Hamilton Beach 40989 Use and Care Manual

Electric Kettle

Hervidor Eléctrico

Le invitamos a leer cuidadosamente este instructivo

antes de usar su aparato.

Read before use.

Lea antes de usar.

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety

precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk

of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including

the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory,

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and

knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and

instructed concerning use of the appliance by a

person responsible for their safety.

3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance

is used by or near children. Children should be

supervised to ensure that they do not play with the

appliance.

4. Do not touch hot surfaces or hot water. Use handles

or knobs. Care must be taken since burns can occur

from touching hot parts or from spilled hot liquid.

5. Scalding may occur if the lid is opened during the

heating cycle.

6. To protect against fire, electric shock, and personal

injury, do not immerse cord, plug, power base, or

electric kettle in water or other liquid.

7. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before

cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking

off parts and before cleaning.

8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged

supply cord or plug, or after the appliance

malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in

any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs

must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service

agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to

avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service

number for information on examination, repair, or

adjustment.

9. The use of accessory attachments not recommended

by the manufacturer may result in fire, electrical

shock, or personal injury.

10. Do not use outdoors.

11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter,

or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.

12

Do not place electric kettle on or near a hot gas or

electric burner or in a heated oven.

13. To disconnect electric kettle, turn any control to OFF

(

O

) and then remove plug from wall outlet. Never

pull on cord as this may damage the cord and

eventually cause electric shock.

14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

15. Do not use for other than heating water. Other

liquids or food will contaminate the interior and

void warranty.

16. Do not allow kettle to boil dry.

17. To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another

high-wattage appliance on the same circuit.

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Inc., has reduced the size of this Use and Care guide and

made it available online. We believe strongly in doing our

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Parts and features

1.

Anti-Scale Mesh

Filter* (inside

spout)

2.

Lid

3. Lid-Opening Button

4.

Water Level Window

5.

Power Switch

6.

Power Light

7.

Power Base*

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the

U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this

product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material

and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date

of original purchase in Canada and one (1) year from the

date of original purchase in the U.S. During this period, your

exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product

or any component found to be defective, at our option;

however, you are responsible for all costs associated with

returning the product to us and our returning a product or

component under this warranty to you. If the product or

component is no longer available, we will replace with a

similar one of equal or greater value.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal

use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or

damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration,

abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original

consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales

receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty

claim.

This warranty is void if the product is used for other than

single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and

waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g.,

120V ~ 60 Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and

consequential damages caused by breach of express or

implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the

purchase price.

Every implied warranty, including any

statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or

fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except

to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such

warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this

written warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal

rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending

on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow

limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or

consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may

not apply to you.

To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance

to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or

1.800.267.2826 in Canada or visit hamiltonbeach.com in

the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service,

locate the model, type, and series numbers on your

appliance.

Limited warranty

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WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard:

Do not

immerse kettle, power base, or plug in water or any other

liquid.

1.

With kettle unplugged, empty any remaining water

and rinse. Allow kettle to cool. The mesh filter may

be removed by pressing on filter tab, which is visible

through the kettle opening. The filter will drop into

kettle cavity.

2.

To replace the filter in the spout, hook tab into the

bottom of spout and press into place.

3.

To avoid scale/lime deposit buildup, empty kettle

after each use. To remove discoloration or scale/lime

deposit from heating element: Place 1/2 teaspoon

(2.5 ml) cream of tartar (available in the spice aisle of

grocery store) into the kettle. Then fill the kettle 1/2 full

with water. Plug in, turn ON (

I

), and bring to boil. Turn

OFF (

O

), let cool, and rinse several times with clean

tap water.

4.

Wipe the exterior of kettle with a damp cloth. Do not

use abrasive scouring pads or powders since they

may scratch the smooth surface of the kettle.

Care and cleaning

3.

Make sure that the lid is closed and the power base is

on a level surface.

If lid is not closed, auto shutoff

will not operate.

4.

Plug into outlet and turn ON (

l

).

5.

The kettle will switch OFF (

O

)

automatically once the water has

boiled. (Remember, the surface

of the kettle gets hot; only grip

the kettle by the handle.)

6.

The kettle may be left on the base once water is heated,

but it is recommended to unplug the cord from outlet.

When finished, make sure cord is unplugged and

empty any water from kettle.

NOTE:

Only use kettle to heat water. If kettle is used to heat

other liquids, such as coffee or tea, the warranty will be voided.

If Kettle Floor Discolors:

It is normal for stainless steel

heating elements to discolor. This does not affect the

performance of the kettle. Do not use abrasive scouring pads

or cleaners since this may damage the stainless steel surface.

If Kettle Boils Dry:

The heating element is protected by

two automatic safety devices. If your kettle is accidentally

switched on without being filled with water, or is allowed to

boil dry, the kettle will automatically switch off. You should:

•

Turn the switch to OFF (

O

), unplug, and wait 20 minutes

for the element to cool down.

•

Refill the kettle; then use as normal and check that the

kettle functions correctly.

If Kettle Does Not Work:

Make these simple checks

before calling the toll-free customer assistance number:

•

Have you turned power switch to ON (

l

) position?

•

If the kettle heats but does not boil, it might need descaling.

•

Has the kettle been accidentally switched on without

being filled with water or allowed to boil dry? Turn the

switch to OFF (

O

), wait 20 minutes, and try again.

•

Is cord firmly plugged into the outlet and kettle firmly

seated in the base?

Anti-Scale Mesh Filter:

Scale is caused by lime and calcium in

hard water. The mesh filter will prevent these suspended particles

from being poured out of the kettle. The filter should be cleaned

periodically to ensure optimum performance. To clean the filter,

unplug kettle and allow to cool. The mesh filter may be removed

by pulling up on filter tab, which is visible through the kettle

opening. Rinse filter under running water and brush with a soft

brush. An old, clean toothbrush works well. To replace, hook tab

into bottom of spout and press into place.

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Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.

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WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard:

This appliance

is provided with either a polarized (one wide blade) or

grounded (3-prong) plug to reduce the risk of electric

shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized or

grounded outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an

adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse

the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace

the outlet.

The length of the cord used on this appliance was

selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or

tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary,

an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical

rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater

than the rating of the appliance. If the appliance is of the

grounding type, the extension cord should be a grounding-

type, 3-wire cord. Care must be taken to arrange the

extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop

or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or

accidentally tripped over.

How to use the kettle

Burn Hazard.

Do not overfill kettle. Boiling

water may spit out of the spout.

BEFORE FIRST USE:

Flip open lid and fill kettle with water to

MAX fill line on the water level window. Push power switch down

to turn the kettle ON (

I

). The kettle will bring the water to a boil,

then shut off automatically. Discard water and repeat 2–3 times,

rinsing out kettle each time. The kettle is now ready for use.

1.

Remove kettle from power base before filling.

2.

Fill kettle with required amount of water. Ensure that

water level is between MIN and MAX on the water

level window. Always keep mesh filter in place.

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CAUTION

*To order parts:

US: 1.800.851.8900

www.hamiltonbeach.com

Canada: 1.800.267.2826

Mexico:

01 800 71 16 100

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