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Variable Temperature Kettle
Instruction Booklet
KE5400
Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.
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Contents Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1 Features of your Variable Temperature Kettle 2 Using your Variable Temperature Kettle 4 Before First Use Adjusting Temperature Controls Tea Brewing Styles and Tips 6 Sunbeam’s 3-Way Safety System 7 Care and Cleaning 8 Important instructions – retain for future use.
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Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR SUNBEAM • Always store excess cord in the storage facility VARIABLE TEMPERATURE KETTLE. underneath the power base. • Boiling water will scald. Do not leave a boiling or • Always ensure the lid is securely closed to ensure hot kettle near or where children may touch it. correct operation of the kettle. • Do not leave the power cord near the edge of a • Always beware of steam being emitted from the bench top where children may t
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Features of your Variable Temperature Kettle Hinged lid with safety lock Hinged locking lid makes the kettle easy to fill and clean. Large spout Enables quick and easy filling at the tap, without the need for removal of the lid. Two water level gauges The full length water gauge indicates the volume of water in the kettle up to 1.5 litres (6 cups). The two gauges make the kettle convenient to use for both left and right handed users. 2400 watt concealed element The fast boil 2400
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3-Way Safety System. 1 – Automatically switches the kettle off after boiling. 2 – Cuts out for boil-dry protection. 3 – Shuts down in case of overheating. Variable Temperature Controls An easy to use control panel that allows you to select from 4 brewing temperatures: 80°C, 85°C, 90°C and 100°C (boil). Keep warm feature Conveniently maintains the selected water temperature for up to 20 minutes. Ergonomic handle The handle provides greater pouring balance and prevents steam burns wh
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Using your Variable Temperature Kettle Before using your kettle. Tip: The Variable Temperature Kettle has four optimum tea temperatures you can select It is recommended that you clean your kettle from: 80°C, 85°C, 90°C and 100°C (boil). before using it by filling the kettle with water These are the recommended temperatures to the maximum level indicator, boiling the for brewing green, white, oolong, herbal and water and discarding. black teas. Refer to the ‘Tea Brewing Styles Using you
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Using your Variable Temperature Kettle continued Note: If the kettle is removed from the power Quick-Start Boil Instructions base during the keep warm function, the 1. Follow steps 1 – 4 in the above ‘Using your kettle will automatically reset, cancelling the Variable Temperature Kettle’. keep warm function. 2. Press the power button once without 7. Press the power button to start the water pressing the ‘SET TEMP’ button. The kettle heating to your selected temperature. The will boil
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Tea Brewing Styles and Tips Optimum Tea Temperatures The Variable Temperature Kettle has four optimum tea brewing temperatures 80°C, 85°C, 90°C and 100°C (boil). Refer to the table below for Sunbeam’s recommended temperature for a range of tea varieties: OPTIMUM TEA TEMPERATURES Asatsutu Apple China Rose Assam Bancha Blackcurrant Darjeeling Chai Ceylon Green China Yin Zhen Earl Grey Chamomile China Chun Elderflower Ensemble Cinnamon Mee Ginger Indian Chai Darjeeling Lemon Irish Herbal Green
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Sunbeam’s 3-Way Safety System Safety is a major consideration in the 3. Shut-down in case of overheating. design of a Sunbeam kettle. This is why we In the event of overheating, the kettle will have developed our 3-Way Safety System, automatically shut down to prevent further which ensures that your kettle will: damage. Should this occur, take your kettle to a Sunbeam Service Centre or Appointed 1. Automatically switch off after boiling. Service Agent. For convenience, safety and
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Care and Cleaning Always remove the plug from the power outlet CAUTION: Do not use chemicals, steel wool, before cleaning. or abrasive cleaners to clean the outside of the kettle. Never immerse the kettle switch area, kettle jug base, cord or powerbase in water, or allow To clean the mesh filter moisture to come into contact with these Grasp the top of the mesh filter and pull parts. upwards to remove. Wash in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly before replacing in the kettle. Cleaning
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12 Month Replacement Guarantee In the unlikely event that this appliance develops any malfunction within 12 months of purchase (3 months commercial use) due to faulty materials or manufacture, we will replace it for you free of charge. Should you experience any difficulties with In Australia you are entitled to a your appliance, please phone our customer replacement or refund for a major failure and service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in for compensation for any other reasonably Aus
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Need help with your appliance? Contact our customer service team or visit our website for information and tips on getting the most from your appliance. In Australia Visit www.sunbeam.com.au Or call 1300 881 861 In New Zealand Visit www.sunbeam.co.nz Or call 0800 786 232 is a registered trademark. Made in China. Due to minor changes in design or otherwise, the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet. © Copyright. Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2011. ABN 45 000 006 771 Units 5
