LeChef LC5165M Electric Hot Water Pot Owner’s Manual

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ELECTRIC HOT WATER POT

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Owner’s Manual

FEATURES

To start the unit, fill the unit with water to the max mark.
Plugin the unit and press the Power/Boil button to start the unit.

 

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model #:LC5165M / LC5165G
Rated Voltage: 120V/60Hz
Rated Power: 750W

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Model #:LC3566M / LC3566G
Rated Voltage: 120V/60Hz
Rated Power: 750W

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

  1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
  2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
  3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
  4. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
  5. Always operate the appliance on a smooth, even, and stable surface.
  6. Do not use the appliance for anything other than intended use.
  7. Use caution when handling appliances containing hot liquids.
  8. Do not leave the appliance unattended while boiling.
  9. Never disassemble, repair, or modify the unit by yourself. Contact customer service for repairs.
  10. When pouring water into the unit do not fill past the “full-line”.
  11. Do not cover the steam vent.
  12. Always use a single outlet with a power rating that matches the rated power.
    Be sure the plug is inserted correctly to prevent damage to the power cord. Unplug the unit when not in use.
    Do not unplug the power cord with wet hands.
  13. Do not lift, shake, or tilt the unit while in use. Do not lift the unit by the lid.
  14. Close the lid securely. Do not force the lid closed.
  15. Do not tilt or knock over the unit.
  16. CAUTION: Do not touch the steam vent, steam is very hot.
  17. Do not empty left over hot water while the lid is attached. Allow water to cool before emptying.
  18. Keep unit and power cord away from children. Do not allow the power cord to hang off of the counter.
  19. Do not boil anything other than water. Do not put ice in the unit.
  20. Do not open the lid or dispense water while the unit is boiling.
  21. Allow unit to cool before performing maintenance or storing the unit.
  22. Do not rotate the unit while dispensing water.
  23. Do not touch the lid opening button while hot water is in the unit as steam will escape and can burn.
  24. Do not allow the water level to get below the “low” watermark.
  25. Ensure there are no objects near the unit while in operation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

LID INSTRUCTIONS

  • To open the lid: Press the depression in the lid opening lever and lift the lid. (You can open the lid directly if there is a depression in the Lid Opening Lever.)
  • To detach the lid: Push on the Detachable Knob, hold the Lid Opening Lever, and pull the lid out and up in a slanting direction.
  • To attach the lid: Insert the metal adapter into the groove of the Detachable Knob.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Open the lid and add water to the unit. Do not overfill the unit. Water may be added up to the “Full” line marked on the inner pot of the unit. Note: do not drench the outside of the unit when adding water.
  2. Close the lid of ter adding water.
  3. Place the unit on a clean, stable surface and plug the unit into an outlet. Press the Power On (Boil) button on the panel. The Boil indicator light will illuminate and heating will commence. The water will be heated to a boil. The unit will then automatically switch to keep warm and the Boil light will go off. The Keep Warm indicator light will then be illuminated. If the water in the unit drops below the set temperature, the unit will automatically switch back to boil, until the water reaches the set temperature. CAUTION: Steam from the steam vent is hot, use caution around the unit when in use.
  4. To use the Dispense Button press the “Unlock Button”.
  5. Place a cup under the dispensing spout and press the “dispense button” or manually dispense water by pressing the “manual pressure” on the top of the unit to dispense water. Once the water has been dispensed (about 10 seconds later) the unlock indicator light will go off and the unit will lock again.
  6. Note: If the unit is empty and heated, the overheat safety function (which prevents an empty inner pot from being heated) will be activated. The power will shut off automatically to prevent the problems that can occur due to overheating.
    CAUTION: When the inner pot is heated with no water in it or with the water level below the low water level mark, a bad smell may be caused and the inner pot may become discolored. The temperature fuse may break and a fire can occur. Please observe the following: Do not connect the power without pouring water into the inner pot. . Do not boil water when the level is below the low water mark. . After the water is added, do not leave the lid open.
  7. After use, pull out the power plug from the outlet. Pull out the power plug from the main unit. Detach the lid. Drain the water from the drain mark until you can see the drain mark. No water should be left in the inner pot.

NEW UPGRADED SAFETY FEATURE

  1. This unit has a dry boil feature that shuts off the unit if it’s emptied completely, the unit will shut off even if it’s on the Shabbos mode setting.
  2. To restart, Fill the unit with water and press the Power ON (Boil) button
  3. For use on Shabbos and Yom Tov, always leave some water in a pot.

SHABBOS MODE

This unit has a special feature for Shabbos, while the Shabbos mode is on the entire panel will get locked no button can be pressed

  1. Fill the unit with water and press the Power ON (Boil) button. The boil indicator light will illuminate.
  2. Wait until the keep warm indicator is on
  3. Press the Shabbat button once to turn on the Shabbos mode.
  4. The Shabbat indicator light will turn on and will be ready for use.
  5. After Sh abbos, to turn off the Shabbos mode press the Shabbas button and hold for 3 seconds. The Shabbat indicator light will turn off.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING ON YOM TOV:

The unit is designed to be able to add cold water to Yom Tov by following the steps below.

  1. Fill the unit with water and press the Power ON (boil) button. The boil indicator light will illuminate. Wait till the keep warm indicator light is on.
  2. Before Y om Tov set to Shabbos mode by pressing the Shabbat button once. The Shabbat indicator light will go on.
  3. During Yom To v, you can add cold water whenever needed
  4. For best performance always leave some water in the pot,
  5. Please note it takes up to 4-6 hours for the water to reach hot temperature.
  6. After Yom Tov turns off the Shabbos mode press the Shabbat button and holds for 3 seconds. The Shabbat indicator light will turn off.

Do not wash in a dishwasher and never put it in a heated dish dryer. (The unit may become deformed.) Store the unit in a cool, dry place. To remove any discoloration from the area above the full pot mark, rub the inside lightly with a wet sponge. If the discoloration can not be removed by rubbing, clean the pot several times by using citric acid, (see the following page).

  1. To clean the main unit and lid, wipe any water off by using a dry dishcloth.
  2. Do not wash the main unit and the lid with water. (If water enters the main unit from the bottom or from the dispensing spout, it also gets into the electrical components in the main unit and it may cause a malfunction.)
  3. Do not use detergent s. (They may leave an odor.)
  4. Do not use e benzine or thinn er to clean the pot. (They may damage the surface.)
  5. Wipe any water off the inside of the inner pot by using a damp sponge.
  6. Do not use polishing powder, a scrub brush, or a nylon brush to clean the inner pot.
  7. While you are using this unit, minerals dissolved in the water (like calcium) can get stuck on the inner pot or on the filter. This is called scale, and it is not harmful. It may appear in the following ways: Milky-white gritty surface, white or glittering floating material, discoloration in the finish like dark brown, gray, or green areas. These are not discoloration or corrosion of the inner pot Itself, nor are they flakes from the coating.
  8. When using tap water it is important to clean the bottom heating element and the sides of the unit once every two weeks.
  9. To remove calcium deposits, bo it waters with vinegar or lemon juice.
    NOTE: Any damage to the unit caused by calcium deposits is not covered under the warranty.

CLEANING POT WITH CITRIC ACID

To maintain the pot’s performance, clean the inner pot once every two or three months by using citric acid. Follow the directions for cleaning printed on the citric acid container. Since the citric acid used for cleaning is a food additive, it is harmless to humans.

  1. Put citric acid in the container. Amount of citrus to be used at one time: 20g for 1 liter of water.
  2. Add water to the full pot mark and mix the citric acid and water well.
  3. Connect the plug I’m immediately after stirring them up, and heat the water to boiling, then the unit will switch to the auto keep warm status.
  4. Remove the power cord and the lid, and drain the hot water until you can see the drain mark.
  5. Boil a fresh pot of water as usual to remove any residual smell of citric acid. Then discard the water.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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