gourma GK320 User manual
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MODEL# GK320
ELECTRIC KETTLE
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Welcome to the Convenienceof
Electric Kettles from Gourmia!
With the purchase of your Electric Kettle, you are ready to enjoy the convenience
and energy saving rewards of using an electric kettle over stove top Gourmia has
created the perfect solution to easily make tea, instant cocoa, oatmeal, noodles, and
more – with the GK320 Electric Kettle! This kettle boils faster than a microwave. Serve at
the table by lifting kettle o the 360-degree rotating base without the cord.
The following pages of this manual oer full and complete instructions for
all the functions and features of your Electric Kettle. Inside these pages, you’ll nd
information on and instructions for assembly, operating, cleaning and maintenance
of your Electric Kettle. Please read all safety instructions and complete directions
carefully for safe usage at all times.
Thank you for your purchase! We hope you will enjoy all the innovative products
brought to you by our family at Gourmia.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST p. 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS p. 8
Before First Use p. 8
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
p. 9
WARRANTY & SERVICE
p. 10
Troubleshooting p. 10
Warranty & Service p. 11
SAFETY FIRST
SAFETY FIRST
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When operating this electric appliance, basic safety instructions should always
be followed. Refer to the following for these instructions
1. READ ALL SAFETY & USAGE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
2. Do not use appliance on wet or hot surfaces, or near a heat source.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse any part of appliance, power
cord or plug in water or other liquid. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning.
4. To disconnect, unplug power cord from electrical outlet. Do not disconnect by
pulling on cord.
5. Do not operate appliance with a damaged power cord or plug. Do not operate
appliance if it malfunctions or is in any way damaged. For details, contact
Consumer Services.
6. Use appliance only for its intended use.
7. Closely supervise children when using any electrical appliance. Do not allow
appliance to be used as a toy.
8. The appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to t in a polarized outlet
only one way. If plug does not t fully in the outlet, reverse plug. If it still does
not t, contact a qualied electrician. Do not modify plug in any way.
9. Caution: A short power cord is provided to reduce risks from entanglement or
tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord may be used when marked
electrical rating is no less than electrical rating of this appliance. All cords
should not drape over counter or tabletop where cords can be tripped over or
pulled on unintentionally, especially by children.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or heated oven. Extreme
caution must be used when moving products containing hot liquids.
11. Do not place the base of your kettle in a metal tray. If water spills over in to
the tray, and a build-up occurs, it could become dangerous to touch.
12. Position the kettle to the rear of work surfaces to prevent over hanging of the
power cord. Water can remain hot for a considerable time after boiling and
can present a scald hazard.
12. For Household Use Only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Electrical 3-conductor Cord Set:
Appliance is equipped with a
3-conductor cord set that has a 3 prong
grounding-type plug. It should be
properly connected to a grounding-type
a 3-grounding outlet unit, and as such,
the grounding prong should never be
removed. If needed, purchase a 2-prong
adapter and ground it to the outlet.
Do not use an adapter unless you are
for assistance.
A short power cord or a detachable power
cord is provided to reduce the risks of resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord accidentally.
WARNING: This product contains
a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains
a chemical known to the State of
California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Remove all of the various packaging,stickers or accessories from both the inside
and outside of the kettle.
Fill the kettle with clean water to maximum capacity and boil．Discard the water
and repeat the process．The kettle should always be unplugged when lling or
adding water．
Fill the kettle with water to desired level．Do not overll in order to avoid
spillage or overow．The water level indicator will assist you to measure the
correct amount．You can ll the kettle via the spout or through lid opening．The
lid needs to be on the kettle. An automatic safety shut-o feature is in place to
protect against overheating，if there is insucient water in the kettle, it will
shut-o. Do not ll less than min capacity（MIN indicator line）to prevent the
kettle from operating dry．Do not ll with less than 0.8 liter of water ortoMAX
indicator line．
If the kettle automatically shuts o，switch the kettle o，disconnect from the
power outlet and allow the kettle to cool down for 5 to 10 minutes．Then rell
and switch on，the kettle will work as normal．
on a at, stable, heat-resistant surface.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING YOUR KETTLE
Unplug it.
Let it cool down and clean it with a damp sponge.
• Never immerse the kettle, its base, the cord or the electric plug in water: the
electrical connections or the switch must not come into contact with water.
• Do not use scouring pads.
DE-SCALING
De-scale regularly, preferably at least once a month or more frequently if your
water is very hard.
To de-scale your kettle using white vinegar:
ll the kettle with 1/2 L of vinegar
leave standing for 1 hour without heating
To de-scale your kettle using citric acid:
boil 1/2 L of water
add 25g of citric acid and leave standing for 15 min.
using a de-scaler specically for plastic kettles: follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. Empty your kettle and rinse 5 or 6 times. Repeat if necessary.
CLEANING YOUR KETTLE
OPERATING INSTRUCTION
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B
C
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A. Lid
B. Open Button
C. Handle
D. Body
E. ON/OF Switch
F. Base
F. Power Cord
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TROUBLE SHOOTING WARRANTY AND SERVICE
TROUBLE SHOOTING
In the unlikely event that you experience a problem with your device, please take
a couple of minutes to check these possible causes prior to contacting customer
support.
WARRANTY & SERVICE
This Limited Warranty is for one full year from the date of purchase. It is
applicable to the original purchaser only and is not transferable to a third party
user. Repair or replacement of defective parts is solely at the seller’s discretion.
In the event that repair isn’t possible, the seller will replace the product/part. If
the cash value of the product or component returned.
Product defects not covered under the Warranty provisions include normal wear
and damage incurred from use or accidental negligence, misuse of instruction
is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages incurred by such
circumstances.
For Customer Service or Questions, Please call: 888-552-0033
www.gourmia.com
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DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE
PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
At the end of the life of your product, it should go to a specially adapted
waste-recycling center.
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION FIRST
1. The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this
product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be handed
over to the applicable. Collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.
2. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product .For
more detailed information about the recycling of this product, Please contact
your local council oce or your household waste disposal service.
IF THERE IS NO EVIDENT DAMAGE TO YOUR KETTLE
• The kettle does not work or stops before coming to the boil:
Check that your kettle is properly connected.
• The kettle has been switched on without water or an accumulation of scale has caused
the automatic shut-o to activate
Allow the kettle to cool and ll it with water. Descale rst if scale has accumulated.
Switch it on: the kettle should start working again after about 15 minutes.
• The water tastes like plastic:
Generally, this happens when the kettle is new.
Discard the water from the rst few boilings. If the problem persists, ll the kettle to
maximum and add two teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda. Bring to the boil and
de-scale the water. Rinse out the kettle.
IF YOUR KETTLE HAS BEEN DROPPED, IF IT LEAKS OR IF THERE IS VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE
POWER CORD, THE PLUG OR THE BASE OF THE KETTLE
• Do not attempt to dismantle the kettle in any way.
• Return your kettle to authorized service center, only they are authorized to make repairs.
• See the guarantee conditions and list of centers in the booklet supplied with your kettle.
The type and serial number are shown on the bottom of your kettle. This guarantee
covers manufacturing defects. Any breakage or damage resulting from failure to comply
with the instructions for use voids the guarantee.
• Gourmia reserves the right to modify the characteristics or components of its kettles at
any time in the interests of the consumer.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or authorized
service center.
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