Cookworks Black Kettle User manual

Brand: Cookworks

Model: Black Kettle

Category: Electric kettles

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

WK8223Y

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BLACKKETTLE

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INSTRUCTIONMANUAL

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SafetyWarnings

 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer,itsserviceagentorsimilarlyqualifiedpersons

inordertoavoidahazard.

 Onlyusethecord&powerbasesuppliedwiththiskettle.Ifa

replacementisrequired,only approvedcomponents canbe

used.

 Keep the appliance and its cord out  of

reachofchi ldrenlessthan8years.

 This appliance is intended to be used in household and

similar environments such as : staff kitchen areas in shops,

offices and other working environments, farm houses : by

clients in hotels, motels and other residential type

environmentsbedandbreakfasttypeenvironments.

 Please read these instructions carefully

beforeusingthekettleforthefirsttime.

 Beforepowerconnection, makesureyour electricity supply

is the same as the one shown on the underside of your

kettle.

 The kettle will switch off automatically. You may switch the

kettleoffmanuallybyusingtheon/offswitch.

 After thekettle has switched off automatically(or  has been

switched off manually) allow to cool down at least 30

secondsbeforeswitchedonanotherboilingcycle.

 If the kettle ever boils dry, allow 15 minutes to cool before

refillingwithcoldwater.Thesafetycutoutwillautomatically

resetduringthistime.

 Alwaysplacethekettleonastableflatsurface.

 Never immerse the kettle, powerbase or cord in water or

any other liquid. Do no allow liquid to penetrate the

electricalpartsofthiskettle.

 Neverletthecordhangdownwhereachildcouldgrabitor

knockthekettleover.

 The outside surface of the kettle gets hot during use, take

carewhenusingthekettle.

 Never fill in water more than the maximum acceptable

waterlevel.Alwaysusethefilterandneveroverfill‐boiling 

watermaysplashout.

 WARNING! Do not remove or open lid while the water is

boiling.

 Make sure the kettle is switched off before lifting from its

standorpouring.

 Avoid contact with steam coming out of the spout area

whenpouringandoutofthelidorspoutareawhenrefilling.

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 This appliance can be used by chi ldren

agedfrom8yearsandaboveandpersons

with reduced physical, sensor y or mental

capabilities or lack of experience and

knowledge if they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use

of the appliance in a safe way and

understandthehazardsinvolved.Children

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shallnotplaywiththeappliance.Cleaning

and user maintenance shall not be made

bychildrenwithoutsupervision.

 WARNNING! This kettle is designed for boiling, water only.

NEVER USE IT FOR HEATING UP OTHER LIQUIDS SUCH AS

MILK.Itwillstopkettlefromswitchingoffautomaticallyand

resulttooverheatingandproductdamage.

 Ifthekettleisoverfilled,boilingwatermaybeejected.

 Heatingelementsurfaceissubjecttoresidualheatafteruse.

 Usethekettleaccordingtothisinstruction,anymisusemay

causeelectricshockorotherhazards.

 Avoidspillageontheconnector.

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Knowyouappliance

Capacity:1.7L

Power:220‐240V50Hz1850‐2200W

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Beforeusingforthefirsttime

 Fill kettle up to the MAX WA TER MARK and bring to a boil. It is

recommendedthatyoufill,boil,andemptythekettleatleast3times

to clear the kettle of any tiny particles, metal or plastic taste and to

givetherubbersealsachancetosettle.

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Usingthekettle

Filling

 Takeupthekettlefromthebasebeforefilling.

 Fillthekettlethrougheitherthespoutorthelid.

 Filltothedesiredlevel.WARNING:Thewaterlevelmustbebetween

‘MAX’and‘MIN’

 Closethelidbypressingitdownuntilitclicksintoplacesecurely.

 Beeconomical:donotboilmorewaterthanyouneed.

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Switchingon

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 Checkthelidisclosed.

 Plugthepowersupplycordintothemains.

 ToswitchtoONposition.Thepowerindicatorlightsup.

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Switchingoff

 When the water has boiled the kettle will automatically switch itself

off.

 You can stop the boiling process at any time by clicking the ON/OFF

switchtooffpositionmanually.Thepowerindicatorwillgoout.

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 Ifyouswitchonwithtoolittlewater,yourkettlewillcutout

automaticallybytheboil‐dryprotection.Switchoff,removefromthe

powerbaseandletitcooldownatleast15minutesbeforere‐filling. 

Whenithasc ooleddown,theswitchwi ll resetitself.

CareandCleaning

 Firstreadtheinstructionsinthesectiontitled“SAFETYWARNINGS” .

 Befo recleaning,unplugyourkettleandletitcooldown.

 Wipewithadampcloth,thendry.Avoidusingabrasivecleaningagents.

 Donotimmersethekettle,base,cordorpluginwateratanytime.

 Kettle,filter,andbaseareNOTdishwasher‐safe.

 Alwaysunplugyourkettlewhennotinuse.

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Descaling

The major cause of damage to kettles is limescale and your kettle will require

regular mai ntenance to ensure that it  continues to work properly. Limescale

depositsbuildupovertime,blockingimportantpartsofthekettleandstoppingit

fromworkingproperly.

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Remember:

 Descaleeveryfewmonths

 Don’twaitforlimescaletobuildupbeforeyoudescale

 Youcanbuydescalerfromusatwww.argosspares.co.uk

orinmanyhigh

streetshops

 Cleanthelimescalefilterifyourkettlehasone

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Typesofproblemscausedbylimescalebui ld‐up:

 Colour–Limescalewilldiscolouryourkettle.

 Performance–yourkettlewilltakelongertoboil(wastingelectricity)and

eventuallywillswitchoffbefore

ithasboiled.

 Taste–limescalecangivethewaterachalkytasteandlimescaleflakes

willgiveagrittytexture.

WARNING: Do not open the lid when steam is coming out of the

spout.Kettleisonlytobeusedwiththestandprovided.

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Othercaretips:

 Tocleantheoutsideofyourkettleuseasoft,wetcloth.

 Thefirsttimeyouuseyourkettlethewatermaytasteofplastic.Always

boilyourkettleacoupleoftimesbeforeyouuseittomakedrinks.Ifthe

tastepersistsadd

2teaspoonsofbicarbonateofsodatothefullkettle,

boilanddiscardthewater.

 Ifyoufinddropsofwaterunderyourkettle,don’tworry‐itisjust

condensation.

 Mostkettleswillcut‐outiftheyboildry.Ifthishappens,consultyour

instructionmanual.

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ConnectiontoPower

 Before connecting, check that the voltage indicated on the appliance

corresponds with the main voltage in your home. If this is not the case,

consultyourdealeranddonotuse.

 Thisappliancemaybefittedwithanon‐rewirableplug.Ifyouneedtochange

thefusein

anon‐rewirableplug, thefusecover mustberefitted. Ifthefuse

cover is lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a replacement is

obtained(availablefromtheappliancemanufacturer).

 If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket,

or

becomesdamaged,itshouldbecutoffandappropriateplugfittedfollowing

the wiring instructions. The plug removed must be disposed of safely as

insertionintoamainssocketislikelytocauseanelectricalhazard.

 WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. This equipment must be

disconnected from the

 mains when not in use. Do not allow this unit to be

exposedtorainormoisture.

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For your own safety read the following instructions carefully before

attemptingtoconnectthisunittothemains.

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You should only plug the appliance into a 220V‐240V AC, 50Hz supply. 

Connectingittootherpowersourcesmaydamagetheappliance.

IMPORTANT

The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not

correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your

plug,proceedasfollows:

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 

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 The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the

letterNorcolouredblack.

 The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the 

letterLorcolouredred.

 Thegreenandyellowwiremustbeconnectingtotheterminalmarked

withtheletterEortheearthsymbol.( ).

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Ifa13Amp(BS1363)fusedplug is useditmustbe fittedwitha 13Afuse

conformingtoBS1362andbeASTAapproved.

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Ifindoubtcontactaqualifiedelectrician

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Thewiresinthismainsleadarecolouredin

accordancewiththefollowingcode:

BLUE=NEUTRAL

BROWN=LIVE

GREEN+YELLOW=EARTH

Caution

Topreventelectricshockdisconnectfromthe

mainsbeforeremovingthecover

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DisposalInformation

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Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with

householdwaste.Pleaserecyclewherefacilitiesexist.Checkwith

yourlocalauthorityforrecyclingadvice.

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Guarantee

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Thisproductisguaranteedagainstmanufacturingdefectsforaperiodof

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1year

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Thisdoesnotcover the productwherethefaultis dueto misuse, abuse,

use in contravention of the instructions, or where the product has been

thesubject of unauthorisedmodificationsor alterations,or has been the

subjectofcommercialuse

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In the event of a problem with the product within the guarantee period

pleasereturnittoyournearestArgosstore

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Iftheitemisshowntohavehadaninherentdefectpresentatthetimeof

sale,thestorewillprovideyouwithareplacement

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Yourstatutoryrightsremainunaffected

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Guarantor;ArgosLtd

489–499AveburyBoulevard

CentralMiltonKeynes

MK92NW

Cookworks Black Kettle User manual

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Model: Black Kettle

Category: Electric kettles

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