Chef'sChoice 679 Use and Care Manual
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1. ChefsChoice International Cordless Electric Glass Kettle Instructions Model 679 gt 2 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read all instructions carefully Do not touch hot surfaces of kettle Always lift by handle To protect against fire electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse cord plug Kettle or Kettle base in water or other liquid Close supervision is necessary when used by children handicapped or infirm Always unplug the base when not in use in order to avoid accidental electrical shock Allow the Kettle to cool before cleaning Do not operate the Kettle with a damaged cord or plug or after the Kettle malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner Return Kettle to the EdgeCraft Corporation Service Department for examination repair or adjustment The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the EdgeCraft Corporation may result fire electric shock or injury to persons Do not use Kettle outdoors Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces Always place the Kettle on the base before turning on its power switch After use turn power switch to OFF 0 position or make sure it has switched off automatically before attempting to unplug the power cord Do not use this Kettle or base unit for other than intended use Do not attempt to plug any device other than designat2. boil dry protection avoid allowing the Kettle to If the boil dry protection is actuated disconnect the power cord and allow the Kettle to cool down for a few minutes and then refill with at least 16 ounces of cold water The Kettle will now operate normally Frequent boil dry of the Kettle may reduce its usable life CAUTION Small amounts of hot water remaining in the Kettle can cause scalding injuries Service This appliance is for household use only No user serviceable parts are inside In the event service is needed return your Kettle to EdgeCraft Corp where the cost of repair can be estimated before the repair is undertaken Please include your return address and a brief description of the problem or damage to the Kettle on a separate sheet inside the box PLEASE CAREFULLY PACKAGE THE KETTLE TO AVOID SHIPPING DAMAGE Send your Kettle insured and postage prepaid to EdgeCraft Corporation 825 Southwood Road Avondale 19311 USA Tel 1 800 342 3255 Limited Warranty Used vith normal care tis EdgeCraft product is guaranteed against detective material and workmanship for a period of ane 1 year from the date of oniginl purchase Warranty Period We wil repair or replace at our option any product or part that s defective material or workmanship without charge it the product is returned us poste prepa wiih dated proot of purchase within ihe Warranty Penod This waranty does not app
3. glass interior and ensures years of service from this elegant yet durable product Please take a minute to familiarize yourself with the following instructions to maximize your enjoyment of your Electric Glass Kettle First Use of the Electric Glass Kettle Read all safety and operating instructions carefully before using the Kettle for the first time An adult should provide close supervision if Kettle is being used by children the handicapped or the infirm For new Kettles do not use the first filling of boiled water discard it rinse out the Kettle and refill with fresh water Using Your Chef sChoice Electric Glass Kettle The appliance has two parts Base unit with electrical connector and power cord b Removable Kettle with electrical adaptor The Kettle can only be used with the appropriate base unit Base unit and Kettle must bear the same model number The Kettle lid must be fully closed when heating the water It is equipped with a snap lock so it does not open unintentionally while the water is being poured The lid can be easily opened with one hand Simply grasp the handle and press on the lid release button with the thumb never force lid open always use the button To close the lid press down lightly on it until it snaps completely shut Remove Kettle from the base Fill li f water itt during the boiling process Do not fill the Kettle above the maximum line shown on the water gauge to prevent boiling water f
4. removing the filter for replacement or cleaning make sure the Kettle is unplugged from the power source do not attempt to remove the filter when hot or when the Kettle contains hot water To remove the filter Fig 2 open the Kettle with the spout facing you Grasp the top black rim of the filter and pull the filter out At the bottom of the filter note the small extending plastic tab A that fits comfortably into slot immediately below the filter Figure 2 Filter placed slots Lime scale can be removed from the filter by running water over filter under tap while gently brushing with a soft nylon brush or by Soaking the filter heated vinegar solution or a commercially available descaling agent To reinsert the filter align the filter with the slots B provided behind the kettle spout and insert the plastic tab into its slot C Gently press the filter into position Never leave the filter loose inside the kettle Ensure that the filter is always correctly placed behind the spout Boil dry Protection CAUTION Avoid boiling the Kettle dry Never operate Kettle with less than 16 ounces of water See marks on water guage This Kettle is equipped with a pair of self resetting boil dry switches that protect the appliance in the event of improper use It heating is accidentally started without sufficient water or if the water evaporates completely the appliance is automatically switched OFF by the
5. ase for pouring or 2 T Release Button serving The pouring spout has been specially 3 Water Level Guage designed to easily pour even small amounts of water 4 Base Unit Replace the Kettle on the base unit when finished pouring 5 Illuminated Power The power switch must be pushed to the ON position Hasita again if you wish to restart the heating of the water Alway 6 i dle check the water level before turning the power switch Make certain there at least 16 ounces 0 5 liters of water in Kettle before pushing switch Avoid boiling the kettle dry Avoid spilling water on the base unit In the event the base unit becomes wet proceed as follows 10 Filter Screen disconnect the power cord from the power outlet invert base unit and shake out all water dry the base unit with a dry absorbent cloth place the Kettle on the base and re insert the power cord into the power outlet CAUTION The Kettle always gets hot during operation DO NOT touch the glass body or lid Lift the Kettle only by the handle and open the lid only by using the lid release button Exercise care to avoid contact with steam or the water when opening the lid while the Kettle is still hot or contains hot water Operation During Brown Outs and Periods of Low Voltage During periods of extremely hot weather power companies in certain areas allow the grid voltage to drop from the standard 120 volts to as low as 108 vol
6. ed Kettle into the base unit Do not place base or Kettle on or near hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven Do not operate Kettle unless lid is fully closed Do not operate kettle without filter screen See Fig 1 10 and Fig 2 securely in place Never fill Kettle while it rests on the base unit Do not turn power 1 unless Kettle contains at least 16 ounces 0 5 liters of water CAUTION Unplug IMMEDIATELY if water spills onto bottom of Kettle onto Kettle base or into connector to avoid electrical shock CAUTION Avoid the risk of being scalded Hot or boiling water and steam can cause serious burns Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot water or other hot liquids Never fill Kettle above the line shown on the water level gauge Always pour slowly and carefully Only operate Kettle on a dry flat non slip surface For household use only SAVE THESE eta You Made a Good Choice Your Chef sChoice Cordless Electric Glass Kettle is the best of its kind It efficiently boil 13 4 quarts 1 7 liters of water in only minutes An appliance crafted for excellence careful attention has been given to every detail from the sleek design to its multilevel protection safety switches A convenient external water level gauge lets you know the water level in both fluid ounces and liters The Kettle s enclosed heating element allows for an easily cleanable stainless steel and
7. ly to commercial use or any prod uctabuse ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD EOGECRAFT CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow imitations on how long an imped warranty lasts and some states do nof allow exclusions or limitation of indent or consequential damages sa the above imila Sons or exclusions may apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specifi eoa rights and you may also have other rights which vary fom state to sate Conforms to UL 1082 EdgeCratt Corporation 2008 7679001 Certified to CSA standard 022 2 No 64 www edgecraft com
8. ply cord is provided with this appliance to reduce the risk of someone becoming entangled in or tripping over longer cord and causing the Kettle to overturn discharging its hot contents While EdgeCraft does not recommend it extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use If an extension cord is used it should be a grounded three conductor cord rated at not less than 15 amperes and match the configura tion of the plug The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on or tipped over by children or the infirm Plug base unit into a three way grounded 110 120 volt AC outlet The Kettle poner switch 5 has 2 positions 1 and OFF 0 Place Kettle on it s base and push the switch down to the ON position The switch will illuminate to indicate the power is on The Kettle normally switches OFF automatically within 30 seconds after the boiling point is reached The time required for the Kettle to automatically switch OFF after the boiling point is reached will vary depending on the pman of water in the Kettle switel fot faster after boil ingit fi til at mum level If only warm water is desired you can interrupt the heating process at any time but always first press the power switch 5 to OFF 0 before lifting the kettle The Kettle can be lifted easily from the b
9. rom splashing out through the spout If overfilled and water flows down the outside of Kettle and onto its bottom shut OFF and unplug unit empty Kettle dry base thouroughly and refill Kettle carefully before setting onto base unit Water on the bottom of the Kettle can lead to an electric shock See further instructions After filling with at least 16 ounces of water place the Kettle on the base unit The Kettle is equipped with a convenient automatic steam activated switch off device which detects the presence of steam and deactivates the appliance shortly after the boiling point is reached For the prop er functioning of the automatic shut off device it is necessary that the lid be completely closed NOTE When boiling is detected this automatic switch off mechanism flips the ON OFF 1 0 switch to the OFF 0 position Upon automatic shut off you may see a few drops of water on the base unit This condensate will not impair the operation of B nor its safety 3 Unwind the power cord from the base to the desired length before plugging the cord into a powered outlet This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit 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 A short power sup
10. ts At such low voltages you will notice that it takes longer for the water to boil Further once the water boils it takes longer for the steam detection switch to turn off the power Consequently during brown outs we strongly recommend that you compensate for the slower response of the steam switch by always filling the kettle at least half full of water before turning on the power With that amount of water the steam detection switch will operate normally during brown outs Always make certain the power switch is off or shut it off before lifting the kettle from its base to pour the boiled water and Maintenance of Your Chef sChoice Electric Glass Kettle The Chef sChoice Kettle is designed specifically for heating water Do not attempt to heat anything other than water in the Kettle With liquids and mixtures of low water content the automatic steam activated Shut off switch may not function properly and the Kettle may be damaged Before cleaning make sure power switch is turned OFF then remove Kettle from base unit Unplug the base unit Always wait until the Kettle has fully cooled to room temperature before cleaning To avoid scratching clean the outside of the Kettle with a soft cloth only Never use abrasive cleansers or abrasive pads on either the inside or outside glass surface of this product The interior of the Kettle can be cleaned by decalcification at regular intervals See below Rinse out the Ke
11. ttle at regular intervals and after extended non use Do not immerse Do not attempt to clean any part of the Kettle or base in the dishwasher Decalcification In areas with a high mineral content in the water supply the Kettle should be decalcified at regular intervals Fill the Kettle with a solution of 16 oz water and 10 tablespoons of vinegar and bring to a boil When process is complete rinse the Kettle twice with clean water Commercially available liquid decalcifiers may also be used Follow the instructions provided with decalcifier by its manufaturer Regular decalcification will keep the Kettle operating at peak performance and electrical efficiency It will also extend the life of the Kettle Over time slightly brownish stains may appear inside of the Kettle on the stainless steel floor This is not rust it is a result of high iron content in the water supply often referred to as boiler scale These stains can be easily wiped away with a cloth or mild abrasive Rinse Kettle thoroughly after decalcification or cleaning Scale Filter To prevent loose particles of lime scale being poured into your beverage the Kettle is equiped with a lime scale filter behind the spout The filter is removable for cleaning and feplacement Do not operate the kettle without this filter in place If this filter is removed the function of the steam switch will be compromised Replacement filters are available trom the EdgeCraft Corp Before
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