Instant Pot Zen Kettle User Manual

: June 5, 2024
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Instant Pot Zen Kettle

User Manual

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Zen Cup

Welcome to the World of Instant Pot

Thank you for selecting an appliance from the Instant Brands® family! Our vision is to provide you with tools to enhance your culinary experience in a safe, convenient, and dependable way. Zen was designed with peace in mind, and offers precision heating so you can enjoy the perfect cup, any time.
Happy Cooking!

Robert J. Wang
Founder, CEO

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Do not use the kettle in electrical systems other than 120V/60Hz for North America. Do not use with power converters or adapters.
Kettle is designed to be used with provided kettle base. Do not use any parts in isolation or for any other purposes.
Do not operate kettle with a damaged cord or plug, or after kettle malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
To avoid damaging the cord, do not allow it to hang over the edge of a table or bench top, or touch any hot surface.
Do not place kettle on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
Do not turn kettle on without water to avoid damaging heating tube. Should kettle operate without sufﬁcient water, unplug kettle and allow it to cool for 15 minutes before ﬁlling.
This appliance is not to be used by children or by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Children should not play with this appliance.
CAUTION: Do not immerse kettle or any parts into water or any other liquid to prevent electric shock.
Steam is hot and may result in scalding injury. After boiling, press pouring release button for several seconds to release steam before beginning to pour water. To avoid scalding injury, do not touch the spout.
The kettle is intended to boil water only. Do not use to heat any other liquid, including coffee, tea, milk or alcohol. Do not use kettle for any other use that has not been outlined within this manual.
Do not move kettle when turned on. Be cautious when moving the kettle containing hot water to avoid potential scalding injury.
Do not use kettle in conjunction with spare parts or accessories that have not been approved by Instant Brands.
Always unplug kettle when not in use and before cleaning. Allow kettle to cool sufficiently before cleaning.
Always ensure lid is firmly closed when kettle is in use.
Do not open lid while water is boiling to avoid potential scalding injury.
Kettle must remain in the upright position to avoid scalding. The lid is not fully sealed in order to release steam during boiling. Leakage will occur when the kettle contains water and is turned upside down.
For household use only. Do not use outdoors. Not for commercial use.
The plug should only be inserted into a grounded socket. Do not remove grounding prong.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING: Read and save these safety guidelines. Failure to adhere to these safety guidelines may result in serious injury.

WARNING:

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

WARNING

Overview

Product Specifications

Controls & Features

The pitcher must be seated on the kettle base for use. If the pitcher is removed from the base for more than 20 seconds, the kettle will return to Standby.

Quick Boil

Touch Power to boil to 100°C (212°F). After 3 seconds, real-time temperature and “ HEAT ” will appear on display.
To turn on Keep Warm automatically after boiling, touch Power , then touch Keep Warm. Kettle will boil to 100°C (212°F), then heat as needed to maintain temperature at
95°C (205°F) for up to 4 hours.
To adjust Keep Warm temperature to between 40-95°C (105-205°F), use the + / – keys.
Touch Power to cancel.

Precise Heat (Custom Temperature)

Touch Keep Warm. Temperature and “ WARM ” will appear on display.
Use the + / – keys to adjust temperature to between 40-95°C (105-205°F). Kettle will heat to selected temperature, and maintain temperature for up to 4 hours.

Note: Kettle will not reach 100°C (212°F) on this setting.

Touch Keep Warm to cancel.

Setting Adjustment

Touch + / – keys to adjust the temperature by increments of 5°C (10°F). After 3 seconds, the display will indicate the internal temperature.

Adjust Temperature Display From Celsius to Fahrenheit

To change the temperature setting from Fahrenheit to Celsius, press and hold the + / – keys at the same time. The display will indicate the selected setting.

Getting Started

Tea Preparation Guide

*Note: Water temperature and steep times are suggestions only. Adjustments may be required to suit preferences.

Care & Cleaning

Allow kettle to cool before cleaning or storing.

Care & Cleaning

Deep Cleaning

Minerals in water may deposit at bottom of kettle.
Periodic deep cleaning will ensure the longevity of the kettle.

Add 3 cups (750 mL / 24 fl oz) white vinegar to pitcher, then fill with warm water up to the “MAX” line. Allow solution to sit within kettle overnight.
Empty solution from kettle. Fill kettle with clean water to the “MAX” line, discard after boiling.

Repeat as necessary.

Warranty

Limited Warranty

This Limited Warranty is effective for one year from the date of original consumer purchase. Proof of original purchase date and, if requested by an authorized representative of Instant Brands Inc. (“Instant Brands”), return of your appliance, is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty. Provided that this appliance is operated and maintained in accordance with written instructions attached to or furnished with the appliance, Instant Brands will, in its sole and exclusive discretion, either: (i) repair defects in materials or workmanship; or (ii) replace the appliance. In the event that your appliance is replaced, the Limited Warranty on the replacement appliance will expire 12 months from the date of original consumer purchase.

This Limited Warranty extends only to the original purchaser and use of the appliance in the United States of America and Canada. This warranty does not cover units that are used outside of the United States of America and Canada.

Any modiﬁcation or attempted modiﬁcation to your appliance may interfere with the safe operation of the appliance and will void this Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty does not apply in respect of any appliance or any part thereof that has been altered or modiﬁed unless such alterations or modiﬁcations were expressly authorized by an Instant Brands representative.

Limitation and Exclusions

The liability of Instant Brands, if any, for any allegedly defective appliance or part shall in no circumstances exceed the purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance.

This Limited Warranty does not cover:

Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, neglect, unreasonable use, use contrary to the operating instructions, normal wear and tear, commercial use, improper assembly, disassembly, failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, ﬁre, ﬂood, acts of God or repair by anyone unless directed by an Instant Brands Representative;
Repairs where your appliance is used for other than normal, personal use or when it is used in a manner that is contrary to published user or operator instructions; or
Use of unauthorized parts and accessories, or repairs to parts and systems resulting from unauthorized repairs or modiﬁcations made to this appliance.

The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by you.

Disclaimer of Implied Warranties

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INSTANT BRANDS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY STATUTE, USAGE, CUSTOM OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLIANCES OR PARTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, OR REPRESENTATIONS OF WORKMANSHIP, MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR DURABILITY.

Some states or provinces do not allow for the exclusion of implied warranties of merchantability or ﬁtness, so this limitation may not apply to you. In these states and provinces, you have only the implied warranties that are expressly required to be provided in accordance with applicable law.

Limitation of Remedies; Exclusion of Incidental and Consequential Damage

YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE APPLIANCE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. INSTANT BRANDS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE APPLIANCE OR DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO ANY ECONOMIC LOSS, PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF PROPERTY, LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, LOSS OF ENJOYMENT OR USE, COSTS OF REMOVAL, INSTALLATION OR OTHER INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE OR KIND.

Warranty Registration

Please visit www.instantpot.com/support/register to register your new Instant Brands™ appliance and validate your warranty within thirty (30) days of purchase. You will be asked to provide the store name, date of purchase, model number (found on the back of your appliance) and serial number (found on the bottom of your appliance) along with your name and email address. The registration will enable us to keep you up to date with product developments, recipes and contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notiﬁcation. By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the instructions for use, and warnings set forth in the accompanying instructions.

Warranty Service

To obtain service under this warranty, please contact our Customer Service Department by phone at 1-800-828-7280 or by email to support@instantpot.com. You can also create a support ticket online at www.instantpot.com/support. If we are unable to resolve the problem, you may be asked to send your appliance to the Service Department for quality inspection. Instant Brands is not responsible for shipping costs related to warranty service, save and except for shipping costs associated with the return of your appliance from Canada or within the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia of the United States of America, as provided herein. When returning your appliance, please include your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and proof of the original purchase date as well as a description of the problem you are encountering with the appliance.

Instant Brands Inc.
11 – 300 Earl Grey Drive, Suite 383 Ottawa, Ontario
K2T 1C1
Canada

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www.InstantPot.com/Support/Register