BALMUDA K02H-BK Electric Gooseneck Kettle User Guide

BALMUDA K02H-BK Electric Gooseneck Kettle

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read all instructions carefully and thoroughly.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always hold the handle or knob.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, do not immerse the cord, plug, kettle itself, or power base in water or other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug the appliance from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Let it cool down before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Send the appliance to the BALMUDA Support Center for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by BALMUDA may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place the appliance on or near hot gas or an electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
12. Close the lid firmly until it clicks, or the automatic OFF function may not work.
13. Hold the handle when removing the lid. Be careful not to touch the hot surface of the kettle body or the nozzle after boiling water.
14. Do not remove the lid during the boiling cycle. Doing so may result in scalding (or burns).
15. Before unplugging the appliance, always turn off the switch.
16. When unplugging the appliance, hold the power plug itself. Do not pull the power cord.
17. Do not fill the appliance with water while it is on the power base. Before placing it onto the power base, dry the bottom of the kettle.
18. To prevent the risk of scalding (or burns), close the lid firmly.
19. Take care not to scald yourself. Steam is emitted from the steam vent or the spout during or after boiling. Steam is emitted when opening the lid.
20. Use the appliance on a flat and heat-resistant surface. Do not use it on top of other electrical products.
21. Do not wash the appliance or the power base in a dishwasher. Never use detergent.
22. Do not insert any foreign objects in slots or gaps of the appliance.
23. Do not try to disassemble or repair the appliance, or try to replace the power cord yourself.
24. The appliance is for household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.
• If an extension cord is used:

1. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as high as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2. This appliance is equipped with a grounded plug. The extension cord should be a grounding type 3-wire cord.
3. The extension cord should be arranged so that it does not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

About the plug

• This appliance has a grounded type plug for safety purposes. This plug is only compatible with 3-pin outlets.
• In order to avoid disabling this safety function, connect it to correctly grounded outlets only.
• Do not remove the grounding prong.
• Failing to connect the grounding conductor correctly may cause an electric shock. If it is unclear whether the outlet is correctly grounded, consult a qualified electrician.

Using the appliance

WARNING

Those in the following categories should not use the appliance without supervision and guidance from others: Individuals with physical disabilities or handicaps; Individuals with mental disabilities; Individuals who lack the appropriate experience and knowledge; Children. Doing so may cause scalding (or burns), injury, or electric shock.

• Do not spray water onto or submerge the appliance. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or malfunction.
• Do not touch the metal part of the kettle connector or the power base connector, and do not insert pins or other metal objects into the hole. Doing so may cause scalding (or burns) or electric shock.
• Do not look directly into the spout or turn the spout towards others. Doing so may cause scalding (or burns) or injury.
• Do not disassemble or modify the appliance. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.
• Do not use anything other than the dedicated power base. Doing so may cause fire, scalding (or burns), or electric shock.
• Do not drop or subject the appliance to impacts. Doing so may cause fire, scalding (or burns), electric shock, injury, or malfunction.
• Do not use the appliance for any purpose other than those recommended in this instruction manual and by BALMUDA. Doing so may cause accidents such as fire or electric shock. BALMUDA accepts no responsibility in case of improper use or failure to follow these instructions.
• Close the lid tightly. Failure to do so may cause the automatic OFF function not to work properly. This prevents the power from turning off automatically after boiling, and will cause a fire. Failing to close the lid may also cause the lid to come off, hot water to leak, and scalding (or burns).
• Keep the appliance out of reach of infants and children. Failure to do so may cause fire, scalding (or burns), electric shock, or injury.
• Use only the repair services offered through the BALMUDA Support Center (P.11). Failure to do so may cause fire, scalding (or burns), electric shock, injury, or malfunction.
• Stop using the appliance if cracks appear on it or if the handle becomes loose. Failure to do so may cause damage to the appliance, resulting in water leakage, causing scalding (or burns) or electric shock.

Power supply and power cord

WARNING

• Do not replace the power cord yourself. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. Please contact the BALMUDA Support Center if the power cord is damaged.
• Do not sharply bend, wind, pull, or pinch the power cord. Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.
• Do not insert or remove the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock.
• Do not leave the power plug in the outlet for extended periods. Doing so may cause a fire due to the accumulation of dust.
• Do not touch the metal parts of the power plug or the power base with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock.
• Never use a damaged power plug/cord. Doing so may result in a fire or an electric shock.
• Use an outlet that meets the appliance rating (10 A /1200 W). Do not plug other electrical devices into the outlet when using the appliance.
• Using the appliance with an outlet that does not meet the appliance rating, or on a shared outlet with other devices, may cause overheating, resulting in fire.

Installing the appliance

WARNING

• Do not place the appliance close to any high-temperature objects such as stoves or toasters. Doing so may cause an electric shock due to deformation or breakage.
• Do not place the appliance on any kind of range, stove, cooktop, or any sort of heater. Doing so may cause a fire or a malfunction.
• Do not heat the kettle over an open flame. Doing so may cause a fire or a malfunction.
• Do not use the appliance outside or in humid environments. Doing so may cause condensation and other circumstances that lead to electrical shock.

CAUTION

Do not place the appliance in an unstable location. Doing so may cause the appliance to fall over, resulting in scalding (or burns) or injury.

Contents of the package

Names of parts

Before using the appliance

Perform the following procedure more than twice to clean the appliance before using.

1. Remove the cap on the spout and rinse out the inside of the appliance.
2. Fill the appliance with 0.6 L of water (to the MAX level).
3. Boil the water.
4. Discard the boiled water.

Using the appliance

While or shortly after using the appliance, its surface, the spout, the area around the steam vent of the lid, and the power base are hot. Do not touch these parts. Doing so may cause scalding (or burns). Hold the handle when using the appliance.

• Remove the lid and fill the appliance with water (up to 0.6 L).

Do not fill the appliance with anything other than water. Doing so may cause the substance to spurt out, causing scalding (or burns).

Do not overfill. Do not boil more than 0.6 L of water. Filling above the max fill line may cause boiling water to overflow and spurt out of the spout and cause scalding (or burns).

• Close the lid firmly, place the appliance onto the power base, and insert the power plug into the outlet.

Close the lid firmly. When the lid is not properly closed, the automatic OFF function may not work and cause the water to dry out. This may cause the appliance to emit smoke and catch fire.

Place the power base on a flat and secure surface. Failure to do so may cause scalding (or burns) or injury.

• Lower the switch to turn on the power. (The boiling lamp lights up and boiling starts.) When water has boiled, the power automatically turns off and the boiling lamp goes off. To turn off the power midway, raise the switch or remove the appliance from the power base.

Do not open the lid while boiling. Hot water may spurt out and cause scalding (or burns) or injury

Do not place your face or hand near the steam vent while boiling. Doing so may cause scalding (or burns).

Do not leave the appliance unattended while boiling. If someone touches the appliance without realizing that it is in use, they may scald themselves.

• Pouring hot water.

Do not over-tilt the appliance while pouring. Hot water may leak out of the steam vent, causing scalding (or burns).

After use, unplug and empty the appliance. Failure to do so may cause discoloring and corrosion inside the appliance.

Precautions for use

Do not over-tilt the appliance. Doing so may cause scalding (or burns) due to hot water leaking out of the switch area or the steam vent.

Condensation may appear around the switch area. This is not a defect. The appliance will automatically turn off when it detects steam from the switch area.

Using the power cord holder

Adjust the cord to a suitable length and store the rest of the cord at the bottom of the power base.

Be sure to line the cord so that it emerges from the indent of the power base and ensure that the power base is used on a flat surface.

Cleaning the appliance

Cleaning each part

• Kettle (outside) · · · · · · · · · · · Wipe the kettle with a tightly wrung soft cloth.
• Kettle (inside) · · · · · · · · · · · · Rinse the inside of the kettle with water only.
• Power supply base · · · · · · · · · Wipe the power base with a tightly wrung soft cloth.

1. Be sure to unplug the power cord. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock.
2. Cool and unplug the appliance before cleaning. Failure to do so may cause electric shock or scalding (or burns).
3. Do not submerge the kettle, power base, power cord, or power plug in water. Doing so may cause an electric shock or the appliance to emit smoke or catch fire.
4. Do not use detergent to clean the appliance. Residue from detergent may lead to malfunction or overflow and cause scalding (or burns) or injuries.
5. When cleaning the appliance, do not use abrasive detergent, polishing pad, or metal brush. Doing so may peel the surface coating or deteriorate the resin, resulting in smoke emission or fire.
6. Do not use cleanser, benzine, thinners, or a metal brush to clean the appliance. Doing so may scratch or deform the appliance.
7. Do not wash the whole appliance. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
8. Clean and dry all parts before storing the appliance. Store the appliance in a box or in a clean and dry place. Store the power cord in the cord holder. Do not wrap the cord around the kettle or the power base.

Descaling

To clean off stains inside the kettle, follow the procedure below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Warranty Policy and Privacy Policy

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