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general
33 Remove the kettle from the stand before pouring.
34 To avoid the risk of splashing, pour slowly and don’t over-tilt the kettle.
35 Don’t tilt the kettle backwards – water might get on to the control area.
36 If this happens, let the kettle dry before use – sit it somewhere warm for 12 hours.
37 When you lift the kettle, you may see moisture on the stand. Don’t worry – it’s the
steam used to switch the kettle off automatically, which then condenses and
escapes via vents under the kettle.
38 Don’t worry about discolouration on the floor of the kettle. It’s due to the bonding
of the element to the kettle floor.
using with insufficient water
39 This will shorten the life of the element.
40 A boil-dry cut-out will switch the kettle off.
41 To reset the cut-out, you must remove the kettle from the stand and let it go cold.
42 Sit the kettle on the work surface till it’s cold.
43 Don’t fill the kettle till it’s cold, or it may spit.
care and maintenance
1 Unplug the stand (switch the socket off first, if it’s switchable), and let the kettle cool
down fully.
2 Wipe the kettle, inside and out, with a damp cloth. You may use a little household
detergent, but if you do, rinse well to avoid tainting the water.
3 Keep all connectors and sockets dry.
4 Don’t put the kettle or stand in liquid.
5 Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
descale regularly – even in soft water areas
6
Limescale
may be white, coloured, even rusty-looking, but it’s normally visible.
7
Phosphate scale
isn’t generally visible, but it’s there, even in soft water areas.
8
All scale
causes overheating, reduces the kettle’s life, and may trigger the boil-dry
cut-out.
9 So, even with soft water, descale regularly, to help keep your kettle in working order.
10 Use a descaler suitable for plastic products (all kettles have plastic parts).
11 Follow the instructions provided with the descaler, rinse several times, then fill, boil
and discard the water, to ensure no residues are left.
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Products returned under guarantee with faults due to scale will be subject to a
repair charge.
water filter
12 Scale particles suspended in the water may give it a cloudy or greasy appearance.
The filter will prevent these particles going into your drink. If you see deposits on
the filter, clean it, otherwise the performance of your kettle will drop, your drinks
may contain scale, and the water inside the kettle may look cloudy.
cleaning the filter
13 Check your hands are free from soap, hand cream, or anything which might leave a
taint.
14 Switch the kettle off, and let it cool.
