Breville VKJ595 electrical kettle Instructions for use

product safety

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

This product can be used by children aged 8 years and above, and persons who require supervision, provided:

• they are familiar with the hazards associated with the product, and,

• they receive instruction by a competent person on how to safely use the product.

Children must not play with the product. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be done by children unless they are aged 8 or older and are supervised.

Never use a power base other than the one supplied with the appliance.

Never fill the kettle above the MAX marking. If the kettle is overfilled, boiling water may be ejected.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

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This appliance generates heat during use. Adequate precaution must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, scalds, fires or other damage to persons or property caused by touching the exterior whilst in use

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or during cooling.

Never use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. This appliance is for household use only. Do not use this appliance outdoors.

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Always ensure that hands are dry before handling the plug or switching on the appliance.

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Always use the appliance on a stable, secure, dry and level surface.

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This appliance must not be placed on or near any potentially hot surfaces (such as a gas or electric hob).

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Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped, if there are any visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.

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Ensure the appliance is switched off and unplugged from the supply socket after use and before cleaning.

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Always allow the appliance to cool before cleaning or storing.

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Never immerse any part of the appliance or power cord and plug in water or any other liquid.

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Never let the power cord hang over the edge of a worktop, touch hot surfaces or become knotted, trapped or pinched.

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Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.

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Beware of steam coming from the spout or lid especially during refilling. Never open the lid during the boiling cycle.

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Never fill the appliance when it is positioned on the power base.

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Never use the kettle without sufficient water in the kettle for it to operate correctly.

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Never allow the appliance to boil dry.

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Never filter any hot or boiling water.

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Never attempt to filter untreated, raw water or water of unknown quality. The filter must only be used with municipally treated tap water.

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Never use the appliance without the filter funnel, BRITA ® filter cartridge or lid in position.

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Always ensure that the filter is positioned securely in the filter funnel.

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features

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1 BRITA ® Memo start button

2 BRITA ® Memo display

3 Hinged lid

4 Lid release button

5 Illuminated water chamber

6 On/off switch

7 BRITA ® MAXTRA ® filter cartridge

8 360º power base with cord storage and cable exit

9 Fast boil 3000W concealed element

10 Filter funnel (inside kettle)

11 Spout

Due to our policy of continuous improvement, the actual product may differ slightly from the one illustrated in these instructions.

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before first use

Please follow the information on the use of BRITA ® filter cartridges and the BRITA ® Memo indicated in the BRITA ® information guide.

1. Remove any packaging/promotional material from the kettle.

2. Remove the filter cartridge and follow Preparing the BRITA ® instructions on page 5.

MAXTRA ® cartridge

3. Open the lid and lift out the filter funnel. Wash it in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly then replace the filter funnel.

4. Position the kettle on a dry, level, stable, secure work surface.

Before connecting to a power source, make sure your mains supply voltage is the same as the one indicated on the appliance. Connect the plug to a suitable power outlet and make sure that the power cord does not overhang the work surface.

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preparing the BRITA

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MAXTRA

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cartridge

1. Remove the cartridge from its wrapping (it is normal for the cartridge to appear moist during storage).

2. Immerse the cartridge in cold water and shake gently to remove any air bubbles. There is no need to presoak this cartridge before use.

3. Insert the cartridge into the filter funnel and push it firmly into place. When correctly fitted, the cartridge should remain in place when the funnel is turned upside-down.

4. Fill the filter funnel with cold tap water and allow it to filter through, then discard the water. Repeat this process, again discarding the water.

5. Refill the filter funnel with water - the BRITA ®

MAXTRA ® cartridge is now ready for use. You do not need to keep the filter cartridge immersed in water.

• Always make sure that you have MAXTRA ® spare cartridges to hand. When buying new cartridges look for the BRITA packaging.

® MAXTRA ® filter on the cartridge

• When it is time to replace the BRITA cartridge after 4 weeks use, simply lift the handle on top of the cartridge and pull upwards to remove.

BRITA ®

® MAXTRA ® filter

cartridges are 100% recyclable. Visit www.

brita.co.uk or call the BRITA ® Care team for further information on participating retailers.

• Repeat steps 1-5 with a new cartridge.

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using the BRITA

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Memo function

It is important to change your BRITA ® filter cartridge regularly to enjoy the benefits of BRITA ® filtered water. Filtering your water improves the look and taste of hot drinks by reducing limescale

(carbonate hardness), chlorine and other impurities.

The BRITA ® Memo automatically reminds you when your filter cartridge needs to be changed.

When you have fitted and prepared your filter cartridge, start the Memo as follows:

1. Press and hold the Start button until 4 bars appear on the display and flash twice. The

Memo is now set.

2. The flashing dot in the corner of the display indicates that the Memo is working.

3. Every week, one bar will disappear to indicate the remaining cartridge life. When only one bar is showing, check that you have a replacement filter cartridge available.

4. After 4 weeks, all four bars will disappear and a flashing arrow will appear to indicate that the cartridge should be replaced.

Wash and dry the filter funnel, insert a new cartridge and restart the Memo as described above.

Please note that the Memo is only intended to be used with BRITA ® filter cartridges.

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lighting

Lighting sequence

The lights used to illuminate your kettle are LEDs. The amount of energy used by LEDs is very small—a fraction of the energy used by a normal light bulb.

Kettle Illumination

Kettle plugged in, kettle on/off switch OFF The Spectra stand-by illumination is active.

The water chamber softly glows through the colour spectrum. The Spectra stand-by illumination will go out after approximately

20 mins.

Kettle plugged in, kettle on/off switch ON The water chamber illuminates and changes from blue to red (assuming that the water is cool) to indicate the progress of the boiling cycle. The redder the illumination, the closer the water is to boiling. The on/off switch illuminates blue during the boiling process.

Stand-by illumination

Your Breville filter kettle is fitted with Spectra stand-by illumination that lights the kettle body with everchanging mood lighting. The Spectra stand-by illumination will go out after approximately 20 minutes.

To restart the Spectra stand-by illumination do one of the following:

• lift the kettle off the power base and replace it again

• switch off the power supply socket and then switch it back on again

• boil the kettle as normal

To switch off the Spectra stand-by illumination, simply turn the power supply off at the wall socket or remove the plug.

The kettle does not need to have water inside whilst in the Spectra stand-by illumination mode. However, please ensure that the kettle is filled with water, as per the instructions in this book, prior to boiling.

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using your kettle

If this kettle is filled above the maximum level mark, hot water may be ejected from the spout during boiling. Beware of steam coming from the spout or lid especially during refilling. Never open the lid when the kettle is boiling. The Filter and filter funnel must be fitted to the kettle in order for it to operate correctly.

1. With the kettle switched off, plug the power base into a suitable power outlet.

2. Remove the kettle from the power base before filling it with water. Do not fill the kettle through the spout.

3. Open the lid and fill the kettle with water. Don’t overfill the kettle and always ensure that there is sufficient water in the kettle for it to operate correctly. This is approximately 250ml or 1 teacup full. Always check the water level when the kettle is positioned on its power base. Allow a short time after filling for the water to pass through the filter.

4. Close the lid and then switch the kettle on. Make sure that the lid is closed correctly to ensure safe operation.

5. When the kettle is switched on, the switch and the water level window will illuminate.

As the water heats up, the water level illumination will change from blue to red.

6. When the water reaches boiling point, the kettle will switch off automatically. The water level window illumination will switch back to the Specra stand-by illumination.

7. You may also switch the kettle off manually at any time by moving the switch to the off position.

Always use caution when carrying your kettle when it is full of boiling water and when pouring it.

Energy saving hints and tips

A Breville kettle, if used correctly, is a very energy efficient device. Why not try some of these energy saving tips:

• Only boil the water you need. Overfilling your kettle by one cup is the equivalent to using an energy saving light bulb for one hour!

• It is not always necessary to re-boil your kettle. For example, one litre of water will still be at 90°C after five minutes - the perfect temperature for a cup of coffee.

If the kettle boils dry

If the kettle is used without enough water in it, a built in fail-safe device will automatically switch it off.

• Unplug the kettle and allow it to cool. When the kettle has cooled down sufficiently the device will reset itself.

• Once the device has reset, refill the kettle with cold water and use it as normal.

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cleaning

Always unplug the kettle from the mains supply socket and allow it to completely cool down before cleaning or descaling it. Do not immerse the kettle, power base or power cord and plug in water or any other liquid.

• Clean the exterior surface of the kettle with a damp cloth and then polish with a soft dry cloth. Do not use steel wool pads or harsh/abrasive cleaners.

• Descale your kettle to keep it working efficiently. Use a proprietary descaling product following the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Please note that when using the

BRITA ® filter cartridge properly and regularly, you would need to descale your kettle less often.

• When descaling the kettle using a descaling product, you must remove the BRITA ® filter cartridge and the filter funnel. After descaling, thoroughly rinse the kettle then refit the filter funnel and the BRITA ® filter.

• Always follow the manufacturers instructions carefully when descaling the kettle.

• Each time the filter cartridge is replaced, wash the filter funnel in warm, soapy water, rinse thoroughly and dry before preparing and fitting the new filter cartridge.

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recycling

The MAXTRA ® cartridge is 100% recyclable. Look out for BRITA ® recycling points in major retailers or visit www.brita.co.uk for more information.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

WEEE is the fastest growing waste stream in the UK, growing by at least 5% each year.

The UK public alone dispose of over 1.2 million tonnes of electrical and electronic waste every year; this would fill the new Wembley Stadium six times over.

Much of the UK’s electronic waste ends up in landfill sites. It has been estimated that landfill space in the UK will run out within the next 10 years if we do not increase the amount of waste we recycle.

WEEE that is not recycled can have negative impacts on soil, air and water quality which can lead to environmental damage and which can also lead to negative impacts on human and animal health.

Recycling household electrical equipment – regulations

With effect from July 2007, the UK’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

Regulation require that all producers of electrical equipment are now obliged to pay for recycling of household electrical goods, where previously this bill was met by councils or items were not recycled at all. These regulations also require that all retailers both actively assist in delivering a UK wide WEEE collection infrastructure and encourage the participation of consumers in recycling electronic equipment.

So that you can get your waste electrical goods recycled, we have contributed towards a national fund to assist local councils to further develop their existing waste electronics collection facilities, which will in turn allow producers of this equipment to meet their obligations.

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recycling

The Crossed out Wheeled Bin Symbol

All new electrical and electronic equipment should be marked with the crossed out wheeled bin, which aims to encourage you to separate out WEEE from other household waste and to dispose of it at a recycling facility.

recycle-more.co.uk

For advice on all aspects of recycling, to find out how to minimise your effect on the environment and locate your nearest recycling facilities for electronic waste please visit

www.recycle-more.co.uk and use the recycle-more bank locator.

Recycle-more.co.uk also offers top tip and advice on all aspects of recycling, making it easier and quicker to protect our environment and recycle-more!

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connection to the mains supply

This appliance must be earthed.

This appliance is fitted with either a moulded or rewirable BS1363, 13 amp plug. The fuse should be rated at 13 amps and be ASTA approved to BS1362.

If the fuse in a moulded plug needs to be changed, the fuse cover must be refitted. The appliance must not be used without the fuse cover fitted.

If the plug is unsuitable, it should be dismantled and removed from the supply cord and an appropriate plug fitted as detailed below. If you remove the plug it must not be connected to a 13 amp socket and the plug must be disposed of immediately.

The wires of the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN/YELLOW = EARTH BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE

The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in your plug which is marked with an E or by the earth symbol ( ) or coloured GREEN or

GREEN /YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in your plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in your plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

If any other plug is used, a 13 amp fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or at the distributor board.

Plug should be BS1363 approved

Fit a 13 Amp Fuse

GREEN/YELLOW

(Earth)

13 Amp

Fuse

BLUE

(Neutral)

BROWN

(Live)

Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the clamp

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after sales service

These appliances are built to the very highest of standards. There are no user serviceable parts. Follow these steps if the unit fails to operate:

1. Check the instructions have been followed correctly.

2. Check that the fuse has not blown.

3. Check that the mains supply is functional.

If the appliance will still not operate, return the appliance to the place it was purchased for a replacement. To return the appliance to the Customer Service Department, follow the steps below:

1. Pack it carefully (preferably in the original carton). Ensure the unit is clean.

2. Enclose your name and address and quote the model number on all correspondence.

3. Give the reason why you are returning it.

4. If within the guarantee period, state when and where it was purchased and include proof of purchase (e.g. till receipt).

5. Send it to our Customer Service Department at the address below:

Customer Service Department

Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited

Middleton Road

Royton

Oldham

OL2 5LN, UK.

Telephone: 0161 621 6900 Fax: 0161 626 0391 e-mail: [email protected]

6. For BRITA ® /MAXTRA ® water filter cartridge and BRITA ® Memo queries, contact

BRITA ® Customer Care Services on: www.brita.co.uk

Telephone: 0844 742 4800

E-mail: [email protected]

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guarantee

Please keep your receipt as this will be required for any claims under this guarantee.

This appliance is guaranteed for 1 year after your purchase as described in this document.

During this guaranteed period, if in the unlikely event the appliance no longer functions due to a design or manufacturing fault, please take it back to the place of purchase, with your till receipt and a copy of this guarantee.

The rights and benefits under this guarantee are additional to your statutory rights, which are not affected by this guarantee. Only Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited

(“JCS (Europe)”) has the right to change these terms.

JCS (Europe) undertakes within the guarantee period to repair or replace the appliance, or any part of appliance found to be not working properly free of charge provided that:

• you promptly notify the place of purchase or JCS (Europe) of the problem; and

• the appliance has not been altered in any way or subjected to damage, misuse, abuse, repair or alteration by a person other than a person authorised by JCS

(Europe).

Faults that occur through, improper use, damage, abuse, use with incorrect voltage, acts of nature, events beyond the control of JCS (Europe), repair or alteration by a person other than a person authorised by JCS (Europe) or failure to follow instructions for use are not covered by this guarantee. Additionally, normal wear and tear, including, but not limited to, minor discoloration and scratches are not covered by this guarantee.

The rights under this guarantee shall only apply to the original purchaser and shall not extend to commercial or communal use.

If your appliance includes a country-specific guarantee or warranty insert please refer to the terms and conditions of such guarantee or warranty in place of this guarantee or contact your local authorized dealer for more information.

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. E-mail us at [email protected] for further recycling and WEEE information.

Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited

Middleton Road

Royton

Oldham

OL2 5LN

UK

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