Krups BW 4108, Manual

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
DESCALING
CLEANING YOUR KETTLE
Unplug it.
Let it cool down and clean it with a damp sponge.
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Never immerse the kettle, its base, the cord or the electric plug in water: the electrical
connections or the switch must not come into contact with water.
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Do not use scouring pads.
CLEANING THE FILTER (fig. 5)
The removable filter consists of a mesh to retain the particles of scale and prevent them
falling into your cup when pouring. This filter neither treats nor removes the hardness of
the water. It thus conserves all the qualities of the water. With very hard water, the filter
can clog very quickly (10 to 15 uses). It is important to clean it regularly. If it is wet, put
it under a running tap, if dry, then brush it gently. Sometimes the scale will not detach
itself; it will then need descaling.
De-scale regularly, preferably at least once a month or more frequently if your water is
very hard.
To de-scale your kettle:
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using white vinegar (which can be obtained from hardware stores)
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fill the kettle with 1/2 l of vinegar,
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leave to stand for 1 hour without heating
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using citric acid:
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boil 1/2 l of water,
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add 25 g of citric acid and leave to stand for 15 min.
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using a de-scaler specifically for plastic kettles: follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Empty your kettle and rinse it 5 or 6 times. Repeat if necessary.
To descale your filter:
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Soak the filter in white vinegar or diluted citric acid.
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Never use a de-scaling method other than that recommended
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After the normal boiling cycle, the warm cycle starts automatically at the
temperature you have chosen.
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Purification cycle followed by warm cycle
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Select a warm temperature using the “temperature setting” button (C) and then
press the “water purification” button (D).
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After the purification cycle, the warm cycle starts automatically at the temperature
you have chosen.
Note:
Important, this kettle is not a measuring appliance. There may be differences
between the temperature displayed on the panel and the actual temperature of
the water. The fuller the kettle, the more precise the temperature is.