Brooklyn BEKTL-18CG User manual

Brand
Brooklyn
Model
BEKTL-18CG
Category
Electric kettles
Type
User manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read this manual carefully before using, and keep it for future reference.
DESIGNER KETTLE
BEKTL-18CG
CONTENTS
General Safety 4
Product Overview 8
Preparation for Use 9
Kettle Operation 10
Tips & Techniques 11
Troubleshooting 12
Care & Cleaning 13
Specication        15
Customer Helpline Last Page
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Read this manual thoroughly before you start using the product.
Thesafetyprecautionsinstructionsreducestheriskofre,electricshockandinjury
when correctly complied to.
Please follow all instructions and take notice of all warnings.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
GENERAL SAFETY
Thelightningashwithsymbolwithinthe
triangle is intended to warn you of a
non-insulated dangerous voltage in the
product’s enclosure that could be of
sucientmagnitudetogenerateariskof
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within the triangle
is intended to warn you to the presence
of important operating and maintenance
instructions in the documents included with
the product.
Thelightningashsymbolwithinthetriangleisintendedtowarnyouof
non-insulateddangerousvoltagetheproduct’senclosurethatcouldbeofsucient
magnitude to generate a risk of electric shock to persons.
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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This unit must be serviced by
aqualiedservicepersonnelonly.
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GENERAL SAFETY (Cont.)
• This appliance is intended for private household use only. It is not intended for
commercial/industrial or trade use. Do not use it outdoors.
• Donotusethiskettleforanythingotherthanitsintendedpurpose,andonlyuseit
as described in this manual. Do not use the kettle to boil anything other than water.
Anyotheruseisnotrecommendedandmaycausere,electricshockorinjury.
• Do not use the kettle without water in it to avoid damaging the heat elements.
The elements must be completely immersed (unless concealed). Should you
accidentallyallowthekettletooperatewithoutwater,theboil-dryprotectionwill
automaticallyswitchito.Insuchacase,allowthekettletocoolbeforellingwith
cold water and reusing it.
• Misuseoftheappliancemayresultinpotentialinjury,riskofreand/orelectric
shock.Weacceptnoliabilityforanyeventualdamagesorinjurymisuseofthe
product or noncompliance with the instructions.
• Whenusingthekettle,itmustbeonastable,secure,dryandlevelsurface,outof
children’sreach,topreventdamageorinjuryfromthekettleoverturning.
• DO NOT operate the kettle under the following conditions:
* In a damp place or in areas with high humidity (such as in a bathroom)
 *Onornearahotcooktop,inaheatedoven,ornearanopename.
* On a metal tray.
 *Inconnedspacesorunderoverhangingfurniture/structures.
• Liftthekettleothepowerbasetollit.Neverllthekettlewhileitsitsonits
base or while it is switched on to avoid spillage on the connector. If the power base
unitbecomeswet,unplugitbeforewipingitdry.
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CAUTION: HOT!
GENERAL SAFETY (Cont.)
• Donotoverllthekettletoavoidsplatteringandejectionofboilingwater.Make
sure the water level is between the minimum and maximum levels.
• Position the kettle so the spout is directed away from you.
• Beforeswitchingon,makesurethekettleislocatedproperlyonthepowerbaseand
thelidissecurelyclosed,otherwiseitmaynotswitcho.
• Do not leave the kettle unattended when the power is turned on.
• Ensurethekettleisswitchedobeforeremovingitfromthebase.
• Do not move the appliance while it is switched on.
• Alwaysunplugthekettlefromtheoutletwhenitisnotinuse.Todisconnect,turn
othepowerattheoutlet,thenremovetheplugfromthewall.Griptheplugwhen
disconnecting,donotpullthecord.
• CAUTION: Unplug the kettle and allow it to cool before cleaning and maintenance.
Topreventdamagetotheappliance,donotuseabrasiveoralkalinecleaningagents
when cleaning. Use a soft cloth and a mild detergent.
• Do not touch any part of the kettle housing when it is in use. The surfaces get hot.
Only touch the handle. Do not put any part of your hand or body near the kettle
when it is turned on.
• Take care when handling the kettle after use. The inside surface which conceals the
heatingelementissubjecttoresidualheatafteruse.Watercanalsoremainhotfora
considerable time after boiling and can present a scald hazard.
• WARNING: Do not remove the lid while the water is boiling. Keep the lid closed while
the water is boiling and straight afterwards. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed
whilethewaterisheatingup.Becarefulwhenopeningthelidforrellingwhenthe
kettle is hot.
• Whilewaterisboiling,orjustafterthewaterhasnishedboiling,avoidcontactwith
the steam from the spout.
• Use extreme caution when moving the kettle containing hot water. Always take care
when pouring hot water. Tilt the kettle slowly and carefully without tipping it too fast.
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND POWER CORD HANDLING
• Beforeconnectingthekettletothepowersupply,makesureyouroutletvoltage
and circuit frequency correspond to the voltage indicated on the appliance rating
labelandyouroutletsocketisproperlyearthed.Ifthisisnotthecase,donot
use the kettle.
• Do not use any other appliance at the same time on the same electrical circuit as
it may overload the circuit and blow the fuse or breaker.
• Toprotectagainstreandelectricshock,donotimmersethecord,plug,power
base or the kettle itself in water or other liquid. Do not expose the electrical
connections to water.
• Only use the kettle with the power base provided. Do not use the power base to
power any appliance other than this kettle.
• Avoid spillage on the connector.
• Donotkink,bend,squash,strainordamagethepowercordandprotectitfrom
sharp edges and heat. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or
benchtop. Do not let it touch hot surfaces. The cord should be run in such a way
that there will be no risk of anyone pulling it inadvertently.
• Do not use an extension cord with this kettle.
• Donotpickuporoperatetheapplianceifthepowersupplycord,plug,power
baseorkettlehousingisdamaged,orafteritmalfunctionsorhasbeendamaged
in any manner.
• Adamagedcordorplugmustbereplacedbythemanufactureroraqualied
personinordertoavoidahazard.Incaseofdamage,contactouraftersales
support centre for advice.
• This appliances is intended to be used in household and similar applications
such as:
 -stakitchenareasinshops,ocesandotherworkingenvironments
- farm houses
 -byclientsinhotels,motelsandotherresidentialtypeenvironments
- bed and breakfast type environments
• Theappliancemustnotbeimmersed.ifthekettleisoverlled,boilingwater
maybeejected.
• CAUTION:Donotoperatethekettleonaninclinedplane,Donotoperatethe
kettle unless the element is fully immersed.
GENERAL SAFETY (Cont.)
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
LID
HANDLE
WATER
GAUGE
ON/OFF
SWITCH
POWER
BASE
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Carefully remove your Kettle from its box. You may wish to keep the packaging.
Wipe the body with a soft damp cloth prior to use.
Fill the Kettle to the maximum level indicated by the water gauge and bring
to the boil.
Once boiled pour this water away unused. Repeat the process.
(Boiling a full Kettle of water twice and emptying each time ensures that
the Kettle is completely clean).
The maximum capacity of the Kettle is 1.7 litre (L).
PREPARATION FOR USE
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KETTLE OPERATION
1. Ensure the Kettle is placed on a DRY and LEVEL surface.
2. Toll,rstremovetheKettlefromthepowerbase.Openthelid,thenlltheKettle
with the desired amount of cold water. Ensure that it covers the minimum level.
NOTE: If there is too little water the Kettle will automatically switch itself
 obeforethewaterhasboiled.Thewatergaugewillhelpyoujudgethe
correct amount.
 CAUTION:Donotllthewateroverthemaximumlevelaswatermaspill
out when boiling. Ensure that the lid is fully closed before plugging into the
power supply.
3. Close the lid then place the Kettle on the power base.
4. Plug into the power socket and switch on. Switch on by pressing down on the
On/Oswitch.
5. Do not leave the kettle unattended when in use.
6. WhenthewaterhasboiledtheKettlewillswitchoautomatically.
7. YoucanstoptheboilingprocessatanytimebyliftinguptheOn/Oswitch
orbyturningthepowersupplyoatthesocket.
8. ToremovetheKettlegraspthehandlermlyandliftverticallyfromthepower
base. Take extra care if it is full.
9. The Kettle should sit on the power base whilst not in use.
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• Ensure that the switch is free of obstructions and that the lid is closed. The Kettle
willnotturnoiftheswitchisconstrainedorifthelidisopen.
• Be careful when pouring water from the Kettle to prevent scalding. Never open the
lid when the water is hot.
• Ifyouwanttoboilthewateragain,simplyturnontheswitch.TheKettlewillnot
reboil until the switch is turned on again.
• IftheKettlehasjustboiledandswitchedoautomatically,allowittositforat
least15secondsbeforere-boiling.
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
BOIL-DRY PROTECT
ShouldyouaccidentallyswitchonanemptyKettle,theboildryprotectionwill
automaticallyswitchothepower.Ifthisoccurs,allowtheKettletocooldown
forapproximately15minutesbeforellingwithcoldwater.
NOTE:Ensurethepowersupplyisswitchedowhennotinuse.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
There is a strange taste
from the water.
The kettle has yet to
becleanedbeforerst
use.
Beforerstuse,llwith
watertothemaximummark,
bring the water to the boil
and discard the boiled water.
Repeat two or three times
to ensure the kettle is
perfectly clean.
The kettle does
not heat up.
The boil dry protection
safety cut-out has
operated.
Too little water in
the kettle.
Allow the kettle to cool
completely so that it can
be switched on again.
Fill to above the minimum/
lowest mark shown on the
water gauge.
The inside of the
kettle is discoloured
with white scale.
The kettle switches
obeforethewater
comes to the boil
or is slow to boil.
Steam emitted
from the switch.
Too much limescale
in the kettle.
Conduct regular descaling
ofthekettleandlteras
per the instructions.
Replacethewaterlter
if necessary as per the
instructions.
Water spills out of
the spout when boiling.
The kettle has
beenoverlled.
Avoid exceeding the
maximum/highest mark
shown on the water gauge.
Water droplets near the
on/oswitchorbase.
This is normal and not
cause for concern
Kettles work by
pressuretoswitcho.
It is simply a slight
condensation from the
steam vent at the base
of the kettle.
Wipe away with a cloth
to remove any droplets
which may form.
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CLEANING
BeforecleaningyourKettle,unplugitfromthemainssupplyandallowittocooldown
completely.
Clean the outer surface with a soft damp cloth only.
Remove stubborn spots using a damp cloth and a small amount of
mild detergent.
TokeepthisKettleingoodconditionNEVERusesteelwool,chemical,woodenor
abrasivecleanerstocleantheoutsideoftheKettle,itwillscratchthesurfaceand
ruinthecosmeticnish.
Whennotinuseorinstorage,thepowercablemaybewoundunderthebottom
of the Kettle.
Do not use detergents or cleaning agents inside the Kettle (see below section
‘Removing mineral deposits’).
CLEANING THE FILTER
Thelterislocatedjustbehindthespout.
Beforeremovingorassemblingthelter,switchtheKettleoandemptyit.
Allow it to cool completely then unplug the power base from the mains
power supply.
CARE AND CLEANING
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FILTER REMOVAL AND REASSEMBLY
1. Openthelidandpushthetopofthelterdownwards.
2. Pullthelteroutwardsuntilitunclips.
3. Rinsethelterinwarmwaterandgentlyremoveanyscalewithasoftbrush,cloth
or sponge.
4. Toreassemble,slidethelterintotheholderuntilitclipsintoposition.
REMOVING MINERAL DEPOSITS
Over a period of time limescale can build up inside your kettle.
Regular cleaning every 6-8 weeks is essential to prevent limescale build-up
and prevent reducing the kettle’s working life. More frequent cleaning will be
required depending on the quality of water where you live and how often
the kettle is used.
Alwaysswitchoatthepoweroutletandallowtheappliancetocoolcompletely
before cleaning.
To remove limescale use a suitable propriety kettle descalers are available from
leadingsupermarkets,departmentstoresandhardwarestores.
Alternatively,followthestepsbelow:
1. Halfllthekettlewithwaterandaddthejuiceofonelemon.
2. Boilthekettleandallowstandingfor15minutesbeforediscardingwater.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 several times using cold water only.
CARE AND CLEANING (CONT.)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Rating 220-240V~50/60Hz
Power 1850-2200W
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
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Brooklyn BEKTL-18CG User manual

Brand
Brooklyn
Model
BEKTL-18CG
Category
Electric kettles
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User manual
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