Care and Cleaning, Brewing Tea, Helpful Tips

	6.	Plug the kettle into a standard electrical outlet. The
		power lights under the handle inside the kettle come
		on (F).
	7.	Press the I/O (On/Off) button to the I (On) position
		(there will be a click) and the water begins to heat (G).
	8.	When water boils, the kettle will automatically shut
F		off and the indicator lights will go out. Do not try to
F		hold the button in the ‘On’ position once the water has
		hold the button in the ‘On’ position once the water has
		boiled.
	9.	To re-boil water, it is necessary to wait several minutes
		for water to cool.
	10.To reuse the kettle, allow it to cool down. Be careful
		when opening the lid for refilling when the kettle is hot.
	11.Before pressing the I/O (On/Off) button, check that there
G		is enough water in the kettle. Simply press the I/O button
G		to the I position or pour off any unused water and refill.

Warning: Kettle filled with boiling water is hot. Use only the cool-touch handle to pick it up. If taking kettle to the table, carry kettle with caution to avoid spillage. Set it on a trivet or hot pad to protect the table surface or tablecloth.

12.Hold kettle level when pouring, especially when filled to maximum. Do not pour too fast.

Note: Make sure lid is closed before pouring hot water from the kettle.

13.To remove kettle from power base simply lift up.

14.Empty and unplug the kettle when not in use.

BREWING TEA

1.Once water has boiled and kettle has turned off, add tea bags or loose tea to kettle. A basic guide is 1 tea bag per 6-oz. cup, and 1 tsp. tea leaves per 6-oz. cup.

2.Close cover securely.

3.Allow tea to steep 3 to 6 minutes depending on type of tea brewed and your personal preference, or follow package directions.

4.Remove tea bags or, if using tea leaves, simply pour tea from kettle through the filter.

5.When finished, discard unused tea and tea leaves.

6.Rinse kettle thoroughly before re-using.

HELPFUL TIPS

•Always use fresh, cold water for each boiling process.

•Do not store water in the kettle. This helps to prevent build up of mineral deposits.

•For your safety, make sure cover of kettle is closed before pressing the On/Off button.

•Always unplug the kettle before filling.

•Never use less than the minimum amount of water (about 2½ cups). Note the MIN line on the kettle.

•Never use more than the maximum amount of water (7½ cups). Note the MAX line on the kettle.

•The power supply is connected only to the power base. This allows for easy movement of the kettle to the table. (Remember to use a trivet or hot pad under the hot kettle.)

•Do not try to hold the button ‘On’(I) when water has boiled

•Use your kettle to boil water for beverages, soups, cereal, noodles, rice and pasta.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
Kettle is not heating.	Kettle is not plugged in.	Check to be sure
	Kettle is not properly	appliance is plugged
	placed on power base.	into a working outlet,
		the I/O (On/Off) button
		has been engaged and
		the kettle is securely
		placed on the power
		base.
Kettle has boiled dry	Kettle was accidentally	Unplug kettle and allow
	turned on without water.	to fully cool down
		before refilling.
Kettle heats but does	Appliance may need	Follow directions for
not boil or works	descaling	descaling the kettle.
intermittently.
The ‘On’ (I) button will	The kettle is too hot.	Allow the kettle to cool
not stay on.		down at least 5 to 10
		minutes. Make sure
		there is enough water in
		the kettle.

BUILT-IN SCALE PROTECTION

Lime scale forms over time when water is heated. Though harmless, it may be bothersome. The concealed heating element in the kettle is designed to help reduce scale buildup. The kettle has a scale filter at the bottom of the pour spout to prevent particles from pouring into your beverage.