Operation; Hints & Tips; Recommended Temperature Settings - Cuisinart CPK17E Mode D'emploi

B. OPERATION
• Open the lid by pressing the lid release button located on the top of the handle.
• Fill the kettle with the required amount of cold water. The water gauge is at the rear of the kettle and
is marked with min (0.5L) and max (1.7L) and 2 cup and 4 cup markers.
N.B. Take care not to exceed the max mark as this may cause spitting or leaking from the spout
when boiling.
• Push the lid closed; you will feel and hear a slight «click».
• Align the kettle over the powerbase and gently lower it into position, setting it firmly on the base.
• Plug the kettle into the mains. The LCD will show the water temperature in increments of 5 degrees.
N.B. On initial use the LCD window will show the ambient water temperature.
• Press the 85°C button or the 100°C button.
• If you want to set the temperature manually, press the «+» button located on the handle. This will
increase the temperature in 5 degree increments from 85°C through to 100°C. The temperature can
only be increased from a starting temperature of 85°C.
• The corresponding temperature button will illuminate and the temperature selected will be
displayed in the LCD window, flashing until kettle is started).
• Press the switch to start boiling; the LCD and water indicator window on the back of the kettle
will illuminate and a beep will sound for 1 second to indicate that heating has started.
N.B. If the
switch is pressed but the temperature has not been set, the kettle will default to
100°C.
• When the kettle has reached the selected temperature it will beep 5 times and switch off. The light
illuminating the water indicator window will turn off, whereas the LCD screen will remain lit for 10
minutes. After these 10 minutes, the light will turn off, but the screen will still display the water
temperature at that point.
• The kettle can be switched off at any time by pressing the
this happens, the LCD will display the actual water temperature.
N.B. The temperature can be changed at any time during the boiling process by pressing one of
the preset temperature options or setting the temperature manually. If the temperature selected
during boiling is lower than the temperature of the water in the kettle, it will switch off immediately
and beep 5 times; the LCD will display the water temperature at that point.
• Once the water has boiled and the kettle has switched off, carefully lift the kettle off the powerbase.
• When the kettle is removed from the powerbase before it automatically switches off and is then put
back on the powerbase it will not continue to boil. It will need to be reset.
C. HINTS & TIPS
• Always use fresh, cold water each time you boil.
• As soon as the kettle boils, pour the water into your ceramic pot or cup directly onto the tea. The tea
should be allowed to steep for 3 to 5 minutes. The longer it steeps the stronger it is. For iced tea,
brew tea double- strength (steep twice as long) and pour over ice. Stir and serve as desired.
• Do not open the lid of the kettle when pouring or during the heating process as escaping steam
may scald.
• If the kettle is accidentally switched on without a sufficient water level, a boil dry mechanism will
automatically switch the kettle off.
• Empty the kettle after each use. Do not leave water standing in the kettle.
D. RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE
Achieving the correct water brewing temperature is essential for optimum flavour extraction of tea
and coffee. The quick reference guide below shows the ideal brewing temperatures for different
types of teas and coffees.
Brewing temperature for green tea and black tea vary considerably; as green tea won't maintain
its flavour or therapeutic properties if the water is too hot and black tea will never reach release its
button located on the handle; when
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