Nesco WK-64 - Manual (Page 6)

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Operating Instructions
1) Unwrap cord and place base station on a sturdy and flat surface. Connect to electrical
outlet.
2) Open the kettle lid by pressing the release button on the handle. Fill with cold water
to the desired level between the minimum and maximum levels for proper and safe
operation of the kettle.
CAUTION:
• Do not overfill past the maximum level. Boiling water may spill out during
heating and cause severe injury.
• Never fill the kettle with anything other than water.
• Do not add instant soup or use to thaw food.
3) Close lid.
4) Place kettle onto base station. Be sure kettle is securely placed, it should be flat and
center.
5) Gently press the ON/OFF switch downward. The blue indicator lamp will turn on and
the heating cycle will begin.
6) When the water comes to a boil the kettle will turn off automatically, the ON switch
will move downward and blue light will turn off indicating the heating cycle is
complete.
7) Lift the kettle by the handle and slowly tilt to pour water from spout into cup.
8) When disconnecting plug from electrical outlet, always turn off the kettle or lift kettle
from base station. Always grasp the plug when removing from electrical outlet.
Care and Cleaning Instructions
• Always unplug base station cord before cleaning.
• Make sure kettle has cooled.
• Clean the exterior surfaces with clean, damp, soft cloth or sponge.
• Never use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
• Rinse out kettle and gently wipe interior surfaces with lint-free cloth.
• Only the water filter is removable from inside the kettle. All other parts are permanent.
• Never try to operate kettle with the lid open. Always close lid.
• Do not leave standing water in the kettle. Always discard unused water and dry interior
surfaces when not in use.
• It is normal to see the stainless steel cover of the heater at the bottom of the kettle to
change color after use.
• If your water has high iron content brownish stains may appear on the heater plate
cover and can be removed with cloth and mild abrasive cleaner.
DECALCIFICATION: Boiling water can leave behind harmless, white calcium deposits
inside the kettle and mainly on the stainless steel heater cover.
• Use a commercially available de-calcifying agent and follow instructions on product.
• If the kettle switches off before water is boiling, it probably needs to be de-calcified.
• Frequency of de-calcifying will depend on hardness of water and number of uses.