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2016 Gourmia www.gourmia.com The Steelstone Group Brooklyn, NY Welcome to the Convenience of Electric Kettles from Gourmia! All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced by any means whatsoever without written permission from The Steelstone Group, except for the inclusion of quotations in a media review. With the purchase of your Digital Kettle, you are ready to enjoy the convenience and energy saving rewards of using an electric kettle over stove top Gourmia has created the perfect solution to easily make tea, instant cocoa, oatmeal, noodles, and more with the GK240 Digital Kettle! This kettle boils faster than a microwave. Serve at the table by lifting kettle off the 360-degree rotating base without the cord. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, The Steelstone Group assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Although every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this manual is complete and accurate, The Steelstone Group is not engaged in rendering professional advice or services to the individual consumer; further, The Steelstone Group shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising from any information or suggestion in this manual. The following pages of this manual offer full and complete instructions for all the functions and features of your Digital Kettle. Inside these pages, you ll find information on and instructions for assembly, operating, cleaning and maintenance of your Digital Kettle. Please read all safety instructions and complete directions carefully for safe usage at all times. Thank you for your purchase! We hope you will enjoy all the innovative products brought to you by our family at Gourmia. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Printed in China
SAFETY FIRST p. 6 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS p. 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS p. 10 Before First Use p. 10 Boil Water p. 10 Using The Keep Warm Temperatures p. 11 Using The Tea Infuser p. 13 Removing and Inserting Filter p. 13 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE p. 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY & SERVICE p. 16
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY When operating this electric appliance, basic safety instructions should always be followed. Refer to the following for these instructions 1. READ ALL SAFETY & USAGE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 2. Do not use appliance on wet or hot surfaces, or near a heat source. 3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse any part of appliance, Electrical 3-conductor Cord Set: Appliance is equipped with a 3-conductor cord set that has a 3 prong grounding-type plug. It should be properly connected to a grounding-type SAFETY FIRST power cord or plug in water or other liquid. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. 4. To disconnect, unplug power cord from electrical outlet. Do not disconnect by pulling on cord. 5. Do not operate appliance with a damaged power cord or plug. Do not operate appliance if it malfunctions or is in any way damaged. For details, a 3-grounding outlet unit, and as such, the grounding prong should never be removed. If needed, purchase a 2-prong adapter and ground it to the outlet. Do not use an adapter unless you are SAFETY FIRST contact Consumer Services. 6. Use appliance only for its intended use. 7. Closely supervise children when using any electrical appliance. Do not allow appliance to be used as a toy. for assistance. 8. The appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify plug in any way. A short power cord or a detachable power cord is provided to reduce the risks of resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord accidentally. 9. Caution: A short power cord is provided to reduce risks from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord may be used when marked electrical rating is no less than electrical rating of this appliance. All cords should not drape over counter or tabletop where cords can be tripped over or pulled on unintentionally, especially by children. 10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or heated oven. Extreme caution must be used when moving products containing hot liquids. 11. Do not place the base of your kettle in a metal tray. If water spills over in to the tray, and a build-up occurs, it could become dangerous to touch. 12. Position the kettle to the rear of work surfaces to prevent over hanging of the power cord. Water can remain hot for a considerable time after boiling and can present a scald hazard. 13.For household use only. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 7
B C A D E F G LED Display Control Panel K L A. Lid B. Removable Filter C. Drip-Free Spout D. Lid Button E. LED Display F. Easy-Grip Handle FEATURES & FUNCTIONS FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS H M N G. Stainless Steel Tea Infuser H. Kettle Body I O I. Power Cord J J. Power Base 3 K. LED Display L. Decrease Temperature M. Increase Temperature N. Keep Warm O. Power Button 8 9
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME 1. Remove all of the various packaging, stickers or accessories from both the inside and outside of the kettle. 2. Taking care to keep the electrical components on the exterior of the kettle dry, wipe the interior of the kettle with a damp cloth. If your hand will not fit inside the kettle, swish warm, soapy water around the interior of the kettle with the lid closed. 3. Rinse out the inside of the kettle thoroughly with water. 4. With a damp cloth, gently wipe off the exterior of the kettle. Do not wipe electrical components as this may cause damage to the unit. 5. Dry all parts completely. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6. It is recommended to run one boiling cycle through your kettle before using it. Following the instructions in To Boil Water (below), boil a full kettle of water. When water has boiled, pour it out and rinse the inside of the kettle once more. The kettle is now ready for use. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 6 7 8 080 5. Plug the Power Cord into a wall outlet and place the kettle onto the Power Base. The kettle will beep once to indicate it is on. 6. Press the POWER ( ) button to turn the kettle on. The Blue Illumination Light will turn on and the kettle will begin heating the water. As the water begins to heat, the LED Display will show the temperature in real time. 7. Once the water reaches a boil, the kettle will beep three times and automatically stop heating. 8. Using the Easy-Grip Handle, lift the kettle off the Power Base to serve. Do not touch the glass body, it will be hot. 9. When finished serving, pour out any remaining water and unplug the Power Cord. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO BOIL WATER 1 2 3 4 1. Place the base on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface away from water splashes and any sources of heat. 2. Make sure that the Removable Filter is properly inserted. See Removing and NOTE Never open the lid while water is boiling. If the kettle is heated with no water, the internal safety mechanism will automatically turn the kettle off. If the lid is not completely closed or if the filter isn t inserted correctly the kettle will not automatically turn off. USING THE KEEP WARM TEMPERATURES USING THE KEEP WARM TEMPERATURES 1 2 3 4 Inserting the Filter on page 3 for instructions on inserting the filter. 3. Open the lid and fill with water through the lid opening. Water must be filled between the MIN and MAX levels inside the kettle. 10 4. Close the lid, ensuring it locks into place. CAUTION Never fill the kettle with any liquids other than water. Use distilled water when possible for best taste and to minimize mineral build-up in the kettle. 1. Place Place the Power the Base Power on a sturdy, Base Make on sure that a sturdy, the Removable level Filter and Open the dry lid and surface. ll with water level and dry surface. is properly inserted. ee Removing through the lid opening. Water must and Inserting the Filter on page be lled between the Min and 2.Make sure that the Removable for instructions on inserting Filter the lter. is properly Ma levels inside inserted. the kettle. See page 13 for instructions on inserting the filter. 4. Open CAUTION the lid and fill with water through the lid opening. Water must be filled between the MIN and MAX levels inside the kettle. 5. Close the lid, ensuring it locks into place. Close the lid, ensuring it locks into place. 11
OPERATING INSTRUCTION OPERATING INSTRUCTION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 6 7 8 8 0 6 0 5. Plug the Power Cord into a wall outlet and place the kettle onto the Power Base. The kettle will beep once to indicate it is on. 6. Press the POWER ( ) button to turn the kettle on and then press the Keep Warm button. The Blue Illumination Light will turn on and the kettle will begin heating the water. As the water begins to heat, the LED Display will show the temperature in real time. 7. Pressing the + or buttons will increase or decrease the temperature. 8. Once the desired temperature setting is reached, the Blue Illumination Light will turn off and stop heating. The kettle will heat occasionally in order to maintain the selected temperature. After pouring, make sure the bottom of the kettle and the Power Base are dry before placing kettle back on the Power Base. ING THE KEEP WARM TEMPERATURES (CONT.) USING THE STAINLESS STEEL TEA INFUSER 1 2 3 4 Boil water to desired temperature. 1. Press the Lid Button and allow steam to disperse from the kettle. 2. Place tea to be brewed into the infuser. 3. Carefully insert the infuser into the kettle by holding the infuser handle, making sure the flat side of the infuser lays parallel to the removable filter. Close the lid and steep tea for desired length of time. 4. Once finished, remove the infuser from the kettle, close the lid and serve. NOTE: Loose tea or tea bags can be used in the infuser. REMOVING AND INSERTING THE FILTER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SUGGESTED TEMPERATURE USES SUGGESTED TEMPERATURE USES 1 2 3 SUGGESTED USE TEMPERATURE French Press Coffee 90 C Oolong Tea 85 C Green Tea 70 C Black Tea 100 C White Tea 80 C Herbal Tea 100 C 1. Do not attempt to remove filter until the unit has cooled completely. Open the lid. 2. Grasp the tab on the filter and pull upward. The filter should slide out easily. 3. Wash and rinse the filter. Grasping the filter at the tab, slide the filter into the slots on the inside of the spout until the filter sits securely into place. Noodles Oatmeal Hot Chocolate 100 C 100 C 100 C Once the filter is securely in place, the kettle will be ready for use. NOTE: It is necessary for the filter to be properly in place for the kettle to shut off automatically. 12 Never fill the kettle with any liquids other than water. 13
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING YOUR KETTLE Unplug it. Let it cool down and clean it with a damp sponge. Never immerse the kettle, its base, the cord or the electric plug in water: the electrical connections or the switch must not come into contact with water. Do not use scouring pads. 1 2 3 1. Wipe the exterior of the kettle with a damp cloth, taking care to avoid the CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE FILTER The removable filter consists of a mesh to retain the particles of scale and prevent them falling into your cup when pouring. This filter neither treats nor removes the hardness of the water. It thus conserves all the qualities of the water. With very hard water, the filter can clog very quickly (10 to 15 uses). It is important to clean it regularly. If it is wet, put it under a running tap. If dry, then brush it gently. Sometimes the scale will not detach itself, it will then need de-scaling. To remove the anti-scale filter, lift the kettle off its base and allow to cool. Never remove the filter when the appliance is full of hot water. DE-SCALING De-scale regularly, preferably at least once a month- or more frequently if your CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE electrical components. 2. Clean the interior of the kettle with a soft sponge and warm, soapy water. If your hand does not fit in the lid opening, swish warm, soapy water is very hard. To de-scale your kettle using white vinegar: Fill the kettle with 1/2 L of vinegar leave standing for 1 hour without heating. water around the inside of the kettle with the lid closed. 3. Rinse any remaining soapy water from the kettle. Drain. To de-scale your kettle using citric acid: Boil 1/2 L of water, add 25g of citric acid and leave standing for 15 min. NOTE: Never attempt to disassemble the kettle or the power base. Never immerse the kettle, power cord, plug or power base in water. Always take care not to allow electrical components to come into contact with water. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads of any kind on the kettle or power base. This will cause damage to the finish and may Using a de-scaler specifically for plastic kettles: Follow the manufacturer s instructions. Empty your kettle and rinse 5 or 6 times. Repeat if necessary. To de-scale your filter: Soak the filter in white vinegar or diluted citric acid. Never use a de-scaling method other than that recommended. create a risk of electrical shock. 14 15
WARRANTY & SERVICE This Limited Warranty is for one full year from the date of purchase. It is applicable to the original purchaser only and is not transferable to a third party user. Repair or replacement of defective parts is solely at the seller s discretion. In the event that repair isn t possible, the seller will replace the product/part. If the cash value of the product or component returned. Product defects not covered under the Warranty provisions include normal wear and damage incurred from use or accidental negligence, misuse of instruction is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages incurred by such circumstances. For Customer Service or Questions, Please call: 888-552-0033 www.gourmia.com DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT At the end of the life of your product, it should go to a specially adapted waste-recycling center. ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION FIRST 1. The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be handed over to the applicable. Collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. 2. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, Please contact your local council office or your household waste disposal service. TROUBLE SHOOTING WARRANTY AND SERVICE 16 17
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