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normal and does not mean that the kettle
has any defects.
Depending on the hardness of the water
in your area, small spots may appear on
the heating element of your kettle when
you use it. This phenomenon is the result
of scale build-up on the heating element
and on the inside of the kettle over time.
The harder the water, the faster scale
will build up. Scale can occur in different
colours. Although scale is harmless, too
much scale can influence the
performance of your kettle. Descale your
kettle regularly by following the
instructions given in the chapter
‘Descaling’.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Gorenje appliance complies with all
standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF).
If handled properly and according to the
instructions in this user manual, the appliance is
safe to use based on scientific evidence available
today.
This appliance is marked according to the
European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE).
This guideline is the frame of a European-
wide validity of return and recycling on
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
Boil-dry protection
This kettle is equipped with boil-dry protection.
This device will automatically switch the kettle off if
it is accidentally switched on when there is no
water or not enough water in it. The on/off switch
will stay in ‘on’ position, but the power-on light ring
will go out. Set the on/off switch to
‘off ’ and let the
kettle cool down for 10 minutes. Then lift the kettle
from its base to reset the boil-dry protection. The
kettle is now ready for use again.
Before first use
1. Remove stickers, if any, from the base or kettle.
2. Place the base on a dry, stable and flat surface.
3. Rinse the kettle with water.
4. Fill the kettle with water up to the maximum level
and let it boil once
(see ‘Using theappliance’).
5. Pour out the hot water and rinse the kettle once
more.
Using the appliance
1. Open the lid by pressing the lid release button.
2. Fill the kettle with water.
You can fill the kettle either through the spout or
through the open lid.
3. Close the lid.
Make sure that the lid is properly closed to prevent
the kettle from boiling dry.
4. Place the kettle on its base.
5. Put the plug in the wall socket.
6. Set th
e on/off switch to ‘I’.
The power-on light ring goes on and the kettle
starts heating up.
The kettle switches off automatically when the
water has reached boiling point.
Cleaning and descaling
Always unplug the appliance before cleaning it.
Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents, scourers
etc. to clean the kettle.
Never immerse the kettle or its base in water.
Cleaning the filter
Scale is not harmful to your health but it may give
your drink a powdery taste.The antiscale filter
prevents scale particles from ending up in your
drink and has a mesh that attracts scale from the
water. Clean the anti-scale filter regularly.
The anti-scale filter can be cleaned as follows:
1. Take the filter out of the kettle.
2. Clean the mesh by squeezing and rotating it under
a running tap.
3. Gently clean the filter with a soft nylon brush.
You can also leave the filter in the kettle when
descaling the whole appliance (see ‘Descaling
the kettle’).
You can also take the filter out of the kettle
and clean it in the diswasher.
4. After cleaning the filter under the tap or in the
dishwasher, put it back into the kettle by sliding it
behind the brackets.
Descaling the kettle
Regular descaling will prolong the life of the kettle.
In case of normal use (up to 5 times a day), the
following descaling frequency is recommended:
Once every 3 months for soft water areas (up to
18 dH).
Once every month for hard water areas (more
than 18 dH).
1. Fill the kettle with water up to three-quarters of the
maximum level and bring the water to the boil.
