Elta GWK -2200.3T, Instruction Manual

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Cleaning and descaling
Waste Management
The symbol above and on the product means that the product is
classed as Electrical or Electronic equipment and should not be
disposed with other household or commercial waste at the end
of its useful life.
The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
(2012/19/EU) has been put in place to recycle products using best available
recovery and recycling techniques to minimise the impact on the
environment, treat any hazardous substances and avoid the increasing
landfill. Contact local authorities for information on the correct disposal of
Electrical or Electronic equipment.
1. Cleaning
- Carefully read “Warning” part before cleaning;
- Before cleaning, pull out the power plug to keep the electric kettle cool
down;
- Wipe up the outside of bottom cover of the electric kettle with a damp cloth,
and then dry it with a dry cloth. Do not use rough cleaning compound,
otherwise it will scratch the pot body.
- The soap water and cleaning agent both are used for cleaning and
removing the debris and attachments, with strong acids or other corrosive
detergent forbidden to clean the kettle part.
2. Descaling
- Descale the water kettle regularly to ensure a longer life;
- Descaling shall be carried out twice every year in normal use state;
- Add the edible vinegar to the Max level shown on the water level gauge
and then boil it.
- Cut off the power (pull out the power plug);
- Place the boiled edible vinegar into the kettle and then drain out it after
one night.
- Add the water to the MAX level shown on the water level gauge and then
drain out it, to remove the remaining scales and vinegar;
- And then wash the kettle with clean water for descaling.