CUISINART KUA-17 (01) PDF Document

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

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

3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons DO NOT IMMERSE CORD, PLUG OR BASE UNIT in water or other liquids.

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

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning 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. Return appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

8. Do not use outdoors.

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

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

11. Always fill the Kettle with water first, then set the appliance onto the power base, and finally plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, remove Kettle body from power base, then remove plug from wall outlet.

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

13. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle.

Place your CUISINART KUA-17 Cordless Automatic Electric Kettle in its gift box on top of a sturdy surface. Open the gift box and remove the unit and the detachable power base. Remove each from its plastic bag.

Discard the strip of paper listing features and picturing the kettle which is wrapped around the bottom of the kettle. Check that all printed materials are removed from the gift box. Save the packing materials for future shipment. Keep all plastic bags away from children.

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised.

If a long extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

NOTICE: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

1. 18/10 Stainless Steel Construction with 1-3/4 Quart (1.7L) Capacity

2. Maximum Fill Mark: “MAX” located inside the kettle body indicates the maximum amount of cold water to be added.

3. Dripless Pour Spout with splash guard.

4. Stay-Cool Handle: Ergonomically shaped for comfort.

5. Easy Grip Lid: For quick and easy filling.

6. Power “On” Switch: Simply depress switch (gently push down until “click” is heard) to begin the boiling process. Kettle shuts off automatically once water has boiled, or when kettle is lifted from power base.

7. “ON” Indicator Light: Illuminates when kettle is on.

8. Power Base: Supplies power to kettle.

9. Cord Wrap (under base): Unwind only as much as you need. Provides convenient storage.

Before using your CUISINART KUA-17 Cordless Automatic Electric Kettle for the first time, you should operate the kettle 2 or 3 times following the operating instructions. This will remove any dust or residues remaining from the manufacturing process.

1. Remove the Lid: Place the kettle with the spout facing away from you. Gently lift off the lid.

2. Fill the Kettle: Fill the kettle with as much fresh, cold water as you will need. The maximum water level is indicated inside the kettle and is marked by the word “MAX”. The maximum amount of water to be used is indicated by the “MAX FILL” level.

3. Close the Lid: Position kettle with spout facing away from you. Replace lid on kettle.

4. Place Kettle on Power Base: Place the kettle on the power base so the element on the bottom of the kettle sits securely on the power base.

5. Power “ON”: Depress the power “ON” switch by gently pushing down until a “click” is heard. When the water has boiled, the kettle will automatically switch “OFF”. NOTE: The kettle can be switched off at any time before the water boils simply by lifting the kettle off the base.

6. Pour and Serve: Pour water out slowly. Return kettle to base after pouring. If you wish to reboil the water, you must depress the power “ON” button again.

For best results, follow these tips along with the operating instructions:

1. Fill kettle with fresh, cold water.

2. Place an infuser with loose tea or tea bag(s) in your ceramic pot or cup.

3. Wait for kettle to click off, and immediately pour the boiling water onto the tea.

4. The tea should be allowed to steep for 3 to 5 minutes. The longer it steeps, the stronger it is. For iced tea, brew tea double-strength (steep twice as long) and pour over ice.

5. Stir and serve as desired.

With the Cordless Automatic Electric Kettle, you can make:

Tea

Instant Coffee

Hot Chocolate

Flavored Coffee Drinks

Hot Cereal and Oatmeal

Soups

Noodles

Rice

Pasta

If the kettle is accidentally switched “ON” without a sufficient water level, a boil-dry mechanism will automatically switch the kettle “OFF”.

CAUTION: Always disconnect the kettle from electrical outlet before cleaning. Before cleaning, be sure the kettle is cold.

Clean the exterior surface of the kettle with a clean, damp cloth to preserve its original highly polished finish. Dry and polish with a soft cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring agents of any kind on the interior or exterior of the kettle.

Do not immerse the kettle or power base in water or other liquid, and be sure that the electric kettle socket is kept dry.

Decalcification refers to removing the calcium deposits which may form in the interior metal parts of the kettle. To get the best performance, decalcify your unit from time to time. Frequency depends on the hardness of your tap water and how often you use the kettle.

We suggest use of a kettle descaler in order to dissolve these chalky deposits or scale. Follow the directions on the descaler package.

If a commercial descaler is not available:

1. Fill the kettle with enough white vinegar to cover the bottom by about 1/2″.

2. Bring the vinegar to a boil.

3. You may need to repeat this several times with cooled vinegar to remove the calcium buildup completely.

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