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Cleaning The Outside and Base Unit:
1. Remove the plug from the mains socket and allow the appliance to cool down
before cleaning.
2. Do not immerse the base unit, kettle or plug/power cord in water or any other
liquid.
3. Clean the base unit and outside of the appliance by wiping it with a damp
cloth. A little detergent can be added if needed.
4. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, any form of strong solvents or abrasive
cleaning agents to clean the appliance; they may damage the outside surfaces
of the appliance.
De-Scaling:
IMPORTANT:
Failure to de-scale your kettle may invalidate your guarantee.
If you do not de-scale your kettle regularly, the build-up of lime-scale may result in
the following:
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The kettle taking longer to boil.
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Damage to the heating element.
•
The safety cut out may operate prematurely, switching the kettle off before the
water has boiled.
To Minimise Scale Build-Up:
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Empty the kettle of water after each use.
•
Do not allow water to stand in the kettle overnight.
•
Use filtered water instead of tap water to help reduce lime-scale build up.
How To De-Scale:
Note:
Should the appliance switch OFF before reaching boiling point this is a sign
that de-scaling is necessary.
•
Any regular de-scaling agent may be used, provided the relevant instructions
are observed. To avoid spillage,
DO NOT
fill the kettle to the upper mark if the
de-scaling agent causes the water to foam.
•
To clean the kettle thoroughly of any de-calcification residue; let it go through
several boiling cycles using clean water with each cycle. Rinse the kettle with
clean water afterwards.
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It is advisable to remove limescale deposits from the kettle at regular intervals.
Removing Lime-scale Build-up:
If using a kettle cleaning solution make sure to follow the instructions.
Natural Cleaning Method for Limescale Removal:
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Fill the kettle with equal parts water and vinegar (white wine vinegar, cider
vinegar or lemon juice work particularly well). Allow the kettle to boil (take care
to ensure the contents do not boil over) and let it stand for 30-40 minutes.
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When the standing time has elapsed. empty the kettle and rinse it with water.
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The kettle should now be free from lime-scale and ready to be used again.
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