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Electronic Kettle WITH TEA INFUSER
Model# GDK380
USER MANUAL
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Model: GDK380 © 2016 Gourmia www.gourmia.com The Steelstone Group Brooklyn, NY 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. 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.
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Welcome to the Exciting World of the Electronic Kettle with Tea Infuser from Gourmia Congratulations on your purchase of the Electronic Kettle with removeable Tea Infuser from Gourmia, exclusively designed for the discerning consumer! If you are one of those individuals who look forward to a warm gentle start to the day, a soothing mid-afternoon break, or a comfortable way to unwind and relax each evening - you’ve made the right choice. Our new Gourmia Electronic Kettle, offers more options when preparing your fresh tea or coffee, then ever before. The unit in loaded with rich features and settings that allow you to take full control over every aspect of a “warm” drinking experience. Time settings; temperature settings; and keep warm settings are just a few of the many options and conveniences that await you. We’re confident that you’ll find your new Electronic Kettle a practical and versatile appliance, which you will use over and over again! The pages of this manual offer full and comprehensive instructions to guide you through the functions and features of the Gourmia Electronic Kettle. Inside this guide you will also find information on its modes of operation, complete stepby-step instructions for the operation, assembly, cleaning, and maintenance of your appliance. Please read all safety instructions thoroughly to ensure safe usage at all times. Thank you for your purchase! We sincerely hope you will enjoy this as well as all the many innovative products brought to you by our family at Gourmia.
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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 product repair/replacement won’t suffice, the seller has the option of refunding 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 specifications or repair by unauthorized parties. The manufacturing company is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages incurred by such circumstances.
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Inportant Safegaurds.....................6
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Before Using The Kettle..................7 Know Your Kettle............................8 Using Your Kettle............................9 Making Your Kettle.......................10 The Art of Steeping Tea.................11 Cleaning & Maintenance...............11
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
ATTENTION: Please read these instructions carefully to avoid damage due to incorrect use. Please pay particular attention to the safety guide. If you pass the device on to a third party, these Operating Instructions must also be handed over.
SAFETY GUIDE • Incorrect operation and improper use can damage the appliance and cause injury to the user.
facturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid the hazard.
• The appliance must be used only for its intended purpose. No responsibility can be taken for any possible damage caused by incorrect use or improper handling.
• Do not use the appliance if it is dropped or otherwise damaged or if the cable or plug are damaged. In case of damage, take the appliance to an electrical repair shop for examination and repair if necessary.
• Before plugging in the appliance, check that the current and power match those given on the rating plate. • Do not put the appliance or the plug in water or any other liquid. This could cause a fatal electric shock. If the appliance or plug should accidentally become wet, unplug the appliance immediately and have it checked by an electrician before using it again. • Do not place any kind of object into the inside of the kettle. • Do not use the appliance with wet hands, on a damp floor or when the appliance itself is wet. • Do not touch the plug with wet or damp hands. • Check the cable and the plug regularly for any possible damage. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manu-
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• Never attempt to open the appliance or repair the appliance yourself. This could cause an electric shock. • Do not allow the cable to hang over sharp edges and keep it well away from hot objects and open flames. Remove the plug from the socket only by holding the plug. • For extra protection it is possible to fit the electric household installation with a fault current breaker with a rated breaking current of not more than 30mA. Ask your electrician for advice. • Make sure there is no chance the cable or extension cable inadvertently be pulled or cause anyone to trip over it when in use. • If an extension cord is used it must be suited to the power consumption of the appliance, otherwise
• Place the appliance on a firm, level and heatproof surface away from open flames (e.g. gas oven) • This appliance is neither suitable for commercial or outdoor use. • The cordless kettles should only be used with the provided stand. • Remove the plug from the socket when the appliance is not in use and before it is cleaned. • As long as the appliance is connected to the mains socket, a small amount of current continue to flow to the appliance even when it’s not in use. • Never use the cable to carry the appliance. • This appliance is not iintended for use by persons with reduced phycial, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance b a person responsible for their safty. • Chiildren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the applicance.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION • Use the kettle only with the base supplied, and do not use the base for any other purposes.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
overheating of the extension cord or plug may occur.
• Check the level marks (MAX) when filling. Do not overfill the kettle scalding water could boil over. • Take care to close the lid properly before switching on. Otherwise, hot water may overflow. • The kettle is for heating water only, and is not to be used for any other liquid. • CAUTION! Danger of burns! The kettle becomes very hot during use. So hold it by the handle only. • WARNING! Escaping steam! Do not remove the lid while the water is boiling. • Allow the water to cool down in a safe place out of the reach of children and disabled people. • Keep out of the reach of children.
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KNOW YOUR ELECTRONIC KETTLE
KNOW YOUR ELECTRONIC KETTLE With Tea Infuser
Removeable Stainless Steel TEA INFUSER With convenient handle for easy removeal
FILTER RING
Holds the filter in place Detachable for easy cleaning
AUTOMATIC SWITCH
Large & Comfortable
HEAT RESISTANT MOLDED HANDLE for easy pouring and maximum control
POURING SPOUT
for opening the lid
Can be used even while lid is closed
CORDLESS KETTLE
Under the Floor Stainless Steel Heating Elements
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LED TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL CENTER Is activated as the unit is pugged into an outlet
USING YOUR ELECTRONIC KETTLE
USING YOUR ELECTRONIC KETTLE With Tea Infuser The Electronic Kettle is controlled by its LED TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL CENTER. Please take a few moments to undersatnd how it works. By following the easy instructions below you will be able access and enjoy the many cutting edge features that this exciting product offers.
CLOCK POWER
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Fill the Kettle with fresh water making sure not to exceed the “MAX” line on kettle. Place the kettle on the base and plug in a power outlet. The control panel will light up.
1. BOILING WATER o ACTUAL TEMP 32 CLOCK
Press the ” FUNCTION” button one time, to activate the “BOIL” mode. SETTIME
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It will boil the212water untilKEEP it reaches 212º BOIL WARM ACTUAL TEMP 32 CLOCK degrees and then will automatically shift intoACTUAL standby mode. TEMP 32 CLOCK oo
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Press the “Power” button; and it 212 CLOCK will beep once and the complete LEDACTUAL panelTEMPwill32 becomes activated. CLOCK o
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SETTIME 32o CLOCK ACTUAL TIMER TEMP FUNCTION
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2. BOILING AND KEEP WARM SETTIME
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TIME Press the “ FUNCTION” button twice, to activate the “BOIL” and “Keep Warm” ACTUAL TEMP 32 CLOCK SETTIME
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212 BOIL The kettle is now in standby mode ready for your instructions. 212 BOIL KEEP WARM TIMER
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mode.BOIL After the reaches 212º 212 CLwater RELEASE TIME degrees the unit will automatically 212Warm” KEEP WARM shiftACTUAL toBOIL “Keep mode. The “Keep TEMP 32 CLOCK o
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212o o CL RELEASE BOIL ACTUAL TEMP 32 TIME
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SETTING KEEP WARM POWER
SETTING POWER
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CLOCK POWER
USING YOUR ELECTRONIC KETTLE
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Warm” temperature can be increased 32 CLOCK ACTUAL TEMP the by pressing up arrow and decreased by pressing down arrow. “Keep Warm” modeBOIL will remain active up to 6 hours, 212 and shut off if no other action is taken. o
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3. CLEAN AND DESCALE SETTIME
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Fill kettel half ways with equal parts wa212 BOIL KEEP WARM ter and vinegar or with descale solution according to manufaturers instructions. ACTUAL TEMP 32 CLOCK Press “FUNCTION” button three times, kettle will go into “CL Release” mode. o
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After the water 212º degrees, 212 reaches KEEP WARM it will keep boiling for 5 minutes at 32 TEMP After lowACTUAL power. “descale”SETTING function is finished, the kettle will shift to standby mode.BOIL Empty content and rinse kettle 212 KEEP WARM thoughrouly. Fill with fresh water, boil once and discard. SETTING ACTUAL TEMP 32 o
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212 CL RELEASE BOIL This function will TIME heat the water the the set temperature and keep it warm for ACTUAL TEMP 32 SETTING up to 6 hours. Press the “ FUNCTION” button four times, to activate the “Keep Warm”BOIL mode.212 The “KeepKEEP Warm” CL RELEASE WARM temTIME perature can be increased by pressing theACTUAL up arrow TEMP 32and CLOCKdecreased by pressing the down arrow. The “Keep Warm” mode will remain active up to 6 hours. o
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5. PRESET MODE
All of the above functions can be set to a timer which will autmatically activate it at a later time.
SETTING TIME: Press ” SET TIME” button one time. “Mintues” will beging to flash. Press the up or down arrows to adjust mintues. Press SET TIME” button a 2nd time and “Hours” will flash. Press the up or down arrows to adjust hour. Press “SETTIME” a 3rd time to confirm the setting. Or, if you wait 3 seconds the unit will automatically confirm.
SETTING FUNCTION START TIME: Press ”TIMER” button one time. CLOCK appears and “Mintues” will flash. Press the up or down arrows to adjust mintues. Press “TIMER” button a 2nd time and “Hours” will flash. Press the up or down arrows to adjust hour. Press TIMER a 3rd time to confirm the setting. Or, if you wait 3 seconds, the unit will automatically confirm. Press FUNCTION button to choose desired function. The function will start at the pre-set time. To cancel PRESET MODE power off the kettle and restart.
• You can pour the water out without opening the lid. • To stop the water boiling or interrupt it briefly, press the power button • Note: This appliance comes with a safety device, which automatically switches off the heater element if the appliance is inadvertently switched on while empty, or if it boils dry. If this happens, let the appliance cool down completely, before filling with water again.
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True tea lovers take great care when preparing their choice212of tea. Acheiving a BOIL KEEP WARM specific tea’s unique character in each cup is a true art. The temperature needs to be just right. The amount of tea needs to be just right. And the steeping time ACTUAL TEMP 32 CLOCK needs to be just right. When the temperature is matched to a particular tea, and steeping is done correctly, tea lovers will savor and appreciate all of that tea’s CL RELEASE naturally aromatic flavors and health benefits. Refer BOIL to the212chart below for our TIME recommendations. But remember, tastes and teas vary; you can always adjust ACTUAL TEMP 32 CLOCK them to your personal preference. Enjoy! o
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1. To acheive the inital Steeping Temperature, press the“FUNCTION” button 4 times to activate the WARM mode. 2. Set desired Steeping Temperature by using the UP or Down arrows. The left side of the screen will display the actual temperature. 3. While waiting for the water to reach desired temperature, fill the Steeping Basket with the amount of tea indicated. 3. When desired temperature is reached you may begin Steeping. Press the Automatic Switch button on the handle to open the lid. Keep hands away from opening as the vapor could be very hot. Carefully insert Steeping Basket into the opening on the Kettle.
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THE ART of STEEPING TEA
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212 BOILgloves KEEP WARM (Padded may be indicated as the vapor around the opening could ACTUAL TEMP 32 be very hot). Close the lid. SETTING 4. Allow the tea to Steep as indicated on the chart 212 CL RELEASE BOILbelow. TIME 5. Remove Steeping Basket. o
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TEA TYPE TEMP STEEPING TIME Delicate 160º 1 - 2 Minutes Geen BOIL 175º - 3WARM Minutes 212 CL RELEASE 2 KEEP White 185º TIME 2 - 4 Minutes 32 CLOCK Oolong ACTUAL TEMP 190º 3 - 4 Minutes Herbal 200º 2 - 4 Minutes Black 212º 3 - 5 Minutes SETTIME
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The most accepted formula for most teas is to add 1 teaspoon or bag of tea per cup of water. However some herbal blends can benefit from a bit more tea. When making a full pot, an extra teaspoonful is recommended.
CLEANING & MAINTENENCE
• Always remove the plug from the mains socket before cleaning the base. • Let the kettle cool down completely. • Clean the outside of the kettle and the base with a soft damp cloth, • Dry the kettle before plugging into the mains again. • Descale the appliance regularly. Preferrably use a special detergent, which can be obtained from specialist shops, and follow the instructions given. • To store kettle; wind the cord in the cord compartment on the underside of the base.
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