Chefman RJ16-LOCK Series User manual

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ELECTRIC
hot water pot
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction manual before using.
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year from the date of purchase when accompanied by a dated receipt.
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affected. This limited warranty does not apply in cases of damage caused by accident,
improper use, abuse or force majeure.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. Rights may vary depending on your state or
province of residence. Some locations do not allow limitations on implied warranties or
special incidental, or consequential damages, so the limitations may not apply to you. This
limited warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is tampered with in any way whatsoever.
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We're so glad you've chosen the Chefman 3.6L Electric Hot Water Pot to be the latest
addition to your kitchen. From everyday to holidays, this water boiler and dispenser will
be your favorite new appliance.
Use it as part of your morning routine to make a cup or coffee or tea. Take advantage
of its large capacity and unique algorithm for maintaining heat. Enjoy its 360° swivel
base while entertaining guests, and be sure to keep it within reach for cooking ramen
or hot cereal when the mood strikes.
To learn about the Chefman Electric Hot Water Pot before getting started, read this
entire User Guide.
INTRODUCTION

• As you chew, hot food cools increasing taste intensity. The taste receptors on our
tongue are most active with foods at 86°-95°F.
• Black and herbal teas are best made with water that's just under a boil, which is
about 210°F.
• To achieve the best results for recipes that call for boiled water, it's best to boil then
measure the water. One cup of water can lose up to an ounce, on average, from
being boiled and evaporating.
FUN FACTS

1 Safety Instructions
3 Features
4 Operating Instructions
7 Notes
9 Terms and Conditions
10 Warranty Card
CONTENTS

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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 caution when handling hot liquids.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord or plugs 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. Contact Chefman Customer Support at 1-888-315-6553 or
customerservic[email protected]om
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result
in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of 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. Plug cord into the appliance first, then into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn off, then remove
plug from wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. This appliance is intended for water only.
14. Do not fill the pot directly from the tap, as over-flowing water could cause a short circuit or
electric shock.
15. When filling this appliance with water, the water should not be filled higher than the “full” line
mark indicated on the inner pot.
16. Do not refill water during a boiling cycle or right after a boiling cycle. Hot water may splash
resulting in serious burns.
17. Do not stand over the appliance when opening the lid. Hot steam will rise and may cause
serious burns.
18. Do not cover the steam vents.
19. Save these instructions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Do not place the appliance
on a stovetop or any other
heated surface.

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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 unintentionally.
POWER CORD SAFETY TIPS
1. Never pull or yank on cord or the appliance.
2. To insert plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into outlet.
3. To disconnect appliance, grasp plug and remove it from outlet.
4. Before each use, inspect the power cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If any are found,
this indicates that the appliance should be serviced, and the power cord replaced. Please
return it to an authorized service representative or contact Chefman Customer Service
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 APPLIANCE IF THE POWER CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE OR IF
APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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FEATURES
1. Carrying Handle
2. Spout
3. Cup Touch Switch
4. Water View Window
5. Refill Mark
6. Swivel Base
7. Reboiling Button
8. Lock Mode Button
9. Lid Handle
10. Dispensing Button
11. Manual Push Dial
12. Steam Vent
13. Hinge
14. Full Water Guide Mark
15. Inner Pot
16. Appliance Plug
17. Cord
18. Power Supply Plug
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NOTE: This appliance is intended for water only. Using anything other than water (soup,
milk, tea, coffee) will cause bubbles resulting in hot liquid spilling out from the appliance and
potentially causing burns. Using non-water liquids will cause the pump to cease working and
prevent the flow of water. The inner pot could erode as well.
HOW TO USE
1. Before using your Chefman Hot Water Pot for the first time, boil and discard one full pot of
water by following the instructions below. You may notice a plastic smell for the first time
when you use the dispenser. This is normal and will fade over time.
2. Fill the Hot Water Pot by pouring cold water from another container such as a jug.
WARNING: Do not fill the pot directly from the tap, as over-flowing water could cause a
short circuit or electric shock.
3. Do not add water above the FULL WATER line on the inside of the pot. Hot water may
overflow, causing burns.
4. Be careful not to splash water on the control panel or on the outside of the Hot Water Pot.
Splashing water can damage the Hot Water Pot and cause an electric shock.
5. Carefully close the lid by pushing down until you hear it click in place.
6. When you plug in the power cord, the water will automatically begin to boil.
TROUBLESHOOTING
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONDITION CAUSE SOLUTION
Water does not boil. Plug is not plugged into electrical outlet. Check the plug connections.
Metal object or dirt is on the tip of the magnetic plug. Clean the tip of the magnetic plug.
Water does not
become
hot or does not
pour properly.
Plug is not plugged into elecrical outlet. Check the plug connections.
Mineral deposits or the like have accumulated on the
inside of the pot.
Clean the Hot Water Pot.
Hot water may not pour properly a few minutes after
boiling.
Open the lid once to release air
bubbles, and close lid. WARNING:
Watch out for steam when opening
the lid.
Water pours out by
itself.
Check that the pot is not filled beyond the Full guide
mark.
Pour out the excess amount of water
until it is below the Full line.
White deposits
appear in the hot
water.
Deposits are created by the mineral content of the
water you are using. They are not due to corrosion
of the inner pot or peeling of the non-stick fluorine
coating.
Clean the inside of the water pot by
boiling water mixed with vinegar or
lemon extract.
Loud boiling sounds
can be heard.
Excessive accumulation of mineral deposits and the
like on the inside of the water pot can cause loud
boiling sounds.
Hot water has a bad
odor.
The odor of chlorine may be detectable in your tap water.
A mild plastic odor may be noticeable in a new Hot Water Pot. This odor will fade over time.

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ABOUT THE OVERHEAT PROTECTION FEATURE
The overheat protection feature operates when the power cord is plugged in but the inner pot is
empty of water. If the Hot Water Pot has shut off automatically, unplug the power cord from the
eletrical outlet and wait for the Hot Water Pot to cool, and then add water.
DISPENSING WATER
There are three ways to dispense water.
RE-BOILING WATER
When the Hot Water Pot is in Keep Warm Mode, use the Reboil button to boil the water.
The boiling light will illuminate once pressed.
• Once the water has re-boiled, the Keep Warm light will illuminate.
• Before boiling, ensure the water level is above the refill mark in water window.
• The re-boil function will be deactivated immediately after the water has finished
a re-boil cycle.
LOCK MODE
1. Press Lock button to activate Lock Mode and indicator light will turn on.
Lock Mode deactivates and locks both the manual dispense button and reboil button.
2. To deactivate Lock Mode, simply press the Lock button again. This reactivates
the Auto Dispense buttons and Reboil button. When Lock Mode is activated, the Keep
Warm and Reboil indicator lights will be off.
• NOTE: If you open and close the lid while the Hot Water Pot is on (even in Lock Mode), it will
continue to function without any change just as when the lid is closed. It will not automatically
shut off and the function indicator lights will not turn on or off.
• To manually lock the spout so no water can come out, rotate the Manual Push Dial on top
of the lid up to the red lock symbol. To unlock, simply turn the dial down to the blue unlock
symbol. NOTE: This does not affect any mode or function the Hot Water Pot may be
running in. This action simply locks the spout as an added safety feature.
Push the manual button on
the lid.
Press the dispense button on the
control panel.
Place a mug or cup under the
spout and press it against the
cup touch switch.
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WHEN NOT IN USE
Unplug the dispenser. Detach the lid by opening it. Then, using your thumbs, pull the inner hinge
wide enough so that you can remove the lid. Pour out any remaining water.
NOTE: Empty the pot at least once a day. Water left in the pot can cause unpleasant odor and
accumulation of mineral deposits.
WARNING: To avoid serious burns, always detach the lid before pouring out the hot water.
Do not allow water to splash onto the operation panel, hinge, handle or power supply plug.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
1. Unplug the hot water pot and allow it to cool completely. Remove the power cord
before cleaning and be sure that the socket is kept dry.
2. Wipe the hot water pot exterior with a soft, damp cloth.
3. Do NOT use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads on the inside or outside of the hot
water pot.
4. NOTE: Do NOT immerse the appliance in water.
5. Clean the inner pot with 2 cups water and 1 cup vinegar. Press reboil to boil the
water/vinegar combination. Then pour out, rinse with new water. NOTE: It is best to
use filtered, non-tap water for cleaning.
Press and lift
to open lid.
Pull apart
black hinges.
Lift off Lid.
REMOVING THE LID
Pull apart
black hinges.

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GARANTIES IMPORTANTES
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ
1. Lors de l'utilisation d'appareils électriques, des précautions de sécurité élémentaires doivent
toujours être suivies, notamment les suivantes:
2. Lisez toutes les instructions.
3. Ne touchez pas les surfaces chaudes. Soyez prudent lorsque vous manipulez des liquides chauds.
4. Pour éviter tout risque d'incendie, de choc électrique ou de blessures, ne plongez pas le cordon ni la
fiche dans l'eau ou tout autre liquide.
5. Une surveillance étroite est nécessaire lorsqu'un appareil est utilisé par ou à proximité d'enfants.
6. Débranchez-le de la prise lorsqu'il n'est pas utilisé et avant de le nettoyer. Laissez-le refroidir avant
d'ajouter ou de retirer des pièces et avant de nettoyer l'appareil.
7. Ne faites pas fonctionner un appareil avec un cordon ou une fiche endommagé, après un
dysfonctionnement de l'appareil ou s'il a été endommagé de quelque manière que ce soit. Contactez
le service clientèle de Chefman au 1-888-315-6553 ou à l'adresse [e-mail].
8. L'utilisation d'accessoires non recommandés par le fabricant de l'appareil peut entraîner un incendie,
un choc électrique ou des blessures corporelles.
9. Ne pas utiliser à l'extérieur.
10. Ne laissez pas le cordon pendre du bord de la table ou du comptoir, ni toucher des surfaces
chaudes.
11. Ne placez pas l'appareil sur ou à proximité d'un brûleur électrique ou à gaz chaud, ni dans un four
chaud.
12. Branchez d'abord le cordon dans l'appareil, puis dans la prise murale. Pour débrancher, éteignez puis
débranchez la fiche de la prise murale.
13. N'utilisez pas cet appareil pour un usage autre que celui prévu.
14. Cet appareil est conçu pour l'eau uniquement.
15. Ne remplissez pas le pot directement au robinet, un excès d’eau pourrait provoquer un court-circuit
ou un choc électrique.
16. Lorsque vous remplissez cet appareil avec de l'eau, l'eau ne doit pas être remplie plus haut que le
repère de ligne «plein» indiqué sur la cuve.
17. Ne remplissez pas d'eau pendant un cycle d'ébullition ou juste après un cycle d'ébullition. L'eau
chaude peut éclabousser et causer de graves brûlures.
18. Ne vous placez pas au-dessus de l'appareil lorsque vous ouvrez le couvercle. La vapeur chaude va
monter et peut causer de graves brûlures.
19. Ne couvrez pas les évents de vapeur.
20. Conservez ces instructions.

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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ
MODE D'EMPLOI:
REMARQUE: Cet appareil est conçu pour l'eau uniquement. Si vous utilisez autre chose que
de l'eau (soupe, lait, thé, café), des bulles se formeront et le liquide chaud s'écoulera de
l'appareil et causera éventuellement des brûlures. Si vous utilisez des liquides non aqueux, la
pompe cessera de fonctionner et empêchera l'écoulement de l'eau. Le pot intérieur pourrait
aussi s'éroder.
Remplissez le pot d’eau chaude en versant de l’eau froide à partir d’un autre récipient, tel
qu’un pichet. AVERTISSEMENT: Ne remplissez pas le pot directement du robinet, un excès
d’eau pourrait provoquer un court-circuit ou un choc électrique.
DÉPANNAGE:
AVERTISSEMENT: Faites attention à la vapeur lors de l'ouverture du couvercle.
Mode de verrouillage:
REMARQUE: Si vous ouvrez et fermez le couvercle alors que le chauffe-eau est allumé
(même en mode verrouillé), il continuera de fonctionner sans changement, comme lorsque
le couvercle était fermé. Il ne s'éteindra pas automatiquement et les voyants de fonction ne
s'allumeront pas.
Pour verrouiller manuellement le bec afin que l'eau ne puisse pas sortir, tournez le bouton
poussoir manuel situé sur le dessus du couvercle jusqu'au symbole de verrouillage rouge.
Pour déverrouiller, tournez simplement la molette vers le symbole bleu de déverrouillage.
REMARQUE: Ceci n’affecte aucun mode ni aucune fonction dans lesquels le Hot Pot
fonctionne. Cette action verrouille simplement le bec en tant que caractéristique de sécurité
supplémentaire.
Nettoyage et entretien:
REMARQUE: N'immergez PAS l'appareil dans l'eau.

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CHEFMAN® warrants, subject to the conditions stated below, that from the date of purchase, this product will be free
from mechanical defects for a period of ONE (1) year. CHEFMAN®, at its option, will repair or replace this product found
to be defective during the warranty period. Should this product become defective by reason of improper workmanship
or material defect during the specified warranty period, CHEFMAN® will repair or replace the same effecting all necessary
parts replacements for a period of one year from the date of purchase. If product is no longer available we will replace it
with a product of equal value. Transportation charges on parts, or products in whole, submitted for repair or replacement,
under this warranty, must be borne by the purchaser. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family
household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120V ~ 60 Hz).
This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a CHEFMAN® product that was purchased at
retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available
to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.
CONDITIONS: This warranty is valid for the original USA and Canada retail purchaser from the date of initial retail
purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty service or
replacement. Dealers, service centers, or retail stores do not have the right to alter, modify or in any way, change the terms
and conditions of this warranty. Warranty registration is not necessary to obtain warranty on CHEFMAN® Products. Save
your proof of purchase receipt.
ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT WARRANTY: Most warranty repairs are handled routinely, but sometimes requests for warranty
service may not be appropriate. For example, warranty service would NOT apply if the product damage occurred because
of misuse, lack of routine maintenance, shipping, handling, 3rd party warehousing or improper installation. Similarly, the
warranty is void if the manufacturing date or the serial number on the product has been removed or the equipment has
been altered or modified. During the warranty period, the authorized service dealer, at its option, will repair or replace any
part that, upon examination, is found to be defective under normal use and service.
NORMAL WEAR: This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following:
negligent use or misuse of the product; improper voltage or current; use contrary to the operation instructions; deviation
from instructions regarding storage and transportation; repair or alteration by anyone other than CHEFMAN® or an
authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
CHEFMAN® shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied
warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental of consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: If your CHEFMAN® product should prove to be defective within the warranty
period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, simply email customersupport@
chefman.com or call our toll-free number 1-888-315-6553 for additional information from our Customer Support
Representatives, or send the defective product to Customer Support at Chefman, 200 Performance Drive, Mahwah, NJ
07495.
This warranty is effective for the time periods listed above and subject to the conditions provided for within this policy.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming
product (A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store which sells CHEFMAN® products of the same
type. The retail store shall then, at its discretion, either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair
facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior
usage of the product. If the above two options do not result in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may
then take the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair can be economically accomplished. CHEFMAN®
and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement, or refund for
nonconforming products under warranty.
CHEFMAN® is a registered trademark of RJ BRANDS, LLC.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Limited Warranty

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WARRANTY
Phone lines available Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm EST
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Description of Malfunction:
Return your completed warranty card to:
RJ Brands
200 Performance Drive
Suite 207
Mahwah, NJ
07495
All data fields are required in order for us to process your request:
Model Number:
Full Name:
Address:
Phone:
Date of Purchase*:
Retail Store of Purchase:
*We recommend you keep the receipt with this warranty card
Email: (If applicable)
888.315.6553 [e-mail]
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