Chef'sChoice 688 Use and Care Manual
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1. Do not operate SmartKettle unless lid is fully closed Never fill SmartKettle while it rests on the power base Do not turn on the Heat to the SmartKettle unless there is sufficient water CAUTION Unplug IMMEDIATELY if water spills onto bottom of SmartKettle onto power base or into connector to avoid electrical shock CAUTION To avoid the risk of being scalded never fill SmartKettle above the MAX line shown on the water level gauge For the same reason extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot water or other hot liquids Always pour slowly and carefully 18 Only operate SmartKettle on a dry flat non slip surface 19 For household use only SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS YOU MADE A GOOD CHOICE You have selected the world s most advanced and exciting cordless water kettle the Chef sChoice SmartKettle Model 688 that utilizes new electronic and computational techniques that ensure the water is heated to precisely the temperature you select and holds it there until you are ready to serve The complex mechanical controls traditionally use to detect boiling are eliminated and replaced by a patented concept that uses sensitive electronics and a microcomputer that computes the rate of rise of the water temperature to reliably detect boiling Electronics in the SmartKettle detect low water levels and alert the user when it s time to add water in order to avoid boili2. F that you have made will be stored in the SmartKettle s non volatile memory until the next time you use the Kettle even if the power is removed These will automatically appear when the power is restored To Create a Rolling Boil r b L To select a rolling boil attempt to set the temperature above 212 F or above 100 C and the digital display will show r b L Follow this procedure regardless of your local altitude as explained further below In this mode the SmartKettle will heat the water to boiling and continue boiling for approximately 45 seconds As with the lower temperature settings once the water is boiling the SmartKettle will sound 3 short beeps alerting you that the water is ready However in the Rolling Boil mode the SmartKettle will not enter the Keep Warm mode after reading your local boiling temperature Instead for safety reasons it will revert to the OFF condition You can however keep it hot by turning the heater power ON and reducing the Set Temperature a few degrees below the local boiling temperature for example to 209 F or 98 C at sea level Caution The SmartKettle gets hot during operation DO NOT touch the metal body or lid lift the SmartKettle only by the handle and lift the lid only by using the lid lever Exercise care when opening the lid while the SmartKettle is still hot or contains hot water Boiling Temperature at Higher Elevations The unique electronics in the SmartKettle are
3. if the kettle is NOT removed from the power base for immediate use the SmartKettle will automatically enter the Keep Warm mode and hold the water at the Set Temperature In this mode the SmartKettle control will automatically cycle power on and off to the heating element to maintain the water temperature you selected During the Keep Warm period the LED light will be flashing to confirm that temperature control is taking place If the kettle is removed from the power base to pour the hot water power to the heater control is interrupted Returning the kettle to the power base will restore power to the display panel and temperature measuring circuits However for your safety at this point the kettle heater control is in the OFF state If you want to continue to maintain the temperature Keep it warm simply press the ON OFF 0 1 button The LED will light and temperature control will resume Always check the water level before turning ON the heater to confirm there are at least 16 ounces of water in the kettle For your safety and to conserve energy the Keep Warm function will not operate indefinitely If no additional action is taken within 40 minutes the unit will cease to maintain the temperature by exiting control of temperature and the display will show OFF The LED light will also go off stop flashing If you want to continue to maintain this temperature simply press the ON OFF button again and an additional Keep Warm cycle 40 minute
4. is disabled When you are finished press the 0 button once more to complete the process Protection Safety Indication of Low Water Level The unique electronics of the SmartKettle will alert you when the water level is low This provides extra safety by avoiding the unintentional activation of the dry boil switch condition An extremely rapid rate of rise in water temperature will be detected by the electronics and it will alert you that there is insufficient water in the kettle less than 0 3 liters for safe operation You will be alerted to this by the audible alarm and a three part message displayed on the control panel as LO Add H20 Low water level Add Water The message LO Add H20 will flash until action is taken push ON OFF button or remove kettle from base or power to the heater will be automatically shut off Boil Dry Protection For added protection in the event you inadvertently turn on the power to a kettle that is dry contains little or no water two safety switches will interrupt the power and shut all power OFF These safety switches will automatically reset once the kettle has cooled down However since power will have been interrupted to the heater when power is restored to the kettle the Heat Control will be in the OFF state The display will show the temperatures of the kettle Add water and press the Heat Control 0 1 button to ON if you wish to heat the water to your Set Temperature T
5. Before removing the filter make certain the kettle is unplugged from the power source Do not attempt to remove when hot or kettle contains hot water To remove open the lid and pull tab upward To reinsert hold the screen by the tab insert it into the plastic grooves and slide it down the grooves firmly into place Never leave the filter loose inside the kettle Pull up tab to remove Figure 3 Chef sChoice SmartKettle scale filter see enlarged detail Troubleshooting Aside from alerting you that the water level is low the SmartKettle has other internal diagnostics to help troubleshoot real or perceived problems The temperature signal has Return to factory for service been lost An overheated condition Allow kettle to cool and add water is detected to kettle Electronic command error Remove kettle from power base and reseat on base When replacing kettle on base wait 3 seconds before giving a command Too little water in kettle Rinse and refill the kettle with at Or ON OFF pressed too often least 1 liter of water Check the Set Temperature Maximum temperature reached See Boiling Temperature at Higher Elevations page 8 Other Symptoms Possible Causes Ches O Display not lit or water not heating No power to kettle failed circuit Be sure base is plugged in and kettle not seated properly on kettle is firmly on base power base Confirm that electrical outlet is active
6. ChefsChoice International SmartKettle Cordless Electric Kettle Model 688 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following Read all instructions carefully Do not touch hot surfaces Always lift by handle To protect against fire electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse cord plug SmartKettle or power base in water or other liquid Close adult supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children handicapped persons or the infirm Always unplug the power base when not in use in order to avoid accidental electrical shock Allow SmartKettle to cool before cleaning Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug or after a malfunction has occurred or the kettle has been damaged in any manner Return SmartKettle to the EdgeCraft Corporation Service Department for examination repair or adjustment The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the EdgeCraft Corporation may result in fire electric shock or injury to persons Do not use SmartKettle outdoors Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces Do not use this SmartKettle or the power base for other than intended use Do not attempt to plug any device other than designated SmartKettle into the power base Do not place on or near hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven
7. Figure 2 Chef sChoice SmartKettle control panel Understanding the Chef sChoice SmartKettle Model 688 Read all instructions carefully and take a minute to familiarize yourself with the user friendly controls of the Model 688 SmartKettle Figures 1 and 2 before using it for the first time As with any new kettle do not use water from the first use or boiling discard it and rinse the inside of the kettle thoroughly with fresh cool water This appliance has two parts the Kettle body and the power base unit with power cord The kettle can only be used with the power base provided Base unit and Kettle must bear the same model identification number Unwind the power cord from the bottom of power base to the desired length before plugging the cord into a powered outlet For your safety this appliance plugs into a grounded 110 120 volt AC electrical outlet Do not attempt to defeat this feature by using a three prong to two prong adapter If your receptacle is only a two prong type without a ground seek help from a licensed electrician A short power cord is provided with this appliance to reduce the risk of someone becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord that could cause the kettle to overturn discharging hot water 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 with a matching
8. Large Temperature swings Too little water in kettle Rinse and refill the kettle with at least 1 liter of water Check the Set Temperature Service This appliance is for household use only No user serviceable parts are inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel In the event post warranty service is needed return your SmartKettle 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 SmartKettle on a separate sheet inside the box PLEASE CAREFULLY PACKAGE THE KETTLE TO AVOID SHIPPING DAMAGE Send your SmartKettle insured and postage prepaid to EdgeCraft Corporation 825 Southwood Road Avondale PA 19311 U S A Telephone 800 342 3255 or 610 268 0500 www edgecraft com Retain evidence of shipping for your protection This product may be covered by one or more EdgeCraft patents and or patents pending as marked on the product Conforms to UL 1082 Certified to CAN CSA C22 2 No 64 120 volts 60Hertz 1500 watts EdgeCraft Corporation 2011 H11 2011 31 T688004 Limited Warranty Used with normal care this EdgeCraft product is guaranteed against defective material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase Warranty Period We will repair or replace at our option any product or part that is defective in material or workmanship without charge if the product is retu
9. designed to detect boiling and to display the actual boiling temperature irrespective of the ground elevation at your location At an elevation of 10 000 ft for example such as in the upper Colorado mountains water will boil at about 195 F while at sea level the boiling point is 212 If you are at 10 000 foot elevation for example and set the kettle temperature to 212 F the SmartKettle will heat the water until it reaches the local boiling point of 195 F It will display bOL signifying boiling display that temperature and automatically shut off The general rule is that for every 1 000 feet above sea level the boiling point of water will be lower by 1 73 F At 3 000 feet it boils at 207 F at 5 000 feet the boiling point is 203 F Digital temperature readings accurate to 2 degrees Fahrenheit are displayed on the bright LED display Temperature of the water can be preselected with this same accuracy and maintained at that temperature for 40 minutes eliminating the need for reheating or cooling that might otherwise be required for a second cup Those who like their water fully boiling can select the Rolling Boil option as described above and obtain that automatically irrespective of the local altitude or barometric pressure Operation during Brown Outs and Periods of Low Voltage During periods of extremely hot weather power companies in local areas allow the grid voltage to drop from the standard 120 Volts to as low as 108 Volts A
10. he LED will light confirming that the heater is warning For your safety multiple levels of thermal electrical and operational protections are built into the SmartKettle Care and Maintenance The Chef sChoice SmartKettle is designed specifically for heating water Do not attempt to heat anything other than water in the SmartKettle Before cleaning remove the power cord from the wall outlet and remove the kettle from its power base then wait until the SmartKettle has cooled to room temperature Do not attempt to clean any part of the SmartKettle or base in the dishwasher Do not immerse Rinse out the SmartKettle at regular intervals and after extended non use The interior of the SmartKettle can be cleaned and decalcified at regular intervals See below Decalcification In areas with high calcium carbonate content in the water supply the SmartKettle should be decalcified at regular intervals Fill the Kettle with a solution of 24 oz 0 7L water add 10 tablespoons of white vinegar and bring to boil When this process is complete rinse the SmartKettle twice with cool clean water Regular commercial decalcifier also can be used to keep the SmartKettle operating at peak performance and electrical efficiency Scale Filter To prevent loose particles of limestone being poured into your beverage the SmartKettle is equipped with a scale filter behind the spout The filter is removable for cleaning or replacement
11. ng the kettle dry Digital temperature readings accurate to 2 degrees Fahrenheit are displayed on a bright LED display The desired water temperature can be preselected with this same accuracy and maintained at that temperature for up to 40 minutes eliminating the need for reheating or cooling that might otherwise be required for a second cup Those who want their water fully boiling 212 F at Sea Level can select the Rolling Boil option and obtain that automatically irrespective of the local altitude or barometric pressure For your safety multiple levels of thermal electrical and operational protection are built into the SmartKettles Figure 1 Chef sChoice SmartKettle Model 688 E s LED Indicator Lamp lights only when heater control is ON e Blinking indicates water has reached the Set Temperature keep warm mode e Steady indicates water is heating or cooling to reach the Set Temperature Press to select a higher Set Temperature Press to actuate heater control ON or OFF Display of Temperature F C e Steady actual temperature or Set Temperature e Flashing start of heating cycle heater warming up e Also displays operating See instructions Page 6 how to change displayed information warnings and errors temperatures from Fahrenheit F to Centigrade C Light Emmiting Diode 2 Press to select a lower Set Temperature
12. onfirming that heating has begun Because it takes up to 30 seconds for the heater to reach its operating temperature there is a normal delay after the start of the heating cycle before you will see an actual increase in water temperature As the heating cycle starts the numbers on the digital display will flash the current temperature until a consistent and significant rise in water temperature is detected The flashing is to reassure you that the heating cycle is active If the heating cycle is not interrupted the temperature will continue to rise until your selected Set Temperature is reached At this point the SmartKettle will generate 3 short beeps to alert you that the water has reached the selected temperature and is ready for use The LED light will then begin to flash intermittently indicating the Keep Warm cycle is active To Stop the Heating You can halt the process at any time during the Heating or Keep Warm cycles by pressing the ON OFF 0 1 button The display will show OFF the heating cycle will stop and the LED light will turn off confirming that power has been removed from he heater You can also interrupt the heating at any time by simply lifting the kettle off its power base When you return the kettle to its base power the heater will be OFF To restart the heating press the ON OFF button and the LED with light confirming there is power to the heating circuit To Keep Warm After the water reaches the Set Temperature
13. plug configuration and rated at not less than 15 amperes If a longer cord is used it should be arranged so it will not drape over counters or table tops where it can be pulled tugged on or tripped over by persons or pets The lid can easily be opened using only one hand Simply grasp the handle and pull back on the lid release button with the thumb never force the lid open always use the button The kettle lid must be fully closed when heating water It is equipped with a snap lock so it does not open unintentionally when the water is being poured To close the lid press it down lightly until it snaps completely shut Before closing make certain the filter screen is in place see page 9 Fill the kettle with at least 16 ounces of water which is approximately the same as 0 5 liter and place the kettle on the power base Do not fill the SmartKettle above the MAX maximum line on the level gauge to prevent water from splashing out through the spout during boiling For greatest accuracy and convenience we recommend you fill the SmartKettle with 1 to 1 5 liters of water approximately 1 to 1 5 quarts If over filled and water flows down outside of kettle and on to its bottom of the power base unplug the power base unit empty kettle and dry thoroughly Refill before returning kettle to the power base Whenever the power base cord is plugged into a 120V outlet and the kettle is placed on the base the temperature measuring circuits are active Ho
14. rned to us postage prepaid with dated proof of purchase within the Warranty Period This warranty does not apply to commercial use or any product abuse ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD EDGECRAFT CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some states do not allow exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state
15. s of temperature control at the last Set Temperature will begin If at any time a new Set Temperature is selected that is below the current water temperature power to the heating element will temporarily be off as the water cools to the lower Set Temperature The LED light will remain on Once the water temperature cools to the lower Set Temperature the beeper will sound 3 short beeps and the normal Keep Warm mode will be activated This is the process you might follow if you wish to boil sterilize the water before actually using it at a lower temperature Note The beeper will only sound once when the kettle reaches the Set Temperature and enters the Keep Warm mode As long as the kettle is in the Keep Warm mode however the LED light will be flashing To Change the Temperature Display from Fahrenheit to Centigrade To change the display to indicate the displayed temperature in degrees Centigrade instead of Fahrenheit press and hold both the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously for three 3 seconds The display will show F in the factory default scale Now pressing either the UP or DOWN button will display C Press the ON OFF button once and the SmartKettle will now display temperature values in degrees Centigrade A small letter C will appear to the right of the temperature on the digital display Repeating the above procedure will allow the use to revert to Fahrenheit Note The most recent selections of Set Temperature and C or
16. t such low voltages you will notice it takes longer for the water to boil At such times we recommend you keep waiter in the kettle above the 16 ounce level For the Tea Connoisseur For your convenience the following table lists the brewing temperature ranges of water commonly preferred by many experts for preparation of popular teas and coffee Preferred Temperature Range Herbal Teas 203 212 95 100 White Tea 167 158 75 85 Green Teas regular 185 195 85 91 Green Teas delicate 68 75 Oolongs 85 90 Black Tea 95 100 Pu Erh 99 100 The supplier of your tea will likely recommend an optimum temperature Consider heating enough water so you can preheat your cup with it before you steep your tea You may wish to heat the water to a temperature slightly above that recommended to compensate for the cooling effect of the cup To Change the Loudness of the Beeper With the base plugged into a standard outlet lift the kettle off of the base Press all three buttons at once A and While holding all three buttons down replace the kettle onto its base to power it up Once the display is on you may release the buttons The kettle will display the software version number After about 3 seconds it will display UL9 This is the factory setting At this point you may press the up or down arrow to adjust the beeper loudness The maximum is 9 and the minimum is 1 At a setting of 1 the beeper
17. wever the water heater is not energized until the ON OFF 0 I Heat button is depressed and the LED lamp is lighted When the light is on the heating kept warm for up to 40 minutes unless the kettle is removed from its base or a low level is detected or the ON OFF button is pressed Operating the Kettle Heating Water Whenever the kettle body is placed on its electrically active power base 120 volt 60 Hz AC outlet the SmartKettle will automatically display the Set Temperature for 3 seconds and the beeper will sound The water heater controlled by the Heat 0 I button does not come on automatically As received from the factory the Set Temperature will be 122 displayed in degrees Fahrenheit After 3 seconds the display will then update to the actual water temperature inside the kettle Pressing the Up and or Down button will first display the existing Set Temperature and then allow you to change the Set Temperature to the water temperature you desire The Set Temperature adjustment range of the SmartKettle is from 122 to 212 Fahrenheit 50 to 100 Centigrade You can also set the temperature to obtain a Rolling Boil as explained on page 8 With not less than 16 ounces of water in the kettle and the desired temperature selected simply press the ON OFF 0 1 Heat button to activate the heating cycle Heating will not start until the 0 1 button is pressed You may hear a soft click and the LED light lamp will come on steady c
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