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Instruction Manual

Electric Kettle

Electric Kettle

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Max. 1,5 Liter

Min. 0,5 Liter

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Unpacking

To unpack the unit, proceed as below:

■ Take the unit out of the carton.

■ Remove all pieces of the packing.

■ Remove any possibly extant labels on the unit

(do not remove the rating plate).

Requirements for the installation location

For safe and flawless operation of the unit, the place of location must meet these prerequisites:

■ The unit must be set up on a firm, flat, level and non-slip base that has sufficient load bearing capacity.

■ Make sure the unit cannot fall over.

■ Select the location so that children cannot reach the hot surfaces of the unit and cannot touch the cable.

Important

Make sure you do not exceed the internal maximum filling level mark.

Fill the unit so that the water level is definitely between the minimum and maximum indicator line.

■ Close the lid  and put the unit back onto the base station .

■ Plug the plug into the electric socket.

■ Please press the button for the desired temperature 

Temperature

Options

70°C

80°C

Ideal for:

Japanese “Gyokuru

Asahi” Tea

All Green Teas and instant beverages

90°C Oolong teas, halffermented

Before the first use

Read these operating instructions thoroughly and keep them handy for referral later on.

This unit brings water to boil in a few minutes.

To clean the unit, first fill the unit with clear, cold water and then boil it. Subsequently pour away the water.

All black teas, herbal- or fruit tea blends

Boiling water

■ Take hold of the base station and unwind the cable as far as it goes.

■ Open the lid  and fill the unit with water 

■ The kettle is now turned on.

Important

The current temperature is firstly indicated by the respective glowing button and the button of the desired/chosen temperature is blinking.

■ 3 short beeps and the blue-glowing button of the chosen temperature indicate that the heating-process is completed.

Important

The temperatures can be adjusted at any time of the heating-process, provided that the desired temperature has not been reached, yet.

■ Once you take off the kettle from the contact base, the kettle is turned off.

■ For a new/repeated heating-process please press the button for the desired temperature.

Important

If you have chosen a higher temperature setting during the first heating-process and now desire a lower temperature of the remaining water, please press the button for the respective (lower) temperature.

Tips

■ Please always heat/boil fresh cold water.

■ Black teas, herbal- and fruit tea blends should always be brewed with boiling water.

■ For Green Tea, the water temperature should approximately be 80°C in order to avoid that too many of the bitterns get released in the infusion.

■ In case of bad water quality, we recommend you to use still mineral water.

■ The right brewing time decisively influences the effect and the taste of tea.

■ After 2 to 3 minutes, tea acts as a stimulant on the central nervous system and has a rather mild aromatic, not too acerbic, taste.

■ After 4 to 5 minutes, tea has a calming effect

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EN on your stomach and gut. Moreover, the tea tastes strong and a bit more acerbic.

■ Herbal- and fruit tea blends should brew for

8 to 10 minutes, in order to unfold their full flavour/taste and their pleasant effect.

Source: Eilles Tee

Lime filter

The removable lime filter prevents lime scale being poured out.

Dry running and overheating protection

This unit is equipped with a dry running and overheating protection system. If you ever operate the unit without any water or with too little water, the unit shuts itself off. Wait a moment until the unit has cooled off. Fill the unit with water and continue as usual.

Lift-off shut-off

If you happen to lift the unit off the base station while boiling, the unit shuts itself off. This is the so-called lift-off shut-off.

Cleaning

First pull the plug out of the electric socket and let the unit cool off.

Clean the exterior of the unit with a soft, moist cloth. If heavily soiled, you can use a mild detergent.

Decalcifying

Depending on the hardness degree of the wa-

4 ter, lime scale can build up over time on the bottom and on the interior wall of the stainless steel tank. The harder the water, the faster the lime scale builds up. That is harmless but it can impair the performance of the unit.

For that reason, we recommend regularly decalcifying the unit as follows

■ Fill the unit three-quarters full with water.

■ Boil it.

■ After the unit has shut itself off, fill the unit additionally with distilled white vinegar up to the MAX mark.

Important

Never boil this mixture!

■ Let the mixture stand overnight.

■ Empty the unit and rinse it out several times with clear water.

Important

You can use other suitable descalers. To do that, follow the manufacturer‘s instructions.

Customer service department

If your Graef unit has a defect, please contact your dealer or the Graef customer service department.

Safety instructions

This unit complies with the statutory safety regulations. Improper use can, however, lead to personal injury and property damage.

To handle the unit safely, follow the instructions below:

■ Check the unit for external, visible damage to the housing, the connector cable and the plug before using it. Do not put a damaged unit into operation.

■ To prevent hazards, if the machine’s connection cable is damaged, solely the manufacturer or its customer service department or a similarly qualified person is permitted to replace it.

■ Repairs are only allowed to be performed by a specialist or by the Graef customer service department. Improper repairs can lead to extreme hazards for the user. Furthermore, the right to warranty claim expires.

■ Defective components must be replaced solely with genuine spare parts. Fulfilment of the safety regulations is only guaranteed if these parts are used.

■ This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

■ Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children less than 8 years.

■ The unit is not intended to be used with an

EN external timer or a separate telecontrol system.

■ This unit is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

➔ staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

➔ farm houses;

➔ by clients in hotels, motels and other residental type environments;

➔ bed and breakfast type environments.

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

■ Do not use the unit if the connection cable or plug is damaged.

■ To prevent hazards, before continuing to use the unit have a new connection cable installed solely by the manufacturer or its customer service department or a similarly qualified person

■ Never open the unit housing under any circumstances. If live connections are touched and the electrical or mechanical structure changes, there is a danger of electric shock.

■ Never touch any parts that are conducting electricity. They can cause an electric shock or even lead to death.

■ Always pull the power supply line from the electric socket with the connection plug, not on the connection cable.

■ Make sure the mains cable does not get caught anywhere, which could lead to the unit falling down.

■ Do not use the packing material as a toy.

Danger of suffocation.

■ Do not fill the electric kettle with water past the highest mark. Water that bubbles over can lead to injuries.

■ Do not open the lid during the boiling process.

■ Do not touch the outer wall of the unit; it can get hot.

■ Never immerse the unit or the base station into water or any other liquid.

■ Touch the unit only on the handle.

■ Make sure there is always sufficient water in the unit (the bottom should be covered) to prevent dry boiling.

■ Never use the unit near a heat source.

■ Never use the unit outdoors. Store in a dry place.

■ Never operate the unit in the bathroom.

■ Always pull the plug from the electric socket when filling with water, after each use and before cleaning.

■ Make sure to use the unit only together with the supplied base station. Never use the base station for any other purpose.

■ Switch the unit on only after you have filled it with water. Use cold water only.

■ The lid of the unit must always be firmly closed.

■ Make sure the unit is switched off and is not connected to the mains.

■ Do not use any aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents and do not use any solvents.

■ Do not scratch off stubborn soiling with hard objects.

■ Do not rinse the unit off in water or immerse it into water.

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