Brentwood KT-32W Electric Kettle Hot Pot User Manual

Brentwood KT-32W Electric Kettle Hot Pot User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using this or any other electrical appliance, always follow these basic safety precautions, especially when children are present.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

WARNING– To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury:

• This product is not intended for use by children. Keep the product out of the reach of children and pets. Extra caution is necessary when using this appliance near children.
• Always ensure the product is unplugged from the electrical outlet and allowed to cool before assembling, disassembling, relocating, or cleaning  it.
• Do not leave the product unattended while it is in use. Always unplug the product from the electrical outlet when not in use.
• Do not immerse the Base, Power Cord, or Plug of this product in or expose the Power Cord or Plug to water or other liquids.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs when handling product. Use protective oven mitts or gloves when removing the Lid or handling hot containers to avoid burns or personal injury.
• Take proper precautions to prevent burns, fire, or personal or property damage as this appliance generates heat and steam during use.
• Do not use attachments not recommended or sold by the product manufacturer. Attachments, when furnished, may become hot during use. Allow any attachments to cool before handling them.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, in a heated oven, or other heated surfaces.
• Use extreme caution when moving an appliance containing hot food, water, or other liquids.
• Use the product in a well-ventilated area. Keep at least 4-6 inches of space on all sides of the product to allow adequate air circulation.
• Keep the product away from curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels, or other flammable materials.
• Do not plug or unplug the product from the electrical outlet with a wet hand.

CAUTION– To reduce the risk of personal injury:

• This product is intended solely for non-commercial, non-industrial, household use in cooking of food for human consumption; do not use the product outdoors or for any other purpose.
• Do not operate the product empty.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter where it may be tripped over or pulled. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces.
• Do not operate the product if it has a damaged or cut Power Cord or plug, if wires are exposed, if it malfunctions, if it is dropped or damaged, or if the Motor Housing is dropped in or exposed to water. This product has no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to examine or repair this product yourself. Only qualified service personnel should perform any servicing; take the product to the appliance repair shop of your choice for inspection and repair.

NOTICE– To reduce the risk of product and/or property damage:

• To disconnect the product from an electrical outlet, turn the Control Knob to the “OFF” position, and then pull directly on the plug; do not pull on the power cord.
• Do not put any stress on the power cord where it connects to the product, as the power cord could fray and break.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

• A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord is not recommended for use with this product, but if one must be used:
  • The marked electrical rating must be at least as great as that of the product;
  • If the product is of a 3-prong grounding type, the extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
  • Arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be tripped over or pulled.

WARNING: This product is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other blade) to reduce the risk of electrical shock. This is a safety  feature. The plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug into the  electrical outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plugs till does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Never use the plug with an extension cord unless you can fully insert the plug into the extension cord. Do not alter the plug. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Before Use:
Clean unit thoroughly. See “To Clean” section.

NOTE: When first used, your appliance may smoke slightly. Any smoke or order is normal and will not recur after a few uses.

To Boil Water:
NOTE: Do not use for heating oil or butter.
Fill Hot Pot with the amount of cold water needed or to the Maximum fill
indicator located on the inside of the unit.
Keep Hot Pot level when filling.
Hot Pot should always be unplugged when filling with water.
Place Hot Pot on a dry, level, heat resistant surface.
Cover and turn thermostat control dial to high.
Plug into 120 volt AC outlet.
Water will soon come to a full boil. DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL DRY.
Unplug before emptying water; to avoid spilling of hot liquid, keep cover in place while pouring.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overfill. Do not operate when empty.

CAUTION: This appliance is intended to hold hot or boiling liquids. To avoid burns or other injuries, extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot or boiling liquids. Keep away from children when operating.

To Heat Milk or Canned Convenience Foods:
Place food in unit and turn thermostat control dial to low or to desired
setting.
The use of low will prevent boil-overs and burning. Plug into 120 volt AC outlet. Allow food/milk to heat, stirring frequently. Unplug before emptying contents. To avoid spilling of hot liquid/ food/ keep cover in place while pouring.

Do not scratch the non-stick cook surface finish with metal implements.
Wood or plastic coated spatulas are best. If you use plastic tools, make sure they are suitable for use on hot surfaces.

CAUTION : the appliance and accumulated steam will be hot. Open cover carefully and let steam escape safely.

To Clean:
Note: Always unplug unit before washing. Never immerse in water. Wash lid in soapy water. Wash inside of unit with soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe outside with damp cloth. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on non- stick cooking surface or any plastic piece. To remove food residues, use a nylon scourer. NEVER use abrasive powder cleaners or metal scouring pads as these will damage the non-stick coating

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