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Salton MEK17W manual

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    USE AND CARE GUIDE FOR MODEL MEK17W Express Cor dless K ettle MEK17W-395 2 7/2/03 10:47 AM Page 1[...]

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    2 IMPOR T ANT SAFEGU ARDS When using electrical appliances, basic saf ety precautions should alwa ys be f ollow ed, including the follo wing: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surf aces. Use handles or knobs. 3. T o protect against fire , electr ic shock and injury to persons do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in w ater or other l[...]

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    3 ADDITIONAL IMPOR T ANT SAFEGU ARDS W ARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam dur- ing use. Use proper precautions to prev ent the risk of burns, fires, or other injur y to persons or damage to proper ty . 1. All users of this appliance m ust read and understand this Use and Care Guide bef ore operating or cleaning this appliance.[...]

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    4 P olariz ed Plug This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). T o reduce the risk of electr ic shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one wa y . If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, re verse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified elec- trician. Do not attempt to modif[...]

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    5 MAX Figure 1 a. Lid Release Buttons b . Indicator Light c. ON/OFF Le v er d. P ower Base (P/N 31035) e. Scale Filter (P/N 31036) e. a. b. d. c. MEK17W-395 2 7/2/03 10:47 AM Page 5[...]

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    6 Bef ore Using Y our Express K ettle Carefully unpack y our Express Kettle and remo v e all packaging materials. Place your Express K ettle on a le vel surf ace such as a counter top or table . Thoroughly clean your K ettle bef ore using. Remov e K ettle from the P ower Base . Fill the K ettle to its maxim um capacity (1.7 litres) with water and b[...]

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    5. Place the K ettle on the P ower Base , engaging the connector into the bottom of the K ettle. Be careful not to spill any water onto the P ower Base . 6. Plug the P ower Base into 120V ~ 60 Hz electrical outlet. 7. Press the ON/OFF Le ver do wn, into the ON position, the Indicator Light will come on. 8. When the water comes to a boil the K ettle[...]

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    8 4. Rinse the inside of the K ettle with water , and wipe it with a damp cloth. NO TE: Do not use highly corrosive or abrasiv e cleaning agents or brushes. 5. Wipe the P ower Base unit with a damp cloth. 6. T o remov e any discoloration from inside the K ettle, rub baking soda on a damp cloth ov er the metal. Rinse thoroughly and dr y . NO TE: Min[...]

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    9 LIMITED ONE YEAR W ARRANTY W arranty: This Melitta ® product is warranted b y Salton, Inc. to be free from def ects in materials or workmanship f or a period of (1) y ear from the original purchase date. This product warr anty covers only the original consumer purchaser of the product. W arranty Co vera ge: This warr anty is v oid if the product[...]

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    Out-of W arranty Service: A flat rate charge b y model is made for out-of- warr anty ser vice. Include $10.00 (U .S.) f or retur n shipping and handling. W e will notify you b y mail of the amount of the charge f or service and require you to pa y in advance f or the repair or replacement. For Products Pur chased in the USA, but Used in Canada: Y o[...]