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Using Your Kettle; Troubleshooting - Proctor-Silex Electric Kettles Use & Care Manual

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Using the 1 L Automatic Kettle
Filling Your Kettle
1. With the kettle unplugged, hold by the handle and fill with
water through the spout. Never overfill as this can cause
spitting or spillage. Use the indicator line marked on the
pour spout to determine maximum fill level.
2. Never operate the kettle with less than one cup (250 ml)
of water.
NOTE: This kettle has a built-in safety feature for
protection should the units be plugged in without an
adequate amount of water or if the kettles boil dry.

Using Your Kettle

1. After filling kettle, plug into electrical
outlet. Water will immediately begin
to heat.
NOTE: To activate the kettle's
whistle, move the whistle cover
towards the spout prior to plugging
into electrical outlet. Do not move
whistle control.
If you don't want the kettle to
whistle when the water comes to a boil, move the whistle
control towards the handle prior to plugging into electrical
outlet.
2. After water comes to a boil, unplug the kettle and pour
as needed.
(cont.)
Whistle
Control
Water
Level
Indicator
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Cleaning and Descaling Your Kettle
1. Unplug kettle and empty any remaining water then rinse.
2. To remove lime deposits, which build up periodically from
all water, use a commercial scale remover following the
directions carefully. Remove all traces of commercial scale
remover prior to use.
3. To delay lime deposit build-up, always empty the kettle
after each use and start with fresh water.
4. Wipe the exterior of the kettle with a damp cloth. Do not
use abrasive scouring pads or powders as they may
scratch the surface of the kettle.
NEVER IMMERSE THE KETTLE IN WATER OR OTHER
LIQUIDS.

Troubleshooting

• Have you switched the red "boil" trigger to the ON (down)
position? (See Illustrations 2 and 3.)
• Has the kettle been accidentally switched on without water,
or allowed to boil dry? Wait 10 minutes and try again.
• Is the kettle cord firmly plugged in the electrical outlet?
For the cord-free kettle, is it firmly seated in the base?
• Is the plug itself faulty? It is dangerous to use a broken
or damaged plug.
• If the kettle heats but does not boil, it may need descaling.
See "Cleaning and Descaling Your Kettle."
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