Using Your Kettle - Breville VKJ690 Manual

using your kettle

If this kettle is filled above the maximum level mark, hot water may be ejected
from the spout during boiling. Beware of steam coming from the spout or lid
especially during refilling. Never open the lid when the kettle is boiling.
1. With the kettle switched off, plug the power base into a suitable power outlet.
2. Remove the kettle from the power base before filling it with water.
3. Fill the kettle with water. Don't overfill the kettle and always ensure that there is
sufficient water in the kettle for it to operate correctly. This is approximately 250ml or
1 teacup full. Always check the water level when the kettle is positioned on its power
base.
4. Close the lid and then switch the kettle on. Make sure that the lid is closed correctly
to ensure safe operation.
5. When the kettle is switched on, the water level window and the on/off switch will
illuminate.
6. When the water reaches boiling point, the kettle will switch off automatically.
7. You may also switch the kettle off manually at any time by moving the switch to the
off position.
Always use caution when carrying your kettle when it is full of boiling water and when
pouring it.
Energy saving hints and tips
A Breville kettle, if used correctly, is a very energy efficient device. Why not try some of
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these energy saving tips:
• Only boil the water you need. Overfilling your kettle by one cup is the equivalent to
using an energy saving light bulb for one hour!
• It is not always necessary to re-boil your kettle. For example, one litre of water will
still be at 90°C after five minutes - the perfect temperature for a cup of coffee.
If the kettle boils dry
If the kettle is operated with insufficient water a built in fail-safe device will automatically
switch off the kettle.
• Unplug the kettle and allow it to cool. When the kettle has cooled down sufficiently
the device will reset itself.
• Once the device has reset, refill the kettle with cold water and use it as normal.
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