Black & Decker KE2020 Manual
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using
electrical appliances,
basic safety
precautions should
always be
followed, including
the following:
❍
Read
all instructions.
❍
Do
not touch
hot surfaces.
Use handles
or knobs.
❍
To
protect against
fire, electric
shock and
injury to
persons do
not immerse
cord, plugs
or base
in water
or other
liquid.
❍
Close
supervision is
necessary when
any appliance
is used
by
or near
children.
❍
Unplug
from outlet
when not
in use
and before
cleaning.
Allow to
cool before
putting on
or taking
off parts,
and before
cleaning the
appliance.
❍
Do
not operate
any appliance
with a
damaged cord
or plug
or
after the
appliance malfunctions,
or has
been damaged
in any
manner. Return
appliance to
the nearest
authorized service
facility for
examination, repair
or adjustment.
Or, call
the
appropriate toll-free
number on
the cover
of this
manual.
❍
The
use of
accessory attachments
not recommended
by the
appliance manufacturer
may result
in fire,
electric shock
or
injury to
persons.
❍
Do
not use
outdoors
❍
Do
not let
cord hang
over edge
of table
or counter,
or touch
hot
surfaces.
❍
Do
not place
on or
near a
hot gas
or electric
burner, or
in a
heated oven.
❍
To
disconnect, turn
any control
to OFF
(O), then
remove plug
from wall
outlet.
❍
Do
not use
appliance for
other than
intended use.
❍
Keep
lid on
kettle when
in use.
SAVE
THESE INSTRUC
TIONS.
This pr
oduct is
for
household use
only.
Copyright © 2009 Applica Consumer Products, Inc.
2009/12-1-1E/F
Printed on recycled paper
Imprimé sur du papier recyclé.
Product
may vary
slightly
from
what is
illustr
ated.
NEED HELP?
For service, repair or any questions regarding your appliance, call the
For service, repair or any questions regarding your appliance, call the
appropriate 800 number on the cover of this book. DO NOT return the product
to the place of purchase. Also, please DO NOT mail product back to the
manufacturer, nor bring it to a service center. You may also want to consult the
website listed on the cover of this manual.
Two-Year Limited Warranty
Two-Year Limited Warranty
(Applies only in the United States and Canada)
What does it cover?
• Any defect in material or workmanship provided; however, Applica’s liability
What does it cover?
• Any defect in material or workmanship provided; however, Applica’s liability
will not exceed the purchase price of the product.
For how long?
• Two years after the date of original purchase.
What will we do to help you?
• Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new
• Two years after the date of original purchase.
What will we do to help you?
• Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new
or factory refurbished.
How do you get service?
• Save your receipt as proof of date of sale.
• Check our on-line service site at www.prodprotect.com/applica, or call our
• Save your receipt as proof of date of sale.
• Check our on-line service site at www.prodprotect.com/applica, or call our
toll-free number, 1-800-231-9786, for general warranty service.
• If you need parts or accessories, please call 1-800-738-0245.
What does your warranty not cover?
• Damage from commercial use
• Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect
• Products that have been modified in any way
• Products used or serviced outside the country of purchase
• Glass parts and other accessory items that are packed with the unit
• Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit
• Consequential or incidental damages (Please note, however, that some states do
What does your warranty not cover?
• Damage from commercial use
• Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect
• Products that have been modified in any way
• Products used or serviced outside the country of purchase
• Glass parts and other accessory items that are packed with the unit
• Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit
• Consequential or incidental damages (Please note, however, that some states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so
this limitation may not apply to you.)
How does state law relate to this warranty?
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
that vary from state to state or province to province.
is a trademark of The Black & Decker Corporation, Towson, Maryland, USA
Made in People’s Republic of China
Printed in People’s Republic of China
Printed in People’s Republic of China
MODEl/MODÈlE
❍
❍
KE2020C
Customer
Care
Line:
USA/Canada
1-800-231-9786
Accessories/Parts
(USA / Canada)
Accessoires/Pièces
(É.U. / Canada)
1-800-738-0245
How
to
Use
This unit
is for
household use
only.
GETTING ST
ARTED
1. Remove
all packing
material and
any stickers
from the
product.
2. Please
go to
www.prodprotect.com/applica to
register your
warranty.
3. Before
first use,
wash the
interior of
the kettle
with hot
soapy water.
4. Rinse
well
until wat
er comes
out cl
ear.
Important:
Never
immerse
the kettl
e in
water
or other
liquids –
or plac
e in
the
dishwasher.
5. Wash
the
removable
filter
with
warm
soapy
water
and
rinse
well.
6. Place
the kettle
on a
level surface:
allow enough
space for
the steam
to escape
without damaging
the counters,
cabinets or
walls.
7. Fill
the kettle
with 2
cups of
cold tap
water and
1 cup
of vinegar.
Bring to
boil
and discard.
8. Fill
the kettle
with at
least 6
cups of
cold tap
water. Bring
to boil
and discard.
Repeat. Kettle
is now
ready for
use.
Note:
The
kettle only
operates when
the ON
switch is
in the
ON position.
The kettle
will automatically
shut off
once the
water has
boiled and
when there
is no
more
water in
the kettle.
Warning:
This pr
oduct featur
es boil/dry
prot
ection. If
the kettl
e is
accident
ally
left
plugged in
without being
filled
or is
allow
ed to
boil to
a very
low
lev
el, it
will
automatic
ally
repeat
a cy
cle
of turning
off, cooling
down
and coming
back on,
unles
s unplugged.
Tip: For
best
results,
before
using
the
kettle
again
unplug
it
and
wait
5
to 10
minutes for
the heating
elements to
cool down.
Then refill
the kettle
with cold
tap
water and
plug it
back in
for normal
use.
BOILING W
ATER
1. Fill
with desired
amount of
cold tap
water (from
3 to
7½
cups)
through the
pour spout.
Important:
Do not
overfill
the kettl
e. The
kettl
e should
have
at leas
t 3
cups of
cold
tap
water
in it
befor
e using
it. Mak
e sur
e the
water
lev
el is
below
the bott
om of
the pour
spout. This
prev
ents the
boiling wat
er fr
om spilling
onto
the count
er.
Important:
Do not
operat
e the
kettl
e without
water
.
2. Plug
the kettle
into a
standard electrical
outlet. The
power indicator
light
turns on.
3. Press
the ON/OFF
switch to
the ON
position. The
water will
begin to
heat.
4. When
the
water
boils,
the
kettle
and
the
indicator
light
will
automatically
shut
off.
Warning:
This pr
oduct featur
es boil/dry
prot
ection. If
the kettl
e is
accident
ally
left
plugged in
without being
filled
or is
allow
ed to
boil to
a very
low
lev
el, it
will
automatic
ally
repeat
a cy
cle
of turning
off, cooling
down,
and coming
back on
unles
s unplugged.
Important:
Do not
try to
hold the
switch
in the
ON position
once
the wat
er
has boil
ed.
5. Unplug
the
kettle
when
not
in
use.
6. Pick
up the
kettle by
the cool-touch
handle.
Warning:
The
kettl
e when
filled
with boiling
water
is hot
on the
outside.
Use onl
y the
cool-t
ouch handl
e to
pick it
up.
Note:
When
taking the
kettle to
the table,
carry it
with caution
to avoid
spillage.
Place it
on a
trivet or
hot pad
to protect
the table
surface or
tablecloth.
GROUNDED PL
UG
This appliance
has a
polarized plug
(one blade
is wider
than the
other).
To reduce
the risk
of electric
shock, this
plug is
intended to
fit into
a
polarized outlet
only one
way. If
the plug
does not
fit fully
into the
outlet,
reverse the
plug. If
it still
does not
fit, contact
a qualified
electrician. Do
not attempt
to modify
the plug
in any
way.
TAMPER-RESIST
ANT SCREW
Warning: This applianc
e is equipped with a tamper-r
esistant scr
ew t
o
prev
ent remo
val of the out
er cov
er. T
o reduc
e the risk of fire or el
ectric
shock, do not attempt t
o remo
ve the out
er cov
er. Ther
e are no user-
serviceabl
e parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized
service per
sonnel.
ELECTRIC
AL CORD
a) A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be
provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord.
b) l
onger detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are
available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
c) If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,
1) The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord
or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating
of the appliance,
2) If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should
be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and
3) 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.
Note:
If the power supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced by
qualified personnel;
in
Latin
America,
by
an
authorized
service
center.
7. Hold kettle level when pouring, especially when it's filled to the maximum
capacity. Do not pour too fast.
8. To re-boil water, wait several minutes for kettle to cool, pour out any unused
8. To re-boil water, wait several minutes for kettle to cool, pour out any unused
water and then follow steps 1 through 7.
Important: To reuse the kettle, allow it to cool down.
Important: To reuse the kettle, allow it to cool down.
Care and Cleaning
This appliance contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service
personnel.
1. Before cleaning, be sure the kettle is unplugged and has cooled completely. Empty
1. Before cleaning, be sure the kettle is unplugged and has cooled completely. Empty
any remaining water from the kettle.
2. Wash the inside of the kettle with hot soapy water.
3. Rinse well until water comes out clear.
Important: Never immerse the kettle in water or other liquids – or place in the
3. Rinse well until water comes out clear.
Important: Never immerse the kettle in water or other liquids – or place in the
dishwasher.
4. Wash the removable scale filter with warm soapy water and rinse well.
5. Wipe the exterior of the kettle and base with a damp cloth or sponge and dry. The
4. Wash the removable scale filter with warm soapy water and rinse well.
5. Wipe the exterior of the kettle and base with a damp cloth or sponge and dry. The
concealed heating element at the bottom of the interior may discolor. This will not
affect performance. Do not use abrasive soaps, cleansers, or scouring pads.
6. Over time, the kettle may heat up but will not boil, depending on your use and the
hardness of the water in your area. When this happens, it is time for descaling. Use
a scale/lime remover and follow its manufacturer's directions.
BUILT-IN LIME SCALE PROTECTION
lime scale forms over time when water is heated. Though harmless it may be
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 removable filter at the bottom of the pour spout to prevent particles
The kettle has a removable filter at the bottom of the pour spout to prevent particles
from pouring into your beverage.
1.
P
our spout
† 2.
Remo
vabl
e sc
ale
filter
(Part
# KE2020-01)
3.
Cool-t
ouch handl
e
4.
ON/OFF
switch
with po
wer
indicat
or light
5
. S
lip
-re
sis
tan
t b
ase
Note:
† indicates
consumer replaceable/removable
parts
2
3
4
5
1
Service
à la clientèle:
Canada 1-800-231-9786
Accessoires/Pièces (Canada)
1-800-738-0245
Pour accéder au service à la
clientèle en ligne ou pour inscrire
votre produit en ligne, rendez-vour à
clientèle en ligne ou pour inscrire
votre produit en ligne, rendez-vour à
www.prodprotect.com/applica
For online customer service
and to register your product, go to
and to register your product, go to
www.prodprotect.com/applica
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