Russell Hobbs RHK800 Attentive Kettle Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Russell Hobbs

Table of Contents

INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY
CONTROLS AND LED DISPLAY
HEATING WATER TO A SELECTED TEMPERATURE
TEMPERATURE GUIDE
USING THE INFUSER AND STEEP TIMER
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
DESCALE REGULARLY (AT LEAST MONTHLY).
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

ATTENTIV KETTLE
2 YEAR WARRANTY
RHK800

INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including:

To protect against electrical hazards do not immerse the power cord, plug, power base, or kettle in water or any other liquid.
Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins, or other vessels containing water. Do not use outdoors.
WARNING: Avoid spillage on the power connectors.
Always use the appliances handles as some parts may be hot.
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 have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Always turn off and unplug from the power outlet before cleaning the appliance.
Turn the power off at the wall power outlet when not in use.
To disconnect, turn off the wall power outlet, then grasp and pull the plug from the wall outlet.
Never pull by the cord.
Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord/plug or after the appliance has malfunctioned, or been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Customer Service for replacement, examination, repair, or adjustment.
There are no user-serviceable parts. If power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
CAUTION: Do not use on an inclined plane or unstable surface.
CAUTION: Do not move the kettle while it is switched on.
Ensure the lid is properly closed or the kettle may not switch off once boiled.
WARNING: Do not open the lid while the water is boiling.
Always take care when pouring. Pour slowly, do not over-tilt the kettle.
WARNING: The scalding hazard remains long after the water has boiled and the heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use.
Keep the kettle, power base, and power cord away from the edge of tables or countertops and out of reach of children or persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental capacities.
Only use the kettle with the power base provided and vice versa.
Wind excess cable beneath the power base.
Do not place on or near any heat sources.
Do not use this appliance for other than its intended purpose of heating water.
CAUTION: Do not switch on the kettle unless there is at least one cup of water.
WARNING: Misuse may cause injury.
Do not fill past ‘max’, otherwise boiling water may be ejected from the spout.
Do not use without a filter fitted.
Do not fill through the spout.
Do not leave the product unattended when in use or where it may be touched by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental capacities.
Do not use alkaline cleaning agents or harsh abrasives when cleaning this appliance. Follow the instructions in the ‘Care and Maintenance’ section when cleaning this appliance.
This appliance is not a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote
control system.
De-scale the kettle regularly to ensure proper operation.
For added safety, electrical appliances should be connected to a power outlet that is protected by a residual current device (RCD), also often referred to as a ‘Safety Switch’. Your switchboard may already incorporate an RCD. If unsure, call an electrician for verification and fitting if necessary.
This appliance is intended to be used in households and similar applications such as:
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments;
– by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential-type environments;
– bed and breakfast environments;
– Farm houses.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Congratulations on the purchase of your Russell Hobbs appliance. Each unit is manufactured to ensure safety and reliability. Before using the appliance for the first time, please read the instruction booklet carefully and keep it for future reference. Pass it on if you pass on the appliance.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed.
CAUTION: Hot Surface(s).
The surfaces of the appliance may be hot and care should be taken to avoid possible burns.

Anti scale filter
Lid
Lid release
Infuser
Opening
Base unit
Touch controls and display
Select/confirm knob

CONTROLS AND LED DISPLAY

To activate a function, touch its icon. The icon will light up brightly and the remaining icons will be dimly lit to show that they are available for use. The LED display shows the water temperature, the selected water temperature, or the steeping/ keep warm time depending on the mode your kettle is in. Your kettle will revert to the standby mode if no controls are touched or settings changed within 5 minutes. You can also select standby mode at any time by touching the ****icon.

PREPARATION AND FILLING

Put the base unit on a stable, level surface.
Plug the base unit into the wall socket.
Remove the kettle from the base unit and press the lid release button.
Fill with at least 0.5 L of water, but not above the MAX (1.7 L) mark.
Close the lid, and press down to lock it.
Place the kettle onto the base unit.

BOILING WATER (100°C)

If your kettle is in standby mode, tap the ****icon.
Tap the icon.
The numerical display will show the current water temperature which will start to rise as your kettle starts to boil the water.
When the temperature of the water reaches 100°C (boiling) your kettle will switch off.
To cancel at any time you can tap the cancel × icon, or lift the kettle off the base.

HEATING WATER TO A SELECTED TEMPERATURE

Your kettle’s variable temperature mode allows you to tailor the water temperature to suit specific teas, coffee and even baby food and milks. The range is adjustable from 40-90°C. If you wish to bring the water to boil (100C), simply use the boiling water function (SEE ‘BOILING WATER’).
Heating water to a precise temperature depends on several factors. One of these is the amount of water you are trying to heat. The final temperature of a small quantity of water may overshoot the desired temperature. If it is important that the temperature of the water is exact, we recommend using the Keep Warm feature of your kettle which will allow the temperature of the water to stabilize naturally.

If your kettle is in standby mode, tap the ****icon.
Tap the icon.
The numerical display will show the last selected water temperature.
Turn the select/confirm knob until the desired temperature is displayed.
Press the select/confirm knob ✓to start heating the water.
To cancel at any time you can tap the cancel × icon, or lift the kettle off the base.

TEMPERATURE GUIDE

Tea Type	Temperature °C	Brewing time (min)
Black	90 – 100	3 – 5
Oolong	70 – 80	2 – 3
White tea	70 – 80	1 – 3
Green tea	70 – 85	1 – 3
Rooibos	90 – 100	5 – 6
Hibiscus	70 – 75	5 – 7
Pu-erh	80 – 100	2 – 5
Mate	90 – 100	5 – 6
Herbal/Fruit	90 – 100	3 – 5
Coffee	Temperature °C	Brewing time (min)
Instant coffee	85 – 95	–
Filter ground coffee	80 – 90	–

For baby milk/formula, follow the manufacturer’s instructions, or local health authority guidance.

USING THE INFUSER AND STEEP TIMER

The steep timer allows you to time infusions when using the infuser accessory. You must first heat the water to the desired temperature see HEATING WATER TO A SELECTED TEMPERATURE. The timer can be set from 1 to 40 minutes.
Note: When using the infuser, only fill your kettle with the 1.5L marking. This will allow room for the infuser and its contents when you insert it into the kettle, and prevent water from being displaced out of the spout.

Prepare the infuser accessory by putting the desired amount of tea leaves into it.
When the water reaches the desired temperature, open the lid and put the infuser into your kettle. The opening in the infuser should face the handle.
Tap the icon .
Turn the select/confirm knob until the desired steeping time is shown on the numerical display. Turning the control slowly will increase/decrease the time in 1-minute intervals. Turning the control quickly will increase/decrease the time in 5-minute intervals.
Press the select/confirm knob,✓. The last used temperature will then be displayed.
Turn the select/confirm knob to adjust desired temperature (or skip this step if the current temperature is already correct).
Press the select/confirm knob ✓to start the countdown.
Your kettle will beep when the time is up. Note that the infusion will start to cool down naturally after the timer has elapsed.
To cancel at any time you can tap the cancel ×icon.

KEEP WARM MODE
This mode allows you to keep the heated water at a specific temperature. The keep-warm mode can be set from 1 to 40 minutes.

Tap thee) icon.
Turn the select/confirm knob until the desired keep warm time is shown on the numerical display. Turning the control slowly will increase/decrease the time in 1 minute intervals. Turning the control quickly will increase/decrease the time in 5-minute intervals.
Press the select/confirm knob The last used temperature will then be displayed.
Turn the select/confirm knob to adjust desired temperature (or skip this step if the current temperature is already correct).
Press the select/confirm knob✓ to start the countdown.
Your kettle will beep when the time is up.
To cancel at any time you can tap the cancel O icon.

BOIL DRY PROTECTION
If your kettle boils dry, a safety cut-out device will automatically switch it off. If this happens, unplug your kettle and allow it to cool down until the cut-out resets itself. Allowing your kettle to boil dry will shorten the life of the element.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Unplug the stand, and let the kettle cool before cleaning.
Wipe all surfaces with a clean damp cloth.
Open the lid.
Squeeze the two lugs together on the anti scale filter then remove it from the kettle.
Rinse it under a running tap while brushing with a soft brush.
Insert the anti scale filter back into the kettle and push it into place until it clicks.

DESCALE REGULARLY (AT LEAST MONTHLY).

Descale the appliance at least monthly with a proprietary descaler. Follow the instructions on the package of descaler. Products returned under guarantee with faults due to scale will be subject to a repair charge.
DISPOSAL/RECYCLING
Legislation in some localities mandates that e-waste (anything with a plug, battery, or cord) is disposed of through controlled recycling facilities and must not be disposed of in general household waste. For more information about recycling electrical and battery-operated appliances, please contact your local council or your local household waste disposal service.

Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd
Locked Bag 3004 Braeside
Victoria 3195 Australia
Customer Service in Australia
TollFree: 1800 623 118
Email: info@spectrumbrands.com.au
Website: www.spectrumbrands.com.au| Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd
PO Box 9817 Newmarket
Auckland 1149 New Zealand
Customer Service in New Zealand
TollFree: 0800 736 776
Email: service@spectrumbrands.co.nz
Website: www.spectrumbrands.co.nz
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Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd and Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd Warranty Against Defects

In this warranty:
Australian Consumer Law means the Australian consumer law set out in Schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010; CGA means the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993; Goods means the product or equipment which was accompanied by this warranty and purchased in Australia or New Zealand, as the case may be;
Manufacturer, We or us means:

for Goods purchased in Australia, Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd ABN, 78 007 070 573; or
for Goods purchased in New Zealand, Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd, as the case may be, contact details as set out at the end of this warranty;

Supplier means the authorized distributor or retailer of the Goods that sold you the Goods in Australia or New Zealand; and
You mean you, the original end-user purchaser of the Goods.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law, or the CGA. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
The benefits provided by this Warranty are in addition to all other rights and remedies in respect of the Goods which the consumer has under either the Australian Consumer Law or the CGA. The original purchaser of the Goods is provided with the following Warranty subject to the Warranty Conditions:
We warrant the Goods for all parts defective in workmanship or materials from the date of purchase, for the period of 2 years from the date of purchase (Warranty Period).
If the Goods prove defective within the Warranty Period by reason of improper workmanship or material, we may, at our own discretion, repair or replace the Goods without charge. We suggest you use local waste management centres to recycle this product at end of its life.
Warranty Conditions
The Goods must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This Warranty does not apply should the defect in or failure of the Goods be attributable to misuse, abuse, accident, or non-observance of manufacturer’s instructions on the part of the user. As far as the law permits, the manufacturer does not accept liability for any direct or consequential loss, damage, or other expense caused by or arising out of any failure to use the Goods in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Exhaustible components (such as batteries, ironing board cover, filters, and brushes) of the Goods are included under this Warranty only where there is a defect in workmanship or materials used.
The warranty granted under clause 3 is limited to repair or replacement only.
Any parts of the Goods replaced during repairs or any product replaced remain the property of the manufacturer. In the event of the Goods being replaced during the Warranty Period, the warranty on the replacement Goods will expire on the same date as for the Warranty Period on the original Goods which are replaced.
In order to claim under the warranty granted under clause 3 you must:
(a) Retain this warranty with your receipt/proof of purchase; and
(b) Return the Goods to us at the relevant address or to the Supplier by prepaid freight within the Warranty Period accompanied with (i) the legible and unmodified original proof of purchase, which clearly indicates the name and address of the Supplier, the date and place of purchase, the product name or other product serial number and (ii) this warranty.
This warranty is immediately void if:
(a) Any serial number or appliance plate is removed or defaced;
(b) The Goods have been serviced or otherwise repaired by a person not authorized to do so by us or where non-approved replaced parts are used.
The Goods are designed for domestic use only. The Goods must be connected to the electrical voltage requirements as specified in the rating label located on the Goods.
This warranty does not cover the cost of claiming under the warranty or transport of the Goods to and from the Supplier or us.
This warranty is only valid and enforceable in Australia against Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd and in New Zealand against Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd. Contact us or the Supplier for further details.

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