Melitta MEK1 - Manual (Page 4)

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Before Using Your
Express Kettle
Thoroughly clean your kettle before using.Fill the kettle to its max-
imum capacity (1 litre) with water and boil. See boiling instructions.
When the unit shuts off, discard the water. Rinse the kettle out with
cold water. Wait ten minutes to allow the heating element to cool.
Repeat this process two more times.
Boiling Instructions
1. Remove kettle from the power base.
2. Place power base on a level counter. The power base must be
dry before use.
3. Raise the lever into the OFF position.
4. Open the lid by pulling back on the lid release. Fill the kettle
with the desired amount of water. Close the lid and wipe
excess water off the kettle.
NOTE: If the lid is not properly closed, the kettle will not auto-
matically shut off.
5. Place the kettle on the power base, engaging the connector
into the bottom of the kettle. Be careful not to spill any water
onto the power base.
6. Plug the power base into any 120V ~ 60 Hz electrical outlet.
7. Press the lever into the ON position, the indicator light will
come on.
8. When the water comes to a boil the kettle will automatically
shut off and the indicator light will turn off.
NOTE: The kettle can be turned off at any time during the
heating process by using the ON/OFF lever.
9. Remove the kettle from the power base before pouring.
NOTE: Always wait until the unit is off before removing it from
the power base.
10. To reheat water, place kettle back onto power base and press
lever into the ON position. Be careful not to spill any water
onto the power base.
11. Unplug the unit when not in use. Allow it to cool before reuse.