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Other Useful Information
Cleaning and care
WARNING!
• Switch the kettle off, unplug the power base from the wall socket and let the
kettle cool down completely before cleaning or descaling.
• Never immerse the kettle, cord or power base in water. All connections and
sockets must be kept dry.
• To prevent damage to the kettle, do not use scouring pads, steel wool,
solvents or harsh chemical or alkaline cleaning agents when cleaning, use a
soft cloth and a mild detergent only.
The outside of your kettle only requires occasional wiping with a damp cloth and
mild, non-abrasive household detergent, if necessary. Polish with a soft dry cloth.
Descaling (removal of mineral deposits)
From time to time, you may need to clean off any mineral deposits (limescale)
left by water inside your kettle to keep it operating efficiently. Scale build-up will
cause the element to overheat, reducing its working life. It may also cause the
safety cut-out to operate prematurely, switching the kettle off before the water
boils. As the element is mounted beneath the kettle, limescale can only build up
on the walls and floor of the kettle, where it can be seen and dealt with.
To minimise scale build-up:
• Empty the kettle after each use; do not let water stand in the kettle overnight.
• Use filtered instead of ordinary tap water, if scaling is problem in your area.
• Descale the kettle regularly using a proprietary brand of descaler
suitable
for use in plastic-bodied products and follow the instructions on the packet. In
areas of very hard water, descaling may be necessary as often as once a month.
• When descaling has finished, empty the kettle and rinse it out several times
with fresh water, then fill with fresh water, boil, and discard the water. This
should ensure no chemical residues are left in the kettle.
• Alternatively, clean the inside of the kettle with an equal part solution of
household (white) vinegar and water:
Descaling with water and vinegar:
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Fill the kettle with 3 cups of white vinegar and the remainder with water.
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Let this mixture stand in the kettle overnight.
Do not boil
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Empty the solution from the kettle.
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Remove any stains remaining by rubbing with a damp cloth.
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Fill the kettle with fresh, clean water, let it boil and then discard the water.
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Repeat with clean, fresh water until all traces of vinegar are removed.
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MODEL: JK-149-WHT PRODUCT CODE: 63379 12/2018
