SEVERIN wk3309, Instructions For Use Manual

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
Th e appliance must be used only on a heat-
resistant, level surface.

Do not allow the appliance or its power
cord to come into contact with open
fl ames or any hot surfaces such as hot-
plates.

Do not let the power cord hang free, and
keep the cord well away from hot parts of
the housing.

Always remove the plug from the wall
socket,
- in case of any malfunction,
- aft er use,
- during cleaning.

No responsibility is accepted if damage
results from improper use, or if these
instructions are not complied with.

Th is appliance is intended for domestic or
similar applications, such as in
- staff kitchens, offi ces and other
commercial environments,
- agricultural areas,
- hotels, motels etc. and similar
establishments,
- bed-and-breakfast guest houses.

In order to comply with safety regulations
and to avoid hazards, repairs of electrical
appliances must be carried out by
qualifi
ed personnel, including the
replacement of the power cord. If repairs
are needed, please send the appliance to
one of our customer service departments.
Th
e address can be found in the appendix
to this manual.
Th ermal safety cut-out
Th e 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
calcifi ed. Once the safety cut-out has switched
off the kettle, it must be allowed to cool down
suffi
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 lid-opener lever to open the lid
and fi ll 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.
– Th e boiling process begins. Aft er reaching
the boiling point, the appliance is
automatically switched off by the integral
steam cut-off device.
– To interrupt the boiling process, set the
On/Off switch to its Off position; the
indicator light goes out.
– 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 aft er
use (the red indicator light goes out).
– Do not leave any residual water in the
container.
Power cord wind-up storage
Th e wind-up power cord storage under the
base facilitates limiting the length of the
power cord during use and makes it easy to
store the appliance.
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 insuffi
cient
descaling. A mixture of 0.5 litres of water to
two tablespoons of vinegar essence is suitable.
– Pour the descaler in.
– Switch the appliance on and let the
solution reach boiling point.
– Leave it to take eff ect for a short period.
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