SEVERIN WK3349, Instructions For Use

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in case of any malfunction, -
aft er use, and also -
before cleaning the appliance. -
When removing the plug from the wall
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socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
No responsibility is accepted if damage
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results from improper use, or if these
instructions are not complied with.
Th
is appliance is intended for domestic or
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similar applications, such as in
staff kitchens, offi ces and other -
commercial environments,
agricultural areas,
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hotels, motels etc. and similar -
establishments,
bed-and-breakfast guest houses.
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In order to comply with safety regulations
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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
For reasons of hygiene, discard the fi rst three
fi lling of water.
Boiling water
Never remove the water container from the
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base (or replace it) while the appliance is
switched on.
Remove the water container from its base.
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Take off the lid and fi ll the container with –
water to the desired level, observing the
Min. and Max. markings.
Replace the lid and put the container back –
on its base, before switching the appliance
on.
Insert the plug into a suitable wall socket
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and press the On/Off switch. Th e 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. Th
e indicator light
goes out.
If you want to interrupt the boiling
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process, set the On/Off switch to its Off
position.
To pour hot water, remove the container
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from its base.
To prevent hot steam from being emitted,
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ensure that the lid remains closed while
pouring out the water.
Remove the plug from the wall outlet aft er
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use.
Do not leave any residual water in the
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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 plate.
It is advisable to remove any such deposits at
regular intervals.
Any warranty claim will
be null and void if the kettle 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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To clean the container aft er descaling, –
rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Do not pour descalers down enamel-
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