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Classic Teakettle Use & Care
Read all instructions before using your Chantal Teakettle. Save these instructions.
Important Safeguards
Never let liquids in kettle boil dry, the extreme temperatures can cause irreparable damage to your tea-kettle, possible damages to your burner, and will void the warranty. If damage is apparent, the kettle should no longer be used.
Caution: Please use an oven mitt when heating on a gas stove as the kettle's handle and whistle may get hot due to the heat from the flame rising up the sides.
Do not fill kettle with water above bottom of spout. Boiling water could flow out of the spout if you overfill.
Allow hot kettle to stand for 15 seconds before pouring water.
Do not heat Chantal kettle empty or add cold water to a hot teakettle (allow to cool naturally before re-filling.) Pouring cold water into a hot kettle could cause blue/brown heat discoloration to appear on stainless kettle or enamel breakdown on enameled kettle.
Use a burner smaller in diameter than the kettle.
Do not allow gas flames to come up the sides of the kettle.
DO NOT LEAVE A HEATING TEAKETTLE UNATTENDED. Forgotten teakettles boil dry. DO
NOT RELY ON THE WHISTLE to remind you about an unattended teakettle. The whistle is not a SAFETY device and may occasionally not sound. It is an alert system, but it is mechanical and can fail. WEAR AN OVEN MITT WHEN THE KETTLE IS HOT!
Useful Hints:
Before first use of the Enamel and Stainless Kettle, wash the inside of the kettle with hot soapy water, rinse and dry.
To activate whistle, kettle should be at least half full of water. Filling with water above spout bottom will cause whistle to sputter.
Minerals in tap water may cause small white dots on the inside of your stainless kettle. This does not interfere with the performance of the kettle. Use filtered water to avoid mineral deposits.
Keep your teakettle and Hohner whistle free of mineral deposits by regularly boiling one quart of water with ¼ cup vinegar for 10 to 15 minutes.
Chlorinated and distilled water may cause wear on the inside of your enamel teakettle. To extend the life of your teakettle we recommend using filtered water.
When storing your teakettle for a period of time, keep the whistle flipper open to dry out the interior.
If the lid becomes difficult to remove due to expansion, press the notches located on the inner lip firmly inward.
The Enamel Teakettle is dishwasher safe and also may be washed by hand. For best results, we recommend the Chantal Enamel & Ceramic Cleaner for the outside enamel. Mild abrasive cleansers such as "Soft Scrub" or "Cameo" may be used on the outside enamel as well.
Keep your Stainless Teakettle spot-free by rinsing in hot water and hand drying. Everyday use may result in minor scratching, but this will not affect performance.
Do not use steel wool, scouring pads, oven cleaners, bleach or strong abrasive cleansers.
Commonly Asked Questions
What if my teakettle doesn't whistle?
The whistle is an important feature of the Chantal teakettle because it prevents boiling the kettle dry. If your teakettle doesn't whistle, use the checklist below. Make adjustments to your teakettle only when it's cool to avoid the dangers of hot water and steam.
The water must come to a boil for the kettle to whistle.
Make sure your Hohner whistle is free of mineral deposits by boiling a solution of 1 quart water and ¼ cup vinegar in your kettle for 10 to 15 minutes.
Push down on the lid to make sure it's on tight. Also, make sure the gasket is in place. The gasket is the black rubber ring on the lid rim.
Check for condensation. As the kettle heats up and steam is pushed through the whistle, condensation will occasionally form on the whistle reeds. This will cause the whistle not to sound. Simply flip the whistle lever up and down repeatedly (use a potholder to avoid burning your hand) until the reeds are free of condensation. If the whistle still does not sound, it may be necessary to let the kettle completely cool down and then blow through the whistle to remove excess condensation.
If your teakettle still does not whistle, contact Chantal Customer Service at 1-800-365-4354 or 1-713-467-9949.
What if my teakettle's whistle flipper does not close properly?
The whistle on your teakettle has several moving parts. As such, the flipper might become a little difficult to close.
To remedy this situation, open the flipper of the whistle and spray a small amount of cooking oil onto the end of the metal tongue, and...VOILA, the flipper opens and closes smoothly again.
Chantal Teakettle Limited Warranty
The tuning plate, whistle lever, rubber lid gasket and lid are guaranteed for one full year on the conditions that use and care instructions are followed and vinegar is boiled periodically to prevent mineral build-up in the teakettle whistle. These parts are all wearable and could need replacement after a period of use. Specifically excluded from our warranty is any problem arising from misuse, chipping due to impact, or exposure to extreme temperatures. Extreme temperatures means: preheating empty, letting liquids boil dry, allowing gas flames to come up the sides of the teakettle, sudden temperature changes. Chantal Cookware Corporation reserves the right to make changes and improvements in design without making changes to previously manufactured items.
How To Make A Proper Pot Of Tea
Preheat your ceramic teapot by pouring boiling water into it. This will enhance the extraction process by preventing the water from cooling too fast, and will keep the tea hot for a longer period of time after it's brewed. If desired, you can also preheat your teacups.
Boil fresh, cold filtered water in Chantal's kettle.
Pour out the hot water sitting in the teapot. Measure in your tea leaves (use one teabag or measure one teaspoon into a tea strainer for each cup of tea), add boiling water and cover.
For variety, you can add whole cloves, fresh mint leaves, slivers of fresh peeled ginger or cardamom pods along with the tea leaves before brewing.
Steep for three to five minutes, depending on your personal taste. Keep in mind that it's easy to get distracted and steep too long which will result in bitter tea. We recommend using a timer.
Remove tea bag or strainer, pour and enjoy!
Did you know...
Used tea leaves are an excellent fertilizer for potted plants. Watering plants occasionally with cool tea is also good.
Afternoon tea was the invention of Anna, wife of the Seventh Duke of Bedford. At that time, only two planned meals a day were customary - a hearty breakfast and a late evening dinner. Anna, in an effort to ease that "sinking feeling" began instructing her servants to prepare tea and scones in the late afternoon.
If you have comments, ideas or suggestions for Chantal Cookware, please write to:
Chantal Customer Service
5425 North Sam Houston Parkway West
Houston, TX 77086
© 2008, Chantal Cookware Corp.
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