SEVERIN WK 3387, Instructions For Use Manual

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- after use,
- during cleaning.
∙ No responsibility is accepted if damage
results from improper use, or if these
instructions are not complied with.
Thermal safety cut-out
The preset thermal safety cut-out protects
the heating element from overheating should
the appliance be erroneously switched on
without any water, or if the heating element
is calci fi ed. Once the safety cut-out has
switched off the kettle, it must be allowed to
cool down suf fi ciently, or must be descaled
before it is switched on again.
Before using for the fi rst time
To clean the kettle, boil and discard the fi rst
fi lling of water.
Boiling water
∙ Remove the water container from its base.
∙ Use the recessed grip to open the lid.
∙ Fill the container with water to the desired
level, observing the Min. and Max.
markings.
∙ Before closing the lid and placing the
container back on its base, ensure that
the appliance has not yet been switched
on.
∙ Insert the plug into a suitable wall socket
and press the On/Off switch; the indicator
light comes on.
∙ The boiling process begins. After
reaching the boiling point, the appliance is
automatically switched off by the integral
steam cut-off device; the indicator light
goes out.
∙ To interrupt the boiling process, set the
On/Off switch to its Off position.
∙ To pour hot water, remove the container
from its base.
∙ To prevent hot steam from being emitted,
ensure that the lid remains closed while
pouring out the water.
∙ Remove the plug from the wall outlet after
use (the red indicator light goes out).
Cable guides
There are three cable guides on the sides of
the base, enabling the user to place the kettle
onto the base from the preferred direction.
Descaling
∙ Depending on the water quality in your
area, lime deposits may build up on the
heating element. It is advisable to remove
any such deposits at regular intervals.
∙ Any warranty claim will be null and
void if the appliance malfunctions
because of insuf fi cient descaling.
∙ A mixture of 0.5 litres of water and 40 ml
of vinegar essence is suitable.
∙ Pour the descaler in.
∙ Switch the appliance on and let the
solution reach boiling point.
∙ Leave it to take effect for a short period.
∙ To clean the container after descaling,
rinse thoroughly with clean water.
∙ During descaling, ensure suf fi cient
ventilation and do not inhale any vinegar
vapours.
∙ Do not pour descalers down enamel-
coated sinks.
Cleaning and care
∙ Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is
disconnected from the power supply and
has cooled down completely.
∙ To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
clean the kettle and the base with water
and do not immerse them in water. Do not