Operating Instructions

1.7L Kettle

Item: FK360B, FK370W

General care and safety guide

Thank you for choosing a Goldair Electric Kettle. This Goldair appliance has been designed and manufactured to high standards of engineering and with proper use and care, as described in this leaflet, will give you years of useful service. Please read these instructions carefully.

ALWAYS

✔ Always ensure hands are dry before handling the plug or the Kettle.

✔ Always operate the Kettle on a secure, dry, level surface.

✔ Always use the Kettle only with the stand provided.

✔ Always allow adequate air space above and on all sides for air circulation. Do not allow the Kettle to touch curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels or other flammable materials during use. Do not use under cupboards or curtains.

✔ Always be sure to unplug from the socket when not in use and before cleaning.

✔ Always allow the Kettle to cool before cleaning and storing.

✔ Carry out regular checks of the supply cord to ensure no damage is evident.

✔ Return the Kettle after a malfunction, or if it has been damaged in any manner to an authorised electrical service technician for examination, repair or adjustment as special purpose tools are required.

NEVER

✘ Never touch hot surfaces.

✘ Never use this appliance outdoors.

✘ Never use this appliance for any purpose other than its intended use. This appliance is intended for use 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 residential type environments, bed and breakfast type environments.

✘ Never operate this Kettle on an inclined plane.

✘ Never operate this Kettle unless the element is fully immersed.

✘ Never move this Kettle while it is switched on.

✘ 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 supervised or have been given instruction concerning the use of the Kettle by a person responsible for their safety.

✘ Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is near children.

✘ Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.

✘ Never place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or where it could touch a heated oven or microwave oven.

✘ Never immerse any part of the Kettle, or cord set and plug in water or any other liquid to protect against electrical hazards.

✘ Never use harsh, abrasive or caustic cleaners to clean this appliance.

✘ Never operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after it malfunctions, or if it has been damaged in any manner.

✘ The Kettle is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

CAUTION:

IF THE KETTLE IS OVERFILLED,

BOILING WATER MAYBE EJECTED

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Item: FK370B, FK370W

Power Supply: 220-240VAC 50Hz

Power: 1850 – 2200W

CAUTION:

THE KETTLE GENERATES HEAT AND

STEAM DURING USE. PROPER

PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN TO

PREVENT THE RISK OF BURNS,

SCALDS, FIRES OR OTHER DAMAGE

TO PERSONS.

Components

1

3

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

1.

2.

3.

Lid

Lid release button

Spout (with removable filter)

Handle

Water window

Housing/body

Illuminated on / off switch

360 ° swivel base

First use of Kettle

7

FEATURES

Automatic cut out boil-dry protection

Concealed element

360

° swivel power base.

Removable, washable limescale filter

8

For first time use it is recommended that you fill the kettle to the maximum level mark with fresh tap water, then boil, empty and re-boil the kettle at least two times to clear the kettle of any dust or materials from the manufacturing process. Do not drink this water.

CAUTION:

TOO LITTLE WATER MAY DAMAGE THE

HEATING ELEMENT AND OVERFILLING

MAY CAUSE BOILING WATER TO BE

EJECTED.

2

4

5

6

Operating your Kettle

1.

Remove the kettle from the base to fill it.

Press lid button to remove lid from the kettle. Pour water into the kettle to the desired level (no less than MINIMUM and no more than MAXIMUM), press the lid shut and place the kettle back on the base unit.

2.

Connect the plug into a power outlet, turn the kettle on by pressing the switch.

Ensure the kettle is positioned so the spout is facing away from you

3.

The kettle will automatically switch itself off once the water has boiled and the red power light goes off.

4.

Lift the kettle from the base and pour the water into a container or cup

5.

The boiling process can be terminated at any time by lifting the kettle off the power base.

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE LID

WHILE THE WATER IS BOILING

USE ONLY THE STAND PROVIDED WITH

THIS APPLIANCE

CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE KETTLE

ON AN INCLINED PLANE

DO NOT MOVE THE KETTLE WHILE IT IS

SWITCHED ON

CAUTION: ENSURE THAT THE KETTLE IS

SWITCHED OFF BEFORE REMOVING IT

FROM ITS STAND

Care and cleaning

1.

Do not attempt to dismantle the kettle or power base. There are no user serviceable parts. For service or repair, contact an authorised electrician.

2.

To prolong the kettle’s life, please clean the mineral deposits in the kettle regularly.

3.

Always unplug from the plug socket and allow to cool down before cleaning.

4.

Do not immerse the power cord, kettle or power base in water.

5.

Do not use chemicals, steel wool, or abrasive cleaners to clean the outside of the kettle as these will scratch the surface and fade the outside color.

6.

Periodic de-scaling is required. The interval of de-scaling depends on the hardness of water in your area and the frequency of using the kettle.

Cleaning/Descaling Method:

1.

Fill the kettle with 0.5L of white vinegar and the remainder with water and allow to stand for at least one hour.

2.

Empty the solution from the kettle. Wipe the remaining deposits with a damp cloth.

3.

4.

Fill the kettle with clean water, bring to boil and then discard the water. Repeat at least once or until no mineral deposits are left and the kettle will be ready to use.

Remove the scale filter. Wash with clean water and dry thoroughly before replacing in the kettle.

SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ADVICE

Goldair – New Zealand

Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

Goldair – Australia

Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

Phone +64 (0)9 917 4000

Phone 0800 232 633 [email protected]

Phone +61 (0)3 9336 4423

Phone 1300 465 324 [email protected]

Two year warranty

Thank you for purchasing this Goldair product. Your product is warranted against faults and manufacture when used in normal domestic use for a period of two years. In non-domestic use Goldair limits the voluntary warranty to three months.

Goldair undertake to repair or replace this product at no charge if found to be defective due to a manufacturing fault during the warranty period.

This warranty excludes damage caused by misuse, neglect, shipping accident, incorrect installation, or work carried out by anyone other than a qualified electrical service technician.

PLEASE KEEP YOUR RECEIPT AS THIS WILL HELP VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY.

The benefits given to you by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies available to you under law in relation to the goods or services to which this warranty relates.

In Australia, our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer

Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

In New Zealand this warranty is additional to the conditions and guarantees of the Consumers Guarantee

Act (1993).

Goldair – New Zealand

CDB Goldair

PO Box 100-707

N.S.M.C

Auckland

Phone +64 (0)9 917 4000

Phone 0800 232 633 www.goldair.co.nz

Goldair – Australia

CDB Goldair Australia Pty

PO Box 574

South Morang

Victoria, 3752

Phone +61 (0)3 9336 4423

Phone 1300 GOLDAIR (1300 465 324) www.goldair.com.au

IMPORTANT: Please complete and retain this warranty card

Name ……………………………………………… Purchased from …………………………………

Address …………………………………………… Date of purchase …………………………………

………………………………………………………. Name of product …………………………………

Suburb …………………………………………… Model no ……………………………………………

Attach a copy of the purchase receipt to this warranty card

Due to continual design improvements, the product illustrated in this User Manual may differ slightly from the actual product.