Black & Decker JKC660B Hot Beverage Maker User Manual


 
6. Plug the kettle into a standard electrical outlet. The
power lights under the handle inside the kettle come
on .
7. Press the I/O (On/Off) button to the I (On) position
(there will be a click) and the water begins to heat .
8. When water boils, the kettle will automatically shut
off and the indicator lights will go out. Do not try to
hold the button in the ‘On’ position once the water has
boiled.
9. To re-boil water, it is necessary to wait several minutes
for water to cool.
10. To reuse the kettle, allow it to cool down. Be careful
when opening the lid for refilling when the kettle is hot.
11. Before pressing the I/O (On/Off) button, check that there
is enough water in the kettle. Simply press the I/O button
to the I position or pour off any unused water and refill.
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12. Hold kettle level when pouring, especially when filled to maximum. Do not
pour too fast.
 Make sure lid is closed before pouring hot water from the kettle.
13. To remove kettle from power base simply lift up.
14. Empty and unplug the kettle when not in use.
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1. Once water has boiled and kettle has turned off, add tea bags or loose tea to
kettle. A basic guide is 1 tea bag per 6-oz. cup, and 1 tsp. tea leaves per 6-oz.
cup.
2. Close cover securely.
3. Allow tea to steep 3 to 6 minutes depending on type of tea brewed and your
personal preference, or follow package directions.
4. Remove tea bags or, if using tea leaves, simply pour tea from kettle through the
filter.
5. When finished, discard unused tea and tea leaves.
6. Rinse kettle thoroughly before re-using.
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Always use fresh, cold water for each boiling process.
Do not store water in the kettle. This helps to prevent build up of mineral
deposits.
For your safety, make sure cover of kettle is closed before pressing the On/Off
button.
Always unplug the kettle before filling.
Never use less than the minimum amount of water (about 2½ cups). Note the
MIN line on the kettle.
Never use more than the maximum amount of water (7½ cups). Note the MAX
line on the kettle.
The power supply is connected only to the power base. This allows for easy
movement of the kettle to the table. (Remember to use a trivet or hot pad under
the hot kettle.)
Do not try to hold the button ‘On’(I) when water has boiled
Use your kettle to boil water for beverages, soups, cereal, noodles, rice and
pasta.
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Kettle is not heating. Kettle is not plugged in.
Kettle is not properly
placed on power base.
Check to be sure
appliance is plugged
into a working outlet,
the I/O (On/Off) button
has been engaged and
the kettle is securely
placed on the power
base.
Kettle has boiled dry Kettle was accidentally
turned on without water.
Unplug kettle and allow
to fully cool down
before relling.
Kettle heats but does
not boil or works
intermittently.
Appliance may need
descaling
Follow directions for
descaling the kettle.
The ‘On’ (I) button will
not stay on.
The kettle is too hot. Allow the kettle to cool
down at least 5 to 10
minutes. Make sure
there is enough water in
the kettle.
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Lime scale forms over time when water is heated. Though harmless, it may be
bothersome. The concealed heating element in the kettle is designed to help
reduce scale buildup. The kettle has a scale filter at the bottom of the pour spout
to prevent particles from pouring into your beverage.
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This appliance contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service
personnel.
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Before cleaning, be sure the base is unplugged and the kettle has cooled
completely. Empty any remaining water from the kettle.
The filter is not removable. To clean filter, wash the interior of the kettle and
the filter with hot soapy water and rinse well until water is clear.