CHEFMAN RJ11-17-TCTI-V2-RL Easy Steep 1.8L Digital Kettle User Guide

: August 28, 2024
: Chefman

RJ11-17-TCTI-V2-RL Easy Steep 1.8L Digital Kettle

Easy-Steep 1.8L Digital Kettle

USER GUIDE

• Safety Instructions
• Features
• Operating Instructions
• Cleaning and Maintenance
• Notes
• Terms and Conditions
• Warranty Registration

Boils faster than traditional heating
methods like stovetop and microwave.

COOKING FORWARDTM

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 Easy-
Steep 1.8L Digital Kettle was designed to brew tea to its best with easy
one-touch presets to heat water to the perfect temperature for your
ideal cup. Great for at home or in the office, the attractive glass kettle
features an intuitive user interface built right into the handle. Rapid-boil
technology means you can be steeping in mere minutes, and the colored
LED indicator lights that run along the bottom of the kettle make it easy
to see at a glance when your water is ready.
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 SAFEGGUARDS

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

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, do not immerse the cord, plug, charging base, or unit in water or other liquids.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

5. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord 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.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Chefman® may result in fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces.

10. Do not place the unit near or on any type of heat source, such as a gas or electric burner, stove, or oven, even if not on. Do not use near an open flame or flammable materials.

11. To disconnect, turn any control to OFF, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.

12. Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.

13. Scalding may occur if the lid is opened during the heating cycle.

14. Ensure the lid is securely closed before serving any beverages.

15. Do not set a hot container on a wet or cold surface.

16. Do not use a cracked container or a container having a loose or weakened handle.

17. Do not clean the container with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). 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 or force it into the outlet. This could result in injury or electrical shock.

SHORT-CORD INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards of entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a longer detachable power-supply extension cord is used:

1. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

2. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over a countertop or tabletop, where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

POWER-CORD SAFETY TIPS

1. Never pull or yank on the cord or the appliance.

2. To insert the plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into the outlet.

3. To disconnect the appliance, grasp the plug and remove it from the outlet.

4. Never use the product if the power cord shows signs of abrasion or excessive wear. Contact Chefman® Customer Support for additional guidance and support.

5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place undue stress on the cord where it enters the appliance and cause it to fray and break.

DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE POWER CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE OR IF THE APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.

Do not place the appliance on a stovetop or any other heatable surface, even if the stovetop is not on. Doing so is a fire hazard.

FEATURES

FEATURES

Drip-Free Spout with Removable Filter
Borosilicate Glass Kettle with Water-Level Markings
Removable Tea Infuser (attaches to lid)
Tri-Color LED Indicator Lights
360° Swivel Power Base
Out-of-Sight Cord Storage
Lift-Out Lid (infuser attaches to it)
Display
Temperature Increase/Decrease Buttons
START/STOP Button
Stay-Cool Handle with Built-In Control Panel

BUILT-IN PRESETS

DELICATE: 160°F (70°C)
GREEN: 175°F (80°C)
WHITE: 185°F (86°C)
OOLONG: 195°F (90°C)
HERBAL: 212°F (100°C)
BLACK: 212°F (100°C)
BOIL: 212°F (100°C)

INDICATOR COLORS

Power Up/Standby: WHITE
Heating Water to Temperature: RED
Steep Timer/Keep Warm: GREEN

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Remove all packaging and materials. Be sure that all parts are included before discarding any packaging.

2. Pull out the power cord from the compartment under the base, and place the base on a flat surface. (Make sure the power cord comes out of the opening in the base so the unit can sit level.)

3. To rinse the pot of any manufacturing residue, “brew” a pot of plain water without tea. To do so, lift off the lid and fill the kettle with water to the MAX line.

4. Put the lid with the infuser attached but empty back in the kettle. Place the kettle on the base unit, and plug it into a power outlet.

5. The kettle should default to the Boil preset; if not, use the arrow buttons to set it to Boil, then press START. The LED indicator lights will turn red, and the display will show the average live temperature as the water heats.

6. After the boil, the unit will automatically switch to Keep Warm, and the LED indicator lights will be green. At this point, empty the kettle, then rinse the kettle with clean water. It is now ready for use. NOTE: Never fill the water above the MAX line or below the MIN line indicated on the kettle.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The kettle is perfect for all your hot water needs: hot or iced tea, instant or pour-over coffee, instant oatmeal, and more. The bonus tea infuser lets you brew your favorite loose-leaf or bagged teas directly in the stain resistant borosilicate glass kettle. The kettle lights up with bright LEDs and lifts effortlessly from its base for easy filling at the sink and cord- free serving; it can also be returned to its power source from any direction, making it work well for both right- and left-handed people.

HOW TO MAKE TEA WITH THE TEA INFUSER

1. Place the base on a flat surface.

2. Remove the lid. Remove the infuser from the lid by twisting it and sliding it in the direction indicated on the lid.

3. Fill the kettle to at least the MIN line and not above the MAX line (1.8 liters) with cold, fresh water, and place the kettle securely onto its base. Return just the lid to the pot.

4. Plug in the unit. The kettle will light white, meaning it’s in Standby mode.

5. Choose a preset or set a custom temperature. The presets are suggested temperatures for optimal brewing of specific teas. Press the up or down arrow on the handle to scroll through just the presets. Pulse the button to scroll through temperatures as well as presets.

NOTE: You can switch temperature units (°F and °C) by holding down both the up and down arrow buttons for 5 seconds.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

6. Press START. The indicator lights will turn red, indicating heating. The display will show the average live temperature of the water as the heat increases. (You can cancel heating at any time by pressing STOP.)

7. Meanwhile, add tea to the infuser. Use loose tea (about 2 teaspoons per cup) or tea bags based on the amount of water you’re heating. (Wait to insert the infuser until the desired temperature has been reached.)

8. Add the infuser to the kettle. When the set temperature is reached, the unit will beep. For every tea preset and temperature setting aside from Boil, a Steep Timer will display with a recommended steeping time. (When the Steep Timer appears, the indicator lights will turn solid green, and the START/STOP button will pulse white.) Carefully lift off the lid. Slide the tea-filled infuser onto the underside of the lid (a slight twist helps), insert it into the pot, and press on the lid to close.

9. Steep. Set the Steep Timer for the recommended steeping time by pressing START. Otherwise, use the up and down arrows to adjust the steep time as desired, and then press START. (If the Steep Timer appears but is not activated within 5 minutes, the unit will enter Keep Warm mode.) Once the Steep Timer is started, the indicator lights will slowly pulse green, and the timer will count down. When the timer ends, it will beep, Keep Warm mode will begin, and the indicator lights will turn solid green.

10. When finished steeping, carefully remove the infuser by lifting off the lid. WARNING: Use extreme caution when removing the infuser as the kettle and water will be very hot. If you would like to return the lid to the pot, let the infuser cool (you can run it under water), then carefully twist/pull it off.

11. To serve, lift the kettle off its base and pour. If there is water or tea remaining, return the kettle to the base to keep warm. (See pp. 14-15 for more about the Keep Warm function.) Otherwise, turn off the kettle by pressing START/STOP and unplugging the unit.

TEA-BREWING PRESET CHART

The guide below is intended as a starting point for brewing your perfect cup of tea. You may need to vary the amount of tea and steeping times based on the kind of tea, the size of the leaves, and personal preference.

Preset

|

Temperature

|

Loose Tea Amount (per cup)

|

Steep Timer Setting

---|---|---|---

Delicate

|

160°F

|

2 teaspoons

|

3 minutes

Green

|

175°F

|

2 teaspoons

|

3 minutes

White

|

185°F

|

2 teaspoons

|

4 minutes

Oolong

|

195°F

|

2 teaspoons

|

4 minutes

Herbal

|

212°F

|

2 teaspoons

|

5 minutes

Black

|

212°F

|

2 teaspoons

|

5 minutes

TEA-BREWING TIPS

Use good-tasting water, preferably filtered, for best results.
Add more or less tea leaves than suggested depending on how strong you like your “cuppa.”
Avoid steeping for too long, which can make tea taste bitter. 13
If making iced tea, double the amount of tea leaves and steep a little longer so when chilled the flavor does not get weaker.
If your loose tea comes with brewing instructions, defer to those initially for optimum amounts and steeping time.
Save money by resteeping tea. Though black teas generally give up all their flavor 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 flavor.

HOW TO HEAT WATER WITHOUT MAKING TEA

Follow the directions for making tea with the infuser on p. 11 but leave the infuser out of the kettle. Presets and Keep Warm function all work the same; use hot water as desired.

SPECIAL FEATURES AND SAFETY FUNCTIONS

Recent Selection Saving

You don’t have to reset the kettle every time you use it. After first use, the default setting of your kettle will be the last setting you programmed.

Mute Function

To silence all beeps, press and hold both the down arrow and the START/ STOP button for 5 seconds. To turn sound back on, repeat the action.

Keep Warm Function

The kettle will automatically keep your water or tea hot for up to 1 hour. During Keep Warm mode, the unit’s indicator lights will be solid green, and the words KEEP WARM and a timer counting to 60 minutes will display. When Keep Warm time ends, the kettle will go into Standby mode; the display will still be on and the indicator lights will be white. After 3 minutes with no action, the unit will go into Sleep mode with all lights on the display dimmed.

If you wish to turn the Keep Warm function off, press and hold both the up arrow button and the START/STOP button for 5 seconds (to turn it back on, press and hold the same two buttons for 5 seconds). With the Keep Warm function off, the indicator lights will turn green and the word READY will display after the steep timer finishes. Lifting the kettle from its base or pressing any button will return it to Standby mode.

Memory Function

The kettle features an internal memory that lets you remove the kettle from the base without the unit turning off. Instead, Heating or Keep Warm (depending on which mode the unit was in) will pause, and the kettle will continue heating or warming when it’s returned to its base. This is true so long as the temperature has not dropped by more than 20°F during the time the kettle was without power. If it has dropped by more than that, the kettle will go into Standby mode.

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.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

1. Unplug the kettle and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.

2. Clean the interior of the kettle as needed by removing the lid and infuser and carefully rinsing the inside with soapy water. Do not let the handle of the kettle get wet. Rinse the inside of the kettle thoroughly. Wipe the outside of the kettle and the power base with a damp cloth.

WARNING: The handle of this unit contains sensitive electronics. DO NOT expose the handle to water when cleaning the kettle. DO NOT submerge this unit in or under water at any time. Doing so may expose the user to an electric shock hazard and cause the kettle to stop operating.

3. Wash the tea infuser and lid as needed in warm, soapy water and rinse thoroughly; the infuser and lid are not dishwasher safe.

4. To clean the spout’s filter, if necessary, remove it by pressing it into the kettle. Reattach the filter from the inside of the kettle, bending each side of the filter frame slightly to snap it into place.

GENERAL CLEANING NOTE: Reheating tea in your kettle may result in a bronze-colored tea stain on the kettle. This is caused by tea residue that adheres when reheated at high temperatures. To avoid tea-staining, do not reheat the same pot of tea twice, and always rinse the inside of your kettle before each brew. To remove the staining, add a small amount of food-grade white vinegar to a fresh kettle full of water and boil. After boiling, allow the kettle to cool, and thoroughly wash and dry it before your next use.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

DESCALING

Due to minerals in water, deposits may form on the base of the kettle and cause discoloration. 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 follow the directions using a commercial descaler, or use vinegar and water and follow the directions below:

1. Fill the kettle with enough white vinegar to cover the bottom by about ½ inch. Heat the vinegar to a boil.

2. Repeat with fresh vinegar until all deposits are removed.

3. When the descaling process is complete, empty the kettle and rinse several times with clean water.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Limited Warranty

RJ Brands, LLC d/b/a Chefman® offers a limited 1-year Warranty (the “Warranty”) available on sales through authorized 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 States and Canada. 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.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Limited 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 1 year 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.com 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.

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