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introduction
Congratulations on purchasing this Philips kettle! In
this user manual you find all the information you need
to enjoy your kettle optimally for a long time.
general description (Fig. 1)
HD4668/HD4667:
A Triple-action filter
B Spout
C Water-level indicator
D Base
E Lid
F Lid release button
G On/off switch (I/O)
HD4666/HD4665:
H Spout
I Scale filter
J Water-level indicator
K Base
L Lid
M On/off switch (I/O)
N Power-on light
important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
Do not immerse the appliance or the base in water
or any other liquid.
Warning
Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance
corresponds to the local mains voltage before you
connect the appliance.
Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord,
the base or the appliance itself is damaged.
If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it
replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by
Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
Keep the mains cord out of the reach of children.
Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of
the table or worktop on which the appliance stands.
Excess cord can be stored in or around the base of
the appliance.
Hot water can cause serious burns. Be careful when
the kettle contains hot water.
Never fill the kettle beyond the maximum level
indication. If the kettle has been overfilled, boiling
water may be ejected from the spout and cause
scalding.
Do not touch the body of the kettle during and
some time after use, as it gets very hot. Always lift
the kettle by its handle.
Do not open the lid while the water is heating up or
boiling. Be careful when you open the lid immediately
after the water has boiled: the steam coming out of
the kettle is very hot.
Only use the kettle in combination with its original
base.
This rapid-boil kettle can draw up to 13 amps from
the power supply in your home. Make sure that the
electrical system in your home and the circuit to
which the kettle is connected can cope with this level
of power consumption. Do not let too many other
appliances draw power from the same circuit while
the kettle is being used.
Caution
In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent
resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must
not be supplied through an external switching device,
such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is
regularly switched on and off by the utility.
Always place the base and the kettle on a dry, flat
and stable surface.
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The kettle is only intended for boiling water. Do not
use it to heat up soup or other liquids or jarred,
bottled or tinned food.
Never fill the kettle below the minimum level to
prevent the kettle from boiling dry.
Depending on the hardness of the water in your
area, small spots may appear on the heating element
of your kettle when you use it. This phenomenon is
the result of scale build-up on the heating element
and on the inside of the kettle over time. The harder
the water, the faster scale builds up. Scale can occur
in different colours. Although scale is harmless, too
much scale can influence the performance of your
kettle. Descale your kettle regularly by following the
instructions given in the chapter ‘Descaling’.
Some condensation may appear on the base of the
kettle. This is perfectly normal and does not mean
that the kettle has any defects.
Boil-dry protection
This kettle is equipped with boil-dry protection. This
device automatically switches off the kettle if it is
accidentally switched on when there is no water or not
enough water in it. The on/off switch stays in ‘on’ position
and the light inside the kettle (HD4668/HD4667) or the
power-on light (HD4666/HD4665) stays on. Switch off
the kettle and let it cool down for 10 minutes. Then lift
the kettle from its base to reset the boil-dry protection.
The kettle is now ready for use again.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user
manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific
evidence available today.
Before first use
1
Remove stickers, if any, from the base or the kettle.
2
Place the base on a dry, stable and flat surface.
3
To adjust the length of the cord, wind part of it
round the reel in the base. Pass the cord through
one of the slots in the base (Fig. 2).
4
Rinse the kettle with water.
5
Fill the kettle with water up to the maximum
level and let the water boil once (see ‘Using the
appliance’).
6
Pour out the hot water and rinse the kettle once
more.
Using the appliance
1
Fill the kettle with water either through the spout
or through the open lid. (Fig. 3)
HD4668/HD4667: To open the lid, press the lid
release button (Fig. 4).
Close the lid before you switch on the kettle.
Make sure that the lid is properly closed to prevent the
kettle from boiling dry.
2
Place the kettle on its base, put the plug in the wall
socket and set the on/off switch to ‘I’. (Fig. 5)
The kettle starts heating up.
The light inside the kettle (HD4668/HD4667) or
the power-on light (HD4666/HD4665) goes on.
The kettle switches off automatically (‘click’) when
the water boils.
The light inside the kettle (HD4668/HD4667) or
the power-on light (HD4666/HD4665) goes off
automatically when the kettle switches off.
You can interrupt the boiling process by setting the
on/off switch to ‘O’.
Cleaning and descaling
Always unplug the appliance before you clean it.
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or
aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the
appliance.
Never immerse the kettle or its base in water.
Cleaning the kettle
1
Clean the outside of the kettle with a soft, damp
cloth moistened with warm water and some mild
cleaning agent.
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Cleaning the filter
Note: Scale is not harmful to your health but it may give
your drink a powdery taste. The triple-action filter (HD4668/
HD4667) or scale filter (HD4666/HD4665) prevents
scale particles from ending up in your drink. Clean the filter
regularly.
Cleaning the triple-action filter (HD4668/
HD4667 only)
The triple-action filter has a mesh that attracts scale from
the water.
1
Lift the filter out of the kettle (Fig. 6).
2
Slide the basket off the filter (Fig. 7).
3
Take the stainless steel mesh out of the
basket. (Fig. 8)
4
To clean the mesh, squeeze and rotate it under a
running tap.
5
Gently clean the filter with a soft nylon brush.
Note: You can also leave the filter in the kettle when you
descale the whole appliance (see section ‘Descaling the
kettle’ in this chapter).
Note: You can also take the filter out of the kettle and clean
it in the dishwasher.
6
Reassemble the filter and slide it back into the
kettle (‘click’).
Cleaning the scale filter (HD4666/HD4665
only)
There are three ways to clean the kettle:
1 Take the filter out of the kettle and gently brush it
with a soft nylon brush under a running tap;
2 Leave the filter in the kettle when you descale the
whole appliance (see section ‘Descaling the kettle’ in
this chapter).
3 Take the filter out of the kettle and clean it in the
dishwasher.
Descaling the kettle
Regular descaling prolongs the life of the kettle.
In case of normal use (up to 5 times a day), the following
descaling frequency is recommended:
Once every 3 months if you use soft water (up to
18dH).
Once every month if you use hard water (more than
18dH).
1
Fill the kettle with water up to three-quarters of
the maximum level and bring the water to the boil.
2
After the kettle has switched off, add white vinegar
(8% acetic acid) to the maximum level.
3
Leave the solution in the kettle overnight.
4
Empty the kettle and rinse the inside thoroughly.
5
Fill the kettle with fresh water and boil the water.
6
Empty the kettle and rinse it with fresh water again.
7
Repeat the procedure if there is still some scale in
the kettle.
Note: You can also use an appropriate descaler. In that case,
follow the instructions on the package of the descaler.
storage
You can store the mains cord by winding it round the
reel in the base of the appliance.
Replacement
If the kettle, the base or the mains cord of the appliance
is damaged, take the base or the kettle to a service
centre authorised by Philips for repair or replacement
of the cord to avoid a hazard.
You can purchase a new filter at your Philips dealer or at
a Philips service centre. The table below indicates which
filter type is suitable for your electric kettle.
Kettle type
Filter type
HD4668/HD4667
HD4992
HD4666/HD4665
HD4985
Environment
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in
at an official collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 9).
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