1L Mini Jug Kettle
Instruction Manual & Guarantee
• Do not use the kettle for any purpose
other than heating water
• Do not operate any appliance with
a damaged lead or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner.
• NOTE: when you lift the kettle
from the base, you will see drops of
moisture on the surface of the power
base. This is the steam used to switch
the kettle off automatically, which then
condenses and escapes through vents
in the underside of the kettle.
• Do not operate the kettle unless
the water filter is correctly in
position
If the mains lead is damaged, it must
be replaced by a special cord set
available from Dualit’s Customer helpline
on +44 (0)1293 652 500
• Do not operate the kettle unless it
contains at least 250ml of water and
the floor of the kettle is covered
This is perfectly normal, and should not
be cause for alarm or returning the
kettle
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
• This kettle is for household use only
• To disconnect, turn any control to off,
In the interest of improving products, Dualit Ltd. reserves the right
to change the product specification without prior notice.
then remove plug from wall outlet
• Use the kettle only with the power
base supplied and vice versa
IMPORTANT -
BEFORE USING
Do not throw away the
appliance with the normal
household waste at the end
of its life, but hand it in at an
official collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you
help to preserve the
• The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by Dualit may result in
fire, electric shock or injury to persons
Remove all packaging from the kettle and its
power base. Before using the kettle for the
first time, or if it has been out of use for a
long time, fill to the ‘max’ mark and boil, then
discard the boiled water and rinse the kettle
out with fresh cold water.
• A short power-supply cord is to be
provided to reduce risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord
environment.
• Longer extension cords may be used if
care is exercised in their use
Connecting to the mains supply
• If a long extension cord is used,
1. The marked electrical rating of the
extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the
appliance,
• Check that the voltage marked on the
appliance corresponds with the supply
voltage
• NOTE: any plug cut from the
power supply cord should be
disposed of immediately.
2. 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
counter top or table top where it can
be pulled on by children or tripped over
Inserting any cut off plug into a
13A socket-outlet is hazardous
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• Never use the plug without the fuse
cover fitted. Ensure replacement fuse is
the same current value as the original.
Replacement fuses are available and
should be ASTA approved to BS 1362
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KNOW YOUR KETTLE
STEAM TUBE
Max mark indicator
Unpack the box with care, keeping all the packaging
materials until you are satisfied everything is present and in
working order. Once satisfied remove any tags from the
kettle and recycle the packaging appropriately.
hINGED LID
Ball knob and finger guard
SPOUT
Easy-pour non drip spout
hANDLE
Easy grip handle with
knuckle guard
WATER FILTER
Reduces limescale particles
going into the cup
ON/OFF SWITCh
VIEWING WINDOW
Easy to read cup level indicators
POWER BASE
Cord tidy
POWER NEON
Illuminates when heating
All illustrations are for representation only, your
model may be different from illustrations shown.
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POSITIONING
FILLING
place the kettle as close to the wall socket as possible, use the
fill the kettle through the lid opening, not through the spout.
cable tidy under the power base to shorten the mains lead.
Only boil what you require.
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Position the power base as close to a wall socket as
possible. Locate the mains cable so that it does not
overhang the work surface, and cannot be caught
accidentally
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Observe the water level when filling. Use the indicators
on the window as a guide. Two cups is 500ml which is
approximately two large cups or two mugs
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Use at least one cup of water. The water level must stay
below the ‘max’ mark
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Shorten the mains lead by winding it around the cord
storage area under the power base, and bring it out of
the cord exit in the base.
Save energy, time and money boil only what
you require
Do not overfill the kettle – there is a risk that boiling
water may be ejected from the spout or lid
Close the lid and check it is firmly in place, otherwise
the kettle may not switch off when boiling.
OPENING ThE LID
SWITChING ON
The lid is hinged for easy opening and closing.
Easy to use one button operation.
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Remove the kettle from the power base. If the switch
has been pushed down inadvertently, it will spring up
into the ‘off’ position
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Check that the switch is in the ‘off’ position (lift the
kettle from the power base and set it down again,
taking care not to spill any water). The switch will only
operate when the kettle is correctly seated on
the power base
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hold the handle of the kettle firmly with one hand, hold
the knob on the lid with the other, pull the knob up and
towards the handle to open.
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Plug the power base into the wall socket. If necessary,
switch on the wall socket
WARNINg: If THE kETTLE HAS jUST bOILED,
IT WILL bE fULL Of STEAm,WHICH WILL
ESCApE AS SOON AS THE LID IS OpENED.
Press the switch down. The neon light will go on and
the kettle will start to heat up
When the water has boiled, the kettle will automatically
switch off, the switch will return to the ‘off’ position and
the neon light will go out.
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POURING
CARE & CLEANING
The kettle features an oversized non-drip smooth flow spout.
Regular cleaning & care will keep your kettle looking newer for
longer and help prolong the life of the kettle.
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Remove the kettle from the power base before pouring
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Switch the kettle off, lift it from the power base, unplug
the power base from the wall socket and LET ThE
KETTLE COOL DOWN COMPLETELY BEFORE
CLEANING. Wipe the outside and inside surfaces of
the kettle with a damp cloth
When filling or carrying the kettle, do not tilt it
backwards, as this may allow water to pass through the
steam tube onto the control area. Should this happen,
the kettle must be allowed to dry before re-using
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If necessary, you may use a mild household detergent.
To clean the filter, see ‘water filter’ section below
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To avoid the risk of splashing, once the kettle has
boiled wait 10 seconds then pour slowly. Do not
over-tilt the kettle.
If you use detergent inside the kettle, rinse thoroughly
afterwards to remove all traces
WARNINg: If THE kETTLE HAS jUST bOILED,
IT WILL bE fULL Of STEAm,WHICH WILL
ESCApE AS SOON AS THE LID IS OpENED.
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Ensure that all connectors and sockets are kept dry
Do not immerse the kettle or power base in water or
any other liquid
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Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or solvents.
BOIL-DRY
WATER FILTER
DO NOT OpERATETHE kETTLE UNLESSTHE WATER
fILTER IS CORRECTLy IN pOSITION.
If the kettle is accidentally switched on with no water inside, the boil-dry
device will switch off the heating element to prevent damage to the kettle.
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Do not switch the kettle on unless it contains at least
one cup of water. Misuse of this kind will shorten the
life of the kettle
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Make sure hands are clean and free from hand cream,
soap or similar, which might leave a slight taint to the
water
PULL OUT
If the kettle is accidentally switched on when it does not
contain sufficient water, a boil-dry device will
automatically switch it off
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Remove the kettle from the power base and ensure
kettle is cold
Open the lid. hold the top of the filter, pull up and
out of the kettle. Rinse under a tap while carefully
brushing it with a soft brush. Rinse the kettle out with
fresh water
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Wait until the kettle has cooled down before refilling.
The lid may be hot and the water may spit as it
touches the kettle base.
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To replace, align the filter with the grooves in the filter
holder, insert and push back into place.
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DESCALING
AFTER SALES SERVICE
Regular descaling is essential to keep your kettle in good
working order.
Check the following if your kettle is not working before
contacting place of purchase or Dualit Ltd.
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Use descaling products suitable for kitchen appliances,
these are readily available online or from most
supermarkets or department stores. Use as per
instructions on the packet.
If the kettle is not working correctly, check that:
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You have followed the instructions correctly
The plug fuse has not blown
The mains supply/fuse/circuit breaker has not
blown/tripped
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Follow these few simple steps to minimise scale build
up in your kettle: Empty the kettle after each use; do
not allow water to stand in the kettle overnight. Use
filtered water instead of tap water. Descale the kettle
regularly, at least once a month. If you live in a hard
water area you may need to descale more often. When
descaling has finished, empty the kettle and rinse it out
a minimum of 3 times with fresh water, then refill with
fresh water, boil, then discard boiled water. Failure to
do so can cause injury. DO NOT BOIL KETTLE WITH
DESCALING SOLUTION IN IT.
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If the powercord is damaged it must be replaced by a
special cord set available from Dualit. This part should
only be refitted by a competent electrician.
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MINIMISING SCALE
BUILD UP
follow these few simple steps to minimise scale build up in
your kettle.
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Empty the kettle after each use; do not allow water to
stand in the kettle overnight
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Use filtered water instead of tap water
Descale the kettle regularly, at least once a month, using
a proprietary brand of descaler. In areas of very hard
water, descaling may be necessary more often
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When descaling has finished, empty the kettle and rinse
it out numerous times with fresh water, then refill with
fresh water, boil, then discard boiled water.
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GUARANTEE
This appliance is of excellent quality and construction. however, if any defects in materials
or workmanship do appear during the relevant Guarantee period, we will, at our discretion,
either repair or replace the defective parts, free of charge, subject to the terms and
conditions of our Guarantee shown below.
This Guarantee covers both parts and
labour. Carriage is not included.
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Your mains electricity supply is
functional.
Your Guarantee period is as follows:
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The defect is not due to a blown fuse.
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1 year
If you wish to claim under this Guarantee
you should:
This Guarantee provides benefits which are
additional to, and do not affect, your
statutory rights. This Guarantee does not
cover the cost of returning the product to
the dealer from whom it was purchased or
to ourselves. This Guarantee applies only to
products sold and located in mainland
Great Britain. It does not cover liability in
respect of or replacement of plugs, cables
or fuses and also does not cover defects
due to:
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Send the product, postage or carriage
paid, to the dealer from whom it was
purchased or to Dualit direct.
Ensure that the product is clean and
packed carefully (preferably in its
original carton).
Enclose details of your name, address
and telephone number and when and
where the product was purchased,
together with proof of purchase (e.g. a
till receipt).
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Failure to use or maintain product in
accordance with Dualit's instructions.
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Give exact details of the nature of the
defect.
The product being connected to an
unsuitable electricity supply.
This Guarantee does not cover any other
claims whatsoever, including, without
limitation, any liability for incidental, indirect
or consequential damage, nor does it cover
any claims for conversion or modification or
for the costs of repair carried out by any
third party without the prior consent of
Dualit. If replacement parts are fitted to the
product this will not extend the period of
the Guarantee.
Accidental damage to or abuse or
misuse of the product.
The product has not been modified
except by Dualit or approved agent.
Dismantling of or interference with the
product.
Theft or attempted theft of the
product.
Before returning any product under this
Guarantee, please check that:
For further advise contact the Dualit
customer helpline on +44 (0)1293 652 500
(09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday).
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You have followed the product
instructions correctly.
Alternatively, email Dualit at
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Dualit Limited County Oak Way Crawley West Sussex Rh11 7ST
Telephone: +44 (0) 1293 652 500 Facsimile: +44 (0) 1293 652 555
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