Instruction for Use
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OPERATION OF YOUR KETTLE
Usethekettleonlywithitsincludedbase.
1. To ll the kettle, remove it from the power
base and open the lid by pressing the lid
openingbutton,llwiththedesiredamount
ofwater,andthenclosethelid.Alternatively,
the kettle may be lled through the spout.
The water level should not exceed the
max marks or sit below the min level. Too
little water will cause the kettle to switch off
beforethewaterhasboiled.
The max capacity of the kettle is 1.7L.
Do not add water over the maximum
level, as it may spill out of the spout when
boiling. Ensure that the lid is rmly in place
before connecting the plug into a power outlet.
2. Positionthekettleonthepowerbase.
3. Connect the plug into a power outlet. Press
down the switch: the indicator in the switch
willlightup.Thenstartboilingthewater.The
kettle will switch off automatically once the
waterhasboiled.
4. Liftthekettlefromthepowerbaseandthen
pour the water.
5. Thekettlewillnotboilagainuntiltheswitch
ispressed again.Thekettle maybe stored
onthepowerbasewhennotinuse.
Ensure that the switch is free of
obstructions and the lid is rmly closed.
The kettle will not turn off if the switch is
constrained or if the lid is open.
Be careful when pouring the water from
your kettle as boiling water may cause
scalds. Do not open the lid while the water in
the kettle is hot.
BOIL-DRY PROTECTION
Should you accidentally let the kettle operate
without water, the boil-dry protection will
automatically switch off the power. If this occurs,
allow the kettle to cool down before lling with
cold water.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect the appliance from the power
outletbeforecleaning.
1. Never immerse the kettle, power cord
or power base in water and never allow
moisture to get in contact with these parts.
2. Wipe the outside of the body with a damp
cloth or cleaner. Never use a poisonous
cleaner.
3. Remember to clean the lter on a regular
basis. For easier cleaning, detach the lter
bypressingitdowndirectly.Thenreplaceit
after cleaning.
Do not use chemical, steel, wooden or
abrasive cleaners or brushes to clean
the outside of the kettle to prevent any gloss
loss.
REMOVAL OF MINERAL
DEPOSITS
Your kettle should be periodically descaled, as
the mineral deposits in tap water may form scale
on the bottom of the kettle and cause a less
efcientoperation.Youcanuseanycommercially
available descaler. Follow the instructions on
the package of the descaler. Alternatively, you
mayfollow theinstructions belowanduse white
vinegar.
1. Fill the kettle with 3 cups of white vinegar,
thenaddwatertotheamountsoastocover
the bottom of the kettle completely. Leave
thesolutioninthekettleovernight.
2. Discardthemixtureinthekettle,llthekettle
with clean water, boil and then discard the
water.Repeatseveraltimesuntilthesmellof
vinegar has been ushed away.Any stains
remaininginsidethespoutcanberemoved
byrubbingitwithadampcloth.