Boiling
Plug the stand into the wall socket (switch the socket on). Press the boil switch down. The switch will light up
and the kettle will heat up. When it boils, the boil switch will pop up and the switch light will go out.
Switching off
To switch the kettle off manually, lift it off the stand. The boil switch will pop up. You can then replace the
kettle on the stand.
General
Remove the kettle from the stand before pouring. To avoid the risk of splashing, pour slowly and don’t
over-tilt the kettle. Don’t 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. When you lift the kettle, you may see
moisture on the stand. Don’t worry – it’s the steam used to switch off automatically, which then condenses
and escapes via vents under the kettle. You may see some discolouration on the floor of the kettle. Again,
don’t worry – it’s due to the bonding of the element to the kettle floor.
Boiling dry
A boil-dry cut-out will switch the kettle off. To prevent the kettle cycling on and off, remove the kettle from
the stand and let it cool before replacing it on the stand. Sit the kettle on the work surface till it’s cold.
Repeated dry boil may shorten the life of the element.
Care and maintenance
Unplug the stand from the wall socket, and let the kettle cool down before cleaning. 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. You may notice the white diffuser attached to the floor of the kettle.
Do not try to remove it. Wipe the stand with a damp cloth. Keep all connectors and sockets dry.
Don’t put the kettle or stand in any liquid. Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
Whisper Quiet™ Boil-Tec
®
This technology consists of special designed and innovative features which include a diffuser and coating on
the base inside the kettle. While quietly buzzing the kettle will reach boiling point before you notice it!
SCALE
As you use the kettle, scale will also deposit on the quiet-boil coating, slowly decreasing the effect of noise
reduction. Regular descaling will keep your kettle clean and quiet. Do not try to move or remove the diffuser
attached to the floor of the kettle.
To minimise scale build-up:
Empty the kettle after use; do not allow water to stand in the kettle overnight; use filtered water instead of
ordinary tap water. Descale regularly – even in soft water areas.
Scale is mainly Calcium Carbonate (chalk), a harmless mineral found in most water supplies. Hard water
contains more than soft water. In some areas the scale may include minerals other than chalk. These may
colour the scale.
Limescale may be white, coloured, even rusty-looking, but it’s normally visible.
Phosphate scale isn’t generally visible, but it’s there, even in soft water areas. When water is heated, the
minerals solidify. This makes the water appear cloudy. It may form a film on the surface of the water or on the
walls and floor of the kettle. It may look like thin pieces of plastic in the water.
Scale deposits will form a hard crust which adversely affects the performance of your kettle and reduces its
life. All scale causes overheating and may prematurely trigger the boil-dry cut-out: switching it off before the
water has boiled.
Therefore it is important to descale regularly, even in a soft water area. Descale at least monthly, to help keep
your kettle in good working order. Use a descaler suitable for plastic products (all kettles have plastic parts).
Follow the instructions on the descaler.
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