Cuisinart Hot Beverage Maker CPK 17A User Manual

INSTRUCTION  
AND RECIPE  
BOOKLET  
PerfecTemp Cordless  
Programmable Kettle  
CPK-17A  
 
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE  
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
all about Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Features and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
The lightning flash with arrowhead  
symbol within an equilateral triangle is  
intended to alert the user to the  
presence of uninsulated dangerous  
voltage within the product’s enclosure  
that may be of sufficient magnitude to  
constitute a risk of fire or electric  
shock to persons.  
The exclamation point within an  
equilateral triangle is intended to  
alert the user to the presence of  
important operating and maintenance  
(servicing) instructions in the literature  
accompanying the appliance.  
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS  
1. place the box on a large, sturdy, flat  
surface.  
2. Remove the instruction book and any  
other literature.  
3. Remove the upper pulp molded insert.  
5. lift the kettle from the box and remove  
the polybag.  
6. Remove the lower pulp molded insert.  
7. lift the power base from the box and  
remove the polybag.  
We suggest you save all packing materials  
in the event that future shipping of the  
machine is needed. Keep all plastic bags  
away from children.  
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A BRIEF HISTORy OF TEA  
THE BENEFITS OF TEA  
The origins of tea can be traced back nearly  
5,000 years to a legendary emperor of China. a  
prolific herbalist, it is believed that leaves from  
some twigs he was burning floated into a boiling  
kettle of water. The results were delicious, and  
tea was invented. The hot beverage flourished  
throughout southern asia; the Dutch East India  
Company introduced it to Europe in the late 17th  
century. From there it spread to the american  
colonies and the rest of the world!  
Tea is more popular than ever. and every cup is  
brimming with benefits: natural vitamins,  
minerals, and antioxidants. Drinking tea has  
actually been found to be better for you than  
drinking water. It rehydrates your body and its  
healthy antioxidants may offer protection against  
a wide range of diseases. Tea can be an  
invigorating start to the morning, a soothing  
break from a busy day, or a comfortable way to  
unwind and relax each evening – it all adds up to  
a healthy mind, body, and spirit.  
TYPES OF TEA  
There are many types of teas, the most popular  
being black, oolong, green and white. all teas  
come from the same warm-weather evergreen  
plant: the Camellia sinensis, or tea plant. Tisane  
or “herbal” teas can be a mixture of just about  
anything: herbs, flowers, spices, seeds, etc.  
There are also varieties of tea that are real teas  
with spices or other flavourings blended in. Earl  
grey, for instance, is black tea with bergamot  
peel or oil added.  
THE ART OF STEEPING TEA  
great care is taken to create every tea’s unique  
character. Each tea should be brewed at the  
right temperature to properly savour and  
appreciate all the natural and aromatic flavours  
and benefits. More delicate teas risk burning at  
general steeping temperatures; this variety  
should be steeped at a lower temperature to  
optimize flavours. below is a chart with our  
suggested steeping temperatures and times.  
TEA STEEPING CHART  
Type  
Temperature  
Steep Time  
1–2 min  
Delicate Tea  
green Tea  
75°C  
80°C  
2–3 min  
White Tea  
Oolong Tea  
French press  
85°C  
90°C  
95°C  
2–3 min  
3–4 min  
4–5 min  
100°C  
black & Herbal Teas  
3–5 min  
(full boil)  
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FEATURES AND  
BENEFITS  
2
3
1. Dripless Pour Spout  
with Splash Guard  
keeps counters dry  
1
2. Removable Scale Filter  
for clean water  
3. Easy-Open Lid  
for quick and easy filling  
4. Lid Release Button  
4
5
5. Preset Temperature  
Controls  
with Indicators  
Delicate Tea (75°C  
green Tea (80°C  
Oolong Tea (85°C  
White Tea (90°C  
French press (95°C  
black Tea (boil -100°C  
)
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6. Start (Stop) with Indicator  
to start/stop the heating  
process  
7. Keep Warm with  
Indicator  
maintains the selected tem-  
perature  
for 30 minutes  
8. Water Window  
for a clear view of water  
level  
10  
9. Stay-Cool Handle  
designed for comfort  
10. Power Base with 360°  
Swivel  
for cordless convenience  
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MEMORY FEATURE  
BEFORE USING FOR  
THE FIRST TIME  
The kettle features an internal “memory” that  
lets you leave the kettle off the base for up to  
2 minutes without it going into standby mode.  
When returned to the base, it will restart the  
heating and/or Keep Warm cycles right where  
they left off.  
before using your Cuisinart® perfecTemp  
Cordless programmable Kettle for the first time,  
we recommend rinsing the kettle with water to  
remove any dust or residue remaining from the  
manufacturing process.  
NOTE: If kettle goes into standby mode before  
its returned to base, simply reselect your preset  
temperature and press Start to restart.  
OPERATION/HEATING  
1. Open kettle by pressing the lid Release  
(OpEN) button.  
KEEP WARM MODE  
Keep Warm is the kettle’s default function that  
automatically maintains selected temperature for  
30 minutes. If you have selected the boil preset,  
your unit will hold a temperature just below  
boiling during the Keep Warm cycle. To bring  
water back to a rolling boil, press the Start button  
twice.  
2. add fresh, cold water, watching level in  
water window. Do not fill past 1.7L mark –  
overfilling could cause boil-over.  
3. Close the lid by pressing down until it  
locks shut.  
4. Make sure the unit is plugged in, then place  
the kettle on the power base.  
Keep Warm can be turned off by pressing the  
Keep Warm button at any time before or during  
the heating cycle. To turn it back on, just press  
the button again. If Keep Warm is not selected,  
when the kettle reaches the preset temperature  
the unit will beep and the Start light will turn off.  
The preset temperature light will remain lit until  
water temperature has dropped below the preset.  
5. press the preset temperature button for  
the type of tea you are brewing; both  
preset and Keep Warm buttons will light up.  
NOTE: If Keep Warm function has been turned  
off, only the preset temperature button will  
light up.  
6. begin the heating process by pressing the  
Start button. The selected preset will flash  
until water reaches set temperature. To turn  
kettle off at any time, simply press the Start  
(Stop) button again.  
BOIL-DRY PROTECTION  
Your kettle is equipped with boil-dry protection. If  
it starts heating without enough water in the unit,  
the heater will automatically shut off to avoid  
damaging the heating element. The lights will  
flash and the unit will beep to alert you. Once the  
kettle has cooled down, lift it off the base, then  
replace it to reset and restart the heating cycle.  
7. Once your kettle has reached the selected  
temperature, the unit will beep. The Keep  
Warm, preset temperature and Start lights will  
stay on, and temperature will be maintained  
for 30 minutes.  
The quickest way to cool down the heater is to fill  
the kettle with cold water; however, you can also  
wait for it to cool down by itself.  
8. lift the kettle off the base to pour water.  
all lights will turn off while the kettle is off  
the base.  
SLEEP MODE  
If the unit is not in use for 5 minutes, it will revert  
to sleep mode. The heater and all lights will be  
off, but your last selections will remain in the  
unit’s memory. To turn the kettle back on, simply  
press any button, or lift it up and then return it to  
the base.  
9. Return kettle to the base. Indicator lights will  
go back on and the Keep Warm cycle will pick  
up right where it left off.  
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DECALCIFICATION  
Decalcification refers to removing mineral  
deposits, which may form in the interior of the  
kettle and may result in discolouration.  
CLEANING AND CARE  
Unplug your kettle and allow it to cool before  
cleaning.  
Wipe the kettle and base of unit with a soft,  
damp cloth. be sure that the electric kettle  
socket is kept dry. Dry all parts after every use.  
To get the best performance from your  
Cuisinart® perfecTemp Cordless programmable  
Kettle, decalcify your unit from time to time.  
Frequency will depend on the hardness of your  
tap water and how often you use your kettle.  
Never immerse kettle or power base in water.  
Any other servicing should be performed by  
an authorized service representative.  
We suggest using a kettle descaler in order to  
dissolve these deposits or scale. Follow the  
directions on the descaler package.  
REMOvABLE SCALE FILTER  
This kettle has a scale filter inside for  
clean water. The filter can be removed by  
grasping it and pulling upward. Run under hot  
water and rub with a clean cloth or brush.  
If a commercial descaler is not available, fill the  
kettle with enough white vinegar to cover the  
bottom by about 1cm. Heat the vinegar to a boil.  
Repeat this with cooled vinegar until all deposits  
are removed. When the descaling process is  
complete, empty the kettle and rinse out several  
times with clean water.  
Replace the filter; it will snap back into place.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Problem  
Solution  
be sure the unit is plugged in and the kettle is securely on the power  
base. Then press your preset temperature selection and press Start.  
No lights are on  
be sure to press Start after pressing your temperature selection.  
If you are pressing Start and kettle is still not heating, call Cuisinart  
Customer Service.  
Kettle is not heating water  
Kettle goes into standby  
mode instead of remember-  
ing its settings when put  
back on the base.  
If the kettle is off the base for more than 2 minutes, the internal  
memory turns off. Simply put it back on the base, reselect your  
settings and press Start.  
The Keep Warm function is the default setting; the lED light  
indicates whether it is on or off.  
Keep Warm function is  
not working  
The water level in the kettle is too low for heating. To avoid  
damaging the heating element, remove the kettle from base,  
add water, return it to the base and press Start again.  
Unit beeps and all the  
lights are flashing  
Change your selection at any time by simply pressing another  
preset. When flashing light stays lit, the selected temperature  
has been reached.  
I pressed the wrong  
temperature button  
Several variables can affect heat-up time, including room tempera-  
ture, how much water is in the kettle, and the temperature of the  
water. If you’ve recently heated water to a higher temperature than  
your current selection, the kettle will appear to be heating, but is  
actually waiting for water to cool down. add cold water to speed  
the process.  
Water is taking longer than  
usual to heat  
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RECIPES  
WhITe TeA WITh FenneL  
Fennel is a great aid in digestion.  
This tea is light and fragrant.  
We’ve included a variety of tea recipes to  
enjoy with your Cuisinart® PerfecTemp Kettle.  
If you’re a coffee lover, be sure to try our  
French Press option. Brewing in a French Press  
maintains essential oils to maximize coffee  
flavour. And don’t forget to use the Boil setting  
to prepare your favourite hot breakfast cereals,  
instant soup and hot chocolate drinks.  
Makes one 240ml serving  
water  
1½  
1
tablespoons fennel seed  
teaspoon honey  
1
bag white tea (or 1 serving loose tea)  
1. Put at least 300ml of water into your kettle  
and select the White setting.  
ICed SouThern  
SWeeT TeA  
2. While water is heating, put the fennel and  
honey into an 240ml mug. Add the tea.  
Pour 240ml of the hot water over the tea  
and stir to combine.  
A staple in any Southern household, Cuisinarts  
Sweet Tea is a perfect companion on a hot  
summer day.  
Makes one 240ml serving  
3. Let tea steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Strain  
and enjoy.  
3
bags black tea (or three servings  
loose tea)  
nutritional information per serving:  
Calories 53 (20% from fat) • carb. 11g • pro. 1g • fat 1g  
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 10mg • calc. 112mg • fibre 4g  
water  
1
cup ice cubes  
cup simple syrup*  
¼
ThAI ICed TeA  
A very sweet treat, this tea is a perfect way to  
end a spicy Thai meal.  
1. Put tea in a small bowl. Put at least 300ml  
of water into your kettle and select the  
Black setting. Pour 240ml of the hot water  
over tea and let steep 3 to 5 minutes.  
Strain. refrigerate tea until chilled.  
Makes two 240ml servings  
2
oolong tea bags (or two servings  
loose tea)  
2. Put the ice in a tall glass. Pour the chilled,  
steeped tea over the ice and stir in the  
simple syrup. Adjust sweetness to taste.  
water  
ice  
*While you can purchase simple syrup at  
gourmet shops, it is easy to make at home  
(and less expensive). To prepare, add equal  
parts granulated sugar and water to a small  
saucepan set over medium-low heat. Let  
mixture heat until all of the sugar has  
dissolved. Cool mixture to room  
120  
millilitres sweetened condensed  
milk  
1. Put the tea into a small bowl. Put at least  
480ml of water into your kettle and select  
the delicate setting. Pour 360ml of the hot  
water over the tea bags and let steep 10 to  
15 minutes. Strain and cool to room  
temperature.  
temperature.  
nutritional information per serving:  
Calories 92 (0% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 0g • fat 0g  
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg • calc. 1mg • fibre 0g  
2. Add 180ml of the cooled tea to two tall  
glasses filled with ice. Add 60ml of the  
sweetened condensed milk to each glass.  
Stir to combine and serve.  
nutritional information per serving:  
Calories 245 (24% from fat) • carb. 42g • pro. 6g • fat 7g  
sat. fat 4g • chol. 26mg • sod. 97mg • calc. 217mg • fibre 0g  
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BuBBLe TeA  
Makes two 300ml servings  
MoroCCAn MInT TeA  
Makes one 240ml serving  
Tapioca:  
water  
¼
2
cup large pearl tapioca, dried  
cups room temperature water  
2
tablespoons fresh mint leaves  
(about 16 medium leaves)  
1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar  
Sugar Syrup:  
1
bag black tea  
(or 1 serving loose tea)  
½
½
1
cup packed light brown sugar  
cup granulated sugar  
cup water  
1. Put at least 300ml of water into your kettle  
and select the Black setting.  
Tea:  
2
2. While water is heating, put the mint and  
sugar into an 240ml mug. using a spoon,  
crush the mint and sugar together to  
release the mint’s oils. Add the tea. Pour  
240ml of the hot water over the tea and stir  
to combine.  
water  
bags black tea  
(or two servings loose tea)  
½
cup half & half  
ice (optional)  
3. Let tea steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Strain and  
enjoy.  
1. Prepare the tapioca: Put the dried tapioca in  
a medium bowl and add the room  
temperature water. Cover and let sit overnight  
to soften. once plumped, strain, discarding  
water and reserving the tapioca (tapioca  
should be gummy-like in texture and taste).  
nutritional information per serving:  
Calories 50 (0% from fat) • carb. 13g • pro. 0g • fat 0g  
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg • calc. 2mg • fibre 0g  
GInGer, LeMon  
& honey TeA  
2. Prepare sugar syrup: In a small saucepan,  
combine the sugars and measured water  
and set over medium-low heat. Let mixture  
heat until all of the sugar has dissolved.  
Cool mixture to room temperature.  
Makes one 240ml serving  
water  
3
tablespoons chopped fresh ginger  
teaspoon fresh lemon juice  
½
3. Prepare the tea: Put tea into a small bowl.  
Put at least 600ml of water into your kettle  
and select the Black setting. Pour 480ml of  
the hot water over tea and let steep 3 to 5  
minutes. Strain and cool to room  
½ to 1 tablespoon honey  
1
bag green tea  
(or 1 serving loose tea)  
temperature.  
1. Put at least 300ml of water into your kettle  
and select the Green setting.  
4. For each serving, put ¼ cup each of the  
tapioca, sugar syrup and half & half into a  
tall glass. Add ½ of the tea and stir to  
combine. For a colder drink, add ice.  
2. While water is heating, put the ginger,  
lemon juice and honey into an 240ml mug.  
Add the tea. Pour 240ml of the hot water  
over the tea and stir to combine.  
Serving note: Traditionally, Bubble Tea is  
served with a large straw so the tapioca can  
be enjoyed while sipping the tea.  
3. Let tea steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Strain  
and enjoy.  
nutritional information per serving:  
Calories 320 (38% from fat) • carb. 47g • pro. 4g • fat 14g  
sat. fat 9g • chol. 45mg • sod. 51mg • calc. 132mg • fibre 0g  
Nutritional information per serving:  
Calories 45 (2% from fat) • carb. 12g • pro. 0g • fat 0g  
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg • calc. 3mg • fibre 0g  
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ChAi  
GiNGer JASmiNe mArtiNi  
Makes two 150ml drinks  
While this tea is best prepared with half & half,  
reduced-fat or soy milk may be substituted.  
Ginger Syrup:  
Makes one 180ml serving  
½
½
2
cup water  
3
black tea bags  
cup granulated sugar  
water  
tablespoons chopped ginger  
(approximately one 5cm piece  
of ginger)  
180  
½
millilitres half & half  
teaspoon pure vanilla extract  
¼
teaspoon freshly ground black  
pepper  
Tea:  
1
jasmine tea bag (or 1 serving  
loose tea)  
¼
½
3
teaspoon ground cloves  
teaspoon ground cinnamon  
star anise pods  
water  
Cocktail:  
1
1 x 1cm piece of peeled  
fresh ginger  
ice  
pinch orange zest  
teaspoons honey  
60  
120  
60  
15  
15  
millilitres chilled jasmine tea  
millilitres vodka  
2
millilitres ginger syrup  
millilitres peach schnapps  
1. Put tea bags into an 240ml mug. Put  
at least 240ml of water into your kettle and  
select the Black setting. Pour 2 ounces of  
the hot water over the tea bags and let  
steep 10 to 15 minutes.  
millilitres fresh squeezed orange  
juice  
(about ½ small orange)  
2. While the water is heating, bring the half &  
half and vanilla to a boil in a medium  
saucepan set over medium heat. Once the  
mixture comes to a boil, stir in the spices,  
ginger and zest. Let the mixture simmer 10  
to 15 minutes.  
1. Prepare the ginger syrup: Put water and  
sugar into a small saucepan and place over  
medium heat. Bring just to a boil to  
dissolve the sugar. Add the chopped ginger  
and allow syrup to simmer for about 30  
minutes. Strain and reserve the syrup,  
discarding the ginger. Chill the syrup in the  
refrigerator until needed.  
3. Once the tea has steeped, fully squeeze out  
tea from tea bags, reserving the tea and  
discarding the bags. Add the steeped tea  
to the half & half mixture.  
2. Prepare the tea: Put tea in a heatproof  
glass or measuring cup. Put at least 300ml  
of water into the kettle and select the  
delicate setting. Pour 240mls of hot water  
into the cup. Allow to steep for about 5  
minutes. Strain. refrigerate tea until chilled.  
4. Strain mixture into an 240ml mug and stir in  
honey.  
Nutritional information per serving:  
Calories 50 (0% from fat) • carb. 13g • pro. 0g • fat 0g  
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg • calc. 2mg • fibre 0g  
3. Prepare the cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker  
with ice. Put cocktail ingredients into the  
shaker. Shake well and pour evenly  
between 2 martini glasses. Serve  
immediately.  
nutritional information per serving:  
Calories 238 (0% from fat) • carb. 14g • pro. 0g • fat 0g  
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 1mg • calc. 2mg • fibre 0g  
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This warranty does not cover any damage caused  
by accident, misuse,shipment or other than  
ordinary household use.  
NOTE: For added protection and secure handling  
of any Cuisinart® product that is being returned, we  
recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery  
service. Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for  
intransit damage or for packages that are not  
delivered to us. lost and/or damaged products are  
not covered under warranty.  
WARRANTY  
LIMITED 3 YEAR WARRANTY  
This warranty is available to consumers only.  
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart®  
perfecTemp Cordeless programmable Kettle  
that was purchased at retail for personal, family  
or household use. Except as otherwise required  
under applicable law, this warranty is not available  
to retailers or other commercial purchaser or  
owners.  
please be sure to include your return address,  
daytime phone number, description of the product  
defect, product model # (located on bottom of  
product), original date of purchase, and any other  
information pertinent to the product’s return.  
We warrant that your Cuisinart® perfecTemp  
Cordeless programmable Kettle will be free of  
defects in materials and workmanship under normal  
home use for 3 years from the date of original  
purchase.  
Your Cuisinart® perfecTemp Cordeless  
programmable Kettle has been manufactured to the  
strictest specifications and has been designed for  
use with the  
We suggest you complete and return the enclosed  
product registration card promptly to facilitate  
verification of the date of original purchase.  
However, return of the product registration card  
does not eliminate the need for the consumer to  
maintain the original proof of purchase in order  
to obtain the warranty benefits. In the event that  
you do not have proof of purchase date, the  
purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be  
the date of manufacture.  
authorised accessories and replacement parts.  
This warranty expressly excludes any defects or  
damages caused by accessories, replacement  
parts, or repair service other than those that  
have been authorised by Cuisinart.  
This warranty does not cover any damage caused  
by accident, misuse, shipment or other ordinary  
household use.  
If your Cuisinart® perfecTemp Cordeless  
programmable Kettle should prove to be defective  
within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if  
we think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty  
service, please register your warranty online at  
This warranty excludes all incidental or  
consequential damages.  
or  
Call toll-free  
1800 808 971 (aUST), 0800 435 000 (NZ),  
or  
Write to  
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24 Salisbury Road  
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or  
Cuisinart New Zealand  
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auckland New Zealand  
This warranty expressly excludes any defects or  
damages caused by accessories, replacement  
parts, or repair service other than those that  
have been authorized by Cuisinart.  
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