Rival SK61 User manual

SK61
Electric Tea Kettle
Owner’s Guide
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
1. Please read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electrical shock and personal injury, do not
immerse electric tea kettle, its cord or plug in water or other liquid.
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 putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Call
Rival Customer Service (see warranty) to return for examination,
repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot sur-
faces.
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 remove plug from wall outlet.
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. No user-serviceable parts
inside. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting
from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. AN EXTENSION CORD
MAY BE USED WITH CARE; HOWEVER, THE MARKED ELECTRICAL RATING

BEFORE USE
CAUTION: To prevent hot water from boiling out of spout, do not fill kettle
past the Maximum Fill Indicator located inside of spout.
1. Fill kettle with cold water to the Maximum Fill Indicator. Kettle should always
be unplugged when filling with water.
2. Plug into 120 volt AC outlet. Allow water to come to a boil.
3. After water reaches a boil, unplug from outlet. Pour water out of kettle. Be
careful of escaping steam. NOTE: Always unplug cord from electric outlet
before pouring water out of kettle.
4. To rinse, refill kettle with water and pour out. NOTE: It is recommended that
you boil and discard a full container of water at least twice before consuming
any water from the kettle.
1. Fill kettle with the amount of cold water needed or to the Maximum Fill Indicator.
Keep kettle level when filling.
2. Place kettle on a dry, level, heat resistant surface and plug into 120 volt AC outlet.
3. When water reaches a boil, the whistle will sound. Unplug from outlet. Pour
water from kettle, being careful of escaping steam. NOTE: Loudness of whistle
will vary with the amount of water in kettle. The fuller the kettle, the louder the
whistle.
TO USE
IMPORTANT
• Kettle should always be unplugged from electric outlet before filling with water.
• To prevent hot water from boiling out of spout, do not fill kettle with water
past the Maximum Fill Indicator located inside of spout.
• There should always be at least 8 ounces of water in kettle for heating.
• For best results, always add freshly drawn, cold water to kettle for heating.
• Use kettle on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface away from any edge.
POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to
defeat this safety feature.
SHOULD BE AT LEAST AS GREAT AS THE ELECTRICAL RATING OF THE KET-
TLE. The extension cord should not be allowed to drape over the counter or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

TO CLEAN
1. Unplug from outlet and allow to cool. Empty water from kettle.
2. Wipe exterior with a damp cloth and dry.
3. Occasionally clean whistle opening by inserting a cotton swab, pipe cleaner, or
small tube into opening.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVING MINERAL DEPOSITS
1. Fill kettle with 1 cup white vinegar and 1 cup cold water.
2. Plug cord in outlet. Allow mixture to reach a boil.
3. Unplug and allow to stand for 30 minutes.
4. Drain kettle and rinse several times with cold tap water.
©2000, Rival
A Division of The Holmes Group
Printed in China SK61428-591
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Rival®warrants this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one (1) year from date
of original purchase. If you have a claim under this warranty please follow these procedures:
1) Within the first 45 days from date of original purchase, defective product should be returned to original
place of purchase for replacement (with proof-of-purchase).
2) Within the first 12 months from date of purchase, Rival®will repair or replace (at no charge) the defective
product if it is delivered freight prepaid during that period to an authorized service station. To obtain warranty
service contact our CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Central Standard
Time, Monday through Friday (for prompt service have model number and sales receipt ready).
In U.S. call: 1-800-557-4825 / In Canada call: 1-800-561-6478
Or, you may write to Rival’s Service Division, 217 East 16th St., Sedalia, MO 65301. Proof of purchase is
required when requesting warranty service - SAVE YOUR SALES RECEIPT. This warranty is extended only to
the original purchaser and does not apply to commercial use, unreasonable use, or to damage to the product
(not resulting from defect or malfunction) while in the possession of the consumer. Rival®disclaims all
responsibility for consequential, incidental, or commercial losses caused by the use of this product. Some
states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential losses, so the foregoing dis-
claimer may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal
rights which vary from state to state.
• When boiling water, direct spout away from cabinets, walls, etc. to prevent pos-
sible steam damage.
• Use kettle for heating water only. Do not add other liquids or foods to kettle as
damage to kettle may occur.
• To prevent hot water from splashing out of spout when pouring, always unplug
cord from electric outlet before pouring from kettle.
• Between uses, empty water from kettle to prevent build-up of mineral deposits
from forming.
• Never fill kettle with any liquid other than water.