Instruction for Use

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OPERATION OF YOUR KETTLE
Usethekettleonlywithitsincludedbase.
1. To ll the kettle, remove it from the power
base and open the lid by pressing the lid
openingbutton,llwiththedesiredamount
ofwater,andthenclosethelid.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
beforethewaterhasboiled.
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. Positionthekettleonthepowerbase.
3. Connect the plug into a power outlet. Press
down the switch: the indicator in the switch
willlightup.Thenstartboilingthewater.The
kettle will switch off automatically once the
waterhasboiled.
4. Liftthekettlefromthepowerbaseandthen
pour the water.
5. Thekettlewillnotboilagainuntiltheswitch
ispressed again.Thekettle maybe stored
onthepowerbasewhennotinuse.
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
outletbeforecleaning.
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
bypressingitdowndirectly.Thenreplaceit
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
efcientoperation.Youcanuseanycommercially
available descaler. Follow the instructions on
the package of the descaler. Alternatively, you
mayfollow theinstructions belowanduse white
vinegar.
1. Fill the kettle with 3 cups of white vinegar,
thenaddwatertotheamountsoastocover
the bottom of the kettle completely. Leave
thesolutioninthekettleovernight.
2. Discardthemixtureinthekettle,llthekettle
with clean water, boil and then discard the
water.Repeatseveraltimesuntilthesmellof
vinegar has been ushed away.Any stains
remaininginsidethespoutcanberemoved
byrubbingitwithadampcloth.