CHEFMAN RJ11-18 Electric Kettles User Guide

: August 22, 2024
: Chefman

Table of Contents

RJ11-18 Electric Kettles
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FEATURES
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
CHEFMAN® WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Documents / Resources

FAST-BOIL™
1.8L ELECTRIC KETTLE
USER GUIDE

RJ11-18 Electric Kettles

RJ11-18-PL-UK

Boils faster than on the hob.

COOKING FORWARD TM
Welcome!
Whether this is your first Chefman® appliance or you’re already a part of our family, we’re happy to be in the kitchen with you. The Fast-BoilTM 1.8-Litre Electric Kettle is designed to quickly bring a pot of water to the boil for tea or other hot beverages. The rapidboil technology means you’ll have hot water in mere minutes, and with its one-touch operation, it’s also super simple to use. Plus, the sleek glass kettle has a blue LED light that runs along the bottom, making it easy to see at a glance when your water is heating and when it’s ready for use.
We know you’re excited to start sipping, but please take a few minutes to read our directions, safety instructions and warranty information.
From our kitchen to yours,
The Chefman® Team

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction manual before using.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handle.
To protect against electric shock and injuries to persons do not immerse cable, plugs or unit in water or other liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cable out of reach of children less than 8 years.
Unplug from socket when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cable or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. If this should occur, contact Chefman® Customer Support for examination, repair or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Chefman® may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cable hang over edge of table or worktop, or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric hob, or in a heated oven.
To disconnect, turn any control to OFF, then remove plug from wall socket.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
Scalding may occur if the lid is opened during the heating cycle.
Ensure the lid is securely closed before serving any beverages.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

WARNING: Please ensure that the electrical socket can accommodate the product’s standard plug. Do not attempt to alter the plug in any way.
CAUTION: To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock, connect to properly grounded outlets only.
SHORT CABLE INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cable is provided to reduce the hazards of entanglement or tripping over a longer cable. Longer detachable power-supply cables or extension leads are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a longer detachable power-supply extension lead is used:

The marked electrical rating of the extension lead 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; and
The longer cable should be arranged so that it will not drape over the worktop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

POWER CABLE SAFETY TIPS

Never pull or yank on the cable or the appliance.
To insert the plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into the socket.
To disconnect the appliance, grasp the plug and remove it from the socket.
Never use the product if the power cable shows signs of abrasion or excessive wear. Contact Chefman® Customer Support for additional guidance and support.
Never wrap the cable tightly around the appliance, as this could place undue stress on the cable where it enters the appliance and cause it to fray and break.

DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE IF THE POWER CABLE SHOWS ANY DAMAGE OR IF THE APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.
Do not place the appliance on a hob or any other heatable surface, even if the hob is not on. Doing so is a fire hazard.

FEATURES

Drip-free spout (with filter)
Removable lid
Stay-cool handle
Power switch
360˚ swivel power base
Blue LED indicator lights
Borosilicate glass kettle (with water-level markings)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove all packing materials and stickers from the kettle exceptfor the rating label, which should remain on the unit. Be sure that all parts are included before discarding any packaging.
Gently wipe down the exterior of the kettle with a damp cloth or paper towel.
Unwind the power cable and place the base on a flat surface. (Make sure the power cable comes out of the opening in the base so the unit can sit level.)
To rinse the pot of any manufacturing residue, boil and discard a pot of water, following the instructions on p. 11.
Once complete, rinse the kettle with fresh water. It is now ready to use.

HOW TO BOIL WATER
The electric kettle is perfect for all your hot water needs: tea, instant or pour-over coffee, instant oatmeal or soup and more. The kettle lifts easily off its base for convenient filling at the sink and cable-free serving; it can also be returned to the base from any direction, so it works well for both right- and left-handed users.

Place the base on a flat surface.
Remove the lid.
Fill the kettle to at least the MIN line (0.5 litres) but not above the MAX line (1.8 litres) with cold, fresh water (preferably filtered or bottled). Place the kettle securely onto its base and return the lid to the pot.
Plug in the unit. Turn the kettle on by pressing down the power switch. The blue LED lights around the base of the kettle will illuminate to indicate the water is heating. NOTE: You can cancel heating at any time by switching off the power switch.
Once the water has boiled, the blue LED lights will turn off and the kettle will automatically power off.
To serve, lift the kettle off its base and pour.

SPECIAL SAFETY FEATURE: BOIL-DRY PROTECTION
The kettle comes equipped with boil-dry protection. While you should never heat the kettle without water at least to the MIN line, should the unit go dry or start without water, it will automatically shut off completely to avoid damaging the heating element. It will not come back on, even if you replace it to the base, until it has cooled down. To quickly cool it down, add cold water to the kettle.
EA BREWING TIPS

Use good-tasting water, preferably filtered, for best results.
If using loose tea, use about 2 teaspoons of leaves per cup. If your loose tea comes with brewing instructions, defer to those initially for optimum amounts and steeping time.
Add more or less tea leaves than suggested depending on how strong you like your “cuppa.”
Tea should steep for 3 to 7 minutes on average, depending on the tea. Avoid steeping for too long, which can make tea taste bitter.
If making iced tea, double the amount of tea leaves and steep a little longer so when chilled the flavour does not get weaker.
Save money by resteeping tea. Though black teas generally give up all their flavour during the first brew, some teas, like green tea and oolong, may be resteeped within a few hours; let them steep a little longer during the second steep for best flavour.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Unplug the kettle and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.
Clean the interior of the kettle as needed by removing the lid and carefully washing the inside with soapy water. Rinse the inside of the kettle thoroughly. Wipe the outside of the kettle and the power base with a damp cloth, if necessary.
CAUTION: Never immerse the kettle or power base in water or wash in the dishwasher; doing so will damage the unit.
To clean the spout filter, rinse it under hot water while gently rubbing it with a clean cloth or brush. Do not attempt to remove the filter.

DESCALING
Due to minerals in water, deposits may form on the base of the kettle and cause discolouration. To get the best performance from your kettle, descale it from time to time. Frequency will depend on the hardness of your water and how often you use the kettle. You can either use a commercial descaler, following the package instructions, or use vinegar and water, and follow the directions below:

Fill the kettle with enough white vinegar to cover the bottom by about 1.5 cm. Heat the vinegar to the boil.
Repeat this with fresh vinegar until all deposits are removed.
When the descaling process is complete, empty the kettle and rinse it out several times with clean water.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Limited Warranty
RJ Brands, LLC d/b/a Chefman® offers a limited 2-year Warranty (the “Warranty”) available on sales through authorised distributors and retailers only. Please note that this Warranty becomes valid from the date of initial retail purchase and that the Warranty is non-transferable and applies only to the original purchaser.
This Warranty is void without proof of purchase within the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man. Please be aware that this Warranty supersedes all other warranties and constitutes the entire agreement between the consumer and Chefman®. Any changes to the Terms and Conditions of this Warranty must be in writing, signed by a representative of Chefman®. No other party has the right or ability to alter or change the Terms and Conditions of this Warranty.
We may ask you to please submit, via email, photos and/or video of the issue you are experiencing. This is to help us better assess the matter and possibly offer a quick fix. Photos and/or video may also be required to determine Warranty eligibility.
We encourage you to register your product. Registering can make the Warranty process easier and can keep you informed of any updates or recalls on your product. To register, follow the directions on the Chefman® Warranty Registration page in the Chefman® User Guide. Please retain your proof of purchase even after registering. In the event that you do not have proof of your purchase date, we may declare your Warranty void or we may, at our sole discretion, apply the date of manufacture as the purchase
date for purposes of this Warranty.
WHAT THE WARRANTY COVERS

Manufacturer defects – Chefman® products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship, under normal household use, for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase when used in accordance with the directions listed in the Chefman® User Guide. If your product does not work as it should, please contact Customer Support at support@chefman.co.uk so that we may assist you.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER

Misuse – Damage that occurs from neglectful or improper use of products, including, but not limited to, damage that occurs as a result of usage with incompatible voltage, regardless of whether the product was used with a converter or adapter. See Safety Instructions in the Chefman® User Guide for information on proper use of product;
Poor Maintenance – General lack of proper care. We encourage you to take care of your Chefman® products so that you may continue to enjoy them. Please see Cleaning and Maintenance directions in the Chefman® User Guide for information on proper maintenance;
Commercial Use – Damage that occurs from commercial use;
Normal Wear and Tear – Damage or degradation expected to occur due to normal use over time;
Altered Products – Damage that occurs from alterations or modifications by any entity other than Chefman® such as the removal of the rating label affixed to the product;
Catastrophic Events – Damage that occurs from fire, floods or natural disasters; or
Loss of Interest – Claims of loss of interest or enjoyment.

CHEFMAN® WARRANTY REGISTRATION

What do I need to register my product? NOTE: Label depicted here is an example.
How do I register my product?
All you need to do is fill out a simple Chefman® registration form. You can easily access the form in one of the two ways listed below:

Visit Chefman.com/register.
Scan the QR code to access site:

http://www.chefman.com/register

For product information
Please visit us at Chefman.com.
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