Bosch TWK3A Series, Instruction Manual

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Cleaning and
maintenance
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Risk of electric shock!
Never immerse the device in water or place
it in the dishwasher!
Do not steam-clean the appliance.
● Before cleaning, unplug the appliance
from the power outlet.
● Clean the outside of the kettle
1
and base
5 with a damp cloth. Do not use strong or
abrasive cleaning agents.
● Remove the limescale filter 4 , soak it in a
little vinegar, then rinse clean with clear
water.
● Rinse the kettle 1 and the limescale filter
4 with clear water.
Descaling
Regular descaling
● makes your kettle last longer;
● ensures proper function;
● saves energy.
Descale the kettle 1 with vinegar or a
commercial descaling agent.
● Fill the kettle 1 with water up to the 1.7
mark and bring to a boil. Next, add a
small amount of white vinegar and let it
sit for several hours. You can also use a
commercial descaling product and follow
the manufacturer’s instructions.
● Rinse the kettle
1
and the limescale filter
4 with clear water.
Warning: Never use hard objects to remove
limescale residue as this will damage the
seal.
Tip: If you use the kettle daily, descale
more frequently.
Troubleshooting
The appliance does not heat and the O / I
ON/OFF switch 3 does not light up.
Æ Æ
The overheat control has tripped.
● Let the kettle
1
cool down for some time
so that the appliance can be switched on
again.
The unit turns off before the water comes to
a boil.
Æ Æ
The kettle contains too much scale.
● Descale the kettle as per the instructions.