Hamilton Beach 40998 User manual

READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
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Electric Kettle
Bouilloire
électrique
Hervidor
de Agua
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely
supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces or hot water. Use handles or knobs.
Care must be taken since burns can occur from touching hot
parts or from spilled hot liquid.
5. To protect against fire, electric shock, and personal injury, do
not immerse cord, plug, power base, or electric kettle in water
or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow
to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
7. 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 service number for
information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal
injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces, including the stove.
11. Do not place electric kettle on or near a hot gas or electric burner
or in a heated oven.
12. To disconnect electric kettle, turn any control to OFF (O) and
then remove plug from wall outlet. Never pull on cord as this
may damage the cord and eventually cause electric shock.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. Do not use for other than heating water. Other liquids or food
will contaminate the interior and void warranty.
15. Do not allow kettle to boil dry.
16. To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another high-wattage
appliance on the same circuit.
17. Scalding may occur if the lid is opened during the heating cycle.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or
injury to persons, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Other Consumer Safety Information
This appliance is intended for household use only.
wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This product is provided with
either a polarized (one wide blade) or grounded (3-prong) plug to
reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a
polarized or grounded outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the
plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.
The 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. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to
or greater than the rating of the appliance. If the appliance is of the
grounding type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type,
3-wire cord. 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.
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Parts and Features
Lid
Power Base*
Cord Wrap
Power Switch (I/O)
Lid-Opening Button
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Water Level
Window
Removable
Anti-Scale
Mesh Filter*
(inside spout)
*To order parts:
US: 1.800.851.8900
www.hamiltonbeach.com
Canada: 1.800.267.2826
Mexico:
01 800 71 16 100
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How to Use the Kettle
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NOTE: Only use kettle to heat
water. If kettle is used to heat
other liquids, such as coffee or
tea, the warranty will be voided.
Kettle will automatically shut
off when water has boiled.
wWARNING Burn Hazard.
Do not overfill kettle. Boiling water may spit out of the spout.
The mesh filter is visible through
the kettle lid opening. Pull
upwards on the tab to remove.
Rinse filter periodically.
wWARNING Burn Hazard.
Allow kettle to cool before
attempting to remove mesh filter.
To replace, slide the filter back
into the slots and snap into place.
The filter will fit only one way.
TO REMOVE MESH FILTER TO REPLACE MESH FILTER
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Care and Cleaning Electrical Shock Hazard.
Do not immerse kettle, power base, or plug in water or other liquid.
wWARNING
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To avoid scale/lime deposit
buildup, empty kettle after each
use.
Wipe the exterior of kettle with a
damp cloth. Do not use abrasive
scouring pads or powders since
they may scratch the smooth
surface of the kettle.
To remove discoloration or scale/lime deposit from heating element:
Place 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar (available in the spice aisle of
grocery store) into the kettle. Then fill the kettle 1/2 full with water.
Plug in, turn ON (I), and bring to boil. Turn OFF (O), let cool, and
rinse several times with clean tap water.
If Kettle Floor Discolors: It is normal for stainless steel heating
elements to discolor. This does not affect the performance of the
kettle. Do not use abrasive scouring pads or cleaners since this
may damage the stainless steel surface.
If Kettle Boils Dry: The heating element is protected by two
automatic safety devices. If your kettle is accidentally switched on
without being filled with water, or is allowed to boil dry, the kettle
will automatically switch off. You should:
• Turn the switch to OFF (O), unplug, and wait about 20 minutes for
the element to cool down.
• Refill the kettle; then use as normal and check that the kettle
functions correctly.
If Kettle Does Not Work: Make these simple checks before calling
the toll-free customer assistance number:
• Have you turned power switch to ON (l) position?
• If the kettle heats but does not boil, it might need descaling.
• Has the kettle been switched on accidentally without being filled
with water or allowed to boil dry? Turn the switch to OFF (O), wait
20 minutes, and try again.
• Is cord firmly plugged into the outlet and kettle firmly seated in the
base?
Anti-Scale Mesh Filter: Scale is caused by lime and calcium in hard
water. The mesh filter will prevent these suspended particles from
being poured out of the kettle. The filter should be cleaned periodically
to ensure optimum performance. To clean the filter, unplug kettle and
allow to cool. The mesh filter may be removed by pulling upwards on the
tab, which is visible through the kettle opening. Rinse filter under running
water and brush with a soft brush. A small, soft-bristle brush works well.
To replace the mesh filter, slide the filter back into the slots and snap into
place. The filter will fit only one way.
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