Sharp EKJ-17SS User manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions before use and sa e for future reference.
2. Before using the kettle for the first time, remo e and safely
discard all packaging material and promotional labels.
3. The kettle is for household use only. Do not use outdoors.
4. Before connecting the kettle to the power supply, check
that the oltage indicated on the appliance (underneath the
kettle & base) corresponds with the oltage in your home.
If this is not the case, contact your dealer and do not use
the kettle.
5. This appliance has been incorporated with a grounded plug.
Please ensure the wall outlet in your house is well earthed.
6. Do not let the cord hang o er the edge of a table or counter or
touch a hot surface.
7. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a
heated o en.
8. Do not operate the appliance without anything in it to a oid
damaging the heat elements.
9. Ensure that the kettle is used on a firm and flat surface out of
reach of children; this will pre ent the kettle from o erturning
and pre ent damage or injury. Do not mo e the kettle whilst
in operation.
10. To protect against a fire, electric shock or personal injury,
ne er immerse the kettle, power cord or power base in water.
Do not allow any moisture to come into contact with these
parts.
11. Do not use any substance other than water in the kettle.
12. While water is boiling, or just after the water has been boiled,
a oid contact with steam from the spout. Do not open the lid
whilst the water is boiling. Scalding may occur if the lid is
remo ed during the brewing cycles.
13. Always take care when pouring boiling water and a oid
tipping the kettle too fast.
14. Be careful of refilling the kettle when the kettle is hot. Do not
o erfill kettle as boiling water may spill out.

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15. 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 ha e been gi en super ision or instruction concerning
use of the appliances by a person responsible for their safety.
16. Children should be super ised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
17. Do not touch the hot surface. Use the handle or the button.
18. The kettle can only be used with the power base pro ided.
The kettle or the attached base can not be used for anything
other than its intended use.
19. The use of accessories, which are not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer, may result in fire, electric shock or
personal injury.
20. Extreme caution must be used when mo ing any appliance
containing hot water.
21. Unplug the kettle from the outlet when not in use and before
cleaning. Allow the kettle to cool before putting on or taking
off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
22. To disconnect, turn any control to “off,” then remo e plug from
wall outlet.
23. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its ser ice agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to a oid a hazard.
24. Do not operate the kettle on an inclined plane. Do not
operate the kettle unless the element is fully immersed. Do
not mo e the kettle, whilst it is switched on.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Lid
Spout
Body
Open lid button
Handle
Switch
Power base
BEFORE USING YOUR KETTLE
If you are using the kettle for the first time, it is recommended that you
should clean your kettle before use by boiling a full kettle of water twice and
then discarding the water. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth.
NOTE: the max capacity of kettle is 1.7L.
OPERATION OF YOUR KETTLE
1. To fill the kettle, remo e it from the power base and open the lid by
pressing the open lid button backwards and lifting it. Fill with the desired
amount of water and then close the lid. Alternati ely, the kettle may be
filled through the spout. The water le el should not exceed the MAX
mark or sit below the MIN mark. Too little water will result in the kettle
switching off before the water has boiled.
NOTE:
i. Do not fill the water o er the maximum le el, as water may spill out of
the spout when boiling. Ensure that the lid is firmly in place before

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plugging into the power outlet.
ii. After pressing the open lid button, the lid will spring to the stated angle
first, then you can lift open the lid to the maximum opening position. This
design uses less force and helps to reduce hot water dripping.
2. Position the kettle on the power base.
3. Connect the plug into a power outlet. Turn on the switch by pressing it,
the indicator will light up. The kettle will start to boil the water and will
switch off automatically once the water has boiled. You can shut off the
power by turning off the switch at any moment during boiling water. If
you want to boil water again, only turn on the switch directly to restart
the kettle.
NOTE: Ensure that switch is free of obstructions and the lid is firmly closed,
the kettle will not turn off if the switch is constrained or if the lid is open.
4. Lift the kettle, using the handle from the power base and then pour the
water.
NOTE: Always take care when pouring boiling water and a oid tipping the
kettle too fast.
5. The kettle will not re-boil until the switch is pressed again. The kettle
may be stored on the power base when not in use.
NOTE: Always disconnect the power supply when not in use.
BOIL-DRY PROTECTION
Should you accidentally operate the kettle without water; the boil-dry
protection will automatically switch off the power. If this occurs, allow the
kettle to cool before filling with cold water before re-boiling.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect the appliance from the power outlet before cleaning.
1. Ne er immerse the kettle, power cord or power base in water or allow
moisture to come into contact with these parts.

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2. Wipe the outside of the kettle with a damp cloth or a mild detergent. Do
not use alkaline based cleaning products.
3. Remember to clean the mesh filter at inter als. For easier cleaning,
disconnect from any power, then detach the filter by gently pulling it out.
Replace the filter after cleaning.
4. When not in use or for easy storage, the power cord may be wound under
the bottom of kettle.
REMOVAL OF MINERAL DEPOSITS
Mineral deposits in tap water may form scale in the bottom of the kettle,
resulting in decreased operation efficiency. Your kettle should be periodically
descaled to maintain product performance. You can use a kettle descaler
and follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the package to descale.
Alternati ely, you may use white inegar and follow the instructions below.
1. Fill the kettle with 3 cups of white inegar, then add water to the amount
so as to fill the kettle to the MAX le el. Lea e the solution in the kettle
o ernight.
2. Discard the mixture in the kettle, then fill the kettle with clean water, boil
and then discard the water. Repeat se eral times until the odour of
inegar has been flushed away. Any stains remaining inside the spout
can be remo ed by rubbing with a damp cloth.
ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY DISPOSAL
You can help protect the en ironment!
Please remember to respect the local regulations: hand in
non-working electrical equipments to an appropriate
waste disposal centre.