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Care and maintenance
• Make sure the kettle is off, pull out the plug and let the kettle cool before cleaning.
• Clean the exterior using a slightly moistened cloth. Only use mild cleaning agents,
never solvents or corrosive chemicals.
• Remove the drip-tray and its stainless steel stand and wash them when necessary.
• Unplug the mains adaptor from the wall socket and empty the kettle of all water
before if it is not to be used for a long time.
Emptying the kettle
1. Open the filler lid and lay the kettle on its side over the sink.
2. Then turn the kettle upside down.
3. Return the kettle to its side with the spout pointing down over the sink and
drain any water.
4. Repeat this process two to three times or as many as needed to completely empty
the tank.
Descaling
For optimal performance, your kettle should be descaled regularly.
For descaling you can use a mixture of white vinegar and water:
Mix one part white vinegar (12 % acetic acid) to three parts water. Do not use vinegar
meant for pickling (6%) or cooking (3%).
You may also choose to use any of the pre-prepared descaling agents available at
your local supermarket for this purpose.
Note:
Always read the directions on
the descaling agent before using.
1. Fill the kettle with 300 ml of descaling solution, whether purchased or homemade.
2. Place an appropriate sized cup on the drip tray under the spout and turn the kettle on.
3. Wait until the cup is entirely filled.
4. Wait for at least 30 seconds and then pour the contents of the cup back into
the water reservoir and close the lid.
5. Return the cup to the drip tray and turn the kettle on.
6. Wait until the cup fills and discard the contents.
7. Let the kettle cool and fill it with clean fresh water. Empty the kettle following
the emptying procedures previously described above.
8. Fill the kettle with 250 ml of clean fresh water and put a clean fresh cup of
appropriate size on the drip tray.
9. Turn on the kettle and let the cup fill. Discard the water. Repeat this rinsing procedure
at least three times.
10. Wait for the kettle to cool completely and empty out any water remaining in the kettle.
