GE 168950 User manual

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168950
Electric Kettle
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READ BEFORE USE
LIRE A ANT L’UTILISATION
LEA ANTES DE USAR
For Customer Assistance, call Customer Service at
1-877-207-0923 (US) or 1-877-556-0973 (Canada)
Pour l’assistance à la clientèle au Canada : 1-877-556-0973
Para comunicarse con Asistencia al Cliente en México: 01-800-343-7378
Le invitamos a leer cuidadosamente este instructivo antes de usar su aparato.
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When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces or hot water. Use handles or knobs. Care must be taken as burns can
occur from touching hot parts or from spilled hot liquid.
3. o protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury do not immerse cord, plugs or electric
kettle 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.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions
or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer assistance number for
information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. he use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may result in fire,
electrical shock or personal injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
10. Do not place electric kettle on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
11. o disconnect electric kettle, turn any control to OFF (O) then remove plug from wall outlet.
Never pull on cord as this may damage the cord and eventually cause electric shock.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. Do not use for other than heating water. Other liquids or food will contaminate the interior and
void warranty.
14. Do not allow kettle to boil dry.
15. o avoid circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit.
This appliance is intended for household use only.
o avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the
same circuit with the kettle.
he length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming
tangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary an approved extension cord
may be used. he electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rat-
ing of the kettle. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over
the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
WARNING: o avoid burns and reduce risk of personal injury, use extreme caution when
carrying kettle containing hot water. Do not pour in the direction of people or over people.
Shock Hazard
• Do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquid.
• If the plug on this appliance does not fit in your outlet:
- Do not modify the plug.
- Do not use an adaptor.
- Have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SA E THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Other Consumer Safety Information
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1. Lid
2. Anti-Scale Mesh Filter
(inside spout)
3. Power Base
4. Power Switch
I = ON
O = OFF
PARTS AND FEATURES
ANTI-SCALE MESH FILTER
Scale is caused by lime and calcium in hard water. he mesh filter will prevent these sus-
pended particles from being poured out of the kettle. he filter should be cleaned
periodically to ensure optimum performance. o clean the filter, unplug kettle and allow
to cool. he mesh filter may be removed by pressing inward through the spout with a
finger. Rinse filter under running water and brush with a soft brush. An old, clean tooth-
brush works well.
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USING YOUR ELECTRIC KETTLE
IF HEATING ELEMENT DISCOLORS
CORDLESS KETTLE
BEFORE FIRST USE: Fill kettle to MAX indicator on water level window and bring to a
boil until kettle shuts off automatically. Discard water and repeat. Rinse out kettle 2 or 3
times. he kettle is now ready for use.
1. Remove from power base before filling.
2. Fill kettle with required amount of water. Ensure that water level is between MIN and
MAX on the water level indicator. If using the mesh filter, it must be in place.
WARNING: If kettle is overfilled there is a risk that boiling water may spit out of the
spout.
3. Make sure that the lid is in place and the power base is on
a level surface. If lid is not in place, auto shut-off will not operate.
4. Plug into outlet and turn on ( l).
5. he kettle will switch off (O) automatically when the water has boiled. (Remember,
the surface of the kettle gets hot; take care–only grip the kettle by the handle).
6. After use, unplug kettle and empty.
NOTE: Use water only in the kettle. If used for foods or beverage such as tea or coffee,
the warranty will be voided.
Your cordless kettle has the power supply connected to the power base, eliminating the
need to plug and unplug the cord from the electrical outlet. However, it is always a
good safety practice to unplug the power base when not in use.
• For general operation see “Using Your Electric Kettle.”
• After filling the kettle with water, it should be placed on the base so that it is correctly
engaged.
• After use, the kettle may be left on the base but we recommend you unplug the cord
from the outlet.
It is normal for stainless steel heating elements to discolor. his does not affect the
performance of the kettle. Do not use abrasive scouring pads or cleaners as this may
damage the stainless steel surface.
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he heating element is protected by two automatic safety devices. If your kettle is acci-
dentally switched on without being filled with water, or is allowed to boil dry, the kettle
will automatically switch off. You should:
1. urn the kettle OFF, unplug the kettle and wait about 20 minutes for the element to
cool down.
2. Refill the kettle, then use as normal and check that the
kettle functions correctly.
IF YOUR KETTLE BOILS DRY
Make these simple checks before calling the toll-free customer assistance number:
• Have you switched the power switch button to ON ( l) position?
• If the kettle heats but does not boil, it might need descaling.
• Has the kettle been accidentally switched on without being
filled with water or allowed to boil dry? urn the kettle OFF, wait 20 minutes and try
again.
• Is the kettle cord firmly plugged into the outlet and the kettle firmly seated in the base?
IF YOUR KETTLE DOES NOT WORK
CLEANING YOUR KETTLE
1. With kettle unplugged, empty any remaining water and rinse. Allow kettle to cool. he
mesh filter may be removed by pressing inward through the spout with a finger. he
filter will drop into kettle cavity.
o insert the filter into the spout, position the filter with tabs toward spout and press
filter until it fits into place.
2. o avoid scale/lime deposit build-up, empty kettle after each use.
3. Wipe the exterior of kettle with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive scouring pads or
powders as they may scratch the smooth surface of the kettle.
NE ER IMMERSE THE KETTLE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.
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If you have a claim under this warranty, please call our Customer Assistance Number.
For faster service please have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to
assist you. hese numbers can be found on the bottom of your appliance.
MODEL: ________________ TYPE: _________________ SERIES: ________________
Customer Assistance Number 1-877-207-0923 (US) or 1-877-556-0973 (Canada)
Keep these numbers for future reference!
For more information, please visit us at www.walmart.com
Two-Year Limited Warranty
What does your warranty cover?
• Any defect in material or workmanship.
For how long after the original purchase?
• wo years.
What will we do?
• Provide you with a new one.
• For those items still under warranty but no
longer available, WAL-MAR reserves the
right to replace with a similar GE branded
product of equal or greater value.
How do you make a warranty claim?
• Save your receipt.
• Properly pack your unit. We recommend
using the original carton and packing
materials.
• Return the product to your nearest
WAL-MAR store or call Customer
Assistance at 1-877-207-0923 (US) or
1-877-556-0973 (Canada)
What does your warranty not cover?
• Parts subject to wear, including, without
limitation, glass parts, glass containers,
cutter/strainer, blades, seals, gaskets,
clutches, motor brushes, and/or agitators,
etc.
• Commercial use or any other use not found
in printed directions.
• Damage from misuse, abuse, or neglect,
including failure to clean product regularly
in accordance with manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
How does state law relate to this warranty?
• his warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state or province
to province.
• HIS WARRAN Y IS IN LIEU OF ANY O HER
WARRAN Y OR CONDI ION, WHE HER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRI EN OR ORAL,
INCLUDING, WI HOU LIMI A ION, ANY
S A U ORY WARRAN Y OR CONDI ION OF
MERCHAN ABILI Y OR FI NESS FOR A PAR-
ICULAR PURPOSE.
• WAL-MAR , GE, AND HE PRODUC
MANUFAC URER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL
RESPONSIBILI Y FOR SPECIAL, INCIDEN AL,
AND CONSEQUEN IAL DAMAGES OR
LOSSES CAUSED BY USE OF HIS APPLI-
ANCE. ANY LIABILI Y IS EXPRESSLY LIMI ED
O AN AMOUN EQUAL O HE PURCHASE
PRICE PAID WHE HER A CLAIM, HOWEVER
INS I U ED, IS BASED ON CON RAC ,
INDEMNI Y, WARRAN Y, OR (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE), S RIC LIABILI Y, OR O HER-
WISE. SOME S A ES OR PROVINCES DO
NO ALLOW HIS EXCLUSION OR LIMI A-
ION OF INCIDEN AL OR CONSEQUEN IAL
LOSSES SO HE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER
MAY NO APPLY O YOU.
What if you encounter a problem with this
product while using it outside the country
of purchase?
• he warranty is valid only in the country of
purchase and you follow the warranty
claim procedure as noted.
CUSTOMER SER ICE
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