Grundig WK 6440, Manual

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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. The des-
caling period depends on the water hardness 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 appropri-
ate for kettles. If you use a descaler, please
follow the instructions of that descaler.
Warning ­
7
If you do not descale the kettle after a long time
you use it, the bottom at the inside of the water
tank fully gets covered with limescale and the
appliance will get damaged. In that case, it re-
quires to be repaired by a service centre.
7
No warranty claims are accepted for damage
caused by improper handling.
Storage
7
If you do not plan to use the appliance for a
long period of time, please store it carefully.
7
Make sure the appliance is unplugged and
completely dry.
7
Store the appliance in a cool, dry place.
7
Make sure the appliance is kept out of the
reach of children.
7
Wind up the power cord around the cable coil
G
on the bottom of the base F .
INFORMATION­ ___________________________