Cuisinart CPK-17A User's Manual
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1. BOIL DRY PROTECTION Your kettle is equipped with boil dry protection If it starts heating without enough water in the unit the heater will automatically shut off to avoid damaging the heating element The lights will flash and the unit will beep to alert you Once the kettle has cooled down lift it off the base then replace it to reset and restart the heating cycle The quickest way to cool down the heater is to fill the kettle with cold water however you can also wait for it to cool down by itself SLEEP MODE If the unit is not in use for 5 minutes it will revert to sleep mode The heater and all lights will be off but your last selections will remain in the unit s memory To turn the kettle back on simply press any button or lift it up and then return it to the base CLEANING AND CARE Unplug your kettle and allow it to cool before cleaning Wipe the kettle and base of unit with a soft damp cloth Be sure that the electric kettle socket is kept dry Dry all parts after every use Never immerse kettle or power base in water Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative REMOVABLE SCALE FILTER This kettle has a scale filter inside for clean water The filter can be removed by grasping it and pulling upward Run under hot water and rub with a clean cloth or brush Replace the filter it will snap back into place TROUBLESHOOTING Problem DECALCIFICATION Decalcifi2. from the box and remove the polybag 6 Remove the lower pulp molded insert 7 Lift the power base from the box and remove the polybag We suggest you save all packing materials in the event that future shipping of the machine is needed Keep all plastic bags away from children TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards Unpacking Instructions All About Tea Features and Benefits Operating Instructions Cleaning and Care Troubleshooting RECIPES rca WALTanty cia A BRIEF HISTORY OF TEA The origins of tea can be traced back nearly 5 000 years to a legendary emperor of China A prolific herbalist it is believed that leaves from some twigs he was burning floated into a boiling kettle of water The results were delicious and tea was invented The hot beverage flourished throughout southern Asia the Dutch East India Company introduced it to Europe in the late 17 century From there it spread to the American colonies and the rest of the world TYPES OF TEA There are many types of teas the most popular being black oolong green and white All teas come from the same warm weather evergreen plant the Camellia sinensis or tea plant Tisane or herbal teas can be a mixture of just about anything herbs flowers spices seeds etc There are also varieties of tea that are real teas with spices or
3. if the lid is removed during the heating cycle This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY WARNING RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK A AN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Place the box on a large sturdy flat surface 2 Remove the instruction book and any other literature 3 Remove the upper pulp molded insert 5 Lift the kettle
4. other flavourings blended in Earl Grey for instance is black tea with bergamot peel or oil added TEA STEEPING CHART Type Temperature THE BENEFITS OF TEA Tea is more popular than ever And every cup is brimming with benefits natural vitamins minerals and antioxidants Drinking tea has actually been found to be better for you than drinking water It rehydrates your body and its healthy antioxidants may offer protection against a wide range of diseases Tea can be an invigorating start to the morning a soothing break from a busy day or a comfortable way to unwind and relax each evening it all adds up to a healthy mind body and spirit THE ART OF STEEPING TEA Great care is taken to create every tea s unique character Each tea should be brewed at the right temperature to properly savour and appreciate all the natural and aromatic flavours and benefits More delicate teas risk burning at general steeping temperatures this variety should be steeped at a lower temperature to optimize flavours Below is a chart with our suggested steeping temperatures and times Steep Time FEATURES AND BENEFITS 1 a A D o 10 Dripless Pour Spout with Splash Guard keeps counters dry Removable Scale Filter for clean water Easy Open Lid for quick and easy filling Lid Release Button Preset Temperature Controls with Indicators Delicate Tea 75 C Green Tea 80 C Oolong Tea 85 C White Te
5. 0g sat fat Og chol Omg sod Omg calc 2mg fibre 0g GINGER LEMON amp HONEY TEA Makes one 240ml serving water 3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger Ye teaspoon fresh lemon juice 2 to 1 tablespoon honey 1 bag green tea or 1 serving loose tea 1 Put at least 300ml of water into your kettle and select the Green setting 2 While water is heating put the ginger lemon juice and honey into an 240ml mug Add the tea Pour 240ml of the hot water over the tea and stir to combine 3 Let tea steep for 2 to 3 minutes Strain and enjoy Nutritional information per serving Calories 45 2 from fat carb 12g pro Og fat 0g sat fat Og chol Omg sod 2mg calc 3mg fibre Og 8 CHAI While this tea is best prepared with half amp half reduced fat or soy milk may be substituted Makes one 180ml serving 3 black tea bags water 180 millilitres half amp half V2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Va teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Va teaspoon ground cloves V2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 star anise pods 1 1 x 1cm piece of peeled fresh ginger pinch orange zest 2 teaspoons honey 1 Put tea bags into an 240ml mug Put at least 240ml of water into your kettle and select the Black setting Pour 2 ounces of the hot water over the tea bags and let steep 10 to 15 minutes 2 While the water is heating bring the half amp half and vanilla to a boil in a medium saucepan set over medium heat
6. INSTRUCTION mi Cuisinart r BOOKLET PerfecTemp Cordless Programmable Kettle DEC IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 handle 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 has malfunctioned or has been damaged in any manner Return appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Authorized Service Facility for examination repair or adjustment 7 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may result in fire electric shock or injury to persons 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 attach the plug to the appliance first then plug cord into wall outlet To disconnect push switch to Off then remove plug from wall outlet 12 Do not use appliance for other than intended use 13 Scalding may occur
7. Once the mixture comes to a boil stir in the spices ginger and zest Let the mixture simmer 10 to 15 minutes 3 Once the tea has steeped fully squeeze out tea from tea bags reserving the tea and discarding the bags Add the steeped tea to the half amp half mixture 4 Strain mixture into an 240ml mug and stir in honey Nutritional information per serving Calories 50 0 from fat carb 13g pro Og fat Og sat fat Og chol Omg sod Omg calc 2mg fibre 0g GINGER JASMINE MARTINI Makes two 150ml drinks Ginger Syrup cup water V2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons chopped ginger approximately one 5cm piece of ginger Tea 1 jasmine tea bag or 1 serving loose tea water Cocktail ice 60 millilitres chilled jasmine tea 120 millilitres vodka 60 millilitres ginger syrup 15 millilitres peach schnapps 15 millilitres fresh squeezed orange juice about 2 small orange 1 Prepare the ginger syrup Put water and sugar into a small saucepan and place over medium heat Bring just to a boil to dissolve the sugar Add the chopped ginger and allow syrup to simmer for about 30 minutes Strain and reserve the syrup discarding the ginger Chill the syrup in the refrigerator until needed 2 Prepare the tea Put tea in a heatproof glass or measuring cup Put at least 300ml of water into the kettle and select the Delicate setting Pour 240mls of hot water into the cup Allow to steep for about 5 mi
8. a 90 C French Press 95 C Black Tea Boil 100 C Start Stop with Indicator to start stop the heating process Keep Warm with Indicator maintains the selected tem perature for 30 minutes Water Window for a clear view of water level Stay Cool Handle designed for comfort Power Base with 360 Swivel for cordless convenience BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME Before using your Cuisinart PerfecTemp Cordless Programmable Kettle for the first time we recommend rinsing the kettle with water to remove any dust or residue remaining from the manufacturing process OPERATION HEATING 1 Open kettle by pressing the Lid Release OPEN Button 2 Add fresh cold water watching level in water window Do not fill past 1 7L mark overfilling could cause boil over 3 Close the lid by pressing down until it locks shut 4 Make sure the unit is plugged in then place the kettle on the power base 5 Press the preset temperature button for the type of tea you are brewing both preset and Keep Warm buttons will light up NOTE If Keep Warm function has been turned off only the preset temperature button will light up 6 Begin the heating process by pressing the Start button The selected preset will flash until water reaches set temperature To turn kettle off at any time simply press the Start Stop button again 7 Once your kettle has reached the selected temperature the unit will beep T
9. cation refers to removing mineral deposits which may form in the interior of the kettle and may result in discolouration To get the best performance from your Cuisinart PerfecTemp Cordless Programmable Kettle decalcify your unit from time to time Frequency will depend on the hardness of your tap water and how often you use your kettle We suggest using a kettle descaler in order to dissolve these deposits or scale Follow 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 1cm Heat the vinegar to a boil Repeat this with cooled vinegar until all deposits are removed When the descaling process is complete empty the kettle and rinse out several times with clean water Solution A Be sure the unit is plugged in and the kettle is securely on the power No lights are on base Then press your preset temperature selection and press Start Be sure to press Start after pressing your temperature selection Kettle is not heating water If you are pressing Start and kettle is still not heating call Cuisinart Customer Service Kettle goes into standby mode instead of remember ing its settings when put back on the base Keep Warm function is The Keep Warm function is the default setting the LED light not working indicates whether it is on or off Unit beeps and all the lights are flashing pressed the wrong temperature b
10. g chol Omg sod 10mg calc 112mg fibre 4g THAI ICED TEA A very sweet treat this tea is a perfect way to end a spicy Thai meal Makes two 240ml servings 2 120 oolong tea bags or two servings loose tea water ice millilitres sweetened condensed milk Put the tea into a small bowl Put at least 480ml of water into your kettle and select the Delicate setting Pour 360ml of the hot water over the tea bags and let steep 10 to 15 minutes Strain and cool to room temperature Add 180ml of the cooled tea to two tall glasses filled with ice Add 60ml of the sweetened condensed milk to each glass Stir to combine and serve Nutritional information per serving Calories 245 24 from fat carb 42g pro 6g fat 7g sat fat 4g chol 26mg sod 97mg calc 217mg fibre 0g BUBBLE TEA Makes two 300ml servings Tapioca Va cup large pearl tapioca dried 2 cups room temperature water Sugar Syrup V2 cup packed light brown sugar V2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water Tea water 2 bags black tea or two servings loose tea V2 cup half amp half ice optional 1 Prepare the tapioca Put the dried tapioca in a medium bowl and add the room temperature water Cover and let sit overnight to soften Once plumped strain discarding water and reserving the tapioca tapioca should be gummy like in texture and taste 2 Prepare sugar syrup In a small saucepan combine the sugars and meas
11. he Keep Warm preset temperature and Start lights will stay on and temperature will be maintained for 30 minutes 8 Lift the kettle off the base to pour water All lights will turn off while the kettle is off the base 9 Return kettle to the base Indicator lights will go back on and the Keep Warm cycle will pick up right where it left off MEMORY FEATURE The kettle features an internal memory that lets you leave the kettle off the base for up to 2 minutes without it going into standby mode When returned to the base it will restart the heating and or Keep Warm cycles right where they left off NOTE If kettle goes into standby mode before it s returned to base simply reselect your preset temperature and press Start to restart KEEP WARM MODE Keep Warm is the kettle s default function that automatically maintains selected temperature for 30 minutes If you have selected the Boil preset your unit will hold a temperature just below boiling during the Keep Warm cycle To bring water back to a rolling boil press the Start button twice Keep Warm can be turned off by pressing the Keep Warm button at any time before or during the heating cycle To turn it back on just press the button again If Keep Warm is not selected when the kettle reaches the preset temperature the unit will beep and the Start light will turn off The preset temperature light will remain lit until water temperature has dropped below the preset
12. mable Kettle should prove to be defective within the warranty period we will repair it or if we think necessary replace it To obtain warranty service please register your warranty online at www cuisinart com au or Call toll free 1800 808 971 AUST 0800 435 000 NZ or Write to Cuisinart Australia 24 Salisbury Road Asquith NSW 2077 or Cuisinart New Zealand 44 Apollo Drive Mairangi Bay Auckland New Zealand This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by accessories replacement parts or repair service other than those that have been authorized by Cuisinart This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident misuse shipment or other than ordinary household use NOTE For added protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart product that is being returned we recommend you use a traceable insured delivery service Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for intransit damage or for packages that are not delivered to us Lost and or damaged products are not covered under warranty Please be sure to include your return address daytime phone number description of the product defect product model located on bottom of product original date of purchase and any other information pertinent to the product s return Your Cuisinart PerfecTemp Cordeless Programmable Kettle has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use with the authorised accessorie
13. nutes Strain Refrigerate tea until chilled 3 Prepare the cocktail Fill a cocktail shaker with ice Put cocktail ingredients into the shaker Shake well and pour evenly between 2 martini glasses Serve immediately Nutritional information per serving Calories 238 0 from fat carb 14g pro Og fat 0g sat fat Og chol Omg sod 1mg calc 2mg fibre 0g WARRANTY LIMITED 3 YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is available to consumers only You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart PerfecTemp Cordeless Programmable Kettle that 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 purchaser or owners We warrant that your Cuisinart PerfecTemp Cordeless Programmable Kettle will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase We suggest you complete and return the enclosed product registration card promptly to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase However return of the product registration card does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture If your Cuisinart PerfecTemp Cordeless Program
14. ose tea water 1 cup ice cubes Va cup simple syrup 1 Put tea in a small bowl Put at least 300ml of water into your kettle and select the Black setting Pour 240ml of the hot water over tea and let steep 3 to 5 minutes Strain Refrigerate tea until chilled 2 Put the ice in a tall glass Pour the chilled steeped tea over the ice and stir in the simple syrup Adjust sweetness to taste While you can purchase simple syrup at gourmet shops it is easy to make at home and less expensive To prepare add equal parts granulated sugar and water to a small saucepan set over medium low heat Let mixture heat until all of the sugar has dissolved Cool mixture to room temperature Nutritional information per serving Calories 92 0 from fat carb 25g pro 0g fat Og sat fat Og chol Omg sod Omg calc 1mg fibre 0g WHITE TEA WITH FENNEL Fennel is a great aid in digestion This tea is light and fragrant Makes one 240ml serving water 1 tablespoons fennel seed 1 teaspoon honey 1 bag white tea or 1 serving loose tea 1 Put at least 300ml of water into your kettle and select the White setting While water is heating put the fennel and honey into an 240ml mug Add the tea Pour 240ml of the hot water over the tea and stir to combine Let tea steep for 2 to 3 minutes Strain and enjoy Nutritional information per serving Calories 53 20 from fat carb 11g pro 1g fat 1g sat fat O
15. s and replacement parts This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by accessories replacement parts or repair service other than those that have been authorised by Cuisinart This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident misuse shipment or other ordinary household use This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential damages 10 Cuisinart SAVOR THE GOOD LIFE Coffeemakers Food Hand Blender Wafflemakers Blender Ice Cream Processors Makers Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the kitchen easier than ever Try some of our other countertop appliances and cookware and Savour the Good Life www cuisinart com au 2010 Cuisinart Cuisinart is a registered trademark of Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor NJ 0850 1 800 726 0190 Cuisinart Australia 24 Salisbury Road Asquith NSW 2077 Cuisinart New Zealand 44 Apollo Drive Mairangi Bay Auckland New Zealand Printed in China Any trademarks or service marks of third parties used herein are the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners
16. ured water and set over medium low heat Let mixture heat until all of the sugar has dissolved Cool mixture to room temperature 3 Prepare the tea Put tea into a small bowl Put at least 600ml of water into your kettle and select the Black setting Pour 480ml of the hot water over tea and let steep 3 to 5 minutes Strain and cool to room temperature 4 For each serving put cup each of the tapioca sugar syrup and half amp half into a tall glass Add of the tea and stir to combine For a colder drink add ice Serving note Traditionally Bubble Tea is served with a large straw so the tapioca can be enjoyed while sipping the tea Nutritional information per serving Calories 320 38 from fat carb 47g pro 4g fat 14g sat fat 9g chol 45mg sod 51mg calc 132mg fibre 0g MOROCCAN MINT TEA Makes one 240ml serving water 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves about 16 medium leaves 1 to2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 bag black tea or 1 serving loose tea 1 Put at least 300ml of water into your kettle and select the Black setting 2 While water is heating put the mint and sugar into an 240ml mug Using a spoon crush the mint and sugar together to release the mint s oils Add the tea Pour 240ml of the hot water over the tea and stir to combine 3 Let tea steep for 3 to 5 minutes Strain and enjoy Nutritional information per serving Calories 50 0 from fat carb 13g pro Og fat
17. utton If the kettle is off the base for more than 2 minutes the internal memory turns off Simply put it back on the base reselect your settings and press Start The water level in the kettle is too low for heating To avoid damaging the heating element remove the kettle from base add water return it to the base and press Start again Change your selection at any time by simply pressing another preset When flashing light stays lit the selected temperature has been reached Several variables can affect heat up time including room tempera ture how much water is in the kettle and the temperature of the Water is taking longer than usual to heat water If you ve recently heated water to a higher temperature than your current selection the kettle will appear to be heating but is actually waiting for water to cool down Add cold water to speed the process RECIPES We ve included a variety of tea recipes to enjoy with your Cuisinart PerfecTemp Kettle If you re a coffee lover be sure to try our French Press option Brewing in a French Press maintains essential oils to maximize coffee flavour And don t forget to use the Boil setting to prepare your favourite hot breakfast cereals instant soup and hot chocolate drinks ICED SOUTHERN SWEET TEA A staple in any Southern household Cuisinart s Sweet Tea is a perfect companion on a hot summer day Makes one 240ml serving 3 bags black tea or three servings lo
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