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SWITCHING ON
10 Plug the stand into the wall socket.
11 Put the kettle on the stand – take care not to spill.
12 Press the left part of the switch “
1
”.
13 The switch will light up, and the kettle will heat up.
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SWITCHING OFF
14 When the water boils, the kettle will switch off and the light will go out.
15 To switch off manually, press the right part of the switch “
0
”.
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GENERAL
16 Wait till the kettle has switched off automatically, or switch it off manually, then
remove the kettle from the stand before pouring.
17 To avoid the risk of splashing, pour slowly and don’t over-tilt the kettle.
18 Don’t tilt the kettle backwards, water might get into the control area. If this happens,
let the kettle dry before use – sit it somewhere warm for 12 hours.
19 When you lift the kettle, you may see moisture on the stand. Don’t worry – it’s the
steam used to switch off automatically, which then condenses and escapes via vents
under the kettle.
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USING WITH INSUFFICIENT WATER
20 Using the kettle with insufficient water will shorten the life of the element.
21 If you switch the kettle on without covering the coiled part of the element with
water, a boil-dry cut-out will switch it off.
22 To prevent the kettle cycling on and off, remove the kettle from the stand.
23 Sit it on the work surface till it’s cold.
24 Don’t fill the kettle till it’s cold, or it may spit.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
25 Check that the kettle is switched off, press the right part of the switch “
0
”.
26 Unplug the stand from the wall socket, and let the kettle cool down fully before
cleaning.
27 Wipe the kettle, inside and out, with a damp cloth. You may use a little household
detergent, but if you do, rinse well to avoid tainting the water.
28 Keep all connectors and sockets dry.
29 Don’t put the kettle or stand in any liquid.
30 Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
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DESCALE REGULARLY
31
Limescale
may be white, coloured, even rusty-looking, but it’s normally visible.
32
Phosphate
scale isn’t generally visible, but it’s there, even in soft water areas.
33
All scale
causes overheating, which reduces the life of the element, and may trigger
the boil-dry cut-out. So, even in a soft water area, descale at least monthly, to help
keep your kettle in working order.
34 Use a descaler suitable for use in plastic products (most products have plastic parts).
Follow the instructions on the descaler, rinse several times, then fill, boil and discard
the water, to ensure no residues are left.
