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Australian Customers
Glass Kettle
Instructions
BKE260
Breville Customer Service Centre
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PO Box 22
Botany NSW 2019
AUSTRALIA
Customer Service: 1300 139 798
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Fax
(02) 9384 9601
New Zealand Customers
Breville Customer Service Centre
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Private Bag 94411
Greenmount
Auckland, New Zealand
Customer Service: 09 271 3980
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Fax
0800 288 513
© Copyright. Breville Pty. Ltd. 2007
Due to continual improvements in design or otherwise,
the product you purchase may differ slightly from the
one illustrated in this booklet.
Model BKE260 Issue 2/07
Breville recommends safety first
We at Breville are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the safety of you,
our valued customer, foremost in mind.In addition, we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any
electrical appliance and adhere to the following instructions.
• It is recommended to regularly inspect the
appliance. Do not use the appliance if power supply
cord, plug or appliance becomes damaged in any
way. Return the entire appliance to the nearest
authorised Breville centre for examination
and/or repair.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR YOUR BREVILLE GLASS KETTLE
• Carefully read all instructions before operation and
save for future reference.
• Always ensure the kettle switch is in the 'OFF'
position, then turn the power off at the power
outlet and remove the plug from the power outlet
before attempting to move the appliance, when
the appliance is not in use and before cleaning
and storing.
• Any maintenance other than cleaning should be
performed at an authorised Breville Service Centre.
• Remove any packaging material and promotional
stickers before using the kettle for the first time.
• This appliance is recommended for household use
only. Do not use this appliance for other than its
intended use. Do not use in moving vehicles or
boats. Do not use outdoors.
• This appliance has been designed specifically for
the purpose of boiling drinking quality water only.
Under no circumstances should this product be
used to boil any other liquids or foodstuffs.
• Do not remove the kettle from the power base
during operation. Ensure the kettle has switched to
'OFF' position, after water has boiled, before
removing the kettle from the power base.
• The installation of a residual current device (safety
switch) is recommended to provide additional
safety protection when using electrical appliances.
It is advisable that a safety switch with a rated
residual operating current not exceeding 30mA
be installed in the electrical circuit supplying
the appliance. See your electrician for
• Do not place the kettle near the edge of a bench or
table during operation. Ensure that the surface is
level, clean and free of water.
• Do not move the kettle while it is switched on.
• Do not open the lid during operation.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or
counter, touch hot surfaces or become knotted.
Fully unwind cord before use.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handle for lifting
and carrying the kettle.
professional advice.
• Keep the kettle clear of walls, curtains and other
heat or steam sensitive materials. Minimum
200mm distance.
• Keep the appliance clean. Refer to care and
cleaning (page 9)
• This appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons unless they have been
adequately supervised by a responsible person to
ensure they can use the appliance safely.
• Do not place on or near a gas burner, electric
element or in or near a heated oven.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse
the kettle base, switch area, power base, power
supply cord or plug in water or allow moisture to
come in contact with these parts.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with this appliance.
DO NOT OPERATE THE KETTLE ON AN INCLINED SURFACE. DO NOT MOVE THE KETTLE
WHILE IT IS SWITCHED ON.
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Know your Breville Glass Kettle
Operating your Breville Glass Kettle
2. Ensure that the lid is closed and locked firmly
Before first use
into place. Place the kettle firmly onto the power
base. Plug the power cord into the 230/240V
power outlet and switch ‘ON’.
Remove any packaging material or promotional
stickers before using your kettle for the first time. It is
recommended before the first use to fill the kettle to
the maximum level with cold tap water, bring to the
boil and then discard the water. Your kettle will only
operate when positioned on the power base with the
ON/OFF switch in the ON position. The kettle will
automatically switch off once the water has boiled.
3. Press the ON/OFF switch down to turn ON the
kettle. The power ‘ON’ light will illuminate.
Always fill the kettle to between the minimum
(MIN) and maximum (MAX) marks indicated on
the handle on the kettle. Too little water will
result in the kettle switching ‘OFF’. Lift up the
ON/OFF to switch it OFF, switch OFF at the power
outlet and allow kettle to cool before refilling.
Remove the kettle from the power base and add
more water. ‘Click’ sounds may be heard. Then,
return the kettle to the power base. The saftey
device will be reset. Filling above the maximum
mark on the exterior of the kettle may result in
boiling water splashing from the kettle.
Safety locking hinged lid
Operation of your kettle
Scale filter
1. To fill the kettle with water, remove it from the
power base and open the lid by pressing the
button on top of the lid back towards the handle
and lift the lid up. Fill with the desired amount of
water. Always fill the kettle between the
minimum and maximum marks on the water
window. Too little water will result in the kettle
switching off.
1.6 litre capacity
Schott glass
Water gauge
Note
Do not remove the kettle from the power base
during operation. Ensure the kettle has switched
to ‘OFF’ position after the water has boiled,
before removing the kettle from the power base.
Note
On/Off
switch
2200 watt
concealed element
Safety auto cut-out
and boil dry protection
Multi-directional
cordfree base
with cord storage
Power On indicator
DO NOT OPEN THE LID DURING AND AFTER OPERATION. THIS MAY RESULT IN BOILING WATER
SPLASHING FROM THE KETTLE. POUR OUT ALL THE HOT WATER FROM THE KETTLE BEFORE
OPENING THE LID TO REFILL.
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Operating your Breville Glass Kettle
Care and cleaning
4. The kettle will automatically switch ‘OFF’ once
Always switch off at the power outlet, and then
unplug the appliance from the power outlet
before cleaning.
Safety boil dry protection
Removal of mineral deposits
the water has boiled. Lift the kettle from the
power base and pour the water. Take care to
hold the kettle level, especially when filled to the
maximum level. To re-boil it may be necessary
to wait for a few seconds to allow the control
to reset.
The kettle is fitted with a safety device, which
protects against overheating should the appliance
be operated with insufficient water. If this occurs
the kettle will stop heating, and the Power On
light will go out. Lift up the ON/OFF switch to switch
it OFF, switch OFF at the power outlet and allow
kettle to cool before refilling.
Remove the kettle from the power base and add
more water. ‘Click’ sounds may be heard. Then,
return the kettle to the power base. The saftey device
will be reset.
Mineral deposits in tap water may cause the kettle
interior and water gauge to discolour over time. This
may be removed by using a proprietary kettle descaler
which is available from most leading supermarkets,
department stores and hardware stores.
Scale filter
The kettle features a mesh filter attached to the lid
that removes scale deposits for cleaner water. To
clean the scale deposits on the filter, fully open the
lid, hold the handle and run it under hot water and
rub with a cleaning cloth or brush.
Alternatively:
5. The kettle should be stored on its power base
when not in use. The power outlet should be
switched off and the power cord unplugged
from the power outlet when not in use.
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1. Fill the kettle until ⁄ full with 1 part vinegar and
2 parts water. Boil and allow to stand overnight.
2. Empty the solution from the kettle. Fill the kettle
with clean water, bring to boil and discard the
water. Repeat and the kettle will be ready for use.
The concealed element is made from high quality
stainless steel. Any brown stains appearing are
the result of mineral deposits and are not rust.
This kettle must only be used with the power
base supplied. Use caution when pouring water
from your kettle, as boiling water will scald. Do
not pour the water too quickly.
To clean the exterior
Note
The outside of the kettle may be wiped over with
a damp cloth and polished with a soft dry cloth.
Note
The filter could become damaged with time, please
check regularly and replace if found damaged.
Do not use chemical, steel wool, or abrasive
cleaners to clean the outside of the kettle.
Note
Note
Do not place a load on the top of the glass or
knock the glass on a hard surface or drop the
kettle. The glass may break. Always take care
cleaning or filling the kettle.
Note
THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR BOILING OF DRINKING QUALITY WATER ONLY. NEVER USE IT
TO HEAT OR BOIL ANY OTHER LIQUIDS OR FOODSTUFFS. THE LID SHOULD ALWAYS BE FIRMLY
IN PLACE AND LOCKED INTO THE CLOSED POSITION BEFORE USE.
NEVER IMMERSE THE KETTLE BASE, SWITCH AREA, POWER BASE OR POWER SUPPLY
CORD IN WATER, OR ALLOW MOISTURE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THESE PARTS.
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Care and cleaning
Notes
Storage
Ensure the kettle is switched off, cleaned and dried
before storing. Ensure that the lid is closed and
locked firmly into place. Wrap the power cord around
the cord storage under the power base. Stand the
kettle upright on the power base. Do not store
anything on top.
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