Sunbeam Hot Beverage Maker KE5400 User Manual

Variable Temperature Kettle  
Instruction Booklet  
KE5400  
Please read these instructions carefully  
and retain for future reference.  
 
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR SUNBEAM  
VARIABLE TEMPERATURE KETTLE.  
• Always store excess cord in the storage facility  
underneath the power base.  
• Boiling water will scald. Do not leave a boiling or  
hot kettle near or where children may touch it.  
• Always ensure the lid is securely closed to ensure  
correct operation of the kettle.  
• Do not leave the power cord near the edge of a  
bench top where children may touch or pull it.  
• Always beware of steam being emitted from the  
spout or lid especially during refilling.  
• Do not move kettle while switched on.  
• Do not use the kettle to heat anything other than  
water.  
• Always turn the power off and unplug the cord  
while the kettle is NOT in use.  
• Never fill above the ‘max’ indication as hot water  
may be ejected.  
• Do not operate the kettle without water.  
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any  
other liquid unless recommended.  
• Do not remove the lid while the water is boiling.  
• Your kettle must only be used with the power base  
supplied.  
• Always fill the kettle above the 'min' indicator for  
correct operation.  
• Always operate the kettle on a flat,level surface.  
Sunbeam is very safety conscious when designing and  
manufacturing consumer products, but it is essential  
that the product user also exercise care when using  
an electrical appliance. Listed below are precautions  
which are essential for the safe use of an electrical  
appliance:  
• Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than  
its intended use.  
• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas  
flame, electric element or on a heated oven.  
• Do not place on top of any other appliance.  
• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang  
over the edge of a table or bench top or touch any  
hot surface.  
• Read carefully and save all the instructions provided  
with an appliance.  
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet before  
you insert or remove a plug. Remove by grasping the  
plug - do not pull on the cord.  
Turn the power off and remove the plug when the  
appliance is not in use and before cleaning.  
• Do not use your appliance with an extension cord  
unless this cord has been checked and tested by a  
qualified technician or service person.  
• Always use your appliance from a power outlet of the  
voltage (A.C. only) marked on the appliance.  
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons  
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory  
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and  
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision  
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a  
person responsible for their safety.  
• Do not operate any electrical appliance with a  
damaged cord or after the appliance has been  
damaged in any manner. If damage is suspected,  
return the appliance to the nearest Sunbeam  
Appointed Service Centre for examination, repair  
or adjustment.  
• For additional protection, Sunbeam recommend  
the use of a residual current device (RCD) with a  
tripping current not exceeding 30mA in the electrical  
circuit supplying power to your appliances.  
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other  
liquid unless recommended.  
• Appliances are not intended to be operated by  
means of an external timer or separate remote  
control system.  
• This appliance is intended to be used in household  
and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas  
in shops, offices and other working environments;  
farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other  
residential type environments; bed and breakfast  
type environments.  
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do  
not play with the appliance.  
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high  
when the appliance is operating.  
• Never leave an appliance unattended while in use.  
If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,  
Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.  
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Features of your Variable  
Temperature Kettle  
Hinged lid with safety lock  
Hinged locking lid makes the kettle easy to fill  
and clean.  
Large spout  
Enables quick and easy filling at the tap,  
without the need for removal of the lid.  
Two water level gauges  
The full length water gauge indicates the  
volume of water in the kettle up to 1.5 litres  
(6 cups). The two gauges make the kettle  
convenient to use for both left and right  
handed users.  
2400 watt concealed element  
The fast boil 2400 watt element is concealed  
in the base of the kettle for longer element  
life. The smooth stainless floor reduces scale  
build up and allows for easy cleaning.  
Removable stainless steel mesh filter  
Keeps the water clean of any foreign matter  
and is removable for easy cleaning.  
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3-Way Safety System.  
1 – Automatically switches the kettle off after boiling.  
2 – Cuts out for boil-dry protection.  
3 – Shuts down in case of overheating.  
Variable Temperature Controls  
An easy to use control panel that allows you  
to select from 4 brewing temperatures: 80°C,  
85°C, 90°C and 100°C (boil).  
Keep warm feature  
Conveniently maintains the selected water  
temperature for up to 20 minutes.  
Ergonomic handle  
The handle provides greater pouring balance  
and prevents steam burns when pouring.  
360 degree cordless power base.  
Designed to allow you to place the kettle on  
the base in any direction. Convenient for both  
left and right handed users.  
Cord storage facility.  
Excess cord can be wound around the cord  
storage facility underneath the power base.  
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Using your Variable Temperature  
Kettle  
Before using your kettle.  
Tip: The Variable Temperature Kettle has four  
optimum tea temperatures you can select  
from: 80°C, 85°C, 90°C and 100°C (boil).  
These are the recommended temperatures  
for brewing green, white, oolong, herbal and  
black teas. Refer to the ‘Tea Brewing Styles  
and Tips’ table on page 6 for the ideal tea  
temperature for your tea.  
It is recommended that you clean your kettle  
before using it by filling the kettle with water  
to the maximum level indicator, boiling the  
water and discarding.  
Using your Variable Temperature Kettle  
Important: Do not fill the kettle over the  
maximum level, as water may spill out of the  
spout when boiling.  
1.To fill the kettle, remove it from the  
power base and lift the lid by pulling the  
lid release on top of the kettle upwards.  
Alternatively, the kettle may be filled  
through the pouring spout. Do not fill the  
kettle below the 'min' indication.  
Figure 1  
2.Fill the kettle with the desired amount of  
water. Always fill the kettle between the  
minimum and maximum marks. Too little  
water will result in the kettle switching off  
before the water has boiled.  
3.Push the lid closed firmly until it locks into  
position.  
4.Place the kettle onto the power base. Plug  
the power cord into a 230-240 Volt AC  
power outlet and switch the power on.  
5.Press the ‘SET TEMP’ button to toggle  
between four pre-set temperatures:  
80°C, 85°C, 90°C and 100°C (boil).  
Your selected water temperature will be  
indicated by an orange LED illuminating  
directly below the printed temperatures  
above the ‘SET TEMP’ button.  
6.To maintain the temperature of the  
selected water temperature once the  
heating cycle has finished, simply press  
the ‘KEEP WARM’ button. This will maintain  
the temperature selected for up to 20  
minutes. The ‘KEEP WARM’ button will  
remain illuminated to indicate that it has  
been selected.  
Note: The ‘KEEP WARM’ button can be  
pressed when selecting your desired water  
temperature or after the power  
button  
has been pressed (during the boiling cycle).  
The ‘KEEP WARM’ button will illuminate to  
indicate that it has been selected.  
See Figure 1.  
Note: If the ‘KEEP WARM’ button is selected  
when the 100°C (boil) temperature has been  
selected, the kettle will boil to 100°C, drop  
to 90°C and maintain at 90°C for up to 20  
minutes.  
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Using your Variable Temperature Kettle continued  
Note: If the kettle is removed from the power  
base during the keep warm function, the  
kettle will automatically reset, cancelling the  
keep warm function.  
Quick-Start Boil Instructions  
1.Follow steps 1 – 4 in the above ‘Using your  
Variable Temperature Kettle’.  
2.Press the power  
button once without  
7.Press the power  
button to start the water  
pressing the ‘SET TEMP’ button. The kettle  
heating to your selected temperature. The  
kettle will beep once when the selected  
water temperature has been reached.  
Note: To cancel the heating process at any  
time during the boiling cycle, simply press  
will boil to 100°C.  
Note: You can also press the ‘KEEP WARM’  
button at any stage to maintain the selected  
water temperature for up to 20 minutes.  
Note: If the ‘KEEP WARM’ button is selected  
when the 100°C (boil) temperature has been  
selected, the kettle will boil to 100°C, drop  
to 90°C and maintain at 90°C for up to 20  
minutes.  
the power  
button once.  
3.The kettle will beep once when boiled.  
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Tea Brewing Styles and Tips  
Optimum Tea Temperatures  
The Variable Temperature Kettle has four optimum tea brewing temperatures 80°C, 85°C, 90°C  
and 100°C (boil). Refer to the table below for Sunbeam’s recommended temperature for a range  
of tea varieties:  
OPTIMUM TEA TEMPERATURES  
Asatsutu  
Bancha  
Ceylon Green  
China Chun  
Mee  
Darjeeling  
Green  
Dragon Well  
Fukamushi  
Sencha  
Apple  
China Rose  
Darjeeling  
Earl Grey  
Ensemble  
Indian Chai  
Irish  
Breakfast  
Keeman  
Pouchong  
Ti Kuan Yin  
Wuyi  
Assam  
Chai  
Blackcurrant  
China Yin Zhen  
Elderflower  
Ginger  
Lemon  
Lychee  
Orange  
Peony  
Silver  
Needle  
Chamomile  
Cinnamon  
Herbal  
Lemongrass  
Peppermint  
Rooibos  
Gunpowder  
Gyokuro  
Jasmine  
Spearmint  
Snowbud  
Strawberry  
Instant Coffee  
Plunger Coffee  
Kukicha  
Nepal Green  
Pi Lo Chun  
Sencha  
Tencha  
Brew Strength and Time  
The brew strength preference will vary from individual to individual, however we have provided  
below some suggested brew times dependant on how strong you like the flavour of your tea.  
Note: Certain teas should not be brewed for  
more than 3 minutes, including certain green  
teas, white teas and oolong teas.  
We recommend you read the packaging of  
your purchased tea variety for more detailed  
brewing instructions.  
MILD  
3 minutes  
4 minutes  
5 minutes  
MEDIUM  
STRONG  
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Sunbeam’s 3-Way  
Safety System  
Safety is a major consideration in the  
design of a Sunbeam kettle. This is why we  
have developed our 3-Way Safety System,  
which ensures that your kettle will:  
3. Shut-down in case of overheating.  
In the event of overheating, the kettle will  
automatically shut down to prevent further  
damage. Should this occur, take your kettle  
to a Sunbeam Service Centre or Appointed  
Service Agent.  
1. Automatically switch off after boiling.  
For convenience, safety and energy  
efficiency, your Sunbeam kettle will  
automatically switch off after boiling.  
2. Cut-out for boil-dry protection.  
If the kettle is operated without water, it  
will automatically cut-out, preventing any  
damage to the element.  
If this occurs, allow the kettle to cool  
before filling with cold water and  
re-boiling.  
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Care and Cleaning  
Always remove the plug from the power outlet  
before cleaning.  
Never immerse the kettle switch area, kettle  
jug base, cord or powerbase in water, or allow  
moisture to come into contact with these  
parts.  
CAUTION: Do not use chemicals, steel wool,  
or abrasive cleaners to clean the outside of  
the kettle.  
To clean the mesh filter  
Grasp the top of the mesh filter and pull  
upwards to remove. Wash in warm soapy  
water and dry thoroughly before replacing in  
the kettle.  
Cleaning the stainless steel heating plate  
This kettle features a non-corrosive stainless  
steel heating plate. Over time, scale may  
build up on the heating plate inside the  
kettle, causing discolouration that may have  
the appearance of rust. Be assured this is  
not rust. If this occurs clean with a green  
Scotchbrite® scourer or similar and a suitable  
abrasive cleaning cream. Rinse and clean  
thoroughly with tapwater before using your  
kettle again.  
To clean the kettle exterior  
Clean the exterior surface of your kettle with  
a damp cloth and then wipe dry with a soft  
dry cloth .  
Removal of mineral deposits  
Mineral deposits in tap water may cause the  
interior to discolour. To remove this buildup,  
use Sunbeam Liquid Descaler, a simple to  
use, non-toxic cleaner available from  
Sunbeam Appointed Service Centres.  
Alternatively:  
1.Fill the kettle with 3 cups of white vinegar  
and the remainder with water and allow to  
stand overnight. DO NOT BOIL.  
2.Empty the solution from the kettle. Any  
stains remaining inside the spout can be  
removed by rubbing with a damp cloth.  
Fill the kettle with clean water, bring to  
boil and then discard the water. Repeat  
and the kettle will then be ready to use.  
The outside of the kettle can be wiped over  
with a damp cloth.  
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12 Month Replacement Guarantee  
In the unlikely event that this appliance develops any malfunction  
within 12 months of purchase (3 months commercial use) due to  
faulty materials or manufacture, we will replace it for you  
free of charge.  
Should you experience any difficulties with  
your appliance, please phone our customer  
service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in  
Australia, or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand.  
Alternatively, you can send a written claim  
to Sunbeam at the address listed below.  
On receipt of your claim, Sunbeam will  
seek to resolve your difficulties or, if the  
appliance is defective, advise you on how  
to obtain a replacement or refund.  
In Australia you are entitled to a  
replacement or refund for a major failure and  
for compensation for any other reasonably  
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also  
entitled to have the goods repaired or  
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable  
quality and the failure does not amount to  
a major failure.  
Should your appliance require repair or  
service after the guarantee period, contact  
your nearest Sunbeam service centre.  
Your Sunbeam 12 Month Replacement  
Guarantee naturally does not cover misuse  
or negligent handling and normal wear and  
tear.  
For a complete list of Sunbeam’s authorised  
service centres visit our website or call:  
Australia  
Similarly your 12 Month Replacement  
Guarantee does not cover freight or any other  
costs incurred in making a claim. Please  
retain your receipt as proof of purchase.  
1300 881 861  
Units 5 & 6, 13 Lord Street  
Botany NSW 2019 Australia  
The benefits given to you by this guarantee  
are in addition to your other rights and  
remedies under any laws which relate to the  
appliance.  
New Zealand  
0800 786 232  
26 Vestey Drive, Mt Wellington  
Auckland, New Zealand  
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot  
be excluded under the Australian Consumer  
Law and under the New Zealand Consumer  
Guarantees Act.  
 
Need help with your appliance?  
Contact our customer service team or visit  
our website for information and tips on  
getting the most from your appliance.  
In Australia  
Or call 1300 881 861  
In New Zealand  
Or call 0800 786 232  
is a registered trademark.  
Made in China.  
Due to minor changes in design or otherwise,  
the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet.  
© Copyright. Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2011.  
ABN 45 000 006 771  
Units 5 & 6, 13 Lord Street  
Botany NSW 2019 Australia  
Unit 3, Building D  
26 Vestey Drive  
Mt Wellington Auckland  
New Zealand  
Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd.  
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