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 or knobs. 3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam dur- ing use. Use proper precautions to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property. 1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this Use and Care Guide before operating or cleaning this appliance.
Polarized Plug This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wide than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
Figure 1 a. Lid Release b. Indicator Light c. ON/OFF “START” Lever d. Power Base MEK1 (P/N 30774) MEK15 (P/N 31013) e. Scale Filter (P/N 30775)) Your new Electric Kettle is designed to heat water only. Do not put any food or beverage into the kettle.
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3. Raise the ON/OFF Lever into the OFF position. 4. Open the Lid by pulling back on the Lid Release. Fill the Kettle with the desired amount of water. Close the Lid and wipe excess water off the Kettle. NOTE: If the Lid is not properly closed, the Kettle will not auto- matically shut off.
5. To remove any discoloration from inside the Kettle, rub baking soda on a damp cloth over the metal. Rinse thoroughly and dry. NOTE: Mineral deposits can form a coating inside the Kettle and may cause an off flavor in the water or lengthen the boiling time. Use the following cleaning method: 6.
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1 (800) 233-9054 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Central Standard Time and ask for CONSUMER SERVICE stating that you are a consumer with a problem. Please refer to model number MEK1, MEK15 when you call.
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Macon, MO 63552 Limitation of Remedies: No representative or person is authorized to assume for Salton, Inc. any other liability in connection with the sale of our products. There shall be no claims for defects or failure of performance or...
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