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Chef's Choice SmartKettle 688 User Manual

Chef's Choice SmartKettle 688 User Manual

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  • Page 1 SmartKettle Cordless Electric Kettle ® Model 688...
  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    IMportant SafEguardS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions carefully. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always lift by handle. 3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plug, SmartKettle ®...
  • Page 3 You have selected the world’s most advanced and exciting cordless water kettle, the Chef’sChoice SmartKettle Model 688 that utilizes new electronic and computational ® ® techniques that ensure the water is heated to precisely the temperature you select and holds it there until you are ready to serve.
  • Page 4 1. Chef’sChoice SmartKettle ® ® Model 688. figure 2. Chef’sChoice SmartKettle control panel. ® ®...
  • Page 5 Understanding the Chef’sChoice SmartKettle Model 688 ® Read all instructions carefully and take a minute to familiarize yourself with the user-friendly controls of the Model 688 SmartKettle (Figures 1 and 2) before using it for the first time. As with any new kettle, do not use water from the ®...
  • Page 6 Operating the Kettle (Heating Water) Whenever the kettle body is placed on its electrically active power base (120 volt 60 Hz AC outlet) the SmartKettle ® will automatically display the Set Temperature for 3 seconds and the beeper will sound. The water heater controlled by the Heat O/I button does not come on automatically.
  • Page 7 To Keep Warm After the water reaches the Set Temperature, if the kettle is NOT removed from the power base for immediate use, the SmartKettle will automatically enter the Keep Warm mode and hold the water at the Set Temperature. In this ®...
  • Page 8 To Create a Rolling Boil (r b L) To select a rolling boil, attempt to set the temperature above 212°F or above 100°C and the digital display will show “r b L”. Follow this procedure regardless of your local altitude as explained further below. In this mode the SmartKettle will heat the water to boiling and continue boiling for approximately 45 seconds.
  • Page 9 For the Tea Connoisseur For your convenience the following table lists the brewing temperature ranges of water commonly preferred by many experts for preparation of popular teas and coffee: Beverage preferred temperature range °f °C Herbal Teas 203° - 212° 95°...
  • Page 10: Boil Dry Protection

    Boil Dry Protection For added protection in the event you inadvertently turn on the power to a kettle that is dry — (contains little or no water), two safety switches will interrupt the power and shut all power OFF. These safety switches will automatically reset once the kettle has cooled down.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Aside from alerting you that the water level is low, the SmartKettle has other internal diagnostics to help ® troubleshoot real or perceived problems. display problem action/remedy The temperature signal has Return to factory for service. been lost. An overheated condition Allow kettle to cool and add water is detected.
  • Page 12 Service This appliance is for household use only. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. In the event post-warranty service is needed, return your SmartKettle to EdgeCraft Corp., where the cost of repair ® can be estimated before the repair is undertaken. Please include your return address and a brief description of the problem or damage to the SmartKettle on a separate sheet inside the box.