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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the kettle
• Allow the kettle to cool down fully and disconnect the
appliance from the mains before cleaning.
• ONLY USE WATER FOR CLEANING.
• Do not immerse the kettle or base in water.
• Use a soft dampened cloth to wipe the outside of the
kettle and dry with a soft, dry cloth.
• DO NOT use harsh scouring agents.
• Ensure that all electrical connectors and sockets are kept
dry.
Scale
Scale is mainly calcium carbonate (chalk), a harmless,
naturally occurring mineral found in most water supplies.
“Hard” water contains more of this mineral than “soft” water.
When the water is heated, the minerals in the water solidify,
making the water appear cloudy.
These minerals form a thin film on the walls, element and on
the surface of the water.
The water may look like it has white coloured pieces of plastic
floating on the surface.
On traditional kettle elements, scale forms a hard white
“crust” which adversely affects performance and reduces the
life of the element.
As soon as you notice a film forming on the water, or on the
interior walls of the kettle, simply rinse the kettle and wipe
it out.
Scale filter
Your kettle is fitted with a scale filter to prevent loose
particles of scale being poured into your beverage. This filter
is both removable and washable.
The frequency with which you will need to clean any scale
deposits from your filter will depend on the hardness of water
in your area and how often you use the kettle.
You should remove and clean the water filter when you notice
any deposits being left on the filter or if the pouring efficiency
is impaired.
Removing the scale filter
• Allow the kettle to cool down fully.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains electrical
supply.
• Make sure that your hands are clean and free from soap,
etc or anything which might taint the water.
• Empty the kettle and remove the lid. Remove the filter
by lifting up (fig. 1).
• Rinse under a tap while brushing with a soft brush (fig.
2).
• Replace the filter firmly down.
Descaling
It is vital to clean and descale the kettle and filter regularly in
order to maintain it in good working order. Failure to descale
your kettle may invalidate your guarantee.
• It is recommended to use specific (store bought)
products for descaling of kettles.
• When limescale starts to build up on the heating
element, buy a suitable descaler and descale your
kettle. After descaling, boil with fresh water several
times and discard. Clean any descaler off the kettle – it
can damage the parts.
• If the filter requires descaling, remove the filter and
place into the kettle whilst descaling.
• Ensure that the electrical connections are completely
dry before using the kettle.
