West Bend Electric Hot Pot instruction manual Cleaning Your Hot Pot

1.Remove cover by turning it counter-clockwise. Fill Hot Pot with cold water to the desired cup level, using the 5½-ounce cup markings on the inside of the pot as a guide. Do not heat less than 2 or more than 5 cups of water at one time.

2.Place appliance on dry, level, heat-resistant surface, away from any edge. Secure cover onto Hot Pot by aligning nubs on rim of cover with notches in rim of pot. Turn clockwise. Cover will drop slightly.

Continue turning until cover is secured in place. Note arrows on cover for correct turning direction. Care should still be used when moving Hot Pot as the secured cover only temporarily prevents water from spilling if tipped over.

3.Plug cord into a 120 volt AC electric outlet only. Allow water to heat until a boil is reached. Two cups of water will be heated in about 4 minutes; 5 cups of water in about 9 minutes.

4.After water is heated, pour water through spout into a heat-resistant serving container, making sure cover is secured in place. Water will remain serving hot as long as pot is plugged into an electrical outlet. When less than 2 cups of water remain in the pot, unplug cord from electrical outlet to prevent pot from boiling dry. Remove cover from pot to determine amount of water left inside. If you wish to heat additional water, unplug and empty water. Refill with cold water and follow steps above.

•A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to the release of manufacturing oils – this is normal.

•Some minor expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and cooling – this is normal.

CLEANING YOUR HOT POT

Always make sure Hot Pot is unplugged from electrical outlet and the entire unit has cooled before cleaning.

1.Fill Hot Pot with hot tap water to the 3-cup level. Add a small amont of dish soap and wash inside of pot with a dishcloth or sponge. Drain pot, rinse inside with tap water and dry.

2.Wash cover in hot soapy water, rinse and dry.

Do not use harsh metal scouring pads or cleansers on Hot Pot or cover as scratching will occur. Do not wash cover or Hot Pot in an automatic dishwasher.

Special Cleaning To Remove Mineral Deposits: Over time, mineral deposits from water will build up on the inside of the Hot Pot. These deposits must be removed to prevent possible pitting and damage to the metal bottom, which can cause water to leak out of pot. To prevent severe buildup of mineral deposits, always empty and clean after each use.

1.Fill pot to the 3-cup level with white distilled vinegar and add water to the 5-cup level. Secure cover onto pot and plug into electrical outlet. Allow solution to heat for 20 to 30 minutes or until deposits are dissolved.

2.Unplug cord from electrical outlet, drain pot and allow to cool before cleaning, following general cleaning instructions above.

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