Gourmia GK240 User manual

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MODEL# GK240
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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 GK240 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 oer 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. 10
Before First Use p. 10
Boil Water p. 10
Using The Keep Warm Temperatures p. 11
Using The Tea Infuser p. 13
Removing and Inserting Filter p. 13
CLEANING & MAINTENANCEp. 14
WARRANTY & SERVICEp. 16
FEATURES & FUNCTIONSp. 8

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 qualied 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.

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
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FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
A. Lid
B. Removable Filter
C. Drip-Free Spout
D. Lid Button
E. LED Display
F. Easy-Grip Handle
G. Stainless Steel Tea Infuser
H. Kettle Body
I. Power Cord
J. Power Base
K. LED Display
L. Decrease Temperature
M. Increase Temperature
N. Keep Warm
O. Power Button
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LED Display
Control Panel
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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
1. Remove all of the various packaging, stickers or accessories from both the
inside and outside of the kettle.
2. Taking care to keep the electrical components on the exterior of the kettle
dry, wipe the interior of the kettle with a damp cloth. If your hand will not t
inside the kettle, swish warm, soapy water around in the interior of the kettle
with the lid closed.
3. Rinse out the inside of the kettle thoroughly with water.
4. With a damp cloth, gently wipe o the exterior of the kettle. Do not wipe
electrical components as this may cause damage to the unit.
5. Dry all parts completely.
6. It is recommended to run your kettle through one boiling cycle before using
it. Following the instructions in “To Boil Water” (below), boil a full kettle of water.
When water has boiled, pour it out and rinse the inside of the kettle once more.
The kettle is now ready for use.
TO BOIL WATER
1. Place the base on a at, stable, heat-resistant surface away from water
splashes and any sources of heat.
2. Make sure that the Removable Filter is properly inserted. See“Removing and
Inserting the Filter” on page 11 for instructions on inserting the lter.
3. Open the lid and ll with water through the lid opening. Water must be lled
between the “MIN” and “MAX” levels inside the kettle.
4. Close the lid, ensuring it locks into place.
• Never ll the kettle with any liquids other than water.
• Use distilled water when possible for best taste and to minimize
mineral build-up in the kettle.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONOPERATING INSTRUCTION
5. Plug the Power Cord into a wall outlet and place the kettle onto the Power Base.
The kettle will “beep”once to indicate it is on.
6. Press the POWER ( ) button to turn the kettle on. The Blue Illumination Light
will turn on and the kettle will begin heating the water. As the water begins to
heat, the LED Display will show the temperature in real time.
7. Once the water reaches a boil, the kettle will“beep”three times and
automatically stop heating.
8. Using the Easy-Grip Handle, lift the kettle o the Power Base to serve. Do not
touch the glass body, it will be hot.
9. When nished serving, pour out any remaining water and unplug the Power Cord.
• Never open the lid while water is boiling.
• If the kettle is heated with no water, the internal safety mechanism will
automatically turn the kettle o.
• If the lid is not completely closed or if the lter isn’t inserted correctly
the kettle will not automatically turn o.
USING THE KEEP WARM TEMPERATURES
1. Place the Power Base on a sturdy, level and dry surface.
2. Make sure that the Removable Filter is properly inserted. See page 12 for
instructions on inserting the lter.
4. Open the lid and ll with water through the lid opening. Water must be lled
between the “MIN” and “MAX” levels inside the kettle.
5. Close the lid, ensuring it locks into place.
5. Plug the Power Cord into a wall outlet and place the kettle onto the Power
Base. The kettle will “beep” once to indicate it is on.
6. Press the POWER ( ) button to turn the kettle on and then press the Keep
Warm button. The Blue Illumination Light will turn on and the kettle will begin
heating the water. As the water begins to heat, the LED Display will show the
temperature in real time.
7. Pressing the + or – buttons will increase or decrease the temperature.
8. Once the desired temperature setting is reached, the Blue Illumination Light
will turn o and stop heating. The kettle will heat occasionally in order to
maintain the selected temperature.
After pouring, make sure the bottom of the kettle and the Power Base are
dry before placing kettle back on the Power Base.
SUGGESTED TEMPERATURE USES
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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USING THE STAINLESS STEEL TEA INFUSER
Boil water to desired temperature.
1. Press the Lid Button and allow steam to disperse from the kettle.
2. Place tea to be brewed into the infuser.
3. Carefully insert the infuser into the kettle by holding the infuser handle,
making sure the at side of the infuser lays parallel to the removable lter.
Close the lid and steep tea for desired length of time.
4. Once nished, remove the infuser from the kettle, close the lid and serve.
NOTE: Loose tea or tea bags can be used in the infuser.
REMOVING AND INSERTING THE FILTER
1. Do not attempt to remove lter until the unit has cooled completely.
Open the lid.
2. Grasp the tab on the lter and pull upward. The lter should slide out easily.
3. Wash and rinse the lter. Grasping the lter at the tab, slide the lter into the
slots on the inside of the spout until the lter sits securely into place.
Once the lter is securely in place, the kettle will be ready for use.
NOTE: It is necessary for the lter to be properly in place for the kettle to
shut o automatically.

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
1. Remove all of the various packaging, stickers or accessories from both the
inside and outside of the kettle.
2. Taking care to keep the electrical components on the exterior of the kettle
dry, wipe the interior of the kettle with a damp cloth. If your hand will not t
inside the kettle, swish warm, soapy water around in the interior of the kettle
with the lid closed.
3. Rinse out the inside of the kettle thoroughly with water.
4. With a damp cloth, gently wipe o the exterior of the kettle. Do not wipe
electrical components as this may cause damage to the unit.
5. Dry all parts completely.
6. It is recommended to run your kettle through one boiling cycle before using
it. Following the instructions in “To Boil Water” (below), boil a full kettle of water.
When water has boiled, pour it out and rinse the inside of the kettle once more.
The kettle is now ready for use.
TO BOIL WATER
1. Place the base on a at, stable, heat-resistant surface away from water
splashes and any sources of heat.
2. Make sure that the Removable Filter is properly inserted. See“Removing and
Inserting the Filter” on page 11 for instructions on inserting the lter.
3. Open the lid and ll with water through the lid opening. Water must be lled
between the “MIN” and “MAX” levels inside the kettle.
4. Close the lid, ensuring it locks into place.
• Never ll the kettle with any liquids other than water.
• Use distilled water when possible for best taste and to minimize
mineral build-up in the kettle.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5. Plug the Power Cord into a wall outlet and place the kettle onto the Power Base.
The kettle will “beep”once to indicate it is on.
6. Press the POWER ( ) button to turn the kettle on. The Blue Illumination Light
will turn on and the kettle will begin heating the water. As the water begins to
heat, the LED Display will show the temperature in real time.
7. Once the water reaches a boil, the kettle will“beep”three times and
automatically stop heating.
8. Using the Easy-Grip Handle, lift the kettle o the Power Base to serve. Do not
touch the glass body, it will be hot.
9. When nished serving, pour out any remaining water and unplug the Power Cord.
• Never open the lid while water is boiling.
• If the kettle is heated with no water, the internal safety mechanism will
automatically turn the kettle o.
• If the lid is not completely closed or if the lter isn’t inserted correctly
the kettle will not automatically turn o.
USING THE KEEP WARM TEMPERATURES
1. Place the Power Base on a sturdy, level and dry surface.
2. Make sure that the Removable Filter is properly inserted. See page 12 for
instructions on inserting the lter.
4. Open the lid and ll with water through the lid opening. Water must be lled
between the “MIN” and “MAX” levels inside the kettle.
5. Close the lid, ensuring it locks into place.
5. Plug the Power Cord into a wall outlet and place the kettle onto the Power
Base. The kettle will “beep” once to indicate it is on.
6. Press the POWER ( ) button to turn the kettle on and then press the Keep
Warm button. The Blue Illumination Light will turn on and the kettle will begin
heating the water. As the water begins to heat, the LED Display will show the
temperature in real time.
7. Pressing the + or – buttons will increase or decrease the temperature.
8. Once the desired temperature setting is reached, the Blue Illumination Light
will turn o and stop heating. The kettle will heat occasionally in order to
maintain the selected temperature.
After pouring, make sure the bottom of the kettle and the Power Base are
dry before placing kettle back on the Power Base.
SUGGESTED TEMPERATURE USES
8
Press the POWER ( ) button to
turn the kettle on and then press
the Keep Warm button. The Blue
Illumination Light will illuminate
and the kettle will begin heating
the water. As the water begins to
heat, the LED Display will show the
temperature in real time.
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8
USING THE KEEP WARM TEMPERATURES (CONT.)
Pressing the + or – buttons
will increase or decrease the
temperature.
Once the desired temperature
setting is reached, the Blue
Illumination Light will turn off and
stop heating. The kettle will heat
occasionally in order to maintain the
selected temperature.
Plug the Power Cord into a wall
outlet and place the kettle onto the
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONOPERATING INSTRUCTION
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USING THE STAINLESS STEEL TEA INFUSER
Boil water to desired temperature.
1. Press the Lid Button and allow steam to disperse from the kettle.
2. Place tea to be brewed into the infuser.
3. Carefully insert the infuser into the kettle by holding the infuser handle,
making sure the at side of the infuser lays parallel to the removable lter.
Close the lid and steep tea for desired length of time.
4. Once nished, remove the infuser from the kettle, close the lid and serve.
NOTE: Loose tea or tea bags can be used in the infuser.
REMOVING AND INSERTING THE FILTER
1. Do not attempt to remove lter until the unit has cooled completely.
Open the lid.
2. Grasp the tab on the lter and pull upward. The lter should slide out easily.
3. Wash and rinse the lter. Grasping the lter at the tab, slide the lter into the
slots on the inside of the spout until the lter sits securely into place.
Once the lter is securely in place, the kettle will be ready for use.
NOTE: It is necessary for the lter to be properly in place for the kettle to
shut o automatically.
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USING THE KEEP WARM TEMPERATURES (CONT.)
tNever fill the kettle with any liquids other than water.
NOTE
SUGGESTED USE TEMPERATURE
French Press Coffee 90°C
Oolong Tea 85°C
Green Tea 70°C
Black Tea 100°C
White Tea 80°C
Herbal Tea 100°C
100°C
100°C
100°C
Noodles
Oatmeal
Hot Chocolate
SUGGESTED TEMPERATURE USES

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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CLEANING THE FILTER
The removable lter consists of a mesh to retain the particles of scale and
prevent them falling into your cup when pouring. This lter neither treats nor
removes the hardness of the water. It thus conserves all the qualities of the water.
With very hard water, the lter can clog very quickly (10 to 15 uses). It is
important to clean it regularly. If it is wet, put it under a running tap, if dry, then
brush it gently. Sometimes the scale will not detach itself, it will then need
de-scaling.
To remove the anti-scale lter, lift the kettle o its base and allow to cool. Never
remove the lter when the appliance is full of hot water.
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 specically for plastic kettles: follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. Empty your kettle and rinse 5 or 6 times. Repeat if necessary.
To de-scale your lter:
Soak the lter in white vinegar or diluted citric acid.
Never use a de-scaling method other than that recommended.
CLEANING YOUR KETTLE
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.
1. Wipe the exterior of the kettle with a damp cloth, taking care to avoid the
electrical components.
2. Clean the interior of the kettle with a soft sponge and warm, soapy
water. If your hand does not t in the lid opening, swish warm, soapy
water around inside the kettle with the lid closed.
3. Rinse any remaining soapy water from the kettle. Drain.
NOTE:
• Never attempt to disassemble the kettle or the power base.
• Never immerse the kettle, power cord, plug or power base in water.
• Always take care not to allow electrical components to come into contact
with water.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads of any kind on the kettle or
power base. This will cause damage to the nish and may create a risk of
electrical shock.
CLEANING YOUR KETTLE
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TROUBLE SHOOTING WARRANTY AND SERVICE
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
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 oce or your household waste disposal service.
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NOTES NOTES
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