KitchenAid 5KEK1522 User manual

5KEK1522
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WATER KETTLE INSTRUCTIONS
WATER KETTLE SAFETY
Important safeguards.........................................................................................6
Electrical requirements .....................................................................................7
Electrical equipment waste disposal..................................................................7
PARTS AND FEATURES
Parts and accessories.........................................................................................8
 Insertingandremovingthelter .......................................................................8
USING THE WATER KETTLE
Filling the Water Kettle......................................................................................9
Setting the water temperature........................................................................10
Water temperature guide for best results.......................................................10
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning the Water Kettle and base................................................................11
Descaling the Water Kettle..............................................................................11
 Cleaningthelter ............................................................................................11
WARRANTY AND SERVICE
Household KitchenAid Water Kettle warranty................................................12
Service centers ................................................................................................12
Customer service ............................................................................................12
Table of ConTenTs
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WATER KETTLE SAFETY
WATER KETTLE SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.
3. Do not submerge cord, plug, or Water Kettle in water or other liquids.
4. 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
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
5. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
6. Unplug Water Kettle from outlet and allow to cool before cleaning, or removing parts.
7. Do not operate Water Kettle with a damaged cord, plug, or other malfunction. See
“Warranty and Service” information.
8. Useofreplacementpartsnotrecommendedbymanufacturermayresultinre,shock,
or injury to persons.
9. Do not let cord hang over counter or table edges, or allow to come into contact with
heated surfaces.
10. Do not use near, or on, a hot gas or electric burner stove.
11. The Water Kettle should only be used to heat water.
12. Do not use Water Kettle without lid properly closed.
13. Do not use Water Kettle with loose or weakened handle.
14. Do not clean Water Kettle with cleaners, steel wool, or other abrasive materials.
15. DonotoverllWaterKettle.
16. This product is designed for indoor household use only. Not designed for
commercial use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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WATER KETTLE SAFETY
WATER KETTLE SAFETY
Voltage: 220 - 240 Volts A.C.
Frequency: 50/60 Hertz
Wattage : 2400 Watts for model 5KEK1522E
(kettle with European plug) 3000 Watts for
model 5KEK1522B (kettle with British plug)
NOTE: If the power cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or serviceman install an outlet
near the appliance.
Electrical requirements
This appliance is marked according to the
European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed
of correctly, you will help avoid potential
negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product.
The symbol on the product, or on the
documents accompanying the product,
indicates that this appliance may not be
treated as household waste. Instead it shall
be handed over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance
with local environmental regulations
for waste disposal.
For more detailed information about
treatment, recovery and recycling of this
product,pleasecontactyourlocalcityofce,
your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Electrical equipment waste disposal
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USING THE WATER KETTLE
PARTS AND FEATURES
Lid release
button
Parts and accessories
Inserting and removing the lter
Inserting the filter: The filter is located
behind the spout inside the Water Kettle.
Open the lid. Slide the filter down into the
slot behind the spout, making sure that the
curve facing outward on the filter matches
to the curve of the kettle.
Removing the filter: Open the lid. Grasp
the top of the filter, behind the spout, and
pull out to remove.
Water level
gauge
Power
button
Temperature
selector knob
Cord wrap feature
(on bottom of base)
Removable
lter
Temperature gauge
Base
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1Press lid release button to open lid. Fill
Water Kettle with cold water.
3Push lid down until it locks into place.
USING THE WATER KETTLE
PARTS AND FEATURES
Before First Use
Before using your Water Kettle, fill with water to the maximum level, boil, then
discard water.
Filling the Water Kettle
Lid release
button
IMPORTANT: The Water Kettle is designed to heat water only. Do not put any other liquids or
substances into the Water Kettle.
MIN
0.5 L
0.75 L
1.0 L
1.25 L
1.5 L
2There must be a minimum of 0.25 L
to operate.
4Place Water Kettle on the base.
Minimum ll
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CARE AND CLEANING
USING THE WATER KETTLE
Water temperature guide for best results
Setting the water temperature
60°C
Delicate Tea
70°C
Green Tea
Gyokuro
Sencha
White Tea
Silver Needle
80°C
Blooming Tea
Chai
Green
White
Green Tea
Bancha
Genmaicha
90°C
Black Tea
Earl Grey
English Breakfast
Oolong Tea
Hot Chocolate
Instant Coffee
100°C
Boil Water
Chai
Red
Herbal Tea
Tisanes
Instant Soup
Oatmeal
Rooibos Tea
Yerba Maté
3The temperature gauge will rise as the
water heats.
1Slide the temperature selector
knob on the base to the desired
setting (50-100° C).
2Press the POWER button on the side of
the base. The controls will light up and
the Water Kettle will begin to heat.
NOTE: The water kettle will stop
automatically once the set temperature
is reached. The heating cycle can also be
turned off manually by pressing POWER.
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CARE AND CLEANING
USING THE WATER KETTLE
Cleaning the Water Kettle and base
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, always
disconnect the Water Kettle from electrical
outlet and make sure that the Water Kettle
has cooled completely.
Calcium deposits may form on the interior
metal parts of the Water Kettle. To get the
best performance from your Water Kettle,
clean periodically. The cleaning interval
will depend on the hardness of the water
you put into the Water Kettle. The use of
a commercial descaler is recommended.
MIN
0.5 L
0.75 L
1.0 L
1.25 L
1.5 L
White
vinegar
Water
Wash Water Kettle and base by hand with a
damp cloth. Dry and polish with a soft cloth.
Abrasives and scouring agents of any kind
are not recommended.
Descaling the Water Kettle
If a commercial descaler is not available:
1. Fill the Water Kettle with white vinegar
to the MIN (0.25 L) mark.
2. Add water to the 0.75 L mark.
3. Boil and allow to stand overnight.
4. Empty the solution from the
Water Kettle.
5. Fill the Water Kettle with water, bring
to a boil and drain out the water. Repeat
this step twice. The Water Kettle is now
ready to use.
Cleaning the lter
NOTE: If calcium deposits remain on the
lter,letitstandovernightinasolution
of water and white vinegar. Rinse the
lterthouroughlyandreplaceinthe
Water Kettle.
RemovelterfromWaterKettle(see
“Insertingandremovingthelter”),
then rinse under running water.
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WARRANTY AND SERVICE
Length of
Warranty: KitchenAid Will Pay For: KitchenAid Will Not Pay For:
Europe:
For Model
5KEK1522:
Three years Full
Warranty from
date of purchase.
The replacement parts and
repair labor costs to correct
defects in materials or
workmanship. Service must
be provided by an Authorized
KitchenAid Service Center.
A. Repairs when Water Kettle is
used for operations other than
normal household beverage or
food preparation.
B. Damage resulting from accident,
alterations, misuse, abuse, or
installation/operation
not in accordance with
local electrical codes.
KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INDIRECT DAMAGES.
All service should be handled locally by
an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center.
Contact the dealer from whom the unit was
purchased to obtain the name of the nearest
Authorized KitchenAid Service Center.
In the U.K.:
Call: 0845 6011 287
In Ireland:
M.X. ELECTRIC
Service Department
25 Alymer Crescent
Kilcock, Co. KILDARE
Call: 87 2581574
Fax: [phone]
In U.K. & Ireland:
Tollfree number 0800 988 1266
(Calls from mobile phones are charged
standard network rate)
For Southern Ireland:
Tollfree number [phone]
Address:
KitchenAid Europa, Inc.
PO BOX 19
B-2018 ANTWERP 11
BELGIUM
Household KitchenAid Water Kettle warranty
Service centers
Customer service
© 2012 KitchenAid. All rights reserved.
Specications subject to change without notice.
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