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BEFORE USING YOUR KETTLE
Before first use, fill the kettle with clean water to maximum capacity and boil. Discard the water and repeat the process.
NOTE: The max capacity of kettle is 1.7L.
OPERATION
1.
The kettle should always be unplugged when filling or adding water.
2.
Fill the kettle with water to desired level. Do not overfill or there will be a risk of spillage or spitting. The water level
indicator will assist you to measure the correct amount. You can fill the kettle via the spout or after opening the lid.
Do not forget to close the lid after filling, otherwise the kettle will not automatically switch off after use.
3.
Do not fill with less than min level of water
(
to “min” indication
)
to prevent the kettle running dry while operating.
4.
Do not fill with more than 1.7 liters of water
(
to “max” indication
)
.
5.
An automatic safety cut-out has been fitted for protection against overheating, it will operate if the kettle is switched
on when containing insufficient water. Always ensure the water inside the kettle covers the minimum mark on the
water level indicator gauge. If the automatic safety cut-out has operated, switch the kettle off, disconnect from the
power outlet and allow the kettle to cool down for 5 to 10 minutes. The refill with and switch on, the kettle will work
as normal.
6.
Place the power base on a dry, flat surface. Place the kettle on the power base. The electrical connection will be made
automatically as the kettle slides onto the power base.
7.
Plug the cord set into an earthed power socket and switch on by depressing the on/off switch of the kettle to the “on”
position.
8.
When the water has boiled, the kettle will switch off automatically, after allowing the kettle to cool down for a while,
the water can be brought back to the boil by pushing the switch back to the “on” position. During the cooling down
time do not force the on/off switch into the “on” position as this can damage the operating mechanism.
9.
Do not remove the kettle from the power base without switching off first.
10.
Remember, if you do not wish to re-boil the kettle, switch it off.
11.
The kettle may be switched off manually at any time by setting the on/off switch into the “off” position.
BOIL-DRY PROTECTION
Should you accidentally let the kettle operate without water, the boil-dry protection will automatically switch off the power. If
this occurs, allow the kettle to cool before filling with cold water to reboil.
CLEANING AND CARE
Proper and regular care will not only ensure safe use but also elongate the lifetime of this appliance.
Warning! Switch of the appliance and disconnect from power supply before you carry out cleaning and maintenance
work to avoid electrical hazard.
1.
Let the product cool down.
2.
Wipe dust off with a soft dry cloth or soft brush.
3.
To clean other debris you may use a slightly wet cloth and neutral detergent.
4.
Never immerse electric parts of the appliance in water or other liquids and do not clean the appliance in the
dishwasher.
Note! Do not use chemical, alkaline, abrasive or other aggressive detergents or disinfector to clean this appliance as these
might be harmful to its surface.
DESCALING
From time to time, depended on the nature of your water supply, a boiled scale deposit is naturally formed and can be found
mostly adhered to the heating element, thus reducing the heating efficiency.
The amount of boiled scale deposited (and subsequently the need to clean or re-scale) largely depends on the water hardness in
your area the frequency with which the kettle is used. Boiled scale is not harmful to your health. But if poured into your
beverage, it can give a powdery taste to your drink. Therefore, the kettle should be descaled periodically as indicated below.
Descale kettle regularly. With normal use: at least twice a year
1.
Fill the kettle up to “max” with a mixture of one part ordinary vinegar and two parts water. Switch on and wait for the
appliance to switch off automatically.
2.
Let the mixture remain inside the kettle overnight.
3.
Discard the mixture the next morning.
4.
Fill the kettle with clean water up to “max” mark and boil again.