Krups AQUACONTROL FLF20134, Manual

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Thank you for choosing an appliance from the KRUPS range which is intended
exclusively for the heating of water.
USE
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Place your kettle and its base on a flat, stable, heat resistance surface. (1)
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Before first use, rinse the inside of your kettle next fill it with cold water, boil and
empty the kettle, repeat this a couple of times.
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Remove the lid by aligning the “  ” mark with the “open” position and lifting it off. (2)
To close the kettle, engage the lid, with the spout cover set back, by placing the “  ”
mark to “open” and turn it anti-clockwise to the “lock” position. The protective cover
will block off the pouring spout. (3)
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With the kettle unplugged or removed from its base, fill it through the pouring spout
while pressing the thumb-release latch or via the open lid, to between the min and
max marks. (4)
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Close the lid (3), and place the kettle on its base. (5)
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Switch on by pressing the “I” switch. (6)
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The kettle stops automatically as soon as the water boils. (7)
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You can also switch the kettle off at any time during the heating process by pressing
the “0” switch. (8)
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To pour, press the thumb-release latch under the handle. (9)
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Empty the water from your kettle completely after each use.
CLEANING
DE-SCALING
To clean your kettle:
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Unplug it or remove it from its base.
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Leave it to cool, and then clean it with a damp sponge.
To clean the filter (depends on the model):
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Clean the filter regularly. Rinse it in clean running water and using a soft, non-metallic
brush if needed.
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Descale your kettle regularly.
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Use:
1. a descaler specifically intended for PLASTIC kettles. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions closely.
2. or white vinegar. Pour 1/2 l of vinegar into the kettle. Leave it to work for one hour
without heating.
3.
or citric acid. Boil 0.5 l of water. Add 25 g of citric acid. Leave it to work for 15
minutes.
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Repeat if necessary.
CAUTION: the safety precautions are part of the appliance. Read them carefully
before using your new appliance for the first time. Keep them in a place where you
can find and refer to them later on.