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Before using for the first time
Fill to 'max', boil, discard the water, and then rinse. Do this three times, to remove any
dust, residues etc., from the kettle.
Positioning
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Put the power base on a stable, level surface.
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Route the cable so it does not overhang, and cannot be caught or tripped over.
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Wind excess cable beneath the power base.
filling
Caution: if the kettle has just boiled, it will be full of steam. Keep hands clear, as
steam may escape from the kettle when opening the lid.
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Remove the kettle from the power base.
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Remove the lid.
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Fill the kettle with at least 2 cups of water, but do not fill above the 'max' line.
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If overfilled, the kettle may spit boiling water.
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Replace the lid and press it down to lock it closed.
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Ensure the lid is fully closed or the kettle won’t switch off when it boils.
switChing on
Caution: Keep clear, as steam may escape from the spout when boiling.
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Check that the kettle is switched off by lifting the kettle off the power base so that the boil
switch pops up.
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Put the kettle on the power base – take care not to spill any water.
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Plug the power base into a wall power outlet.
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Press the boil switch down – the switch will illuminate and the kettle will heat up.
switChing off
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When the water boils, the kettle will switch itself off.
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To switch off manually, lift the kettle off the power base and replace it. The boil switch will
pop up.
general
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Remove the kettle from the power base before pouring.
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To avoid the risk of splashing, pour slowly and do not over-tilt the kettle.
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Do not tilt the kettle backwards – water might get on to the control area. If this happens,
let the kettle dry before use – sit it somewhere warm for 12 hours.
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When you lift the kettle, you may see moisture on the power base. This is from the steam
used to switch the kettle off automatically, which then condenses and escapes via vents
under the kettle. This is normal.
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There may be some discolouration on the floor of the kettle. This is due to the bonding of
the element to the kettle floor.
using with insuffiCient water
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Using the kettle with insufficient water will shorten the life of the element.
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If the kettle is accidently switched on when it does not contain sufficient water, the safety
boil-dry cut-out will switch the kettle off.
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To prevent the kettle cycling on and off, remove it from the power base and the boil
switch will pop up.
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Sit the kettle on a stable heat resistant surface until it has fully cooled down.
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Do not fill the kettle with water until it is cold or it may spit.