CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
USE
CLEANING YOUR KETTLE:
Unplug it. Let it cool down and clean it with a damp sponge.
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Never immerse the kettle, its base, the cord or the electric plug in water: the electri-
cal connections or the switch must not come into contact with water.
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Do not use scouring pads.
CLEANING THE FILTER:
The removable filter consists of a mesh to retain the particles of scale and prevent
them falling into your cup when pouring. This filter neither treats nor removes the
hardness of 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.
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To remove the anti-scale filter, lift the kettle off its base and allow to cool.
Never remove the filter when the appliance is full of hot water.
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 1/2 l of vinegar.
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Leave to stand for 1 hour without heating.
using citric acid:
boil 1/2 l of water.
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add 25g of citric acid and leave to stand for 15 min.
using a de-scaler specifically for plastic kettles:
follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Empty your kettle and rinse 5 or 6 times. Repeat if necessary.
TO DE-SCALE YOUR FILTER:
Soak the filter in white vinegar or diluted citric acid.
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Never use a de-scaling method other than that recommended.
THE KETTLE WILL SWITCH OFF AUTOMATICALLY
As soon as the water reaches boiling point or the chosen temperature. You can stop
it manually, before removing it from its base to pour the water. Depending on the
model, the interior light and the indicator light will go out when the water reaches
boiling point. Make sure that the on/off button is in the off position after boiling and
that the kettle has switched off before removing it from its base.
Throw away the water from the first two/three uses.
Do not leave water in the kettle after use as this quicken the formation of scale.
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