KitchenAid KEK1722SX User manual

KEK1722

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCCIONES

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ELECTRIC KETTLE INSTRUCTIONS

PROOF OF PURCHASE & PRODUCT REGISTRATION

WElcomE to thE World of KitchEnAid

®

.

We’re committed to helping you

create a lifetime of delicious meals

for family and friends. To help ensure

the longevity and performance of

your appliance, keep this guide

handy. It will empower you with

the best way to use and care for

your product. Your satisfaction is our

#1 goal. Remember to register your

product online at www.kitchenaid.com

or by mail using the attached Product

Registration Card.

USA: 1.800.832.7173

Canada: 1.800.807.6777

Join us in the kitchen at www.kitchenaid.com.

Scan with your mobile device for recipes, tips, and more.

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PROOF OF PURCHASE & PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Model Number _______________________________________________________________________

Serial Number _______________________________________________________________________

Date Purchased ______________________________________________________________________

Store Name _________________________________________________________________________

Always keep a copy of the itemized sales receipt showing the date of purchase of your

Electric Kettle. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service. Before you use your

Electric Kettle, please ll out and mail your product registration card packed with the unit,

or register online at www.kitchenaid.com. This card will enable us to contact you in the

unlikely event of a product safety notication and assist us in complying with the provisions

of the Consumer Product Safety Act. This card does not verify your warranty. Please

complete the following for your personal records:

ELECTRIC KETTLE SAFETY

Important safeguards .......................................................................................... 4

Electrical requirements ...................................................................................... 5

Battery activation (optional) ............................................................................... 5

PARTS AND FEATURES

Parts .................................................................................................................... 6

OPERATING THE ELECTRIC KETTLE

Before rst use ................................................................................................... 7

Filling the Electric Kettle with water .................................................................. 7

Heating water ..................................................................................................... 8

Temperature guide ............................................................................................. 9

Using the Keep Warm mode .............................................................................. 9

Turning off the Electric Kettle ........................................................................... 10

CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning the exterior ........................................................................................ 10

Cleaning the lter ............................................................................................. 11

Removing mineral deposits from the interior ................................................... 11

WARRANTY .......................................................................................................... 12

Table of ConTenTs

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ELECTRIC KETTLE SAFETYELECTRIC KETTLE SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always

be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.

3. To protect against fire, electrical shock and injury to persons do not immerse base, cord,

plug, or Electric Kettle in water or other liquids.

4. Use close supervision when using Electric Kettle near or by children.

5. Unplug Electric Kettle from outlet and allow to cool before cleaning or removing parts.

6. Do not operate Electric Kettle with a damaged cord, plug, or other malfunction. See

“Warranty and Service Information.”

7. Use of replacement parts not recommended by manufacturer may result in re, shock,

or injury to persons.

8. Do not use outdoors

9. Do not let cord hang over counter or table edges, or allow to come into contact with

heated surfaces.

10. Do not use near or on a hot gas or electric burner stove.

11. The Electric Kettle should only be used to heat water.

12. Do not use Electric Kettle without lid properly closed.

13. Do not use Electric Kettle with loose or weakened handle.

14. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.

15. Do not clean Electric Kettle with abrasive cleaners, steel wool, or other abrasive materials.

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ELECTRIC KETTLE SAFETYELECTRIC KETTLE SAFETY

Electrical requirements

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always

be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.

3. To protect against fire, electrical shock and injury to persons do not immerse base, cord,

plug, or Electric Kettle in water or other liquids.

4. Use close supervision when using Electric Kettle near or by children.

5. Unplug Electric Kettle from outlet and allow to cool before cleaning or removing parts.

6. Do not operate Electric Kettle with a damaged cord, plug, or other malfunction. See

“Warranty and Service Information.”

7. Use of replacement parts not recommended by manufacturer may result in re, shock,

or injury to persons.

8. Do not use outdoors

9. Do not let cord hang over counter or table edges, or allow to come into contact with

heated surfaces.

10. Do not use near or on a hot gas or electric burner stove.

11. The Electric Kettle should only be used to heat water.

12. Do not use Electric Kettle without lid properly closed.

13. Do not use Electric Kettle with loose or weakened handle.

14. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.

15. Do not clean Electric Kettle with abrasive cleaners, steel wool, or other abrasive materials.

16. This product is designed for indoor household use only. Not designed for

commercial use.

17. Do not overfill Electric Kettle.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1

To provide power to the display when the

Electric Kettle is not on the base, insert 2

AA batteries (not inlcuded) in the battery

housing on the underside of the kettle.

NOTE: If batteries have been added and

the Electric Kettle is off the base, the

display will show the current temperature

of the water. Placing the Electric Kettle

back on the base will allow full functionality

of the kettle to change the temperature,

heat, and hold temperature.

Battery activation (optional)

Volts: 120 V.A.C.

Hertz: 60 Hz

NOTE: The Water Kettle has a 3 prong

grounded plug. To reduce the risk of

electrical shock, this plug will t in an outlet

only one way. If the plug does not t in the

outlet, contact a qualied electrician. Do not

modify the plug in any way.

Do not use an extension cord. If the power

supply cord is too short, have a qualied

electrician or serviceman install an outlet

near the appliance.

A short power supply cord (or detachable

power supply cord) should be used to

reduce the risk resulting from becoming

entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Longer detachable power supply cords

or extension cords are available and may

be used.

If a longer detachable power supply cord

or extension cord is used:

- The marked electrical rating of the cord

set or extension cord should be at least

as great as the electrical rating of the

appliance.

- If the appliance is of the grounded type,

the extension cord should be a grounding-

type 3-wire cord.

- The cord should be arranged so that it

will not drape over the countertop or

tabletop where it can be pulled on by

children or tripped over unintentionally.

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OPERATING THE ELECTRIC KETTLEPARTS AND FEATURES

Parts

Water ll

location

Control panel

Lid release button

Water gauge window

Water lter

Base with power cord

7 cup (1.7 L)

Electric

Kettle

Underside of base

with power cord wrap

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OPERATING THE ELECTRIC KETTLEPARTS AND FEATURES

Before rst use

Filling the Electric Kettle with water

2

Fill Electric Kettle. The water level is

displayed in 1 cup (.25 L) increments.

If there is no water in the kettle, the

water drop icon will display and the

alert tone will sound for 6 seconds.

Remove water if it exceeds the

“Max” line.

1

Open the lid of the Electric Kettle

by pressing the Lid Release Button.

Before first use, fill the Electric Kettle to the maximum level, then boil and discard the water.

The temperature can be displayed in Celsius (C) or Fahrenheit (F). To change setting, hold

the “-” and “+” buttons down at the same time.

NOTE: The Electric Kettle is designed for water only. Do not put any other liquids

or substances in the Electric Kettle.

NOTE: There must be a minimum of .25 L of water for Electric Kettle to operate. Do not

exceed the “Max” fill line.

4

Place the Electric Kettle on the base.

3

Push the lid down so it locks into

the closed position. You will hear

a clicking sound which indicates

the lid is locked.

Underside of base

with power cord wrap

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OPERATING THE ELECTRIC KETTLE OPERATING THE ELECTRIC KETTLE

Heating water

2

Press the Start/Cancel button to save

temperature and to begin heating the

water. “On” will be displayed on

the screen to indicate the Electric Kettle

is heating. The “Start/Cancel” button

does not function when the Electric

Kettle is off the base.

1

Place the Electric Kettle on the base. The

display will show the default temperature

(100° C / 212° F). Press the “+” or “-”

buttons to select your desired water

temperature. See the “Temperature

guide” for more information.

4

Once the desired temperature has been

reached, three beeps will sound and the

word “Off” will show in the top corner

of the display.

3

Once the water reaches 50°C or

122°F, the current temperature will

show on the main display, and continue

heating until the desired temperature

is reached.

If batteries have been added and the

Electric Kettle is off the base, push any

button to display the current temperature,

and the battery icon will display the battery

charge level.

°C °F

50 122

60 140

70 158

80 176

90 194

100 212

The Electric Kettle has six programmed

temperature settings.

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OPERATING THE ELECTRIC KETTLE OPERATING THE ELECTRIC KETTLE

Heating water

Using the Hold Temp mode

2

The Hold Temp mode may be canceled

by pressing the Start/Cancel button.

1

To activate the Hold Temp mode, leave

the Electric Kettle on the base after

reaching the selected temperature and

press the “Hold Temp” button. The

Electric Kettle will maintain the desired

temperature for up to 30 minutes.

NOTE: The temperature will blink 5 times and return to standby after 5 seconds. This will

continue until after the water temperature reduces below the desired temperature.

Temperature guide

Use this guide for outstanding results from your KitchenAid

®

Electric Kettle.

60° C / 140° F 70° C / 158° F 80° C / 176° F 90° C / 194° F 100° C / 212° F

Delicate Tea Green Tea

Gyokuro

Sencha

Blooming Tea Black Tea

Earl Grey

English Breakfast

Boil Water

White Tea

Silver Needle

Chai

Green

White

Hot Chocolate Chai

Red

Green Tea

Bencha

Genmaicha

Oolong Tea Herbal Tea

Tisanes

Instant Soup

Oatmeal

Rooibos Tea

Yerba Maté

NOTE: Hold Temp mode works for all temperatures. When using Hold Temp mode at

100° C, mode will activate at 92° C and 100° C depending on altitude.

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OPERATING THE ELECTRIC KETTLE

CARE AND CLEANING

Turning off the Electric Kettle

Cleaning the exterior

1

Press Start/Cancel while in

heating mode.

1

The exterior of the Electric Kettle may

be cleaned with a damp cloth. Dry and

polish the Electric Kettle with a soft

cloth. Abrasives and scouring agents

of any kind are not recommended.

3

Unplug cord when Electric Kettle is

not in use.

2

Press Start/Cancel while in Keep

Warm mode.

The Electric Kettle can be turned off in several ways:

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning always

disconnect the Electric Kettle from

electrical outlet. Make sure the Electric

Kettle has cooled completely.

CARE AND CLEANING

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CARE AND CLEANING

NOTE: If calcium deposits remain on the filter, let it stand overnight in a solution of water

and white vinegar. Rinse the filter thoroughly and replace in the Electric Kettle.

CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning the lter

Removing mineral deposits from the interior

1

To access filter: Open the lid; the

filter is located behind spout inside

Electric Kettle. Grasp the top of

the filter to remove.

1

Fill the Electric Kettle with white vinegar

to the 1 cup (.25 L) mark. Add water

to the 3 cups (.75 L) mark. Boil (100º C/

212º F) and allow to stand overnight.

2

Clean under hot water with a soft

brush or cloth to remove deposits,

and replace filter by sliding the filter

into the slot behind the spout.

The Electric Kettle features a removable mesh lter that traps scale deposits for cleaner

water. The lter will need to be cleaned periodically—more often if you have hard water.

To get the best performance from your

Electric Kettle, decalcication will be

necessary. Calcium deposits may form on

the interior metal parts of the Electric Kettle.

The cleaning interval will depend on the

hardness of the water you put in the

Electric Kettle.

2

Empty the solution from the

Electric Kettle.

3

Fill the Electric Kettle with water, bring

to a boil and drain out the water. Repeat

this step twice. The Electric Kettle is

now ready to use.

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WARRANTY

KitchenAid

®

Electric Kettle Warranty for the 50 United States,

the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada

This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for Electric Kettle

operated in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

Length of Warranty: One Year Full Warranty from date of purchase.

KitchenAid Will Pay Hassle-Free Replacement of your Electric Kettle.

for Your Choice of: See the next page for details on how to arrange for service,

or call the Customer eXperience Center toll-free at

1-800-541-6390.

OR

The replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct

defects in materials and workmanship. Service must be

provided by an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center.

KitchenAid Will A. Repairs when Electric Kettle is used in other than

Not Pay for: normal single family home use.

B. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse

or abuse.

C. Any shipping or handling costs to deliver your

Electric Kettle to an Authorized Service Center.

D. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for Electric

Kettle operated outside the 50 United States, District

of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE WARRANTIES

OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXCLUDED

TO THE EXTENT LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY

BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR, OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD

ALLOWED BY LAW. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS

OR EXCLUSIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY

OR FITNESS LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY

TO YOU.

IF THIS PRODUCT FAILS TO WORK AS WARRANTED, CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND

EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ACCORDING TO THE

TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. KITCHENAID AND KITCHENAID CANADA

DO NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state or province to province.

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WARRANTY

Arranging for Service after the Warranty Expires,

or Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts

In the United States and Puerto Rico:

For service information, or to order

accessories or replacement parts, call

toll-free at 1-800-541-6390 or write to:

Customer eXperience Center,

KitchenAid Small Appliances,

P.O. Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218

Outside the United States

and Puerto Rico:

Consult your local KitchenAid dealer or

the store where you purchased the Electric

Kettle for information on how to obtain

service.

For service information in Canada:

Call toll-free 1-800-807-6777.

Or write to:

Customer eXperience Centre

KitchenAid Canada

200 - 6750 Century Ave.

Mississauga, ON L5N 0B7

Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty –

50 United States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico

We’re so condent the quality of our

products meets the exacting standards

of KitchenAid that, if your Electric Kettle

should fail within the rst year of ownership,

KitchenAid will arrange to deliver an identical

or comparable replacement to your door

free of charge and arrange to have your

original Electric Kettle returned to us. Your

replacement unit will also be covered by

our one year limited warranty. Please

follow these instructions to receive this

quality service.

If your Electric Kettle should fail within the

rst year of ownership, simply call our

toll-free Customer eXperience Center at

1-800-541-6390 Monday through Friday.

Please have your original sales receipt

available when you call. Proof of purchase

will be required to initiate the claim. Give

the consultant your complete shipping

address. (No P.O. Box numbers, please.)

When you receive your replacement Electric

Kettle, use the carton and packing materials

to pack up your original Electric Kettle.

Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty – Canada

We’re so condent the quality of our

products meets the exacting standards of

the KitchenAid

®

brand that, if your Electric

Kettle should fail within the rst year of

ownership, KitchenAid Canada will replace

your Electric Kettle with an identical or

comparable replacement. Your replacement

unit will also be covered by our one year

limited warranty. Please follow these

instructions to receive this quality service.

If your Electric Kettle should fail within the

rst year of ownership, take the Electric

Kettle or ship collect to an Authorized

KitchenAid Service Centre. In the carton

include your name and complete shipping

address along with a copy of the proof of

purchase (register receipt, credit card slip,

etc.). Your replacement Electric Kettle will

be returned prepaid and insured. If you

are unable to obtain satisfactory service

in this manner call our toll-free Customer

eXperience Centre at 1-800-807-6777.

Or write to us at:

Customer eXperience Centre

KitchenAid Canada

200 - 6750 Century Ave.

Mississauga, ON L5N 0B7

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