AROMA AWK-290SBD Digital Electric Kettle User Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Aroma

Table of Contents

AROMA AWK-290SBD Digital Electric Kettle
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
USING YOUR ELECTRIC KETTLE
HOW TO CLEAN
LIMITED WARRANTY
References
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AROMA AWK-290SBD Digital Electric Kettle

Product Information

The AWK-290SBD Digital Electric Kettle is a stylish and convenient appliance designed for household use. It features a compact, cordless body finished in stainless steel, making it blend seamlessly into any kitchen. The kettle is equipped with Spectral Illumination Technology, which allows you to observe the temperature of the water as it heats up. The colors of the illumination change depending on the temperature level, providing a beautiful visual display. This electric kettle offers more speed and convenience compared to traditional stovetop kettles. It is equipped with safety features to ensure your peace of mind while using it. The kettle should not be touched directly on hot surfaces, and handles or knobs should be used instead. To prevent electrical hazards, the cord, plug, or kettle should not be immersed in water or any other liquid. The AWK-290SBD Digital Electric Kettle is manufactured by Aroma Housewares Co., a trusted brand known for its high-quality kitchen appliances. For any inquiries or assistance, you can contact Aroma Housewares Co. at 1-800-276-6286 or visit their website at www.AromaCo.com.

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the AWK-290SBD Digital Electric Kettle, carefully read all the instructions provided in the manual.
Ensure that you do not touch hot surfaces of the kettle. Always use the handles or knobs to operate it.
To avoid electrical hazards, never immerse the cord, plug, or kettle in water or any other liquid. Refer to the cleaning instructions for proper maintenance.
Always supervise the use of the kettle when it is being operated by or near children.
When the kettle is not in use, remember to unplug it from the power outlet.
Make sure to save the instruction manual for future reference.
For grounding purposes, the kettle should be connected to a grounded outlet using a 3-wire cord and a grounded plug.
If an extension cord is used, ensure that its electrical rating is at least as great as the appliance’s rating. Arrange the cord in a way that it does not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled or tripped over unintentionally.

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Aroma® Digital Electric Kettle.
This handy appliance provides more speed and convenience than traditional stovetop kettles, not to mention the increased safety features! The compact, cordless body is finished in stainless steel and made to blend seamlessly and stylishly into your kitchen. The advanced digital controls of the Aroma® Digital Electric Kettle allow it to be set to four different keep-warm temperatures— perfect for a variety of uses! Spectral Illumination Technology is a beautiful way to observe the temperature of the water as it heats, changing colors depending on the temperature level. This product was designed with your safety in mind. Features such as cordless pouring and the 360° swivel base, which allows left or right-handed gripping, are designed to remove many of the dangers and inconveniences associated with other kettles. Additional safety features include the stay-cool handle and base, drip-free pouring spout, and automatic shut off with boil-dry protection. For maximum convenience, your new Aroma® Digital Electric Kettle is equipped with a removable mesh decalcification filter to help remove mineral impurities from your water. In addition, the heating element is concealed— leaving it unexposed to mineral build-up. To further fight the scale, it is best to always use distilled water in the kettle and follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions in this manual. With proper use and maintenance, your new electric kettle will boil through pot after pot of hot water for years to come! For more information on your Aroma® Digital Electric Kettle, or for product service and other home appliance solutions, please visit us online at www.AromaCo.com.

Published By:
Aroma Housewares Co.
6469 Flanders Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
U.S.A.
1-800-276-6286
www.AromaCo.com
© 2010 Aroma Housewares Company All rights reserved.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following:

Read all instructions before using the appliance.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Metal surfaces become extremely hot.
To prevent electrical hazards, do not immerse the cord, plug, or kettle in water or any other liquid. See instructions for cleaning.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Always unplug the appliance from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool completely before cleaning and handling.
Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Aroma® customer service for examination, repair or electrical/mechanical adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Aroma® Housewares may cause injuries.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of the table or counter or to touch hot surfaces.
Do not place the kettle on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
To disconnect, turn any control to the “OFF” position, then remove the plug.
Do not use the kettle for anything other than its intended use.
The power base must only be used with the provided kettle.
Only use the kettle to heat water. No other liquids should be placed inside the kettle.
Do not unscrew any screws on the kettle or power base or attempt to disassemble them in any way.
Do not attempt to move the kettle during the heating process.
This appliance is for household use only.
Do not immerse this appliance or any of its parts, other than the removable filter, in water.
Scalding may occur if the lid is opened during the boiling cycle.
Caution : If water exceeds the “MAX” line, the boiled water may spill out.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
If a longer extension cord is used:
a. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
b. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over unintentionally.
c. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding 3-wire cord.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock. The appliance is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding-type plug to fit the proper grounding-type receptacle. The appliance has a plug that looks like sketch A. An adapter, sketch B, should be used for connecting sketch-A plug plugs to two-plugs to two-prong receptacles. The grounding tab, which extends from the adapter, must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box as shown in sketch C using a metal screw.

This appliance is for household use only.

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Kettle Lid
Kettle Lid Lever
Digital Control Panel
Easy-Grip Handle
Power Cord
Power Base
Kettle Body
Illuminated Water Level Indicator
Spout
Removable Filter
Digital Control Panel
Digital Display
Power ( ) Button
Automatic
Keep-Warm Temperature Button
Quick Boil Button

USING YOUR ELECTRIC KETTLE

Before First Use:

Before using it for the first time, it is recommended to clean the interior of the kettle thoroughly. Please follow the procedure below before using the kettle:

Remove all packing materials and ensure that the kettle has been received in good condition.
Take care to keep the electrical components on the exterior of the kettle dry, and wipe out the interior of the kettle with a damp, soapy cloth. If your hand will not fit inside the kettle, swish warm, soapy water around in the interior of the kettle with the lid closed.
Rinse out the inside of the kettle thoroughly with water.
Remove the decalcification filter (see “Removing & Inserting the Filter” on page 7 for instructions). Wash the filter in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before placing back in the kettle.
With a damp cloth, gently wipe off the exterior of the kettle. Do not wipe off electrical components as this may cause damage to the kettle.
Dry all parts completely.
It is also recommended to run your kettle through at least one boiling cycle before using it to consume beverages. Following the instructions in “To Boil Water” below, boil one kettle of water. When the water has boiled, pour it out and rinse the inside of the kettle once more. Your kettle is now ready for use.
NOTE :
- Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
- Do not immerse the kettle body or power base in water at any time.

To Boil Water:

Place the power base on a sturdy, level, and heat-resistant surface.
Make sure that the removable filter is properly inserted. See “Removing and Inserting the Filter” on page 7 for instructions on inserting the filter.
Open the kettle lid and fill it with water through the lid opening. Do not fill past the “MAX” line on the water level indicator. Use distilled water when possible for the best taste and to minimize mineral buildup in the kettle.
NOTE:
Never fill the kettle with any liquid other than water.
Close the lid, ensuring it locks securely into place.
To make sure the kettle and power base are completely dry and sitting on a level, sturdy surface, plug the power cord into a wall outlet and place the kettle onto the power base.
Press the POWER ( )button to turn on the kettle. The POWER ( ) button will illuminate. The temperature display will display “LO” to indicate the water temperature is at room temperature (below 100°F).
Press the QUICK BOIL button. The kettle will immediately begin to heat the water. The QUICK BOIL button will illuminate and spectrum illumination will show a teal color in the water level indicator windows.
NOTE:
- Depending upon the amount of water being boiled and environmental factors, the kettle may not appear to immediately begin heating. It may take some time before the water crosses 100°F and the temperature display screen changes from “LO.”
- Never open the lid while the water is boiling.
- The kettle body will become extremely hot.
As the water begins to heat, the digital display will show the temperature in real-time (above 100°F). Spectrum illumination will change colors as the temperature increases. Below is a quick guide to the Spectrum Illumination colors
Spectrum Illumination Temperature Guide

Temperature| Spectrum Illumination Color
160°F and Below| Teal
175°F| Blue
185°F| Purple
195°F and Above| Red
Once the water has reached a boil, the kettle will beep and stop heating.
Lift the kettle off the power base before pouring, using the easy-grip handle. Take care not to touch the kettle’s body, as it will be hot. Lifting the kettle off the power base will turn it off.
After pouring, make sure the bottom of the kettle and the power base are dry before placing the kettle back onto the power base.
If the kettle is still on, press the POWER ( ) button once to turn it off. When not in use unplug the power base from the wall outlet.

Using the Keep Warm Temperatures:

Place the power base on a sturdy, level, and heat-resistant surface.
Make sure that the removable filter is properly inserted. See “Removing and Inserting the Filter” on page 7 for instructions on inserting the filter.
Open the kettle lid and fill it with water through the lid opening. Do not fill past the “MAX” line on the water level indicator. Use distilled water when possible for the best taste and to minimize mineral buildup in the kettle.
NOTE:
Never fill the kettle with any liquid other than water.
Close the lid, ensuring it locks securely into place.
To make sure the kettle and power base are completely dry and sitting on a level, sturdy surface, plug the power cord into a wall outlet and place the kettle onto the power base.
Press the POWER ( ) button to turn on the kettle. The POWER ( ) button will illuminate. The digital display will display “LO” to indicate the water temperature is at room temperature (below 100°F).
Press the AUTOMATIC KEEP-WARM TEMPERATURE button. The temperature display will flash 160° as the lowest keep-warm temperature.
Each additional press of the AUTOMATIC KEEP-WARM TEMPERATURE button will toggle between the keep-warm temperatures. Automatic Keep-Warm will be set to 160°, 175°, 185° and 195°. Below are several suggested temperature setting uses:
Once the desired temperature setting is reached, the digital display will continue to blink. After roughly 5 seconds, it will set to the selected temperature with a beep.
The kettle will begin to heat to the selected temperature.
NOTE:
Depending upon the amount of water being boiled and environmental factors, the kettle may not appear to immediately begin heating. It may take some time before the water crosses
100°F and the temperature display screen changes from “LO.”
Once the selected temperature is reached, the kettle will beep and stop heating. The kettle will heat occasionally in order to maintain the selected temperature.
Lift the kettle off the power base before pouring, using the easy-grip handle. Take care not to touch the kettle body, as it will be hot. Lifting the kettle off the power base will turn it off.
After pouring, make sure the bottom of the kettle and the power base are dry before placing kettle on the power base.
To continue using the Keep-Warm setting, press the POWER ( ) button to turn the kettle back on and select the desired keep-warm temperature by pressing the AUTOMATIC KEEP-WARM TEMPERATURE button.
To turn off the kettle, press the POWER ( ) button twice.

Removing and Inserting the Filter:
To remove the filter:

Do not attempt to remove the filter until the unit has cooled completely. Open the lid.
Grasp the angled tab on top of the filter and pull upward. The filter should slide out easily.
Wash and rinse the filter, then replace it.

To insert the filter:

Open the lid.
Grasping the filter at the angled tab (Illustration A), slide the filter into the slots on the inside of the spout until the filter fits securely into place.
Once the filter is securely in place (Illustration B), the kettle will be ready for use.

HELPFUL HINT:
Misplaced your filter? Replacement parts are available online at www.AromaCo.com or contact Aroma® Customer Service toll-free at 1-800-276-6286.

HOW TO CLEAN

Always unplug the unit and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
Wipe the exterior of the kettle with a clean, damp cloth, taking care to avoid electrical components. Use a soft cloth to dry.
To clean the interior of the kettle, use a soft sponge and soapy water to gently scrub. If your hand will not fit inside the kettle, swish warm, soapy water around the inside of the kettle with the lid closed. Rinse thoroughly with water.
The filter can be removed for cleaning (see “Removing and Inserting the Filter” on page 7 for instructions). Never attempt to remove the filter when the kettle is hot or contains hot water. Wash the filter in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before placing back in the unit.

CAUTION:

Never attempt to disassemble the kettle or power base.
Never immerse the kettle, cord, plug or power base in water. Always take care not to allow electrical components to come into contact with water.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads of any kind on the kettle or power base. This will cause damage to the finish and may create a risk of electric shock.
Any other servicing should be performed by Aroma® Housewares Company. Contact Aroma® customer service at 1-800-276-6268, Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time or online at www.AromaCo.com.

Removing Mineral Deposits:
Hard water can leave mineral deposits that create scale build-up on the interior of the kettle. To avoid this build-up, it is best to always use distilled water. If mineral deposits do occur, follow the instructions below to remove them.

Fill the kettle halfway with water and bring to a boil.
Add one cup of white vinegar. Let the mixture soak overnight or for at least 6 hours.
Empty the mixture and rinse out the kettle.
Refill the kettle with water only. Bring to a boil and empty again.
Repeat as needed.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the provable date of purchase in the continental United States. Within this warranty period, Aroma Housewares Company will repair or replace, at its option, defective parts at no charge, provided the product is returned, freight prepaid with proof of purchase, and U.S. $12.00 for shipping and handling charges payable to Aroma Housewares Company. Before returning an item, please call the toll-free number below for a return authorization number. Allow 2-4 weeks for return shipping. This warranty does not cover improper installation, misuse, abuse, or neglect on the part of the owner. Warranty is also invalid in any case that the product is taken apart or serviced by an unauthorized service station. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, which may vary from state to state and does not cover areas outside the United States.

AROMA HOUSEWARES COMPANY
6469 Flanders Drive
San Diego, California 92121
1-800-276-6286
M-F, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Pacific Time
Website: www.AromaCo.com