LE CREUSET Q3101-67 Enamel On Steel Whistling Tea Kettle User Guide

LE CREUSET Q3101-67 Enamel On Steel Whistling Tea Kettle

Before first use

• Remove labels and all packaging.
• Ensure kettle handle is in the upright position (folding handle models only).
• Rinse inside of kettle with hot water. Fill with clean water, bring to the boil and discard this water.

General care and use information

• Suitable for use on all conventional heat sources, including induction.
• Never fill beyond the level marked on the outside of the kettle or the diagrams below.

Never heat an empty kettle.

• Always ensure the lid is firmly in place on the kettle.
• Always match kettle base size to the hob heat zone it is to be used on. Gas flames must always be confined to the base area and not extend up around the side walls of the kettle.
• Do not leave a heating kettle unattended and do not rely on the whistle to remind you about an unattended kettle. The whistle is a convenience, not a safety device.
• We advise using oven mitts when handling the kettle or moving the whistle lever, during and after heating.

Care and Use

• After removing the kettle from the heat source, wait 5-10 seconds before opening the whistle. This will ensure that the rapid boiling has stopped and hot water can be poured safely.
• Do not tip kettle upside down when pouring.
• Allow the kettle to cool thoroughly before re-filling. Never re-fill a hot kettle with cold water.
• Do not allow the kettle to boil dry. Boiling the kettle dry may result in damage to the kettle or to the hob.
• If the kettle has been allowed to boil dry, turn off the heat and do not touch the kettle until it has cooled thoroughly.
• Avoid repeated knocks on hob or hard surfaces – this may damage the enamel.
• Screw fixings e.g. on the handle or knob, may become loose over time. We advise to re-tighten the screws from time to time as necessary. Please take care not to over-tighten the screws.

Storage and Cleaning

• Over time, limescale deposits may build up on the interior of the kettle when used in hard water areas. This is normal, but may affect the boiling time. To protect against the build-up of limescale, always empty the kettle after each use.
• A gentle, proprietary descaler may be used periodically if required, in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions. Abrasive cleaners should not be used as these may damage the interior of the kettle.

Additional notes for induction hob use

• Always match the diameter of the kettle base to the induction hob cooking zone.
• We recommend not using the boost function on an induction hob to heat the kettle: induction hob technology is very powerful, and use of the boost function may cause the kettle to boil dry or may overheat the enamel which could lead to damage of the kettle or the hob.

Additional notes for use on Aga/Rayburn and other cast iron cookers

• Always use the boiling plate of the cast iron cooker, not the simmering plate.
• Ensure that the boiling plate is kept free of debris using the wire brush provided by the cooker manufacturer. This will help to ensure good contact between the base of the kettle and the boiling plate.
• Repeated boiling of water in quick succession may eventually increase heating times due to heat being lost from the boiling plate. If the plate has been left open, close to allow plate to recover heat before heating the kettle.
• Kettles with a base diameter of less than 14cm are not suitable for use on Aga/Rayburn/other cast iron cookers.

Le Creuset UK

Guarantee
Le Creuset offers a 5 year guarantee on its stovetop kettles. The guarantee applies from the date of purchase of the original owner, whether a self purchase or received as a gift. The guarantee covers defects in materials or manufacturing for 5 years when the product is used in normal, domestic conditions and in accordance with the care and use instructions provided. It does not cover normal wear and tear, commercial use or misuse of the product. To claim under the guarantee please return the product, with proof of purchase, to the place of purchase or to the address shown for your country of residence at the back of this booklet. Defective kettles will be repaired or ( if repair is not possible) replaced free of charge with a similar product or one of equivalent value if the original product is no longer in production.

Le Creuset Kettles comply with EN13750 when used under normal domestic circumstances. The kettle must be removed from the heat source once it has reached boiling point and not be left simmering.
The following are excluded from the guarantee:

• Damage caused by wear and tear, accident, misuse, abuse or commercial use.
• Scratches, stains, discolouration, corrosion or damage from overheating to the interior or exterior of the kettle.
• Damage to either the hob/cooker or kettle as a result of allowing the kettle to boil dry or from over-heating following use of the boost function on an induction hob. Le Creuset will not accept liability for any damage that occurs as a result of allowing either of these to occur.
• Consequential damage is expressly excluded from this guarantee
  The guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.

Free Consumer Helpline
If you have any questions about your Le Creuset Kettle call us free on 0800 373792 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. UK only.
We’d be delighted to help.

Le Creuset USA

• Warranty

• What does this warranty cover?
  Le Creuset cookware is warranted to you by Le Creuset of America, inc., to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of its purchase. For this Lifetime Limited Warranty to apply, you must follow the care and use instructions provided with the utensil. This warranty covers normal household use only.

• What does this warranty not cover?
  This warranty does not cover damage from abuse, commercial use or other non- consumer use, neglect, abnormal wear or tear, overheating, or any use not in accordance with the cookware instructions provided with the utensil. This warranty does not cover damages such as the cost of repairing or replacing other property that is damaged due to a defect in the utensil, the cost for transportation of the utensil to get warranty service, loss of time, loss of use, or other consequential or incidental damages.

• Who is covered by this warranty?
  This Lifetime Limited Warranty covers the original retail consumer purchaser of the utensil, or a consumer who receives the utensil new and unused as a gift from the original retail purchaser. Coverage terminates if a covered consumer sells or otherwise transfers the utensil. (This warranty is provided only to consumers, and all express and implied warranties to non-consumers are disclaimed).

• How long does this warranty last?
  This Lifetime Limited Warranty extends from date of purchase and for as long as a covered consumer owns the utensil.

• How does state law apply to this warranty?
  This Lifetime Limited Warranty does not extend any implied warranty provided by any state law to a consumer. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. (Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you)

• What will we do?
  Defective cookware will be repaired or replaced, free of charge, or replaced by a similar product or one of equivalent value if the utensil is no longer in production. Replacement with the same color of cookware cannot be guaranteed.

• How do you get service?
  To make a claim under this Lifetime Limited Warranty, you must mail the cookware (postage prepaid) to the address below. Please enclose your return address and a brief note explaining the defect.
  Le Creuset of America, INC. Attn: Consumer Services 114 Bob Gifford Blvd. Early Branch, SC 29916 USA
  This Lifetime Limited Warranty is made solely by LE CREUSET OF AMERICA, INC., and no other person or entity. This Lifetime Limited Warranty is the only express warranty provided for the utensil. We want you to get the very best from your new Le Creuset utensil.
  For help and advice, dial the following toll-free helpline: 1-877-creuset (273.8738) or email us atcservice@lecreuset.com

Le Creuset Australia

• Warranty
  5 year warranty
  The 5 year warranty for your kettle covers faulty workmanship and materials when the product is used in a normal domestic environment, and in accordance with the care and use instructions provided. The warranty does not cover damage from misuse, commercial use, neglect, corrosive or abrasive cleaners, overheating or the normal wear and tear of the product. The benefits under the Le Creuset 5 year warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies under the law in relation to the product.

• Warranty period
  The 5 year warranty covers the product from the date of purchase.

• Procedure for claiming
  Print your name, contact number, address and the nature of the complaint and attach it to the product. Return the product to the retailer from which it was purchased together with proof of purchase. For help and advice and if the retailer has closed please contact the Le Creuset helpline detailed below. The cost of returning the product to the retailer is the responsibility of the purchaser.

• Replacements
  Defective products will be replaced free of charge by a similar product, or one of equivalent value if the product is no longer in production. Replacement with the same colour product cannot be guaranteed.

Australian Consumer Law

Le Creuset guarantees its products in accordance with Australian Consumer Law. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for 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.
Helpline : 1300 767 993
9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Email:customerservices@lecreuset.com.au
www.lecreuset.com.au
Le Creuset Australia Pty Ltd, Suite 103, Level 1, 339 Military Road,
Cremorne NSW
Australia 2090

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