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Sunbeam SEK17 Electric Water Kettle User Manual
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
- Read all instructions before using.
- Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
- To protect against electric shock, do not immerse this appliance, in water or any other liquid.
- Close adult supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children. service center for examination, repair or adjustment.
- The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Sunbeam may cause hazards or injuries.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
- Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
- Ensure that the kettle is properly located on the power base, or properly attached to the detachable cord before switching on.
- Remove the kettle from power base or unplug kettle from wall outlet before filling or pouring. Do not attempt to remove the kettle from the power base or unplug from wall outlet until it is switched off, manually or automatically.
- Use the kettle only with the power base or detachable cord supplied and vice-versa.
- Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
- Use on a hard, flat level surface only, to avoid interruption of air flow underneath the appliance.
- Extreme caution must be used when handling or moving kettle and pouring from kettle containing boiling water.
- Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the heating cycle.
- A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
- An istension cord may be purchased and used if care is exercised
- If excessin cord is be these ked elerical at ts. on by children or tripped over accidentally. * This appliance has a grounded 3-prong electrical plug. It must be plugged only into a properly grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS:
WARNING: TO AVOID SCALDING, handle this kettle with care as water is heating, boiling, and cooling. The lid must remain in place suaining can resil tomsears. Keep spout away from persons as
- Place the electric kettle well back from the edge of the counter.
- This kettle is intended for boiling WATER ONLY. Do not heat any other liquid or attempt to cook any food in this appliance.
- Hand wash only.
- Do not exceed the “Max” water level mark when filling. Overfilling could cause hot water to boil out of the spout.
- Dou not leaniswitch on as this may damage the auto
- Hold top of lid when pouring from the electric kettle.
- Carry or move electric kettle by handle only.
- Kettle body may get very hot, be careful when handling.
- Do not immerse the kettle, power base or detachable cord in water or any other liauid.
Clean your electric kettle before first use
- Wash the inside of the kettle and lid with mild detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughly. Do not immerse the kettle, power base, or detachable cord in water or any other liquid. These items are not dishwasher safe.
- Fill the electric kettle with fresh water to the “MAX” water level mark on water window. Boil the water, following the directions below for use of your specific kettle.
- When the water and unit have cooled, discard the water. Rinse with cold water and repeat.
- Your electric kettle is now ready for use.
Using your Detachable Cord Electric Kettle
- To fill with water, open the lid. Fill the kettle with water up to the “MAX” water level mark.
NOTE: Do not exceed the “MAX” water level mark indicated on the water window.
- Ensure that detachable cord is properly connected to kettle. Plug the electric cord into an electric outlet. Turn the switch ON by pushing up on the on/off switch. The on/off light will light to indicate the unit is on. The water will heat and the electric kettle will switch off automatically when the water has boiled.
NOTE: Ensure the ON/OFF switch is clear of obstructions and the lid is firmly closed. The electric kettle will not turn off automatically if the ON/OFF switch is constrained, or if the lid is left open.
- Carefully unplug the kettle from wall outlet and pour the boiling water.
NOTE: The kettle will not re-boil until the on/off switch is again switched ON. Wait 15-20 seconds, allowing kettle to cool down, then switch ON.
Using your electric kettle
Filter removal / cleaning / refitting
Important: The kettle must be switched off, disconnected from the power outlet and allowed to cool down completely prior to ten min darfiging hift or Do not use excessive force, as
- Empty the kettle and open lid.
- Wild lide finger and chand. ad grin keepingers dear filter mesh. Pressing into mesh may damage filter.
- To remove filter simply pull upwards. This will disengage the filter from its guides (see illustration).
- To clean the filter, rinse under a tap while brushing it gently with a soft brush.
- Rinse out kettle with fresh water and it’s ready for use.
Care and cleaning of your electric kettle
- Turn off kettle and unplug cord. Allow to cool. Mineral deposits in tap water may cause scale deposits to form inside the electric kettle after frequent use. To remove this scale build-up, fill the kettle with a solution of 1 cup of white vinegar and 1 cup water. Let sit overnight.
- Empty the vinegar solution from the kettle. Remove any stain remaining inside by rubbing with a damp cloth.
- Fill the kettle with clean water. Place kettle on power base or connect to detachable cord and bring to a boil, then discard water. Repeat and the kettle will be ready to use.
- The kettle will not operate again until the on/off switch is pressed upward.
- Always remove kettle from power base or detachable cord and disconnect power base or detachable cord from electrical outlet before cleaning. Do not immerse kettle, power base or detachable cord in water or any other liquid.
- The outside of the electric kettle can be wiped with a soft damp cloth.
NOTE: Never use any chemical, steel wool, or abrasive cleaners to clean any part of the kettle, including the power base or detachable cord.
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