Presto Whistling Electric Tea Kettle User manual
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Whistling Electric
Tea Kettle
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INSTRUCTIONS
This is a Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage 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 handle for lifting and pouring.
3. Toprotectagainstre,electricshock,andpersonalinjury,donotimmersecord,plug,orthiskettleinwaterorotherliquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning the kettle. Empty water between uses.
6. Do not operate this kettle with a damaged cord or plug, or in the event the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Return the tea kettle to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. Theuseofaccessoryattachmentsnotrecommendedbytheappliancemanufacturermayresultinre,electricalshock,orpersonal
injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot water.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. To disconnect, unplug from wall outlet.
14. Do not pour boiling water before disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet.
15. This product is intended for heating water only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is for household use only.
2008 National Presto Industries, Inc.
• Boils water superfast for tea, instant coffee, hot
chocolate and more.
• Faster than a microwave.
• Built-in whistle lets you know when water
comes to a boil.
Spout
Spout Lid
Handle
Fig. A
Full Mark
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Whistle Performance: If you wish to hear the whistle, boil 2 to 4 cups of water each time you use the tea kettle. As the volume of the
waterintheteakettleincreases,thesoundlevelofthewhistleintensies.Whenusinglessthan2cupsofwaterintheteakettle,the
whistle will function; however, it will be very faint sounding. Once the water level drops to the 1 cup level, the sound of the whistle
will disappear completely.
How To Use
Always be sure the tea kettle is unplugged from the wall outlet before lling with water.
1. Liftthespoutlidandtiltbacktowardthehandle.Fillwith2to4cupsofwater;donotll
abovethefullmark(Fig.A).Overllingmayresultinhotwaterboilingoutthespout.Plug
into 120 volt AC wall outlet.
2. Use the tea kettle on a dry, level, heat resistant surface, away from countertop edge.
NOTE:Beforeusingtheheatedwaterforconsumptionforthersttime,boilonekettlefull
of water and discard. It may contain some manufacturing oil or residue. Do not use any soap
or cleaning compounds in the water.
3. The water will begin to boil in a few minutes and will continue to boil until the plug is discon-
nected or all the water has evaporated. The whistle will begin to sound as the water begins to
boil and will continue until the water drops to the 1 cup level. Do not plug the whistle hole or
attempt to change the whistle in any manner as this will result in boiling water being ejected out the spout.
NOTE: Should the tea kettle boil dry or be accidentally plugged in when empty, it is protected against damage by its automatic
re-settingthermostatthatwillturnofftheheatingelement.Ifthisoccurs,disconnecttheplugandallowtocoolbeforerellingwith
water.
4. Keep hands away from escaping steam and use caution when pouring hot water from the tea kettle.
5. Donotattempttoheatanyliquidsotherthanwater.
6. Always disconnect plug from wall outlet before pouring to prevent boiling water from surging out the spout.
7. Empty any unused water while still hot to reduce scale buildup.
NOTE: The inside of this tea kettle is specially coated to prevent discoloration. Mineral content in water varies from place to place
andinsomeareasmaystillcausediscoloration.Thediscolorationwillnotaffectthetasteorqualityofthewater.Alwaysemptyall
unused water after each use.
In addition, water with high mineral content may tend to bubble more excessively and possibly boil out the spout. If this occurs,
reducemaximumllby½cuporsowatercomestothebottomofthefullmark.
Care and Cleaning
1. Under normal use, a deposit of scale may form on the inside of the tea kettle. This scale buildup can be delayed by pouring out old
wateraftereachuseandthenrellingwithfreshwaterwhenusingagain.Iftheteakettleisusedonadailybasis,cleantheinside
onceamonthtoremovemineraldeposits.Ifthewaterinyourareaisquitehard,morefrequentcleaningmaybenecessary.
2. Toremovethescaledeposit,boilonecupofvinegarandonecupofwaterinthekettleforveminutes.Unplugandallowtostand
for15minutes.Emptyteakettleandrinsethoroughly.Ifmineralbuildupisquitesevere,repeatcleaningprocesswithfreshvinegar
and water. Always rinse thoroughly after cleaning.
3. Never use soap or other cleaning solutions in this kettle.
4. Wipetheexterioroftheteakettlewithasoftdampcloth.Donotscoursurfaceswithsteelwoolorabrasivecleaners. Never immerse
in water or other liquid.
A short supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. An
extension cord may be used if care is exercised in its use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating should be at least
as great as the electrical rating of the tea kettle. The extension cord, if used, 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 accidently.
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Consumer Service Information
IfyouhaveanyquestionsregardingtheoperationofyourPRESTOappliance or need parts for your appliance, contact us by any of
these methods:
• Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Central Time)
• Email us through our website at www.gopresto.com/contact
• Write: National Presto Industries, Inc.
Consumer Service Department
3925 North Hastings Way
Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703
WhencontactingtheConsumerServiceDepartment,pleaseindicatethemodelnumberandtheseriescodefortheteakettle.These
numbers can be found on the bottom of the tea kettle.
Please record this information:
Model Number _____________________ Series Code _____________________ Date Purchased _________________
Inquirieswillbeansweredpromptlybytelephone,email,orletter.Whenemailingorwriting,pleaseincludeaphonenumberandatime
when you can be reached during weekdays if possible.
Anymaintenancerequiredforthisproduct,otherthannormalhouseholdcareandcleaning,shouldbeperformedbyourFactoryService
Department. Be sure to indicate date of purchase and a description of the problem when sending an appliance for repair.
Send appliances for repair to:
CANTON SALES AND STORAGE COMPANY
Presto Factory Service Department
555 Matthews Drive
Canton, MS 39046-0529
ThePrestoFactoryServiceDepartmentisequippedtoserviceallPRESTOappliances and supply genuine PRESTOparts. Genuine
PRESTOreplacementpartsaremanufacturedtothesameexactingqualitystandardsasPRESTOappliancesandareengineeredspeci-
callytofunctionproperlywithitsappliances.PrestocanonlyguaranteethequalityandperformanceofgenuinePRESTOparts. “Look-
alikes”mightnotbeofthesamequalityorfunctioninthesamemanner.ToensurethatyouarebuyinggenuinePRESTOreplacement
parts, look for the PRESTOtrademark.
Form 59-710E
PRESTOLimited Warranty
ThisqualityPRESTOappliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory performance under normal house-
holduse.Prestopledgestotheoriginalownerthatshouldtherebeanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanshipduringtherstyear
after purchase, we will repair or replace it at our option. Our pledge does not apply to damage caused by shipping. To obtain
service under the warranty, return this PRESTOappliance,shippingprepaid,tothePrestoFactoryServiceDepartment.When
returning a product, please include a description of the defect and indicate the date the appliance was purchased.
WewantyoutoobtainmaximumenjoymentfromusingthisPRESTOappliance and ask that you read and follow the enclosed
instructions. Failure to follow instructions, damage caused by improper replacement parts, abuse or misuse will void this pledge.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.ThisisPresto’s
personal pledge to you and is being made in place of all other express warranties.
NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703
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