HITACHI Kettle HEK-E60 Instructions

: June 7, 2024
: Hitachi

Table of Contents

Cautions on Operation
Name of Parts
How to Use
How to Care and Cleaning
Specification
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Kettle
HEK-E60

Thank you for purchasing the Hitachi kettle. Please read this operating instruction manual carefully before using your kettle.
After reading, please keep this manual and read again when necessary.

HITACHI Kettle HEK-E60

The kettle is for household use only. Please do not use it for other purposes. Improper usage may cause serious accidents.
In case of emergencies such as a fire or earthquake, please stop using and unplug immediately.

Cautions on Operation

Before using this Kettle, please read those cautions on safety and operation carefully for the proper use and prevent any injury to yourself or others:

. Please read all the instructions before using the kettle and save this manual for future needs.
Do not modify the Kettle.
Do not repair the Kettle by yourself. Repair or disassembly must be carried out by an authorized repair person(s) only.
Before connecting the kettle to the power supply, check that the voltage indicated on the Kettle corresponds with the voltage in your home. If this is not the case, contact your dealer and do not use the kettle.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Do not spill water on the power base stand.
Do not touch the electrical contacts on the power base.
. Do not place the kettle on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
. Do not operate the kettle when it is empty, to avoid damaging the heating element.
. Use the kettle on a firm, flat surface that is out of the reach of children.
. Do not use the kettle to heat anything other than water.
. Avoid contact with steam from the spout when water is boiling or just after the kettle has been switched off.
. Check the Kettle regularly for damage. If there is the damage of any kind, the Kettle should not be used.
Do not use the Kettle if the power cord and/or plug are damaged or if the power socket is loose. If the cord or plug is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified technician or service agent.
Always pour boiling water slowly and carefully without tipping the kettle too fast.
. Be careful when opening the lid when the kettle is hot.
This Kettle is not intended for use by the following people ;( including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning usage of the Kettle by a person responsible for their safety.
Do not allow children to play with the Kettle.
. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handle only.
Insert the plug firmly, clean dirt and dust on the plug regularly.
Do not damage, modify, forcibly bend, pull hard, twist, or bend the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the cord or pinch the cord, or heating the cord.
When removing the plug, do not pull the cord, make sure to take hold of the plug to pull out.
Do not use the kettle or power base other than intended use. The kettle must only be used with the power base provided.
Keep the exposed power cord as short as possible. Wind excess cord into the base.
. Use extreme caution when using the Kettle containing hot water.
The kettle is for household use only. Do not use outdoors.
Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the Kettle manufacturer.
Unplug the kettle when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the kettle to cool before cleaning.
Do not overfill the kettle.
Do not use the Kettle for other purposes such as:
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments
– farmhouses
– by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments
– bed and breakfast type environments.
If the power cord is damaged, please replaced it with the service center or designated by the manufacturer or a qualified person to avoid electric shock.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the Kettle.
Keep the Kettle out of reach of children and pets

Name of Parts

HITACHI Kettle HEK-E60-Water Level
Indicator

How to Use

For the first Use
If you are using the kettle for the first time, clean your kettle by boiling a full kettle of water twice and then discarding the water. Wipe the exterior of the kettle with a soft damp cloth.
Use your kettle

To fill the kettle, remove it from the power base and open the lid by pressing the lid button. Fill with the desired amount of water. The water level should be between the MAX and MIN marks. Too little water will result in the kettle switching off before the water has boiled then close the lid. CAUTION: If the kettle is overfilled, boiling water may be spilled.
Place the kettle on the power base.

Connect the plug to a power outlet. Move the On/Off switch to the ON position (indicated by the symbol “I”). The indicator will light up. The kettle will switch off
NOTE: Ensure that the switch is not obstructed and the lid is firmly closed. The kettle will not turn off if the switch cannot move or if the lid is open.
4. Lift the kettle from the power base and then pour the water. Be careful when pouring water as boiling water will scald.
NOTE: After removing the kettle, there may be some water on the surface of the power base. This is condensation from the steam that causes the kettle to automatically switch off after boiling. This is normal and should not be a cause for alarm.

BOIL-DRY PROTECT
If you accidentally let the kettle operate without water, the boil-dry protection will automatically switch off the power. If this occurs, allow the kettle to cool for ten minutes before refilling with cold water and re- boiling.

How to Care and Cleaning

CLEANING THE KETTLE
Clean the kettle’s exterior with a soft damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads, which may damage the finish of the kettle. Never immerse the kettle or the power base in water and always keep the electrical contacts dry. Disconnect from the power base before cleaning the kettle stand.

CLEANING THE REMOVABLE SCALE FILTER
To prevent loose particles of limescale from being poured into your beverage, your kettle is fitted with a scale filter. To fit the filter, place the tab at the bottom end of the filter inside the bracket, then press down the top edge of the filter and push the filter into the spout until it clicks into place. To remove the filter, press down on the top of the filter to release it from the spout.

DESCALING THE KETTLE
After some time, limescale may be deposited on the inside of the kettle. This normal build-up is not harmful to health but an excessive amount of scale may affect the operation of the kettle. If this happens use a descaling solution, following the manufacturers’ instructions. Never attempt to descale the kettle by chipping or scraping it with a sharp object.
Note: If trouble occurs, take the unit to the retailer from which you bought, without trying to repair it yourself.