John Lewis JLK093 User manual

1.7L KETTLE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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3 Important safety information
6 Your 1.7L kettle – diagram
7 Beforerstuse
7 Using your electric kettle
8 Boil-dry protection
8 Cleaning and maintenance
9 Descaling the kettle
9 Technicalspecications
10 Servicing and disposal
10 Guarantee
Important safety information
Thank you for purchasing this John Lewis & Partners
kettle.
Please read the instructions and warnings carefully
to ensure a long life for your product and safe usage.
Thisinstructionleaetmustberetainedwiththe
product for future reference. These warnings have
beenprovidedintheinterestofsafety.YouMUST
readthemcarefullybeforeusingtheappliance.
If you are unsure of the meaning of any of these
warnings, please contact your nearest John Lewis
& Partners shop or John Lewis & Partners Technical
Support on 03301 230106.
Close supervision is necessary when your appliance
isbeingusednearchildrenorinrmpeople.This
productisnotintendedforusebypersons(including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities,unlesstheyareproperlysupervisedor
given instructions concerning the safe use of the item
byapersonresponsiblefortheirwellbeing.
Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning
andmaintenanceshouldnotbecarriedoutbychildren.
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- Do not immerse the cord, plug, or any part of the
appliance in water or other liquids.
- Unplug from the mains when not in use, when
 removingorattachingaccessoriesandbefore
cleaning any part of the appliance.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged
cord or plug. Should the item malfunction, or if it
is damaged in any manner, please stop using it and
 returnittoyournearestJohnLewisbranch.Do
not attempt to repair it yourself. Do not modify
the appliance’s plug.
- Do not let the power cord overhang the edge of
the surface on which it stands, or touch anything hot.
- When unplugging the device, hold the plug itself,
not the power cord.
- Do not use the appliance for any purpose other
than its intended use.
- This appliance is for indoor use only. Do not use it
outdoors.
- Do not use accessories or attachments that are
 notrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
- Standthekettleonacool,stablesurface.
- Do not operate the kettle while it is empty to
avoid damaging the heating elements.
- Takecarenottooverllthekettle.Ensurethelid
is closed.
- This product is intended for household and light
commercial use.
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CAUTION: Steam can scald skin. Take care to avoid
thespoutwhenthewaterisboiling,orafterithas
boiled.
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WARNING: Do not remove the lid while the water is
boiling.
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WARNING:Polythenebagsovertheproductor
withinpackagingmaybedangerous.Toavoidtherisk
ofsuffocation,pleasekeepawayfrompets,babies
and children.

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Beforeusingyourkettleforthersttime,makesureitisthoroughly
clean.Fillthekettletothemaximumlevel,boilthewaterandpourit
away. Do this twice. Wipe down its outer surfaces with a damp cloth.
Note: The kettle’s maximum capacity is 1.7L.
1. Placeyourkettleonaatsurface.
2. Takeyourkettlefromitsbase.Openthelidbypressingtherelease
 button,thenllthekettletothedesiredlevelandclosethelid.
 Thewatershouldbebetweentheminimumandthemaximumll
 levels.Ifthereistoolittlewater,thekettlewillswitchoffbeforeboiling.
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Note:Donotllbeyondthemaximumlevelaswatermayspurtfrom
thespoutwhileboiling.
3. Placethekettlebackonthepowerbaseandclosethelid.
4. Plugthekettleinandswitchiton.Thekettlewillstarttoboil.Itwill
 switchoffautomaticallyoncethewaterhasboiled.Ifyouwanttouse
it again, you will need to wait 30 seconds. To stop the water from
 boilingatanypoint,simplyswitchoffthekettleorliftitfromitsbase.
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Note:Ensurethattheswitchisnotobstructedandthelidisrmly
closed.Thekettlewillkeepboilingiftheswitchcannotrelease,orifthe
lid is open.
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Note: Avoid spillage on the electrical elements’
5. Liftthekettlefromthepowerbaseandpourthewater.
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WARNING! Hot water and steam can scald skin. Do not open the lid
whenthekettlehasjustboiledorwhilethewaterinsideisstillveryhot.
Pour the water carefully.
6. Thekettlewillnotre-boiluntiltheswitchispressedagain.
 Thekettlemaybestoredonthepowerbase.
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Note: Unplug the kettle when not in use.
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Note:Theoutersurfaceissubjecttoresidualheatafteruse
1 Kettle lid
2 Spout
3 Body
4 Handle
5 Water level gauge
6 Swith(withindicator)
7 Powerbase
Your kettle – diagram Before rst use
Using your electric kettle
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Boil-dry protection
Cleaning and maintenance
Shouldyouaccidentallyswitchonthekettlewithoutwater,theboil-dry
protector will automatically switch the kettle off. If this occurs, allow the
kettletocoolbeforellingitwithcoldwaterandre-boiling.
1. Alwaysunplugthekettleandletitcooldownbeforecleaning.
2. Neverimmersethekettle,powercordorpowerbaseinwater.
3. Wipeitssurfacewithadampcloth.Donotuseabrasivecleaners
or solvents.
4. Cleanthelterregularly.Detachthelterfromtheinsideofthe
 kettlebypressingdownonthereleasetabs.Donotforgetto
 replacethelteraftercleaning.
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NOTE:Filterisdishwashersafe.
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CAUTION:Donotusespecialiststeelorotherabrasivecleanerson
the outside of the kettle or you may damage its surface.
5. Youmaywindthepowercordaroundthebottomofthekettlefor
 storagebutensurethatthekettlehascooleddownandisempty.
You should regularly descale your kettle to ensure that it works properly.
Youcanuseacommerciallyavailabledescalerandfollowtheinstruc-
tions on the packet. Alternatively, you can use white vinegar as follows:
1. Pour three cups of white vinegar into the kettle. Add enough water
 sothatthemixturecompletelycoversthebottomofthekettle.
Leave the solution in the kettle overnight.
2. The following morning, pour away the mixture. Fill the kettle with
 cleanwatertothemaximumlllevel,boilandthendiscardthe
water. Repeat several times until the smell of vinegar has completely
 gone.Anystainsremaininginsidethespoutcanberemovedby
 rubbingwithadampcloth.
Model: JLK093
Power supply: AC 220-240V 50-60Hz
Output 2520-3000W
Volume: 1.7L
Descaling the kettle
Technical specications

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John Lewis Partnership
171 Victoria Street
LondonSW1E5NN
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Thisproductshouldonlyberepairedorservicedbyanauthorised
serviceengineer.Onlygenuine,approvedsparepartsshouldbeused.
Thissymbol indicatesthatthisproductshouldnotbetreatedas
normalhouseholdwasteandshouldberecycled.JohnLewis&Partners
doesnotoperatein-storetakeback,butasamemberoftheDistributor
Take Back scheme has funded the development and upgrade of
recycling facilities across the UK.
Please take your old appliance to your nearest collection facility. For further
details, contact your local council or visit: www.recycle-more.co.uk
Thisitemisguaranteedfortwoyearsinrespectofdefectsfoundtobe
due to faulty workmanship or materials. Proof of purchase is required
for the validity of the guarantee. This guarantee is no longer valid in
thecaseofaccidentaldamage,alteration,repairbyanyunauthorised
persons or poor maintenance. This guarantee in no way affects your
statutory rights.
Please retain these instructions for future use.
Servicing and disposal
Guarantee