KitchenAid KEK1322 User manual

KEK1322

Cord wrap (on underside of base)
Kettle base On/Off button
Kettle lid
(outer section)
Tea steeper lid
(center section of lid with handle)
Removable stainless steel
tea steeper
Temperature selector
PARTS AND FEATURES
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Glass tea kettle
Stainless steel lime scale filter
Kettle
handle
Tea steeper assembly:
Removable stainless steel tea steeper*
and Tea steeper lid*
*Part also shown above
Tea steeper holder

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Kettle lid
(outer section)
GLASS TEA 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 or knobs.
3. To protect against re, electrical shock and injury to persons do not immerse
base, cord, plug, or the Glass Tea Kettle in water or other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug the Glass Tea Kettle from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the
nearest Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. Use of replacement parts or accessory attachments not recommended by
manufacturer may result in re, shock, or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over counter or table edges, or allow to come into contact
with heated surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

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11. The Glass Tea Kettle should only be used to heat water.
12. Do not use the Glass Tea Kettle without lid properly closed.
13. Do not use the Glass Tea Kettle with loose or weakened handle.
14. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
15. Do not clean the Glass Tea Kettle with abrasive cleaners, steel wool,
or other abrasive materials.
16. This product is designed for indoor household use only.
Not designed for commercial use.
17. Do not overll the Glass Tea Kettle.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Voltage: 120 V.A.C.
Frequency: 60 Hz
Wattage: 1500 W
NOTE: The Glass Tea Kettle has a
3 prong grounded plug. To reduce the
risk of electrical shock, this plug will t
in an outlet only one way. If the plug
does not t in the outlet, contact a
qualied electrician. Do not modify
the plug in any way.
Do not use an extension cord. If the
power supply cord is too short, have a
qualied electrician or serviceman install
an outlet near the appliance.
A short power supply cord (or detachable
power supply cord) should be used to
reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord.
Longer detachable power supply cords or
extension cords are available and may be
used. If a longer detachable power supply
cord or extension cord is used:
- The marked electrical rating of the cord
set or extension cord should be at least
as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance.
- If the appliance is of the grounded
type, the extension cord should be
a grounding type 3-wire cord.
- The cord should be arranged so that it
will not drape over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over unintentionally.
GLASS TEA KETTLE SAFETY

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FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON USING THE GLASS TEA KETTLE
Visit kitchenaid.com/quickstart for additional instructions with videos, inspiring recipes,
and tips on how to use your Glass Tea Kettle.
USING THE GLASS TEA KETTLE
Before first use
Before using your Glass Tea Kettle for
the rst time, wash the kettle and steeper
assembly, including the lid, in hot, soapy
water, then rinse with clean water and dry.
Fill the Glass Tea Kettle with water to the
MAX ll line, place the steeper assembly
in the Glass Tea Kettle, and run one cycle
at the maximum temperature. To avoid
damage, do not fully immerse the Glass
Tea Kettle in water, and do not use abrasive
cleaners or scouring pads.
NOTE: The entire Glass Tea Kettle is
hand-wash only. To avoid damage, do
not wash any part of the Glass Tea Kettle,
steeper, lids, steeper holder or the base
with power cord in a dishwasher.
PREPARING THE GLASS TEA KETTLE FOR USE
1
Place the base with power cord on
a flat, sturdy surface and plug it into
a 3 prong grounded outlet, a chime
will sound indicating that the power
is on. If desired, wrap excess cord
around the cord holder on the
bottom of the base.

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NOTE: Making the perfect cup of tea is easy with the KitchenAid Glass Tea Kettle. Water
temperature and steep time are two key elements for optimal tea flavor. For best results,
follow the recommendation on your tea’s packaging for suggested water temperature
and steep times. If it does not have these suggestions, see the chart below. Keep in mind,
steep time determines flavor, so use a timer to find your perfect strength.
Warm Mode: Warm is designed to keep your tea warm at the optimal drinking
temperature 70°C/158°F.
NOTE: Some teas call for different temperatures. Check your tea package for
suggested steeping times and temperatures.
STEEPING CHART
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TEA TYPE GREEN WHITE OOLONG BLACK HERBAL
SUGGESTED
TEMPERATURE
SETTING
(C°/F°)
80° 85° 90° 95° 100°
176° 185° 194° 203° 212°
SUGGESTED
STEEP TIME
(MINUTES)
1-3 3-5 3-5 4-5 5-7
1
Using the Glass Tea Kettle tea
steeper: After the water reaches the
correct temperature for brewing (see
the “Steeping chart”), cut any strings
or tags off of the tea bag, and place
the tea bag directly into the tea
steeper. Brew your tea as normal.
2
Placing tea bags directly into the
Glass Tea Kettle: After the water
reaches the correct temperature for
brewing (see the “Steeping chart”),
lift the tea steeper lid off of the
Glass Kettle, and place the tea bag
string over the inner edge of the
kettle lid. Then, insert and twist the
tea steeper lid to catch the string
and suspend the tea bag in the
water. Brew your tea as normal.
OPTIONAL METHOD — BREWING WITH TEA BAGS
The Glass Tea Kettle may be used for tea bags as well as loose leaf tea. Use the following
methods if you prefer to use tea bags.

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BREWING TEA
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1
Fill the Glass Tea Kettle with filtered
water up to the desired level for the
amount of tea you want to brew. Do
not fill past the Max line.
2
Put the lid back on the Glass Tea
Kettle, without the steeper. The
two lids are properly locked into
each other when the indicator on
the tea steeper lid is lined up with
the indicator next to the locked
symbol on the kettle lid. After
locking the lids together, place
the Glass Tea Kettle onto the
power base.
3
Select the appropriate temperature
for the kind of tea you are brewing
by sliding the temperature selector
to the correct setting. See the
“Steeping chart” for more detailed
information.
4
Press the ON/OFF button on the
base to start heating the water. The
light around the button will flash
while the water is heating in the
Glass Tea Kettle.
IMPORTANT: We recommend adding
tea and the steeper only after the water
is heated.

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NOTE: For tea that does not include
brewing directions, start with 1 Tbsp. per
10 oz. cup. Add more tea if the flavor is
too weak, and less tea if the flavor is too
strong. Experiment for the best flavor.
TIP: For best results, we recommend pre-
wetting the tea leaves in the steeper with
a little warm water before the steeper is
added to the kettle. (This can be done
while the steeper is in the steeper holder).
This will allow the leaves to settle into the
steeper during the steeping process.
5
While the water is heating, place the
tea steeper in the tea steeper holder
to keep it steady while filling it with
tea leaves (or tea bags). Follow the
instructions on the tea packaging for
the amount of tea to use.
OPTIONAL: To boil water instead of
steeping tea, slide the temperature
selector to HERBAL (100°C/212°F).
6
Once the water reaches the correct
temperature for brewing your
selected tea, a chime will sound
and the light around the ON/OFF
button will stop flashing, but remain
lit, indicating that the water is ready
for steeping the tea.
7Remove the tea steeper lid from the
kettle after the desired temperature
is reached.

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Hold the tea steeper lid in one
hand, and grip the tea steeper
holder in the other hand. With slight
downward pressure, rotate the tea
steeper lid into place on the tea
steeper. Then, using the handle, lift
the steeper assembly up, out of the
steeper holder.
9
Place the tea steeper lid assembly
inside the kettle lid. Twist the handle
so that the tea steeper lid locks into
place in the kettle lid. When locked
into place, the indicator on the
tea steeper lid will line up with the
indicator next to the locked symbol
on the kettle lid.
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Use a timer to brew your tea for
the appropriate time. See the
“Steeping chart” for more detailed
information.
11
After steeping for the desired
amount of time, twist the lid to
release and lift the steeper assembly
from the Glass Tea Kettle. Using the
handle on the tea steeper lid, place
the tea steeper assembly back in the
tea steeper holder.
NOTE: Use the handle to remove. The
steeper cylinder will be hot.

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Hold the tea steeper lid in one
hand, and grip the tea steeper
holder in the other hand. With slight
downward pressure, rotate the tea
steeper lid off of the tea steeper.
Then, place the tea steeper lid back
inside the kettle lid, twisting to lock
into place.
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The kettle automatically goes
into Warm mode after reaching
temperature and holds for 30
minutes at Warm (158°F/70°C). The
light around the ON/OFF button
will remain lit while the Glass Tea
Kettle is in Warm mode. If the kettle
is removed, to keep the kettle warm
after replacing it on the base, slide
the temperature selector over to
WARM and press the ON/OFF
button again.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON USING THE GLASS TEA KETTLE
Visit kitchenaid.com/quickstart for additional instructions with videos, inspiring recipes,
and tips on how to use your Glass Tea Kettle.
NOTE: Use the handle to remove. The
steeper cylinder will be hot.
TIP: If the tea steeper lid is stuck on the
tea steeper, this issue may be caused by
twisting the tea steeper lid too tightly
onto the tea steeper. Use a slight pressure
to rotate the tea steeper lid when placing
on the tea steeper. Do not over-rotate.