Breville BKE590 electric kettle Instruction booklet

the Soft Top™

Instruction Booklet

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CONGRATULATIONS

on the purchase of your new

Breville Soft Top™ Kettle

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CONTENTS

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Breville recommends safety first

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Know your Breville

Soft Top™ kettle

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Operating your Breville

Soft Top™ kettle

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Care & Cleaning

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BREvILLE RECOmmENdS SAfETy fIRST

At Breville we are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the safety of you, our valued customer, foremost in mind. In addition we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions.

ImpORTANT SAfEGUARdS

REAd ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEfORE USE ANd SAvE fOR fUTURE REfERENCE

• Carefully read all instructions before operating the Breville Soft Top™ ketlle for the first time and save for future reference.

• Remove and safely discard any packaging material and promotional labels before using the kettle for the first time.

• To eliminate a choking hazard for young children, remove and safely discard the protective cover fitted to the power plug of this appliance.

• This kettle has been designed specifically for the purpose of boiling drinking quality water only. Under no circumstances should this product be used to boil any other liquids or foodstuffs.

• Do not place the kettle near the edge of a bench or table during operation. Ensure that the surface is level, clean and free of water and other substances.

• Do not operate the kettle on a sink drain board.

• Do not place the kettle on or near a hot gas burner, electric element or where it could touch a heated oven.

• Keep the kettle clear of walls, curtains and other heat or steam sensitive materials. Minimum 20cm distance.

• Always ensure the kettle is properly assembled before use. Follow the instructions provided in this book.

• The kettle must be used only with the power base supplied.

• The kettle is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handle for lifting and carrying the kettle.

• Do not place anything on top of the lid.

• Always ensure the kettle switch is in the ‘off’ position, then turn the power off at the power outlet and remove the plug from the power outlet before attempting to move the appliance, when the appliance is not in use and before cleaning and storing.

• Use caution when pouring water from the kettle, as boiling water and steam will scald. Do not pour water too quickly.

• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the kettle base, power base, power cord or power plug in water or allow moisture to come in contact with these parts.

• Do not remove the kettle from the power base during operation. Ensure the kettle has switched to ‘off’ position after the water has boiled before removing the kettle from the power base.

• Do not move the kettle while it is switched on.

• Do not open the lid during operation.

• Do not overfill the kettle past the maximum water level mark. If the kettle is overfilled, boiling water may be ejected.

• Keep the kettle clean. Follow the cleaning instructions provided in this book.

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BREvILLE RECOmmENdS SAfETy fIRST

ImpORTANT SAfEGUARdS fOR

ALL ELECTRICAL AppLIANCES

• Fully unwind power cord before use.

• Do not let power cord hang over the edge of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces or become knotted.

• To protect against electric shock do not immerse the power cord, power plug or appliance in water or any other liquid.

• The 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 have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• It is recommended to regularly inspect the appliance. To avoid a hazard, do not use the appliance if the power cord, power plug or appliance becomes damaged in any way. Return the entire appliance to the nearest authorized

Breville Service Centre for examination and/or repair.

• Any maintenance other than cleaning should be performed at an authorized

Breville Service Centre.

• This appliance is for household use only.

Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.

• The installation of a residual current device (safety switch is recommended to provide additional safety protection when using electrical appliances. It is advisable that a safety switch with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA be installed in the electrical circuit supplying the appliance. See your electrician for professional advice.

BREvILLE ASSIST™ pLUG

• Your Breville appliance comes with a unique Assist™ Plug, conveniently designed with a finger hole in the power plug for easy and safe removal from the wall outlet. For safety reasons it is recommended you plug your

Breville appliance directly into its own electrical outlet on a dedicated circuit separate from other appliances. If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not function properly. Using in conjunction with a power strip or extension cord is not recommended.

WARNING

Do not operate the kettle on an inclined surface. Do not move the kettle while it is switched on.

SAvE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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KNOW

your Breville Soft Top™ Kettle

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KNOW yOUR BREvILLE SOfT TOp ™ KETTLE

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Cushion Controlled Lid with viewing Window

B.

Lid Release Button

C.

Soft Grip Ergonomic Handle

D.

Removable Scale filter

E.

Brushed Stainless Steel finish

F.

dual Water Windows

G.

1.7 Litre/7 Cup Capacity

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Illuminated power ‘On/Off’

Switch with Ready Bell

I.

Auto Shut Off & Boil dry protection

J.

Rapid Boil, Concealed Element

K.

multi directional Base with

Cord Storage

L.

Breville Assist™ plug (not shown)

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OpERATING

your Breville Soft Top™ Kettle

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OpERATING yOUR BREvILLE SOfT TOp ™ KETTLE

BEfORE fIRST USE

Remove any promotional material attached to your kettle. It is recommended that before first use, the kettle is filled to the maximum level with cold tap water, boiled and water discarded. Your kettle will only operate when positioned on the power base with the ‘On/Off’ switch in the ‘On’ position. The kettle will automatically switch off once the water has boiled.

OpERATION Of yOUR KETTLE

To fill the kettle, remove it from the power base and open lid by pressing the lid release button. Fill with the desired amount of water.

NOTE

Always fill the kettle between the minimum (500ml) and maximum

(1700ml) marks on the water window. Too little water will result in the kettle switching ‘Off’ before the water has boiled or reached the selected temperature. Filling above the maximum mark (MAX) may result in boiling water splashing from the kettle.

Ensure the lid is locked firmly into place.

Position the kettle securely onto the power base. Insert the power plug into a 230/240V power outlet and switch on.

Press the ‘On/Off’ switch to the ‘On’ position for water to boil. The water windows will illuminate in blue.

The kettle will automatically switch ‘Off’ once the water has boiled. Lift the kettle from the power base and pour the water.

Take care to hold the kettle level, especially when filled to the maximum level. To re-boil it may be necessary to wait for a few seconds to allow the control to reset.

If further heating of the kettle is not required, switch ‘Off’ at the power outlet, unplug the power cord and empty the water from the kettle. Replace the kettle onto the power base and close the lid.

SAfETy BOIL dRy pROTECTION

The kettle is fitted with a safety device, which protects against overheating should the appliance be operated with insufficient water.

If this occurs, the kettle will stop heating.

Switch ‘Off’ at the power outlet and allow kettle to cool before refilling. Remove the kettle from the power base and add water.

Return the kettle to the power base. The safety device will then automatically reset.

For additional safety, your kettle is fitted with an additional thermal cut out. In the event of overheating, the kettle will automatically shut down to prevent further damage. Should this occur, take your kettle to an authorized Breville Service Centre.

WARNING

This appliance is designed for boiling of drinking quality water only. Never use to heat or boil any other liquids or foodstuffs. The lid should always be firmly in place and locked into the closed position before use.

NOTE

This kettle must only be used with the power base supplied. Use caution when pouring water from your kettle, as boiling water will scald. Do not pour the water too quickly.

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WARNING

Do not press the lid release button on the handle to open the lid during and after operation. This may result in boiling water splashing from the kettle.

Pour out all the hot water from the kettle before opening the lid to refill.

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CARE & CLEANING

your Breville Soft Top™ Kettle

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CARE & CLEANING fOR yOUR BREvILLE SOfT TOp ™ KETTLE

Always switch ‘off’ at the power outlet and unplug the appliance from the power outlet before cleaning.

REmOvABLE fILTER

The Breville Soft Top™ ketlle features a removable mesh filter to remove scale deposits for cleaner water. To remove the scale deposits from the filter, open the lid and slide the filter up and out of the kettle.

The filter can be cleaned by running under hot water and rubbing with a cleaning cloth or brush. To replace filter, simply slide the filter down into the slot behind the spout of the kettle and push back into position.

NOTE

The filter could become damaged with time. Please check regularly and replace if found damaged.

NOTE

The concealed element in the base of the kettle is made from high quality stainless steel. Any brown stains appearing are the result of mineral deposits and are not rust.

BREvILLE KETTLE CLEANER directions for use:

1. Add 125ml of Breville Kettle Cleaner to 2 litres of water.

2. Fill kettle with mixture on a protected surface.

3. Bring kettle to boil and let stand for

30 minutes.

4. Clean spout by using a cloth dampened with Breville Kettle Cleaner, rub well.

Then wipe off.

5. Bring the kettle to boil for a second time, then empty solution.

6. Fill kettle with fresh water and bring to the boil, discard boiled water.

Your kettle is now ready to make your next cup of tea/coffee.

WARNING

Never immerse the kettle base, switch area, power base, power cord or power plug in water, or allow moisture to come into contact with these parts.

REmOvAL Of mINERAL dEpOSITS

Mineral deposits in tap water may cause the kettle interior and water gauge to discolour over time. This may be removed by using Breville Kettle Cleaner (BKC250) or a proprietary kettle descaler which is available from most leading supermarkets, department and hardware stores.

TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR

The outside of the kettle may be wiped over with a damp cloth and polished with a soft dry cloth.

NOTE

Do not use chemicals, alkaline cleaning agents, steel wool or abrasive cleaners to clean the inside or outside of the kettle. Use a mild cleaning agent with a soft damp cloth.

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STORAGE

Ensure the kettle is switched off, clean and dry before storing. Ensure the lid is closed and locked securely into place. Wrap the power cord around the cord storage under the power base. Stand the kettle upright on the power base. Do not store anything on top.

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