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Problem
Reason
The Solution
The base gets unex-
pectedly hot during
operation.
The power cord has been
wound partly around
the cable storage during
operation.
Always unwind the power cord completely before opera-
tion to avoid overheating.
The power socket in the
centre of the base or the
pins at the bottom of the
kettle are damaged or
corroded.
Immediately unplug the appliance. Check the power
connection at the bottom of the kettle and the power
socket of the base for discolouration, distortion or cor-
rosion. Do not use the appliance again, if the pins are
not smooth and clean. There is no use in trying to clean
or repair the pins of the power connector as the power
socket in the base will be affected as well.
The power cord is
damaged.
Contact an authorised service centre for replacement.
CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING:
Always switch OFF (lift the kettle from the base), unplug, and lea-
ve the appliance cool down, before cleaning the appliance. Always ensure that all
parts of the appliance are
out of reach of young children.
Do not spill or pour any liquids on or in the base or power cord. Do not place or
immerse the appliance or any part of it in any liquids to avoid damage, risk of fire,
and electric shock.
Especially keep the power socket at the base and the power con-
nector in the bottom of the kettle always completely dry.
Do not attempt to clean the
power socket or the power connector, to avoid damage.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids (e.g. bleach, solving
agents) for cleaning the appliance or any part of it, to avoid damage to the surfaces
and seals. Do not use any hard or sharp-edged objects for cleaning (e.g. scoring
pads, knives, scrapers). Do not use violence.
DO NOT clean the appliance or any part of it in an automatic dishwasher!
Depending on the water hardness and the frequency of usage, the interior of the
kettle gets coated with grey or sand-coloured scale. To keep the appliance always
ready for usage, and to avoid damage to the heating elements, you should de-scale
the kettle in time (see: ‘De-scaling the Kettle’).
However, do not use any de-scaling
solution not recommended in this booklet, to avoid damage to the walls and seals of
the kettle.
Do not breath-in any vapours escaping from de-scaling solutions to avoid injuries to
your respiratory tracts. Always ensure good ventilation during de-scaling.
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
The kettle demands only little cleaning effort. In most cases, it is sufficient to rinse the
kettle with clear tap water after use. However, depending on the water hardness of
your water, to avoid build-up of scale on the surfaces, clean and de-scale the appli-
ance regularly.
1. Always remove the kettle from the base, unplug, and leave the appliance cool
down to room temperature, before cleaning the appliance.
2. Open the lid of the kettle and rinse the interior of the kettle thoroughly with tap
water. If required, de-scale the kettle (see below).
CAUTION:
Always keep the power socket in the middle of the base and the
power connector in the bottom of the kettle completely dry. Avoid spilling or dripping
any liquid onto the base.
3. Wipe the base and power cord with a slightly damp cloth. Always ensure to
keep the power socket completely dry.
4. Wipe the exterior of the kettle with a damp cloth, removing any residues of scale
and splashes.
5. Thoroughly wipe dry all parts. Thereafter, leave the parts of the appliance dry
naturally for approx. 30 minutes, where they are
out of reach of young children.
IMPORTANT:
Please de-scale the kettle regularly (see: ‘De-scaling the Kettle’).
DE-SCALING THE KETTLE
For de-scaling you may use white vinegar.
1. Fill the kettle with 1/2 litre of vinegar and add approx. 1 litre water up to the
MAX level. Leave the kettle stand for at least 1 hour.
2. With large amounts of scale, to assist de-scaling, you may warm up the solution
up to
the lowest possible temperature
(35 °C) and leave the kettle stand until the
keep warm cycle finished (approx. 30 minutes). Ensure good ventilation, when
warming up the vinegar solution.
3. Empty the kettle and rinse the interior of the kettle with clear tap water.
4. Then fill the kettle to the maximum (1.5 litres) and bring the water to the boil. Dis-
card the water and rinse the kettle again.
5. Repeat the complete procedure, if there is still any scale left.
