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before using your Kenwood
appliance
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Read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.
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Remove all packaging and any
labels.
safety
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Always use the filter and never
overfill - boiling water may splash
out.
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Avoid contact with steam coming
out of the spout area when pouring
and out of the lid or spout area
when refilling.
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Beware: the metal body of the
kettle will get hot during operation.
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Never let the cord hang down
where a child could grab it.
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Always unplug your kettle
when not in use.
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Never put the kettle, powerbase,
cord or plug in liquid.
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Never use a damaged appliance.
Get it checked or repaired: see
‘service and customer care’.
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Caution:
Do not operate the kettle
on an inclined surface.
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Only use the powerbase supplied
and keep it clean and dry.
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Make sure the lid is secure before
switching the kettle on.
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Warning:
Do not open the lid
while the water is boiling.
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Take care when opening the lid -
droplets of hot water may be
ejected.
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Make sure the kettle is switched off
before lifting or pouring.
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Remove the kettle from the base
before filling or pouring.
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Never put the kettle near or on
cooker hot plates or gas burners.
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This kettle is for boiling water only.
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This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
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Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
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Only use the appliance for its intended
domestic use. Kenwood will not
accept any liability if the appliance is
subject to improper use, or failure to
comply with these instructions.
before plugging in
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Make sure your electricity supply is
the same as the one shown on the
underside of your kettle.
Important - UK only
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The wires in the cord are coloured
as follows:
Green and Yellow = Earth
Blue = Neutral
Brown = Live.
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The appliance must be protected
by a 13A approved (BS1362) fuse.
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WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED.
Note:
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For non-rewireable plugs the fuse
cover MUST be refitted when
replacing the fuse. If the fuse cover
is lost then the plug must not be
used until a replacement can be
obtained. The correct fuse cover is
identified by colour and a
replacement may be obtained from
your Kenwood Authorised Repairer
(see Service).
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If a non-rewireable plug is cut off it
must be DESTROYED
IMMEDIATELY. An electric shock
hazard may arise if an unwanted
non-rewireable plug is inadvertently
inserted into a 13A socket outlet.
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This appliance conforms to EC
directive 2004/108/EC on
Electromagnetic Compatibility and
EC regulation no. 1935/2004 of
27/10/2004 on materials intended
for contact with food.
before using for the first time
1 Wrap any excess cord around the
bracket on the underside of the
powerbase
.
2 Fill to ‘MAX’, boil, then pour the
water away. Repeat 2 to 3 times.
key
spout
finger pad
flip top lid
lid release button
water level gauge
on/off switch with indicator light
360° powerbase
cord wrap
filter
to use your kettle
1 Fill the kettle through either the
spout or lid. The water level must
be between ‘MAX’ and ‘MIN’.
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Be economical: do not boil more
water than you need.
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To improve the quality of your
drinks always use fresh water.
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Empty the kettle after each use.
2 Check the lid is closed. Close the
lid by pushing down on the finger
pad area
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3 Plug in and switch on.
4 Your kettle will boil and switch off
automatically. To re-boil, wait a few
seconds - the on/off switch needs
time to reset.
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If you experience problems
with your kettle switching on
and off during use or
switching off before boiling,
check that the flat element is
free from scale - see
“descaling”.
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Your kettle is fitted with a filter to
hold back limescale particles.
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If you find drops of water under
your kettle, don’t worry - it is just
condensation.
boil-dry protection
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If you switch on with too little water,
your kettle will cut out automatically.
Switch off, remove from the
powerbase and let it cool down
before re-filling. When it has cooled
down, the switch will reset itself.
care and cleaning
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Before cleaning, unplug your kettle
and let it cool down.
the outside and powerbase
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Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry.
Do not use abrasives - they will
scratch the metal and plastic
surfaces.
the inside
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Even though your kettle comes with
a filter, you still need to clean the
inside (and the filter) regularly.
the filter
1 Open the lid.
2 Slide the filter out
.
3
either
rinse under the tap or use a
soft brush.
or
when descaling your kettle, drop
the filter in too. Rinse thoroughly.
4 Slide the filter back in to refit
.
descaling
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Regular descaling of the flat
element will improve the
performance of your kettle. If the
kettle is not descaled regularly the
build up of limescale may result in
the following:
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problems may be experienced
with the kettle switching on and
off during use or switching off
before boiling.
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the kettle may take longer to boil.
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the flat element may be
damaged.
1.0
L
max
0.5
L
min