User manual BREVILLE TKO60C

[. . . ] · Do not let the cord hand over the edge of a table or counter, touch hot surfaces or become knotted. · Keep the kettle clear of walls, curtains and other heat or steam sensitive materials. · Do not place on or near a hot gas burner, electric element, or in or near a heated oven. · To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the kettle base, switch area, power base, power supply cord or plug in water or allow moisture to come in contact with these parts. [. . . ] It is advisable that a safety switch with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA be installed in the electrical circuit supplying the appliance. See your electrician for professional advice. Multi-directional cordfree power base with cord storage Safety locking hinged lid Locks firmly in place for added safety and opens at the touch of a button for easy cleaning and filling. THIS KETTLE SHOULD BE USED WITH A RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE (SAFETY SWITCH) TO LESSEN THE RISK OF SCALDING OR OTHER INJURY FROM HOT WATER THAT MAY BE EJECTED IF THE HEATING ELEMENT ERUPTS. DISREGARD THIS POINT IF YOUR HOME IS FITTED WITH A RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE (SAFETY SWITCH). DO NOT OPERATE THE KETTLE ON AN INCLINED SURFACE. DO NOT MOVE KETTLE WHEN IT IS SWITCHED ON. 4 5 BR8081 TKO60_Book. qxp:BR8081 TKO60_Book. qxp 1/6/07 9:47 AM Page 6 Operating your Breville Stratus Cordfree Kettle Safety boil dry protection Before first use Always fill the kettle between the minimum 0. 5 and the maximum 1. 7 marks on the water window of the kettle. Too little water will result in the kettle switching OFF. Filling above the maximum mark may result in boiling water splashing from the kettle. Remove any packaging material and promotional stickers before using your kettle for the first time. The kettle will automatically switch `OFF' once the water has boiled. Lift the kettle from the power base and pour the water. Take care to hold the kettle level, especially when filled to the maximum level. To reboil it may be necessary to wait for a few seconds to allow the control to reset. The kettle should be stored on its power base when not in use. The power outlet should be switched off and the power cord unplugged from the power outlet when not in use. This kettle must only be used with the power base supplied. Use caution when pouring water from your kettle, as boiling water will scald. Do not pour the water too quickly. It is recommended before first use to fill the kettle to the maximum level with cold tap water, switch on and bring to the boil and then discard the water. Your kettle will only operate when positioned on the power base with the ON/OFF switch in the `ON' position. The kettle will automatically switch off once the water has boiled. Note The kettle is fitted with a safety device, which protects against overheating should the appliance be operated with insufficient water. If this occurs the kettle will stop heating. Switch `OFF' at the power outlet and allow kettle to cool before refilling. The safety device will automatically reset when the kettle has cooled down. Operation of your kettle For additional safety your kettle is fitted with an additional thermal cut out. [. . . ] NEVER USE IT TO HEAT OR BOIL ANY OTHER LIQUIDS OF FOODSTUFFS. THE LID SHOULD ALWAYS BE FIRMLY IN PLACE AND LOCKED INTO THE CLOSED POSITION BEFORE USE. 7 6 BR8081 TKO60_Book. qxp:BR8081 TKO60_Book. qxp 1/6/07 9:47 AM Page 8 Care and cleaning To clean the exterior The outside of the kettle may be wiped over with a damp cloth and polished with a soft dry cloth. Do not use chemicals, steel wool, or abrasive cleaners to clean the inside or outside of the kettle. Notes Always switch of at the power outlet, and then unplug the appliance from the power outlet before cleaning. Removable filter The Stratus Cordfree Kettle features a removable mesh filter to remove scale deposits for cleaner water. To clean the scale deposits remove the filter by opening the lid and sliding the filter up and out of the slot behind the spout of the kettle. Note The filter can be cleaned by running under hot water and rubbing with a cleaning cloth or brush. To replace filter, simply slide the filter down into the slot behind the spout of the kettle. Removal of mineral deposits Mineral deposits in tap water may cause the kettle interior and water windows to discolour over time. [. . . ]