Hamilton Beach 40868 Use and Care Manual - Page 5

How to Use the Kettle w CAUTION Burn Hazard. Do not overfill kettle. Boiling water may spit out of the spout. 1. Pull up on lid knob to open and to remove tea steeper. Add water. Do not fill above MAX fill line or below MIN fill line. 2. While holding lid knob, turn tea steeper basket counterclockwise to remove. Add loose tea or tea bags to basket. Place basket on bottom of tea steeper top and turn clockwise to lock. Rotate knob to unlock. Pull the basket up until it locks into place and Insert steeper assembly into kettle. When kettle has finished boiling, push steeper assembly down to steep. Place kettle on base. NOTE: *Removable lid must always be in place. *Kettle can be used to heat water, with or without tea basket in place. 3. Plug into outlet. 5. Press ON/OFF (I/ ) switch down to turn on. Power light inside kettle and the power light will illuminate in blue while heating, then will shut off automatically when water has boiled. Pour hot water. Unplug. To Remove Tea Steeper Assembly Kettle must be completely cooled before handling. 1. Pull up on lid to remove. 2. Press in tabs to remove rod and basket. To Install Tea Steeper Assembly 1. On a secure flat surface, place lid directly over rod and push down to secure. 2. Insert tea assembly into kettle and press lid down into place. 5