TEFAL KI160511, Manual

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IN THE EVENT OF PROBLEMS
THERE IS NO EVIDENT DAMAGE TO YOUR KETTLE
• The kettle does not work or stops before coming to the boil
– Check that your kettle is properly connected.
– The kettle has been switched on without water or an accumulation of scale has
caused the overheat cut-out to operate: allow the kettle to cool and fill it with
water. Descale first if scale has accumulated.
Switch it on: the kettle should start working again after about 15 minutes.
• The water tastes of plastic:
Generally, this happens when the kettle is new, discard the water from the first few
boilings. If the problem persists, fill the kettle to maximum and add two teaspoons of
bicarbonate of soda. Bring to the boil and discard the water. Rinse out the kettle.
IF YOUR KETTLE HAS BEEN DROPPED, IF IT LEAKS OR IF THERE IS VISIBLE DAMAGE TO
THE POWER CORD, THE PLUG OR THE BASE OF THE KETTLE
Return your kettle to your After-Sales Service Centre, only they are authorised to carry
out repairs. See the guarantee conditions and list of centres in the booklet supplied
DE-SCALING
De-scale regularly, preferably at least once a month or more frequently if your water is
very hard.
To de-scale your kettle:
• Using white vinegar:
– Fill the kettle with ½ l of vinegar,
– Leave to stand for 1 hour without heating.
• Using citric acid:
– Boil ½ l of water,
– Add 25 g of citric acid and leave to stand for 15 min.
• Using a de-scaler specifically for plastic kettles: follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Empty your kettle and rinse 5 or 6 times. Repeat if necessary.
To de-scale your filter (according to model):
Soak the filter in white vinegar or diluted citric acid.
• Never use a de-scaling method other than that recommended.
the water. It thus conserves all the qualities of the water. With very hard water, the filter
can clog very quickly (10 to 15 uses). It is important to clean it regularly. If it is wet, put
it under a running tap, if dry, then brush it gently. Sometimes the scale will not detach
itself; it will then need descaling.