know your Kenwood
stainless steel jug kettle
spout
lid
water gauge
on/off switch with neon
360˚ powerbase
cord storage
scale filter
to use your stainless
steel jug kettle
1 Fill it through the spout or lid. The
water level must be between 'Max'
and 200ml (1 cup).
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Always use the filter and never
overfill - boiling water may splash
out.
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Be economical: do not boil more
water than you need.
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To improve the quality of your
drinks always use fresh water.
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Empty the kettle after each use.
2 Check the lid is closed.
3 Plug in and switch on. The neon
will come on.
4 Your kettle will boil and switch off
automatically. To re-boil, wait a
few seconds - the on/off switch
needs time to reset.
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If you experience problems
with your kettle switching
on and off during use or
switching off before boiling,
check that the flat element
is free from scale - see
“descaling”. If descaling
does not solve the problem
contact Kenwood customer
care.
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Your kettle is fitted with a scale
filter to hold back limescale
particles.
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If you find drops of water under
your kettle, don’t worry - it is just
condensation.
boil-dry protection
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If you switch on with too little
water, your kettle will cut out
automatically. Switch off and let it
cool down before re-filling.
When it has cooled down, the
switch will reset itself.
care and cleaning
Before cleaning, unplug your kettle
and let it cool down.
the outside and powerbase
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Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry.
Do not use abrasives - they will
scratch the metal and plastic
surfaces.
the inside
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Wipe with bicarbonate of soda on
a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly.
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Even though your kettle comes
with a scale filter, you still need to
clean the inside (and the filter)
regularly.
the scale filter
1 Open the lid.
2 Remove the scale filter by
holding the tab and then lifting the
filter out.
3
either
rinse under the tap or use
a soft brush
or
when descaling your kettle,
drop the filter in too. Rinse
thoroughly.
4 To re-fit the filter, hold the tab
.
Then slide the filter down into the
bracket until secure
.
safety
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Always use the filter and never
overfill - boiling water may splash
out.
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Avoid contact with steam coming
out of the spout area when
pouring and out of the lid when
refilling.
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Beware: the metal body of the
kettle will get hot during operation.
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Keep small children away from the
kettle and never let the cord hang
down over the worktop edge - a
child could grab it and pull the
kettle down.
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If you do not need so much cord,
shorten it by wrapping any excess
cord around the bracket on the
underside of the powerbase
.
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Always unplug your kettle
when not in use.
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Never put the kettle, powerbase,
cord or plug in liquid.
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Do not use if there is
any
damage
to the kettle, powerbase, cord or
plug. Get it checked or repaired:
see ‘service’.
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This kettle is not intended for use
by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
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Young children should be
supervised to ensure they do not
play with the appliance.
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Caution:
Do not operate the
kettle on an inclined surface.
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Only use the powerbase supplied
and keep it clean and dry.
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Make sure the lid is secure before
switching the kettle on.
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Warning:
Do not remove the lid
while the water is boiling.
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Make sure the kettle is switched
off before lifting or pouring.
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Remove the kettle from the base
before filling or pouring.
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Never put the kettle near or on
cooker hot plates or gas burners.
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This kettle is for boiling water only.
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This kettle is for domestic use only.
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Failure to observe these cautions
may result in damage to the kettle.
before plugging in
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Make sure your electricity supply is
the same as the one shown on the
underside of your kettle.
important - UK only
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The wires in the cord are coloured
as follows:
Green and Yellow = Earth, Blue =
Neutral, Brown = Live.
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The appliance must be protected
by a 13A approved (BS1362) fuse.
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WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED.
Note:
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For non-rewireable plugs the fuse
cover MUST be refitted when
replacing the fuse. If the fuse cover
is lost then the plug must not be
used until a replacement can be
obtained. The correct fuse cover is
identified by colour and a
replacement may be obtained from
your Kenwood Authorised Repairer
(see Service).
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If a non-rewireable plug is cut off it
must be DESTROYED
IMMEDIATELY. An electric shock
hazard may arise if an unwanted
non-rewireable pug is inadvertently
inserted into a 13A socket outlet.
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This kettle complies with European
Economic Community Directive
89/336/EEC.
before using for the first
time
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Remove all packaging and any
labels.
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Fill to ‘MAX’, boil, then pour the
water away. Repeat 2 to 3 times.
