The kettle comes equipped with boil-dry protection and will automatically
shut off to avoid damaging the heating element if the unit goes dry or starts
without water. It will not come back on, even if you replace it on the base,
until it has cooled down. You can speed the cool-down by adding cold water
to the kettle. To ensure a long life for your kettle, always avoid heating it with
water below the MIN line.
MUTE FUNCTION
Many kettle functions—such as the beginning of heating, the end of heating,
and going into standby mode—are marked by a certain number of beeps.
If you wish to mute these beeps, simply press the Specialty and Oolong
buttons at the same time and hold them down for 3 seconds. To turn the
beeps back on, press and hold the same buttons for 3 seconds again.

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Preset Function Temp Notes
Keep Warm Varies Keeps the water
temperature no lower
than 5°F below the
chosen target tempera-
ture (maintains a lower
temperature with
Black/Herbal preset).
Specialty 160°F/71°C Use this setting for
certain delicate white
and green teas (such
as steamed Japanese
teas) as well as some
herbal teas (tisanes) that
require lower tempera-
tures, such as yerba
mate and chamomile.
Green/White 175°F/80°C This setting is best for
most white and Chinese
green teas, as well as
matcha. Also ideal for
yellow and purple teas.
Oolong 195°F/91°C Use this setting for
oolong or to achieve a
less bitter-tasting pu-erh
(fermented) tea.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BREWING PRESET CHART

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Preset Function Temp Notes
Coffee 205°F/96°C This setting brings the
water to the per-
fect temperature for
blooming and brewing
coffee grounds using the
pour-over method. It is
also ideal for steeping
lavender tea.
Black/Herbal 212°F/100°C (Boil) The only setting that
brings water to a full
boil. Use for black teas,
rooibos (red) tea, chai,
pu-erh, and most herbal
teas, including chamo-
mile, peppermint, and
hibiscus.
NOTE: This guide is intended as a starting point for brewing your perfect cup
of choice. You may need to vary the temperatures based on the kind of tea,
desired strength, and personal preference.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BREWING PRESET CHART CONTINUED

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• If the kettle is removed from the base during heating, all buttons will turn
off and the kettle will pause heating. Once the kettle is replaced, the unit
will return to standby mode with all temperature presets illuminated.
Press a preset to resume.
• For best results, use good-tasting water (preferably ltered or bottled).
• To make pour-over coffee, you will need a lter and decanter (not
included). Place the coffee lter over the decanter and add ground
coffee according to your preference. Extract optimal avor with the
gooseneck kettle by slowly pouring the water over the grounds in a spiral
motion just enough to saturate them. This spiral motion allows the coffee
grinds to separate and release avor. Once the coffee begins to puff up
and “bloom,” stop pouring and wait 30-45 seconds. “Blooming” helps
achieve a fuller, rounder, richer tasting coffee. Continue pouring water
in a slow, spiral motion. If the water reaches the top of the lter, stop
pouring and allow it to settle to the halfway point, then resume pouring
until the desired amount of coffee is reached. When nished, remove the
lter and serve.
• When brewing loose-leaf tea, pouring the water over the tea leaves
achieves better saturation (and better avor extraction) than spooning
tea into the hot water.
• Avoid steeping tea for too long as this can make the tea taste bitter.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BREWING TIPS

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To keep your water tasting fresh and your kettle in prime condition, we
recommend rinsing your kettle with water between each use and cleaning
often following the instructions below.
1. Unplug the kettle and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.
2. If necessary, discard any leftover water from the kettle. Clean the interior
of the kettle as needed with warm, soapy water and rinse thoroughly.
Wipe the outside of the kettle with a damp cloth and the power base
with a dry cloth. CAUTION: Never immerse the kettle’s power base, cord, or
plug in water or any other liquid. Do not wash any part in the dishwasher
or use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners; doing so can damage the unit.
3. Buildup caused by minerals commonly found in water can adversely
affect brewing. To descale the kettle, follow the descaling instructions on
p. 19.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
DESCALING
Minerals dissolved in both tap and bottled water may, over time, build up and
form deposits on the base of the kettle and cause discoloration. To get the
best performance from your kettle, descale it from time to time. The frequency
will depend on the hardness of your water and how often you use the kettle.
You can either use a commercial descaler, following package directions, or a
mix of vinegar and water, following the directions below.
1. Add 1/2 cup distilled vinegar to the kettle, then ll the kettle with water
just up to the MIN line. CAUTION: Filling the kettle above the MIN line
with this mixture can cause overboiling and spillage out of the pot.
2. Let the solution soak in the kettle for about 1 hour, then press the
BLACK/HERBAL (212°F) preset button to bring it to a boil. Repeat the
boiling process with a cooled vinegar mixture if needed until all deposits
are removed.
3. Once complete, allow the kettle to cool and discard the mixture.
Thoroughly rinse out the kettle several times with fresh water.

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RJ Brands, LLC d/b/a Chefman®offers a limited 1-year Warranty
(the “Warranty”) available on sales through authorized 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 States and
Canada. 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
offer a quick x. 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