Cuisinart Hot Beverage Maker KUA 17C User Manual

INST RUCT ION  
BOOKLET  
 
Whether using tea bags or loose tea, buy the best  
you can. T he flavour will only be as good as the  
quality of the tea. T ea tastes best when made in a  
ceramic pot or cup.  
TABLE OF CONT ENT S  
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PG 1  
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PG 1  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PG 2  
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PG 3  
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PG 4  
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PG 4  
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PG 5  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PG 5  
For best results, use your Cordless Automatic  
Electric Kettle following the operating instructions  
on p.4, as well as the following tips:  
1. Fill kettle to maximum fill line with fresh,  
cold water.  
2. Before water boils, warm the teapot or cup by  
rinsing with hot water.  
3. Place an infuser with loose tea or tea bag(s) in  
your ceramic pot or cup.  
INT RODUCT ION  
4. Wait for kettle to click off, and immediately  
pour the boiling water onto the tea.  
Your new Cuisinart® Cordless Automatic Electric  
Kettle combines all of the comforts of the kettle on  
the stove with the convenience of todays newest  
technology. T he elegant stainless steel finish  
makes it a lovely addition to any table.  
5. T he tea should be allowed to steep for 3 to 5  
minutes. T he longer it steeps, the stronger it is.  
For iced tea, brew tea double-strength  
(steep twice as long) and pour over ice.  
T he kettle is remarkably simple to operate and  
maintain because it has been manufactured  
according to the strictest design and quality  
specifications. We would, however, suggest that  
you read the instructional material provided  
with this product to completely familiarize  
yourself with its use and care.  
6. Stir and serve hot, black, with lemon or milk.  
Cream should be used only for coffee.  
Uses for your Cordless Automatic  
Electric Kettle  
With the Cordless Automatic Electric Kettle, you  
can make all your favourite hot  
beverages ... and much more!  
ULT IMAT E  
CONVENIENCE  
Tea  
Instant Coffee  
Hot Chocolate  
Flavoured Coffee Drinks  
Hot Cereal and Oatmeal  
Soups  
Noodles  
Rice  
Pasta  
Your Cuisinart® Cordless Automatic Electric Kettle  
may quickly become one of the most useful and  
utilized appliances in your kitchen. T he kettle  
makes the simple and common kitchen task of  
boiling water easier, faster and more energy  
efficient. Water heats instantly and comes to a boil  
very quickly — often faster than on the stove top.  
Once it reaches a boil, it shuts itself off.  
Making Tea with your Cordless  
Automatic Electric Kettle  
T he most traditional use for a kettle is making tea.  
Whether as a pleasant start to your morning, an  
afternoon respite, or a soothing end to the day,  
your kettle will be a fast, easy and convenient way  
to make your cup of tea.  
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FEAT URES AND BENEFIT S  
6. Power “On” Switch  
1. 18/10 Stainless Steel Construction  
with 1-3/4 Quart (1.7L) Capacity  
Simply depress switch (gently push down until  
“click” is heard) to begin the boiling process.  
Kettle shuts off automatically once water  
has boiled, or when kettle is lifted from power  
base.  
2. Maximum Fill Mark  
“MAX” located inside the kettle body  
indicates the maximum amount of cold  
water to be added.  
7. “ON” Indicator Light  
3. Dripless Pour Spout  
Illuminates when kettle is on.  
with splash guard.  
8. Power Base  
4. Stay-Cool Handle  
(Ergonomically  
Supplies power to kettle.  
9. Cord Wrap (under base)  
Unwind only as much as you need.  
Provides convenient storage.  
shaped for comfort.)  
5. Easy Grip Lid  
For quick and easy filling.  
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4. Place Kettle on Power Base  
Place the kettle on the power base so the element  
on the bottom of the kettle sits securely on the  
power base.  
OPERAT ING  
INST RUCT IONS  
BEFORE USING FOR T H E  
FIRST T IME  
Before using your Cuisinart® Cordless Automatic  
Electric Kettle for the first time, we recommend  
operating the kettle 2 or 3 times following  
the instructions below. T his will remove any  
dust or residues remaining from the  
5. Power “ON”.  
Depress the power “ONswitch by gently  
pushing down until a “click” is heard (See Fig. 3.)  
When the water has boiled, the kettle will  
automatically switch “OFF”.  
NOT E: T he kettle can be switched off at any time  
before the water boils simply by lifting the kettle  
off the base.  
manufacturing process.  
6. Pour and Serve.  
BOILING WAT ER  
Pour water out slowly. Return kettle to base after  
pouring. If you wish to reboil the water, you must  
depress the power “ONbutton again.  
1. Remove the Lid.  
Place the kettle with the spout facing away from  
you. Gently lift off the lid.  
H ELPFUL H INT S  
2. Fill the Kettle.  
Always use fresh, cold water for each boiling.  
Fill the kettle with as much fresh, cold water as you  
will need. T he maximum water level is indicated  
inside the kettle and is marked by the word “MAX”.  
T he maximum amount of water to be used is  
indicated by the “MAX FILL” level in figure 2 below.  
If the kettle is accidentally switched “ON” without  
a sufficient water level, a boil-dry mechanism will  
automatically switch the kettle “OFF”.  
Empty kettle after each use. Do not leave water  
standing in the kettle.  
3. Close the Lid.  
Position kettle with spout facing away from you.  
Replace lid on kettle.  
NOT E: For your safety, it is recommended that the  
lid be placed securely on the kettle whenever kettle  
is in use.  
Figure 2  
Figure 3  
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tap while brushing it with a soft brush. Replace it in  
the kettle.  
CLEANING AND  
MAINT ENANCE  
CAUT ION: Always disconnect the kettle from  
electrical outlet before cleaning.  
To Refit the Filter  
Holding the filter by the finger tab, angle it in  
towards the bottom of the back of the spout area.  
Its shape will conform to the wall shape. When it is  
nested on the bottom of the kettle floor, press the  
finger tab forward, snapping it into place in front of  
the spout opening.  
Before cleaning, be sure the kettle is cold.  
Clean the exterior surface of the kettle with a clean,  
damp cloth to preserve its original highly polished  
finish. Dry and polish with a soft cloth.  
T he Anti-Scale Filter will reduce, but not entirely  
eliminate the calcium build-up on the kettles inte-  
rior surfaces. Cuisinart, therefore, recommends that  
you decalcify your unit from time to time. Please  
refer to the decalcification instructions that follow.  
Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring agents of  
any kind inside or on the exterior of the kettle.  
Do not immerse the kettle or power base in  
water or other liquid, and be sure that the  
electrical kettle socket is kept dry.  
DECALCIFICAT ION  
Decalcification refers to removing the calcium  
deposits which may form in the interior metal  
parts of the kettle.  
For best performance of your Cuisinart® kettle,  
decalcify your unit from time to time.  
Frequency depends on the hardness of your tap  
water and how often you use the kettle.  
ANT I-SCALE  
WAT ER FILT ER  
Scale is mainly calcium carbonate (chalk), a harm-  
less, naturally occuring mineral found in most  
water supplies. ‘Hard’ water contains more of this  
than soft’ water.  
When water is heated, the minerals solidify. T his  
can make water appear cloudy; it may form a thin  
film on the surface of the water after boiling; it may  
also look like whitish pieces of plastic in the water;  
it may also form a film on the walls of the kettle.  
We suggest use of a kettle descaler in order to  
dissolve these chalky deposits or scale. Follow the  
directions on the descaler package. If a commercial  
descaler is not available, fill the kettle with enough  
white vinegar to cover the bottom by about  
1/2"(1.3cm). Bring the vinegar to a boil. You may  
need to repeat this several times with cooled  
vinegar to remove the calcium build-up completely.  
When the descaling process is complete, empty the  
kettle and rinse out several times with clean water.  
T he scale particles which remain suspended in the  
water may give it a cloudy or greasy appearance,  
depending on the hardness of the water. T he per-  
manent filter fitted to your kettle will prevent these  
particles from being poured out of your kettle.You  
must ensure that the filter is kept clean and clear of  
deposits, otherwise the performance of your kettle  
may be adversely affected, your drinks may contain  
scale particles, and the water inside the kettle may  
look cloudy. T he filter should be cleaned when  
there are any noticeable deposits left on the filter  
and especially if pouring is affected in any way.  
WARRANT Y  
T his warranty is available to consumers only.  
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart®  
Automatic Electric Kettle which was purchased  
at retail for personal, family or household use.  
Except as otherwise required under applicable law,  
this warranty is not available to retailers or other  
commercial purchasers or owners.  
We warrant that your Cuisinart® Automatic  
Electric Kettle will be free of defects in materials  
and workmanship under normal home use for  
3 years from the date of original purchase.  
Removing the Filter  
With the lid off of the kettle, grasp the protruding  
finger tab located right behind the spout with the  
thumb and forefinger. Press down and pull the fil-  
ter back towards the centre of the kettle; lift out.  
To Clean the Filter  
Upon removing the filter, rinse it under a running  
We suggest that you complete and return the  
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enclosed warranty registration card promptly.  
However, return of the card is not a condition  
of this warranty and does not eliminate the need  
for the consumer to maintain the original  
receipt of purchase.  
If your Cuisinart® Automatic Electric Kettle  
should prove to be defective within the warranty  
period, we will repair it, or replace if necessary,  
without charge to you except for a shipping  
and handling charge.  
Your Cuisinart® Automatic Electric Kettle has been  
manufactured to the strictest specifications and has  
been designed for use only with authorized  
accessories and replacement parts. T his warranty  
expressly excludes any defects or damages caused  
by accessories, replacement parts or repair service  
other than those which have been authorized  
by Cuisinart®.  
To obtain warranty service please call toll-free  
1-800-472-7606 or contact Cuisinart® Canada  
156 Parkshore Drive, Brampton, ON L6T 5M1.  
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return,  
please also enclose $5.00. Please be sure to include a  
return address, description of the products problem,  
product serial number, and any other information  
pertinent to the products return. Please pay by  
cheque or money order.  
T his warranty does not cover any damage caused  
by accident, misuse, shipment or other than  
ordinary household use.  
T his warranty excludes all incidental or  
consequential damages.  
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