Grundig WK 4640, Manual

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OPERATION­ ______________________________
7­­ After a few minutes, the water will start to boil.
The kettle switches off automatically and the
On/Off switch
E
moves upwards.
― The function indicator disappears.
Note
7
If you want to stop the heating manually, push
the On/Off switch
E
upwards.
8­­
Disconnect the plug from the wall socket.
9­­
Take the kettle from the base
F
. Only hold it
by the handle
D
.
Caution
7
Do not open the lid
B
as hot water could
splash out. Make sure that no water splashes
onto the base
F
.
INFORMATION­ ___________________________
10­­ Pour the water from the spout
A
to the cup or
glass you want to use.
Notes
7
If you want to continue the boiling process, re-
peat the procedure from 1 to 10.
7
Let the kettle cool down between each heating
process.
Hints­and­Tips
7
Use softened or filtered water to prevent lime
build-up.
Cleaning­and­care
Caution
7
Never use petrol, solvents or abrasive clean-
ers, metal objects or hard brushes to clean the
appliance.
7
Never put the appliance, base
F
or power
cord in water or any other liquid.
1­­ Turn the appliance off and disconnect it from
the wall socket.
2­­
Let the appliance cool down completely.
3­­ Use a damp soft cloth and a little mild cleanser to
clean the exterior of the appliance.
Note ­
7
Before using the appliance after cleaning, dry
all parts carefully using a soft towel.
Descaling­the­kettle
Descaling extends the life of your kettle. Fre-
quency of descaling depends on the water hard-
ness in your area.
1­­ Fill the kettle with water, up to three quarters of
the maximum level.
2­­ Add white vinegar or lemon acid in the kettle
up to the maximum level.
3­­
Boil the solution (refer to Operation section).
4­­ After the kettle has switched off, unplug the ap-
pliance.
5­­ Leave the solution in the kettle for a few hours.
6­­ Pour out the solution and rinse the inside thor-
oughly.
7­­ Fill the kettle with clean water and boil the
water.
8­­ Empty the kettle and rinse it with water again.
Notes ­
7
If there is still some limescale, repeat the pro-
cedure.
7
You can also use a descaler which is appro-
priate for kettles. If you use a descaler, please
follow the instructions of that descaler.