Cuisinart GK-1 Digital Goose Neck Kettle User Manual

Cuisinart GK-1 Digital Goose Neck Kettle

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handle or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE CORD, plug, power base or control panel base in water or other liquids.
4. This appliance is not intended for use by children or by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
5. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart  Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Always attach the plug to the appliance first, then plug the cord into a wall outlet. To disconnect, push the switch to OFF, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
12. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
13. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the heating cycle.
14. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage, always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it
    closes.
15. To avoid scalding, do not cover the spout opening while the kettle is in use. Do not cover the opening on the lid side.
16. If the kettle is overfilled, boiling water may spill out and may cause scalding.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

WARNING: RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks of injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a longer extension cord is used:

1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
3. The extension cord should be a grounding type 3-wire cord.
   NOTICE: This appliance has a grounding plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug
   will fit into a grounding outlet only one way. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
   NOTE: Do not remove the grounding prong.
   CAUTION: Before using an adapter, it must be determined that the outlet cover plate screw is properly grounded. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician. Never use an adapter unless you are sure it is properly grounded.
   NOTE: Use of an adapter is not permitted in Canada.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat surface.
2. Remove the instruction book and any other literature.
3. Remove the upper insert.
4. Lift the kettle from the box and remove the polybag.
5. Remove the lower insert.
6. Lift the power base from the box and remove the polybag.
7. Remove the rubber protector from the kettle spout.
   We suggest you save all packing materials if future shipping of the machine is needed. Keep all plastic bags away from children.

THE POUR-OVER METHOD MADE PERFECT

Favoured by fans of craft tea and coffee, the pour-over method maximizes flavour extraction. Evenly poured hot water filters through tea leaves or coffee grounds into a cup or mug to bring out the beverage’s full flavour. The slower the pour, the stronger the flavour. For a lighter taste, pour faster. This kettle’s gooseneck spout ensures a precisely controlled flow, so your tea or coffee is always just the way you like it.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF TEA

The origins of tea can be traced back nearly 5,000 years to a legendary emperor of China. A prolific herbalist, it is believed that leaves from some twigs he was burning floated into a boiling kettle of water. The results were delicious, and tea was invented. The hot beverage flourished throughout southern Asia; the Dutch East India Company introduced it to Europe in the late 17th century. From there, it spread to the American colonies and the rest of the world!

TYPES OF TEA

There are many types of teas, the most popular being black, oolong, green and white. All teas come from the same warm-weather evergreen plant: the Camellia sinensis, or tea plant. Tisane or “herbal” teas can be a mixture of just about anything: herbs, flowers, spices, seeds, etc. There are also varieties of tea that are real teas with spices or other flavourings blended in. Earl Grey, for instance, is black tea with bergamot peel or oil added.

THE BENEFITS OF TEA

Tea is more popular than ever. And every cup is brimming with benefits: natural vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Drinking tea has actually been found to be better for you than drinking water. It rehydrates your body and its healthy antioxidants may offer protection against a wide range of diseases. Tea can be an invigorating start to the morning, a soothing break from a busy day, or a comfortable way to unwind and relax each evening – it all adds up to a healthy mind, body, and spirit.

THE ART OF STEEPING TEA

Great care is taken to create every tea’s unique character. Each type of tea should be brewed at the right temperature to properly savor and appreciate all the natural and aromatic flavors and benefits. More delicate teas risk burning at general steeping temperatures; this variety should be steeped at a lower temperature to optimize flavours. Below is a chart with our suggested steeping temperatures and times.

TEA-STEEPING CHART

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Gooseneck Spout for precise pour control
2. Easy-Open Lid for quick and easy filling
3. Counterbalanced Stay-Cool Handle designed for comfort
4. Stainless Steel Kettle with water level markings, boils up to 1.0 liter of water fas
5. Power Base with touchpad controls, illuminates when unit is in use

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL

1. ON/OFF Button Powers the unit on and off.
2. Keep Warm Maintains the selected temperature for 30 minutes.
3. Temperature Selector Use to scroll through temperatures (140°F—212°F [60°C – 100°C]) in increments of 5 degrees.
4. Temperature Display Displays real-time temperature and setting temperature alternately.

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Before using your Cuisinart® Digital Gooseneck Kettle for the first time, we recommend rinsing the kettle with water to remove any dust or residue remaining from the manufacturing process.

OPERATION/HEATING

1. Lift the kettle off the base and remove the lid.
2. Add fresh, cold water to fill the kettle. Do not fill past the 1.0 L mark – overfilling could cause water to boil over.
3. Place the lid back on the kettle by lining up the arrows and pressing down until it locks shut.
   NOTE: Be sure that the arrow on the lid is lined up with the arrow on the handle before heating water.
4. Place the kettle back onto the power base and plug in the unit.
   NOTE: The red ON/OFF indicator light will appear.
5. Touch and hold the ON/OFF button for 1 second to power the unit on. The Keep Warm and Temperature Selection buttons will illuminate and the LCD will display the preset temperature.
   NOTE: During the heating process, it will display the current water temperature and the setting
   temperature alternately.
6. Use the Temperature Selector + or – button to scroll through until the desired temperature is displayed on the LCD.
   NOTE: Each time the Temperature Selector + or – is pressed, the temperature will increase in 5-degree increments.
   NOTE: Keep Warm will be selected by default unless you deselect it by tapping the indicator once.
7.  The heating process will begin after 5 seconds. The ON/OFF indicator will blink, and the LCD will display the real-time temperature and preset temperature alternately.
   NOTE: To turn the kettle off at any time, simply press the ON/OFF button again. The last selected settings will remain in the kettle’s memory until the unit is unplugged.
8. Once your kettle has reached the selected temperature, the unit will beep. The Keep Warm, + and – button lights will stay on, the ON/OFF lights will blink, and the LCD display preset temperature (same as current temperature) will be maintained for 30 minutes.
9. Lift the kettle off the base to pour water. All lights will turn off while the kettle is off the base, and the LCD will display “—” and blink.
10. Return the kettle to the base. Indicator lights will go back on, and the Keep Warm cycle will pick up right where it left off.

MEMORY FEATURE

The kettle features an internal “memory” that lets you leave the kettle off the base for up to 2 minutes without it going into standby mode. When returned to the base, it will restart the heating and/or Keep Warm cycles right where they left off.
NOTE: If the kettle goes into standby mode before it’s returned to base, simply reselect your temperature and press and hold ON/OFF to restart.

KEEP WARM MODE

Keep Warm is the kettle’s default function that automatically maintains the selected temperature for 30 minutes. If you have selected the Boil, your unit will hold a temperature just below boiling during theKeep Warm cycle. To bring water back to a rolling boil, press OFF, then press &
Hold ON/OFF to reboil. Keep Warm can be turned off by pressing the Keep Warm button at any time before or during the heating cycle. The selected temperature will remain on the LCD until water temperature has dropped below the selected temperature.

SLEEP MODE

If the unit is not in use for 5 minutes, it will revert to sleep mode. The heater and all lights will be off except ON /OFF–POWER stays lit.. To turn the kettle back on, press and hold ON/OFF button again.

BOIL-DRY PROTECTION

Your kettle is equipped with boil-dry protection. If it starts heating without enough water in the unit, the heater will automatically shut off to avoid damaging the heating element. The lights will flash and the unit will beep to alert you. Once the kettle has cooled down, lift it off the base, then replace it to reset and restart the heating cycle. The quickest way to cool down the heater is to fill the kettle with cold water; however, you can also wait for it to cool down by itself.

CLEANING AND CARE

Unplug your kettle and allow it to cool before cleaning. Wipe the kettle and base of unit with a soft, damp cloth. Be sure that the electric kettle socket is kept dry. Dry all parts after every use. Never immerse kettle or power base in water.

DECALCIFICATION

Decalcification refers to removing mineral deposits, which may form in the interior of the kettle and may result in discoloration. To get the best performance from your Cuisinart® Digital Gooseneck Kettle, decalcify your unit from time to time. Frequency will depend on the hardness of your tap water and how often you use your kettle. We suggest using a commercial kettle descaler in order to dissolve these 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 ½ inch. Heat the vinegar to a boil. Repeat this with cooled vinegar until all deposits are removed. When the descaling process is complete, empty the kettle and rinse out several times with clean water.

MAINTENANCE

Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

TROUBLESHOOTING

RECIPES

We’ve included a variety of tea recipes to enjoy with your Cuisinart® Digital Gooseneck Kettle. If you’re a coffee lover, be sure to try our French Press option. Brewing in a French Press maintains essential oils to maximize coffee flavour. And don’t forget to use the Boil setting to prepare your favorite hot breakfast cereals, instant soup, and hot chocolate drinks.

Note: Refer to the Tea Steeping Guide on page 4 for recommended tea type steeping temperatures and times.

ICED SOUTHERN SWEET TEA

A staple in any Southern household, Cuisinart’s Sweet Tea is a perfect companion on a hot summer day.
Makes one 8-ounce (227 g) serving

• 3 bags of black tea (or three servings of loose tea)
• Water
• 1 cup (250 ml) ice cubes
• ¼ cup (60 ml) simple syrup*

1. Put tea in a small bowl. Put at least 10 ounces (284 g) of water into your kettle and select the Black setting. Pour 8 ounces (227 g) of the hot water over the tea and let steep 3 to 5 minutes. Strain. Refrigerate tea until chilled.
2. Put the ice in a tall glass. Pour the chilled, steeped tea over the ice and stir in the simple syrup. Adjust the sweetness to taste.
   * While you can purchase simple syrup at gourmet shops, it is easy to make at home (and less expensive). To prepare, add equal parts granulated sugar and water to a small saucepan set over medium-low heat. Let the mixture heat until all of the sugar has dissolved. Cool the mixture to room temperature.

Nutritional information per serving:

• Calories 92 (0% from fat)
• carb. 25g
• pro. 0g
• fat 0g
• sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg
• sod. 0mg
• calc. 1mg
• fiber 0g

WHITE TEA WITH FENNEL

Fennel is a great aid in digestion. This tea is light and fragrant. Makes one 8-ounce (227 g) serving

• Water
• 1½ tablespoons (25 ml) fennel seed
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey
• 1 bag white tea (or 1 serving loose tea)

1. Put at least 10 ounces (284 g) of water into your kettle and select the White setting.
2. While water is heating, put the fennel and honey into an 8-ounce (227 g) mug. Add the tea. Pour 8 ounces (227 g) of the hot water over the tea and stir to combine.
3. Let tea steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Strain and enjoy.

Nutritional information per serving:

• Calories 53 (20% from fat)
• carb. 11g
• pro. 1g
• fat 1g
• sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg
• sod. 10mg
• calc. 112mg
• fiber 4g

THAI ICED TEA

A very sweet treat, this tea is a perfect way to end a spicy Thai meal. Makes two 8-ounce (227 g) servings
2 oolong tea bags (or two servings loose tea)

• Water
• Ice
• 4 ounces (113 g) sweetened condensed milk

1. Put the tea into a small bowl. Put at least 16 ounces (453 g) of water into your kettle and select the Delicate setting. Pour 12 ounces (340 g) of the hot water over the tea bags and let steep 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and cool to room temperature.
2. Add 6 ounces (170 g) of the cooled tea to two tall glasses filled with ice. Add 2 ounces (57 g) of the sweetened condensed milk to each glass. Stir to combine and serve.

Nutritional information per serving:

• Calories 245 (24% from fat)
• carbs. 42g
• pro. 6g
• fat 7g
• sat. fat 4g
• chol. 26mg
• sod. 97mg
• calc. 217mg
• fiber 0g

BUBBLE TEA

Makes two 10-ounce (284 g) servings

• Tapioca: ¼ cup (60 ml) large pearl tapioca, dried
• 2 cups (500 ml) room temperature water
• Sugar Syrup: ½ cup (125 ml) packed light brown sugar
• ½ cup (125 ml) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (250 ml) water
• Tea:
• Water
• 2 bags of black tea (or two servings of loose tea)
• ½ cup (125 ml) half & half
• Ice (optional)

1. Prepare the tapioca: Put the dried tapioca in a medium bowl and add the room-temperature water. Cover and let sit overnight to soften. Once plumped, strain, discarding water and reserving the tapioca (tapioca should be gummy-like in texture and taste).
2. Prepare sugar syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the sugars and measured water and set over medium-low heat. Let the mixture heat until all of the sugar has dissolved. Cool the mixture to room temperature.
3. Prepare the tea: Put tea into a small bowl. Put at least 20 ounces (566 g) of water into your kettle and select the Black setting. Pour 16 ounces (453 g) of the hot water over tea and let steep 3 to 5 minutes. Strain and cool to room temperature.
4. For each serving, put ¼ cup (60 ml) each of the tapioca, sugar syrup and half & half 10 into a tall glass. Add ½ of the tea and stir to combine. For a colder drink, add ice.
   Serving note: Traditionally, Bubble Tea is served with a large straw so the tapioca can be enjoyed while sipping the tea.

Nutritional information per serving:

• Calories 320 (38% from fat)
• carb. 47g
• pro. 4g
• fat 14g
• sat. fat 9g
• chol. 45mg
• sod. 51mg
• calc. 132mg
• fiber 0g

WARRANTY

LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY

We warrant that this Cuisinart product will be free of defects in materials or workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase. This warranty covers manufacturer’s defects including mechanical and electrical defects. It does not cover damage from consumer abuse, unauthorized repairs or modifications, theft, misuse, or damage due to transportation or environmental conditions. Products with removed or altered identification numbers will not be covered. This warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. If your Cuisinart product should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it or replace it if necessary. For warranty purposes, please register your product online at www.cuisinart.ca to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase and keep your original receipt for the duration of the limited warranty. This warranty excludes damage caused by accident, misuse or abuse, including damage caused by overheating, and it does not apply to scratches, stains, discolouration or other damage to external or internal surfaces that does not impair the functional utility of the product. This warranty also expressly excludes all incidental or consequential damages. Your Cuisinart product has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use only in 120 volt outlets and only with authorized accessories and replacement parts. This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by attempted use of this unit with a converter, as well as use with accessories, replacement parts or repair service other than those authorized by Cuisinart.

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