Kenwood JKP300 series Instructions

before using your Kenwood Only use the appliance for its intended
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appliance domestic use. Kenwood will not
Read these instructions carefully accept any liability if the appliance is
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and retain for future reference. subject to improper use, or failure to
G Remove all packaging and any comply with these instructions.
labels.
before plugging in
G Make sure your electricity supply is
safety
the same as the one shown on the
underside of your kettle.
Always use the filter and never
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Important - UK only
overfill - boiling water may splash
out. G The wires in the cord are coloured
Avoid contact with steam coming as follows:
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Green and Yellow = Earth
out of the spout area when pouring
and out of the lid or spout area Blue = Neutral
when refilling. Brown = Live.
The appliance must be protected
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where a child could grab it. by a 13A approved (BS1362) fuse.
Always unplug your kettle WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
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MUST BE EARTHED.
when not in use.
Never put the kettle, powerbase,
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Note:
cord or plug in liquid.
For non-rewireable plugs the fuse
G Never use a damaged appliance. G
Get it checked or repaired: see cover MUST be refitted when
replacing the fuse. If the fuse cover
'service and customer care'.
G Caution: Do not operate the kettle is lost then the plug must not be
on an inclined surface. used until a replacement can be
obtained. The correct fuse cover is
G Only use the powerbase supplied
and keep it clean and dry. identified by colour and a
Make sure the lid is secure before replacement may be obtained from
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your Kenwood Authorised Repairer
switching the kettle on.
Warning: Do not open the lid while (see Service).
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If a non-rewireable plug is cut off it
the water is boiling. G
must be DESTROYED
G Take care when opening the lid -
droplets of hot water may be IMMEDIATELY. An electric shock
hazard may arise if an unwanted
ejected.
G Make sure the kettle is switched off non-rewireable plug is inadvertently
before lifting or pouring. inserted into a 13A socket outlet.
G Remove the kettle from the base
This appliance conforms to EC
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before filling or pouring.
directive 2004/108/EC on
Never put the kettle near or on
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Electromagnetic Compatibility and
cooker hot plates or gas burners.
EC regulation no. 1935/2004 of
This kettle is for boiling water only.
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27/10/2004 on materials intended
This appliance is not intended for
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for contact with food.
use by persons (including children)
before using for the first time
with reduced physical, sensory or
1 Wrap any excess cord around the
mental capabilities, or lack of
bracket on the underside of the
experience and knowledge, unless
powerbase
they have been given supervision or
2 Fill to 'MAX', boil, then pour the
instruction concerning use of the
water away. Repeat 2 to 3 times.
appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
G Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
key
finger pad
flip top lid
lid release button
on/off switch with indicator light
360° powerbase
cord wrap
water level windows
filter
to use your kettle
1 Fill the kettle through either the
spout or lid. To open the lid, press
the lid release button
level must be between 'MAX' and
1 cup (250mls).
Be economical: do not boil more
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water than you need.
G To improve the quality of your
drinks always use fresh water.
G Empty the kettle after each use.
2 Close the lid by pushing down on
the finger pad area
3 Plug in and switch on. The
indicator light will come on.
4 Your kettle will boil and switch off
automatically. To re-boil, wait a few
seconds - the on/off switch needs
time to reset.
Note - To interrupt the
boiling ensure that the
switch is in the off position
before removing from the
power base.
G If you experience problems
with your kettle switching on
and off during use or
switching off before boiling,
check that the flat element
is free from scale - see
"descaling".
Your kettle is fitted with a filter to
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hold back limescale particles.
G If you find drops of water under
your kettle, don't worry - it is just
condensation.
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boil-dry protection
G If you switch on with too little
water, your kettle will cut out
automatically. Switch off, remove
from the powerbase and let it cool
down before re-filling. When it has
cooled down, the switch will reset
itself.
care and cleaning
Before cleaning, unplug your kettle
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and let it cool down.
the outside and powerbase
Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry.
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. The water
Do not use abrasives - they will
scratch the metal and plastic
surfaces.
the inside
Even though your kettle comes
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with a filter, you still need to clean
the inside (and the filter) regularly.
the filter
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1 Open the lid. Press the lid release
button .
2 Remove the filter by holding the
tab and then lifting the filter out.
3 either rinse under the tap or use
a soft brush.
or when descaling your kettle,
drop the filter in too. Rinse
thoroughly.
4 Replace the filter by locating the
front of the filter into the spout area
and then clip into place .
descaling
Regular descaling of the flat
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element will improve the
performance of your kettle. If the
kettle is not descaled regularly the
build up of limescale may result in
the following:
problems may be experienced
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with the kettle switching on and
off during use or switching off
before boiling.
G the kettle may take longer to
boil.
the flat element may be
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damaged.