Congratulations on your new kettle
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Get to know your new kettle
Let’s take a look at the features on your new KitchenAid kettle. As a variable temperature kettle, you can use it as a tea kettle. It’s able to precisely heat water to a temperature that respects your chosen tea leaves or other preparations.
Generous capacity to 1.5L
This stylish variable temperature kettle is ideal for boiling large quantities of water quickly for big families or shared spaces. Its 1.5L capacity is equal to around 6 cups of tea! Enjoy your hot drink break without having to reboil. Note the minimum of 0.25L to operate.
Temperature selector knob
Choose from 6 temperatures in 10° increments from 50° to 100°C. Different teas, for example, require specific temperatures. Slide the lever along to the one you need and the kettle will make a lovely dinging sound when the temperature is reached.
Gauge & keep warm function
The stylish gauge displays the current temperature, even when the kettle is off its base. As the kettle has dual-wall construction, it is well insulated and even has a keep warm function to maintain the desired temperature for up to 30 minutes, while it’s on the base
360° base with cord wrap
For easy access, the round base allows you to put the kettle down at any angle. It has the power switch and a variable temperature selector, plus a neat cord wrap underneath.
Lid release button
Just press the button and the lid will flip open to allow you to fill up the kettle with one hand.
Power button
The power button is on the base. Once pressed, the controls light up and the kettle will heat up to the desired temperature. You can turn the heating cycle off manually by pressing POWER.
Removable limescale filter
Inside the kettle, behind the spout, is the removable filter to catch excessive minerals in the water. This can be pushed in and pulled out as needed. Note: make sure the curve faces outwards to match the curve of the kettle.
Water temperature guide for the best results
Love the refined taste of teas like green or white tea? They can be damaged by boiling water. However, you may need up to 100° for black or rooibos teas. Here’s a rough guide:
60°C
For delicate tea
60°C
70°C
For green tea (Gyokura, Sencha) and white tea (Silver Needle)
70°C
80°C
For blooming tea and Chai (green, white) and green tea (Bancha, Genmaicha)
80°C
90°C
For black tea (Earl Grey, English Breakfast), Oolong tea, hot chocolate and Instant Coffee)
90°C
100°C
For boiling water, Chai (red), herbal tea (Tisanes), instant soup, oatmeal, Rooibos and Yerba Maté
100°C
How to care for your variable temperature kettle
Keep your KitchenAid Artisan variable temperature kettle 1.5L looking clean and new, both outside and inside. To get the best performance, clean the exterior, base and limescale filter periodically.
Cleaning the water kettle and its base
You’ll want to keep your gorgeous kettle sparkling clean. To do that, simply use a damp cloth to wipe over the kettle and its base. Dry with a soft cloth for extra gleam!
Abrasives and scouring agents of any kind are not recommended.
Cleaning the removable limescale filter
From time to time, clean the removable limescale filter. Open the lid and grasp it from behind the spout, and clean it under hot water with a soft brush or cloth before sliding it back into the slot. If needed, you can even let it stand overnight in water and white vinegar.
Steps for descaling the kettle
When you need to descale, you can either use a commercial descaler or alternatively, white vinegar. Just follow these steps:
Fill the kettle with white vinegar to the minimum mark (0.25L)
Top up with water up to the 0.75L mark
Boil and allow to stand overnight
Empty the solution from the kettle
Fill the kettle with water, bring to the boil and drain out the water. Repeat this step twice. The kettle is now ready to use.