Cuisinart KUA-17C User's Manual
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1. Cuisinart v BOOKLET Cuisin rt i CORDLESS Automatic E lectric K ettle KUA 17C Series IMPORTANT SAFESGUARDS W hen using an electrical appliance basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following 1 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 2 Do not touch hot surfaces U se handles and knobs 3 To protect against fire electrical shock and injury to personsDO NOT IMMERSE CORD PLUG ORBASE UNIT in water or other liguids 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 Donotoperate 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 Cuisinart Authorized Service F acility for examination repair or adjustment 7 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by C uisinart may result in fire electrical 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 Always fill the kettle first then set the appli ance onto the power base and finally plug cord into wall outlet T o disconnect remove kettle body from power base then remove plug from wall outlet 12. D epressthe power ON switch by gently pushing down until a click is heard See Fig 3 W hen 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 depressthe power ON button again HELPFUL HINTS Always use fresh cold water for each boiling Ifthe kettle is accidentally switched ON without a sufficient water level a boil dry mechanism will automatically switch the kettle OFF Empty kettle after each use Do not leave water standing in the kettle NOTE For your safety it is recommended that the lid be placed securely on the kettle whenever kettle isin use Figure 2 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 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 inside or on the exterior of the kettle Do not immerse the kettle or power base in water or other liquid and be sure that the electrical kettle socket is kept dry ANTI SCALE WATER FILTER Scale i
3. finger tab angle it in towards the bottom of the back of the spout area Its shape will conform to the wall shape W hen it is nested on the bottom of the kettle floor press the finger tab forward snapping it into place in front of the spout opening T he Anti Scale Filter will reduce but not entirely eliminate the calcium build up on the kettle s inte rior surfaces C uisinart therefore recommends that you decalcify your unit from time to time Please refer to the decalcification instructions that follow DECALCIFICATION D ecalcification refers to removing the calcium deposits which may form in the interior metal parts of the kettle For best performance of your Cuisinart Kettle decalcify your unit from time to time Frequency depends on the hardness of your tap water and how often you use the kettle W e suggest use of a kettle descaler in order to dissolve these chalky deposits or scale F ollow the directions on the descaler package If a commercial descaler is not available fill the kettle with enough white vinegar to cover the bottom by about 1 2 1 3cm Bring the vinegar to a boil You may need to repeat this several times with cooled vinegar to remove the calcium build up completely W hen the descaling process is complete empty the kettle and rinse out several times with clean water WARRANTY This warranty is available to consumers only You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart Automatic Electric K ett
4. 2 Do not use appliance for other than intended use 13 Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle 1 me FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS 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 T he longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over T his appliance is of the grounded type the extension cord should be a grounded type 3 wire cord UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Place your Cuisinart Cordless Automatic Electric Kettle in its gift box on top of a sturdy surface O pen the gift box and remove the unit and the detachable power base Remove each from its plas tic bag D iscard the strip of paper listing features and picturing the kettle which is wrapped around the bottom of the kettle C heck that all printed materials are removed from the gift box Save the packing materials for future shipment Keep all plastic bags away from children TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards 0 PG 1 Unpacking Instructions PG 1 ntrod ct
5. ent way to make your cup of tea W hether using tea bags or loose tea buy the best you can T he flavour will only be as good as the quality of the tea T ea tastes best when made in a ceramic pot or cup For best results use your C ordless Automatic Electric K ettle following the operating instructions on p 4 as well as the following tips 1 Fill kettle to maximum fill line with fresh cold water 2 Before water boils warm the teapot or cup by rinsing with hot water 3 Place an infuser with loose tea or tea bag s in your ceramic pot or cup 4 Wait for kettle to click off and immediately pour the boiling water onto the tea 5 The tea should be allowed to steep for 3 to 5 minutes T he longer it steeps the stronger it is For iced tea brew tea double strength steep twice as long and pour over ice 6 Stir and serve hot black with lemon or milk Cream should be used only for coffee Uses for your Cordless Automatic Electric Kettle W ith the Cordless Automatic Electric K ettle you can make all your favourite hot beverages and much more Tea Instant C offee H ot Chocolate Flavoured C offee D rinks H ot Cereal and O atmeal Soups N oodles Rice Pasta FEATURESAND BENEFITS 1 18 10 Stainless Steel Construction 6 Power On Switch with 1 3 4 Ouart 1 7L Capacity simply depress switch gently push down until i click is heard to begin the boiling process 2 Maximum Fill Mark Kett
6. ion artkli hani e PG 2 Features and Benefits PG 3 Operating Instructions 0 PG 4 Helpful HAMES os ie valmima hee mnt PG 4 Cleaning and M aintenance PG 5 Warranty ite ieee ets PG 5 INTRODUCTION Your new Cuisinart C ordless Automatic Electric Kettle combines all of the comforts of the kettle on the stove with the convenience of today s newest technology T he elegant stainless steel finish makes it a lovely addition to any table T he kettle is remarkably simple to operate and maintain because it has been manufactured according to the strictest design and quality specifications W e would however suggest that you read the instructional material provided with this product to completely familiarize yourself with its use and care ULTIMATE CONVENIENCE Your Cuisinart C ordless Automatic Electric K ettle may quickly become one of the most useful and utilized appliances in your kitchen T he kettle makes the simple and common kitchen task of boiling water easier faster and more energy efficient W ater heats instantly and comes to a boil very quickly often faster than on the stove top Once it reaches a boil it shuts itself off Making Tea with your Cordless Automatic Electric Kettle T he most traditional use for a kettle is making tea W hether as a pleasant start to your morning an afternoon respite or a soothing end to the day your kettle will be a fast easy and conveni
7. le shuts off automatically once water M AX located inside the kettle body has boiled or when kettle is lifted from power indicates the maximum amount of cold base water to be added 7 ON Indicator Light 3 Dripless Pour Spout Illuminates when kettle is on with splash guard kui 4 Stay Cool Handle Supplies power to kettle ed f r ii 9 Cord Wrap under base Unwind only as much as you need 5 Easy Grip Lid Provides convenient storage For guick and easy filling OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME Before using your Cuisinart Cordless Automatic Electric K ettle for the first time we recommend operating the kettle 2 or 3 times following the instructions below T his will remove any dust or residues remaining from the manufacturing process BOILING WATER 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 T he maximum water level is indicated inside the kettle and is marked by the word M AX T he maximum amount of water to be used is indicated by the MAX FILL level in figure 2 below 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
8. le which was purchased at retail for personal family or household use Except as otherwise required under applicable law this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners We warrant that your Cuisinart Automatic Electric K ettle will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase W e suggest that you complete and return the enclosed warranty registration card promptly H owever return of the card is not a condition of this warranty and does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original receipt of purchase If your Cuisinart Automatic E lectric K ettle should prove to be defective within the warranty period we will repair it or replace if necessary without charge to you except for a shipping and handling charge Your Cuisinart Automatic Electric K ettle has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use only with authorized accessories and replacement parts T his warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by accessories replacement parts or repair service other than those which have been authorized by Cuisinart To obtain warranty service please call toll free 1 800 472 7606 or contact C uisinart C anada 156 Parkshore Drive Brampton ON L6T 5M1 To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return please also enclose 5 00 Please be s
9. s mainly calcium carbonate chalk a harm less naturally occuring mineral found in most water supplies H ard water contains more of this than soft water W hen water is heated the minerals solidify T his can make water appear cloudy it may form a thin film on the surface of the water after boiling it may also look like whitish pieces of plastic in the water it may also form a film on the walls of the kettle T he scale particles which remain suspended in the water may give it a cloudy or greasy appearance FRE on the hardness of the water T he per manent filter fitted to your kettle will prevent these particles from being poured out of po kettle Y ou must ensure that the filter is kept clean and clear of deposits otherwise the performance of your kettle may be adversely affected your drinks may contain scale particles and the water inside the kettle may look cloudy T he filter should be cleaned when there are a noticeable deposits left on the filter and especially if pouring is affected in any way Removing the Filter W ith the lid off of the kettle grasp the protruding finger tab located right behind the spout with the thumb and forefinger Press down and pull the fil ter back towards the centre of the kettle lift out To Clean the Filter U pon removing the filter rinse it under a running tap while brushing it with a soft brush Replace it in the kettle To Refit the Filter Holding the filter by the
10. ure to include a return address description of the product s problem product serial number and any other information pertinent to the product s return Please pay by cheque or money order T his warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident misuse shipment or other than ordinary household use T his warranty excludes all incidental or consequential damages COFFEE FOOD TOASTERS HAND BLENDERS COOKWARE MAKERS PROCESSORS MIXERS Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top guality products to make life in the kitchen easier than ever T ry some of our other countertop appliances and cookware and Savor the Good Life www cuisinart com 2001 Cuisinart Cuisinart is a registered trademark of Cuisinart 156 Parkshore D rive Brampton Ontario L6T 5M1 Consumer Call Centre Consumer_C anada C onair com Printed in China 1B 3148A CAN B ICE CREAM MAKERS
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