Variable Temperature Kettle
Instruction Booklet
KE5400
Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.
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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.
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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
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Due to minor changes in design or otherwise,
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