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3/ USING YOUR APPLIANCE
a)
Filling the kettle
Place the appliance on a dry, flat and stable surface.
Remove the appliance from its base. Open the lid by pressing the opening button and
fill the kettle with water.
The amount of water is visible through the water level indicator and it should never
be less than the MIN mark and above the MAX mark. Be careful, if the kettle is
overfilled, the water may be ejected during boiling.
Close the lid and place the kettle on its base unit.
Do not fill the kettle through the spout, the effectiveness of the kettle will be
reduced.
b)
Connecting the kettle and preliminary installation
Close the lid, ensuring that it fits hermetically in its place.
Place the kettle on its base. Unwind the wire from the base and plug it into the
socket.
Do not open the lid when the water is boiling. Contact with steam must be avoided.
c)
Using the kettle
The sensitive pads work with a sense of touch. It is not necessary to put pressure
on.
Press ON/OFF button
wich is located below the handle. The operating light will come on
showing the kettle is operational.
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When the water has reached the correct temperature, the kettle will switch off.
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You can stop the boiling at any time by lifting the switch up to the “0” position. To re-
boil, press the switch again. If the water is very hot, it may be necessary to wait until
the switch resets.
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Always ensure the lid is tightly fitted and never lift it while the kettle is boiling or you
run the risk of scalding. If the lid is not correctly fitted while boiling, the automatic
cut-out will not operate, you may boil the kettle dry and cause damage due to
excessive steam emissions.
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After boiling, switch off the appliance at the mains. The kettle may now be safety
removed from its base and the boiled water poured out. Always take care to pour
boiling water slowly and carefully without tipping the kettle too quickly. Never leave
hot water in the kettle while it is unattended.
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After use, replace the kettle on its base.
