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To use a Keurig coffee machine, plug it in, fill the reservoir with water, turn it on, put a K-cup in the chamber and press the brew button once the water is heated. Keurig coffee makers heat water within minutes and brew a fresh cup of coffee with each use.

Maintain Brita pitchers through regular cleaning of both the body and the cover of the pitcher. These pitchers are dishwasher-safe, but you can also clean them thoroughly by hand. For Brita pitcher filter maintenance, the filter must be kept sealed before use and then remain wet while in use.

Electric kettles work through a shielded heating element, activated when the kettle is plugged into an outlet. They shut themselves off automatically when the water reaches a specific temperature, boiling water faster than stove-top tea kettles. Some kettles whistle to indicate heat, while others do not; this is contingent upon the design of the product.

To clean a deep-fat fryer, unplug the appliance, allow it to cool, wipe down all parts with paper towels, scour the basket and fryer with degreasing detergent and hot water and repeat the process until no oily residue remains. Never attempt to clean a deep-fat fryer that has recently been used or that still contains hot oil.

Using a can opener requires correct placement of the can opener's clamp to the lip of the can. Once securely clamped, the handle is twisted around the entirety of the can's circumference or until the lid can be easily lifted and the contents extracted.