NOTE: Your Kettle will operate only when it is positioned on the
power base with a desired temperature selected. Your Kettle
will automatically switch off once the water has reached desired
temperature and been held for 30 minutes. To cancel at any point in
the boiling or keep warm stages, press the OXO button.
1. Remove Kettle from base and remove
the lid by lifting from the black knob.
Fill Kettle to desired level of water. Do
not ll beyond the max ll line.
2. Press lid closed and position Kettle
securely on base. Plug power cord
into 110V/120V outlet.
NOTE: Before plugging Kettle into wall outlet, ensure circuit is not
overloaded with other appliances.
3. During rst use, press OXO button to
enter temperature unit menu. Twist dial
to choose between Fahrenheit (F) or
Celsius (C). Press OXO button again to
conrm selection.
4. Press the OXO button to enter
temperature setting menu. Twist dial
to choose desired water temperature
between 104°F (40°C) and 212°F
(100°C). Press OXO Button to conrm
selection. Water will now be heated to
your desired temperature. The display
will show the temperature of the water
as it is being heated.
5. Once the water reaches your selected
temperature, the Kettle will beep and
the “keep-warm” function begins
automatically and will hold the water
temperature steady for 30 minutes.
NOTE: Boiling point depends on altitude; at higher elevations,
water boils at lower temperatures. If you live above sea level,
keep in mind you may not be able to reach 212°F/100°C
WARNING: If Kettle is filled to the max line and you select
212°F/100°C while you live at high altitude, hot water may splash out
of the spout when trying to reach temperature
6. To cancel at any time, press the OXO
button. If you remove Kettle when
you are heating up water, return the
Kettle to the base within 60 seconds
to continue the cycle, otherwise the
boiling cycle will automatically be
canceled.
NOTE: To cancel keep warm at any time, press the OXO button.
The Particulars of Boiling Water
7. If you remove Kettle during the “keep-
warm” period, return the Kettle to the
base within 60 seconds to continue
keeping the water at your selected
temperature, otherwise the “keep-
warm” function will automatically be
canceled.
8. When ready, lift Kettle from base and
pour slowly to prevent water coming
out of the lid. The handle and bottom
of the Kettle are designed to stay cool
after boiling to protect your hands,
and the insulated bottom allows you to
place the Kettle on any surface when
you’re done pouring.
NOTE: Unless canceled, water will be held at your selected
temperature for 30 minutes in the “keep-warm” function. After
30 minutes, your Kettle will automatically turn off.
CAUTION: Do not put empty Kettle back on base when in “keep-
warm” mode. Be sure to turn Kettle off before returning empty
Kettle to base.
Count-Up Timer Mode
When the Kettle has reached the desired
temperature it will go into keep-warm mode.
To help keep track of your pour-over
process without the need for an additional
timer, the OXO On Pour-Over Kettle
features an integrated count-up timer.
1. To enter Timer Mode, press and hold
the OXO button for 1 second. The
“0:00” clock icon will appear and timer
will start.
2. Once in Timer Mode, the count-up timer
will start. The timer will continue to run
until you press the OXO button to stop
the timer. Once the timer is stopped it
will automatically return to keep-warm
mode. To ensure optimum pour-over
coffee extraction, the coffee grounds
should be in contact with 195-205°F
water for 3-4 minutes.
NOTE: The timer max is 10 minutes.
3. When in keep-warm mode, simply press
the OXO button to turn off the Kettle
CAUTION: The Kettle appliance is very hot during use. Do not
touch Kettle surface. Beware of burns! Use the handle for liftng,
carrying and pouring. If you need extra support, use an oven mitt.
4. Once Kettle has cooled, unplug the
power cord and empty excess water
from the Kettle. Use the cord wrap
under the base for tidy storage.
NOTE: The Kettle is designed to remember your last temperature
setting
WARNING: Do not open the lid during and after operation. This
may result in hot or boiling water splashing from the Kettle. Pour
all hot water from the Kettle before opening the lid to refill.
Safety Boil Dry Protection
• The Kettle is tted with a safety device
which protects against overheating
should the appliance be operated with
insufcient water. If this occurs, the
Kettle will stop heating.
• Allow Kettle to cool for approximately
20 minutes before relling. The safety
device will automatically reset when the
Kettle has sufciently cooled.
WARNING: This appliance is designed for boiling and heating
drinking-quality water only. The lid should always be locked
securely into the closed position before use.
Icon What It Means
Water is being heated
Count up timer
Heated,
keep warm function
Kettle is not properly
on the base
CAUTION: Under-filling could result in Kettle switching off before
reaching your desired temperature and/or overheating from
boiling dry. Over-filling may result in boiling water splashing
out of pour spout, and could cause scalding and serious injury. If
over-filled, water may also leak from the top and collect in the
base of the Kettle.
NOTE:
This appliance
is designed for
boiling or heating
water only. Never
use it to heat or
boil any other
liquids or food.
Never put tea or
coffee inside
the Kettle.
Beverage
Type
Suggested
Temperature
Green &
White Tea 175°F/80°C
Oolong Tea 195°F/90°C
Black Tea
& Coffee 200°F/93°C
Herbal Tea 208°F/98°C
Boiling Water 212°F/100°C
WARNING: Do not fill the Kettle beyond the max line.
This may result in hot water splashing out of the spout.
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