Highland KE01401Z-UL 1.7 Liter Electric Kettle User Manual

Highland KE01401Z-UL 1.7 Liter Electric Kettle User Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the product.

• Before connecting the kettle to the power supply, check that the voltage indicated on the appliance (underside the kettle and base) corresponds with the voltage in your home. If this is not the case, contact your dealer and stop using the kettle.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch a hot surface.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
• Do not operate the appliance without anything in it to avoid damaging the heat elements.
• Ensure that the kettle is used on a firm and flat surface out of reach of children.
• To protect against a fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, electric plugs or kettle in water or other liquids.
• While water is boiling, or just after the water has been boiled, avoid contact with steam from the spout.
• Always take care to pour boiling water slowly and carefully without tipping the kettle too fast.
• Be careful of refilling when the kettle is 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 appliances by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not touch the hot surface. Use the handle or the button.
• The attached base cannot be used for other than intended use.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot water.
• The appliance is not a toy. Do not let the children play it.
• The kettle is for household use only. Do not use outdoors.
• The use of accessories, which are not recommended by the appliance manufacturer, may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.
• Unplug the kettle from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the kettle to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
• To disconnect, turn any control to “off,” then remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
• The kettle can only be used with the stand provided.
• Do not overfill the kettle.
• Always ensure the lid is closed and do not lift it while the water is boiling.
  Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycles.

WARNING

This product can expose you to chemicals including lead,which are known
to the State of California to cause cancer, and Bisphenol A (BPA) ,which are
known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive
harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

BEFORE USING YOUR KETTLE

If you are using the kettle for the first time, it is recommended that you should clean your kettle before use by boiling the Max capacity of water once and then discarding the water twice. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth.

USING YOUR KETTLE

• Place the kettle on the flat surface.
• To fill the kettle, remove it from the power base and open the lid by pressing down lid release button, then fill the kettle with the desired amount of water and close the lid. The water level must be within the Min and the Max level. Too little water will cause the kettle switching off before the water has boiled.
• Insert care, maintenance and/or storage instructions text here.

NOTE: Do not fill the water over the maximum level, as water may spill out of the spout when boiling. Ensure that the lid is firmly in place before plugging the power outlet.

• Position the kettle on the power base.
• Connect the plug into a power outlet. Press down the switch and the indicator will light up, and then the kettle starts to boil the water. The kettle will switch off automatically once the water has boiled. If necessary, it will take you 30 seconds to wait before pressing the switch again to re-boil the water. You may shut off the power by lifting switch up or directly lift the kettle from the power base at any moment to stop boiling process.

NOTE: Ensure that switch is free of obstructions and the lid is firmly closed, the kettle will not turn off if the switch if be constrained or if the lid is opening.

Lift the kettle from the power base and then pour the water.

NOTE: Operate carefully when pouring the water from your kettle as boiling water may result in scald, besides, don’t open the lid while the water in the kettle is hot.

The kettle will not re-boil until the switch is pressed again. The kettle may be stored on the power base when not in use.

NOTE: Always disconnect the power supply when not use.

Boil-dry protection

Should you accidentally let the kettle operate without water, the function of boil-dry protection will automatically switch off the power. If this occurs, allow the kettle to cool prior to filling with cold water before re-boiling.

Notes on the cord plug:

This appliance has a polarized plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way, If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

Notes on the cord:

A short power-supply cord (or detached power-supply cord) is to be provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord.Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long detachable power- supply cords or extension cord is used:

• The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
• If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
• The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

STORING YOUR KETTLE

You can store your kettle on the base when you are not using it.
Note: Make sure that the power cord is unplugged when your kettle is not in use. When you unplug the power cord, it retracts into the power base.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

The kettle and indicator light do not work when the power switch is turned on.| Make sure that your kettle is seated properly on the base and that the base is connected to a functioning electrical outlet.| Replace your kettle correctly.
There are mineral deposits inside the kettle.| It is the clumping of minerals after boiling water.| Cleaning by using descaler or vinegar.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Always disconnect the appliance from the power outlet and cool it down completely before cleaning.

• Never immerse the kettle, power cord or power base in water, or allow moisture to contact with these parts.
• Wipe the appearance of body with a damp cloth or cleaner, never use a poisonous cleaner.
• Remember to clean the filter at intervals. For easier cleaning, detach the filter by pressing down the tab of filter inside the kettle and then replace it after cleaning.

CAUTION: Do not use chemical, steel, wooden or abrasive cleaners to clean the outside of the kettle to prevent the gloss loss.

• When not in use or in storage, the power cord may be wound under the bottom of kettle.
• Your kettle should be periodically descaled as the mineral deposits in tap water may form scale on the bottom of kettle so as to cause the operation less efficiency. You can use the commercially available descaler and follow the instructions on the package of descaler. Alternatively, you may follow below instructions using white vinegar.

1. Fill the kettle with 3 cups of white vinegar, then adding water to the amount so as to cover the bottom of kettle completely. Leave the solution in the kettle overnight.
2. Then discard the mixture in the kettle, then filling the kettle with clean water to the maximum position, boiling and then discard the water. Repeat several times until the odor of vinegar has been flushed away. Any stains remaining inside the spout can be removed by rubbing with a damp cloth.

WARRANTY

One-year limited warranty

Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 888-251-1024, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., EST, Monday – Sunday.
You can also contact us at partsplus@lowes.com.

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