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Cleaning and care
Other Useful Information
WARNING!
• Disconnect the kettle from the power outlet and let it cool before cleaning
or descaling.
• Never immerse the appliance in water.
• All connections and sockets must be kept dry.
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.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the appliance, do not use alkaline cleaning
agents when cleaning, use a soft cloth and a mild detergent only.
Removal of mineral deposits (descaling)
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. How often you have to
do this depends on the water hardness in your area and on how often you use
the kettle. If scaling is a problem in your area, it is important that you clean the
inside of the kettle regularly.
• To descale the kettle, use a commercially available descaling agent for
household products and follow the instructions on the packet.
• Alternatively, clean the inside of the kettle with a simple water and vinegar (or
water and lemon) solution:
Descaling with water and vinegar:
• Fill the kettle with 3 cups of white vinegar and the remainder with water.
• Let this mixture stand in the kettle overnight.
Do not boil.
• Empty the solution from the kettle.
• Remove any stains remaining inside the kettle by rubbing with a damp
cloth.
• Fill the kettle with fresh, clean water, let it boil and then discard the water.
• Repeat with clean, fresh water until all traces of vinegar are removed.
Descaling with water and lemon:
• Half-fill the kettle with tap water and add the juice of 1 lemon.
• Boil this mixture and let it stand for 15 minutes; repeat this process
two more times, then rinse the kettle well until all traces of lemon are
removed.
