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- Page 1 Variable Temperature Kettle Instruction Booklet KE5400 Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions Features of your Variable Temperature Kettle Using your Variable Temperature Kettle Before First Use Adjusting Temperature Controls Tea Brewing Styles and Tips Sunbeam’s 3-Way Safety System Care and Cleaning Important instructions – retain for future use. -
Page 3: Sunbeam's Safety Precautions
• Your kettle must only be used with the power base • Always fill the kettle above the 'min' indicator for supplied. correct operation. • Always operate the kettle on a flat,level surface. Sunbeam is very safety conscious when designing and • Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than manufacturing consumer products, but it is essential its intended use. that the product user also exercise care when using • Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas an electrical appliance. Listed below are precautions flame, electric element or on a heated oven. -
Page 4: Features Of Your Variable Temperature Kettle
Features of your Variable Temperature Kettle Hinged lid with safety lock Hinged locking lid makes the kettle easy to fill and clean. Large spout Enables quick and easy filling at the tap, without the need for removal of the lid. Two water level gauges The full length water gauge indicates the volume of water in the kettle up to 1.5 litres (6 cups). The two gauges make the kettle convenient to use for both left and right handed users. 2400 watt concealed element The fast boil 2400 watt element is concealed in the base of the kettle for longer element life. The smooth stainless floor reduces scale build up and allows for easy cleaning. Removable stainless steel mesh filter Keeps the water clean of any foreign matter and is removable for easy cleaning. - Page 5 3-Way Safety System. 1 – Automatically switches the kettle off after boiling. 2 – Cuts out for boil-dry protection. 3 – Shuts down in case of overheating. Variable Temperature Controls An easy to use control panel that allows you to select from 4 brewing temperatures: 80°C, 85°C, 90°C and 100°C (boil). Keep warm feature Conveniently maintains the selected water temperature for up to 20 minutes. Ergonomic handle The handle provides greater pouring balance and prevents steam burns when pouring. 360 degree cordless power base. Designed to allow you to place the kettle on the base in any direction. Convenient for both left and right handed users. Cord storage facility. Excess cord can be wound around the cord storage facility underneath the power base.
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Page 6: Using Your Variable Temperature Kettle
Using your Variable Temperature Kettle Before using your kettle. Tip: The Variable Temperature Kettle has four optimum tea temperatures you can select It is recommended that you clean your kettle from: 80°C, 85°C, 90°C and 100°C (boil). before using it by filling the kettle with water These are the recommended temperatures to the maximum level indicator, boiling the for brewing green, white, oolong, herbal and water and discarding. black teas. Refer to the ‘Tea Brewing Styles Using your Variable Temperature Kettle and Tips’ table on page 6 for the ideal tea Important: Do not fill the kettle over the temperature for your tea. maximum level, as water may spill out of the spout when boiling. Figure 1 1. T o fill the kettle, remove it from the power base and lift the lid by pulling the lid release on top of the kettle upwards. Alternatively, the kettle may be filled through the pouring spout. Do not fill the kettle below the 'min' indication. 2. F ill the kettle with the desired amount of water. Always fill the kettle between the minimum and maximum marks. Too little water will result in the kettle switching off... - Page 7 Using your Variable Temperature Kettle continued Note: If the kettle is removed from the power Quick-Start Boil Instructions base during the keep warm function, the 1. F ollow steps 1 – 4 in the above ‘Using your kettle will automatically reset, cancelling the Variable Temperature Kettle’. keep warm function. 2. P ress the power button once without 7. P ress the power button to start the water pressing the ‘SET TEMP’ button. The kettle heating to your selected temperature. The will boil to 100°C. kettle will beep once when the selected Note: You can also press the ‘KEEP WARM’ water temperature has been reached. button at any stage to maintain the selected Note: To cancel the heating process at any water temperature for up to 20 minutes. time during the boiling cycle, simply press Note: If the ‘KEEP WARM’ button is selected the power button once. when the 100°C (boil) temperature has been selected, the kettle will boil to 100°C, drop to 90°C and maintain at 90°C for up to 20...
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Page 8: Tea Brewing Styles And Tips
Tea Brewing Styles and Tips Optimum Tea Temperatures The Variable Temperature Kettle has four optimum tea brewing temperatures 80°C, 85°C, 90°C and 100°C (boil). Refer to the table below for Sunbeam’s recommended temperature for a range of tea varieties: OPTIMUM TEA TEMPERATURES Assam Asatsutu Apple China Rose Bancha Blackcurrant Darjeeling Chai Ceylon Green China Yin Zhen Earl Grey Chamomile China Chun Elderflower Ensemble Cinnamon Ginger Indian Chai Darjeeling Lemon Irish Herbal Green Lychee Breakfast Lemongrass... -
Page 9: Sunbeam's 3-Way Safety System
Sunbeam’s 3-Way Safety System 3. Shut-down in case of overheating. Safety is a major consideration in the design of a Sunbeam kettle. This is why we In the event of overheating, the kettle will have developed our 3-Way Safety System, automatically shut down to prevent further which ensures that your kettle will: damage. Should this occur, take your kettle to a Sunbeam Service Centre or Appointed 1. Automatically switch off after boiling. Service Agent. For convenience, safety and energy efficiency, your Sunbeam kettle will automatically switch off after boiling. 2. Cut-out for boil-dry protection. If the kettle is operated without water, it will automatically cut-out, preventing any damage to the element. If this occurs, allow the kettle to cool before filling with cold water and re-boiling. -
Page 10: Care And Cleaning
To clean the kettle exterior steel heating plate. Over time, scale may Clean the exterior surface of your kettle with build up on the heating plate inside the a damp cloth and then wipe dry with a soft kettle, causing discolouration that may have dry cloth . the appearance of rust. Be assured this is not rust. If this occurs clean with a green Scotchbrite scourer or similar and a suitable ® abrasive cleaning cream. Rinse and clean thoroughly with tapwater before using your kettle again. Removal of mineral deposits Mineral deposits in tap water may cause the interior to discolour. To remove this buildup, use Sunbeam Liquid Descaler, a simple to use, non-toxic cleaner available from Sunbeam Appointed Service Centres. Alternatively: 1. F ill the kettle with 3 cups of white vinegar and the remainder with water and allow to stand overnight. DO NOT BOIL. 2. E mpty the solution from the kettle. Any stains remaining inside the spout can be removed by rubbing with a damp cloth. Fill the kettle with clean water, bring to boil and then discard the water. Repeat and the kettle will then be ready to use. The outside of the kettle can be wiped over with a damp cloth. - Page 11 12 months of purchase (3 months commercial use) due to faulty materials or manufacture, we will replace it for you free of charge. Should you experience any difficulties with In Australia you are entitled to a your appliance, please phone our customer replacement or refund for a major failure and service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in for compensation for any other reasonably Australia, or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand. foreseeable loss or damage. You are also Alternatively, you can send a written claim entitled to have the goods repaired or to Sunbeam at the address listed below. replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable On receipt of your claim, Sunbeam will quality and the failure does not amount to seek to resolve your difficulties or, if the a major failure. appliance is defective, advise you on how Should your appliance require repair or to obtain a replacement or refund. service after the guarantee period, contact Your Sunbeam 12 Month Replacement your nearest Sunbeam service centre. Guarantee naturally does not cover misuse For a complete list of Sunbeam’s authorised...
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