GE 168950 user manual

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Electric Kettle
Bouilloire électrique
Pava eléctrica
READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT L’UTILISATION
LEA ANTES DE USAR
840146600
168950
For Customer Assistance, call Customer Service at
1-877-207-0923 (US) or 1-877-556-0973 (Canada)
Pour l’assistance à la clientèle au Canada : 1-877-556-0973
Para comunicarse con Asistencia al Cliente en México: 01-800-343-7378
Le invitamos a leer cuidadosamente este instructivo antes de usar su aparato.

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840146600 ENv01.qxd 1/18/06 4:41 PM Page 2 WARNING Shock Hazard • Do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquid. • If the plug on this appliance does not fit in your outlet: - Do not modify the plug. - Do not use an adaptor. - Have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces or hot water. Use handle

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840146600 ENv01.qxd 1/18/06 4:41 PM Page 3 PARTS AND FEATURES 1. Lid 2. Anti-Scale Mesh Filter (inside spout) 1 3. Power Base 4. Power Switch I = ON O = OFF 2 4 3 ANTI-SCALE MESH FILTER Scale is caused by lime and calcium in hard water. The mesh filter will prevent these sus- pended particles from being poured out of the kettle. The filter should be cleaned periodically to ensure optimum performance. To clean the filter, unplug kettle and allow to cool. The mesh filter may be removed by press

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840146600 ENv01.qxd 1/18/06 4:41 PM Page 4 USING YOUR ELECTRIC KETTLE BEFORE FIRST USE: Fill kettle to MAX indicator on water level window and bring to a boil until kettle shuts off automatically. Discard water and repeat. Rinse out kettle 2 or 3 times. The kettle is now ready for use. 1. Remove from power base before filling. 2. Fill kettle with required amount of water. Ensure that water level is between MIN and MAX on the water level indicator. If using the mesh filter, it must be in place

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840146600 ENv01.qxd 1/18/06 4:41 PM Page 5 IF YOUR KETTLE BOILS DRY The heating element is protected by two automatic safety devices. If your kettle is acci- dentally switched on without being filled with water, or is allowed to boil dry, the kettle will automatically switch off. You should: 1. Turn the kettle OFF, unplug the kettle and wait about 20 minutes for the element to cool down. 2. Refill the kettle, then use as normal and check that the kettle functions correctly. IF YOUR KETTLE DO

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840146600 ENv01.qxd 1/18/06 4:41 PM Page 6 CUSTOMER SERVICE If you have a claim under this warranty, please call our Customer Assistance Number. For faster service please have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you. These numbers can be found on the bottom of your appliance. MODEL: ________________ TYPE: _________________ SERIES: ________________ Customer Assistance Number 1-877-207-0923 (US) or 1-877-556-0973 (Canada) Keep these numbers for future reference!