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Thank you for purchasing the Braun
AquaExpress, we hope that the design
and the rapid boil feature give you many
years of pleasure.
Before first use, read the use instructions
carefully and keep them for future refer-
ence.
Important
•
Make sure that your voltage corresponds
to the voltage printed on the bottom of
the kettle. The kettle may only be
operated on the base (g) supplied.
WK 210 base: Type 3217/S10
WK 300 base: Type 3219/S20
• This appliance is intended for household
use only.
• Only use the kettle to heat water.
• Only operate the kettle on a dry, flat and
fixed surface.
• Never let the cord hang down from the
worktop. The cord length may be
reduced by winding it up with the cord
storage facility. Keep the appliance out
of reach of children.
• The base, the kettle or the cord must
never get in contact with hot surfaces
(e. g. stove plates).
• In case the empty kettle is switched on
accidentally, the overheating protection
will cut it off automatically. In this case,
allow the kettle 10 minutes to cool down
before filling it with water.
• Caution: Do not overfill the kettle !
Water could boil over and cause
scalding.
• Do not open the lid while water is boiling.
• During operation, the kettle will get hot.
Therefore only use the handle to carry it.
Hold the kettle horizontally, not at a
slanted position, otherwise water can
come out.
• Check the cord regularly for possible
damage.
• If the appliance shows any defect, stop
using it and take it to a Braun Service
Centre for repair. Faulty or unqualified
repair work may cause accidents or
injury to the user.
• Braun electric appliances meet appli-
cable safety standards.
Model WK 300 only:
• Make sure not to operate too many other
electric appliances when using the kettle.
• Socket fuse at least: 16 A
Description
a Scale filter (removable)
b Lid
c Lid release button
d On/off
switch
e Water level indicator
f Pilot
light
g Base with cord storage
• Max. capacity: 1.6 l water
• This product conforms to the EMC-
Requirements as laid down by the
Council Directive 89/336/EEC and to the
Low Voltage Regulation (73/23 EEC).
Before first use
Before first use, fill two cups of water into
the kettle, add one cup of household vinegar
(5 % acid) and bring it to a boil.
Then boil the kettle twice with the maximum
quantity of clear water.
Setting into operation
1a Fill the kettle through the spout with
the lid closed,
or:
1b Press the lid release button (c), open
the lid, fill with water and close the lid
again (the kettle will not work with
the lid open).
2 Place the kettle on the dry base and
plug in the base.
3 Press the on/off switch (d), the pilot
light will come on (do not open the lid
when the kettle is switched on).
4 When the water has boiled, the kettle
automatically switches off.
You may also stop the heating proce-
dure at any time by pressing the on/off
switch (d).
Automatic cut-off feature
The kettle switches off when...
–
the water has boiled,
–
it contains no water
(in case of accidental switching on),
–
the lid is opened,
–
it is taken off the base.
If the scale filter is not installed, the auto-
matic cut-off will be delayed.
Cleaning
Before cleaning, unplug the base.
Kettle or base must never be immersed in
water.
Clean the outside of the kettle with a damp
cloth, the inner part can be cleaned by
means of a brush. The removable scale
filter is dishwasher-proof.
Descaling
•
In order to extend the lifetime of the
kettle, it should be descaled regularly.
•
Boil 0.8 l water in the kettle.
•
When boiled, add 0.4 l household
vinegar (5 % acid ). Leave the solution
in the kettle overnight.
•
Empty the kettle and rinse the inside
thoroughly with fresh water. Fill the
kettle with fresh water and boil it.
•
Empty the kettle and rinse it again with
fresh water.
•
If the kettle still contains scale, repeat
this procedure.
•
To remove any scale from the scale
filter, you may soak it in diluted vinegar.
Subject to change without notice.
Year of manufacture
To determine the year of manufacture,
refer to the 3-digit production code loca-
ted near the type plate. The first digit of the
production code refers to the last digit of
the year of manufacture. Example: « 915 » –
The product was manufactured in 1999.
Made in Germany
English
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