INSTRUCTION
AND RECIPE
BOOKLET
™
PerfecTemp Cordless
CPK-17
Programmable Kettle
SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS:
a short power-supply
cord is provided to
reduce the risks
resulting from
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. place the box on a large, sturdy, flat
surface.
2. Remove the instruction book and any
other literature.
becoming entangled in
or tripping over a
longer cord.
3. Remove the upper pulp molded insert.
5. lift the kettle from the box and remove
the polybag.
longer extension cords
are available and may
be used if care is
6. Remove the lower pulp molded insert.
7. lift the power base from the box and
exercised in their use.
remove the polybag.
If a long extension cord
is used, the marked
electrical rating of the
extension cord must be
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.
at least as great as the
electrical rating of the
appliance. The
extension cord should
be a grounding-type
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Cord Set and Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . 2
all about Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3-wire cord, and the longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over.
For your protection, this unit is equipped with a
3-conductor cord set that has a molded 3-prong
grounding-type plug, and should be used in
combination with a properly connected
grounding-type outlet as shown in Figure a.
If a grounding-type outlet is not available, an
adapter, shown in Figure b, may be obtained so
that a 2-slot wall outlet can be used with a
3-prong plug. as shown in Figure C, the adapter
must be grounded by attaching its grounding lug
under the screw of the outlet cover plate.
NOTE: Do not remove the grounding prong.
CAUTION: Before using an adapter, it must be
determined that the outlet cover plate screw is
properly grounded. If in doubt, consult a
licensed electrician. Never use an adapter
unless you are sure it is properly grounded.
Note: Use of an adapter is not permitted in
Canada.
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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 flavorings 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 savor and
appreciate all the natural and aromatic flavors
and benefits. More delicate teas risk burning at
general steeping temperatures; this variety
should be steeped at a lower temperature to
optimize flavors. below is a chart with our
suggested steeping temperatures and times.
TEA STEEPING CHART
Type
Temperature
160°F
Steep Time
Delicate Tea
green Tea
1–2 min
2–3 min
175°F
185°F
190°F
200°F
White Tea
Oolong Tea
French press
2–3 min
3–4 min
4–5 min
212°F
black & Herbal Teas
3–5 min
(full boil)
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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1. Dripless Pour Spout
with Splash Guard
keeps counters dry
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2. Removable Scale Filter
for clean water
3. Easy-Open Lid
for quick and easy filling
4. Lid Release Button
5. Preset Temperature Controls
with Indicators
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5
Delicate Tea (160°)
green Tea (175°)
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7
Oolong Tea (185°)
White Tea (190°)
French press (200°)
black Tea (boil - 212°)
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6. Start (Stop) with Indicator
to start/stop the heating process
7. Keep Warm with Indicator
maintains the selected temperature
for 30 minutes
8. Water Window
for a clear view of water level
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
it’s 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 discoloration.
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 ½ inch. 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 flavor.
And don’t forget to use the Boil setting to
prepare your favorite hot breakfast cereals,
instant soup and hot chocolate drinks.
Makes one 8-ounce serving
water
1½
1
tablespoons fennel seed
teaspoon honey
1
bag white tea (or 1 serving loose tea)
1. Put at least 10 ounces 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 8-ounce mug. Add the tea.
Pour 8 ounces of the hot water over the tea
and stir to combine.
A staple in any Southern household, Cuisinart’s
Sweet Tea is a perfect companion on a hot
summer day.
Makes one 8-ounce 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 • fiber 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 10
ounces of water into your kettle and select
the Black setting. Pour 8 ounces of the hot
water over tea and let steep 3 to 5 minutes.
Strain. refrigerate tea until chilled.
Makes two 8-ounce 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
4
ounces sweetened condensed milk
1. Put the tea into a small bowl. Put at least
16 ounces of water into your kettle and
select the delicate setting. Pour 12 ounces
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 • fiber 0g
2. Add six ounces of the cooled tea to two tall
glasses filled with ice. Add 2 ounces 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 • fiber 0g
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BuBBLe TeA
Makes two 10-ounce servings
MoroCCAn MInT TeA
Makes one 8-ounce 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 10 ounces of water into your
kettle and select the Black setting.
Tea:
2
2. While water is heating, put the mint and
sugar into an 8-ounce mug. using a spoon,
crush the mint and sugar together to
release the mint’s oils. Add the tea. Pour 8
ounces 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 • fiber 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 8-ounce 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 20 ounces of water into your
kettle and select the Black setting. Pour 16
ounces of the hot water over tea and let
steep 3 to 5 minutes. Strain and cool to
room temperature.
½ to 1 tablespoon honey
1
bag green tea
(or 1 serving loose tea)
1. Put at least 10 ounces 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 8-ounce
mug. Add the tea. Pour 8 ounces 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 • fiber 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 • fiber 0g
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ChAi
GiNGer JASmiNe mArtiNi
Makes two 5-ounce drinks
While this tea is best prepared with half & half,
reduced-fat or soy milk may be substituted.
Ginger Syrup:
Makes one 6-ounce serving
½
½
2
cup water
3
black tea bags
cup granulated sugar
water
tablespoons chopped ginger
(approximately one 2-inch piece
of ginger)
6
ounces half & half
teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½
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
½ x ½-inch piece of peeled
fresh ginger
ice
pinch orange zest
teaspoons honey
2
ounces chilled jasmine tea
ounces vodka
2
4
2
ounces ginger syrup
ounce peach schnapps
1. Put tea bags into an 8-ounce mug. Put
at least 8 ounces 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.
½
½
ounce fresh squeezed orange juice
(about ½ small orange)
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.
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.
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 10
ounces of water into the kettle and select
the delicate setting. Pour 8-ounces of hot
water into the cup. Allow to steep for
about 5 minutes. Strain. refrigerate tea
until chilled.
4. Strain mixture into an 8-ounce 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 • fiber 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 • fiber 0g
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This warranty does not cover any damage caused by
accident, misuse, shipment or other ordinary household use.
WARRANTY
LIMITED 3 YEAR WARRANTY
This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential
damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of these damages, so these exclusions may not
apply to you.
This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a
consumer if you own a Cuisinart® perfecTemp™ Cordless
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 purchasers or owners.
We warrant that your Cuisinart® perfecTemp™ Cordless
programmable Kettle will be free of defects in materials and
workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the
date of original purchase.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service,
California residents have the option of returning a
nonconforming product (a) to the store where it was
purchased or (b) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart
products of the same type.
The retail store shall then, at its discretion, either repair the
product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility,
replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the
amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage
of the product. If the above two options do not result in the
appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may then
take the product to an independent repair facility if service
or repair can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart and
not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable
cost of such service, repair, replacement, or refund for
nonconforming products under warranty.
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.
®
If your Cuisinart perfecTemp™ Cordless 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, simply call our toll-free
number 1-800-726-0190 for additional information from our
Customer Service Representatives, or send the defective
product to Customer Service at Cuisinart, 150 Milford Road,
East Windsor, NJ 08520.
California residents may also, according to their preference,
return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for
repair, or if necessary, replacement, by calling our Consumer
Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190.
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair,
replacement, and shipping and handling for such products
under warranty.
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please
enclose $15.00 for shipping and handling of the product.
please pay by check or money order (California residents
need only supply proof of purchase and should call
1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).
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 in-transit damage or for
packages that are not delivered to us. lost and/or damaged
products are not covered under warranty. 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.
Your Cuisinart® perfecTemp™ Cordless programmable
Kettle has been manufactured to the strictest specifications
and has been designed for use with the authorized
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 authorized by Cuisinart.
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