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Operating Instructions
Before First Use
Be ore using the kettle or the irst time, ill with water to the MAX level, boil and pour away. Repeat
this several times using resh water each time you boil the kettle.
Using your Kettle
• Place the cordless base on a level irm sur ace.
• Where ever possible ill the kettle through the spout as this will help to reduce the amount o
limescale that builds up on the ilter.
• The amount o water can be measured by the level mark on the outside o the kettle. Never ill the
kettle above the MAX level and ensure it is always above the MIN level.
• Only ill the kettle with the amount o water you need as this will save electricity.
• Always make sure that the lid is irmly closed.
• Place the kettle on the cordless base making sure it is positioned correctly.
• Plug in and switch on at the wall socket.
• Put the ON / OFF switch to its ‘ON’ position and the switch will illuminate.
• When the water boils the kettle will switch o automatically. The kettle can be switched o
manually by putting the switch to the ‘OFF’ position.
• To re-boil the kettle, switch on again. I the appliance has just switched o , wait a minute or so
be ore switching back on.
• When the kettle has boiled the water may be poured out through the spout.
• This kettle is itted with a sa ety cut-out to protect the kettle rom damage in case o inappropriate
use.
• Should the kettle be accidently operated without water or i all o the water has evaporated, the
sa ety cut-out will automatically switch o the heating element.
• In such a case, remove the plug rom the wall socket immediately and re ill the kettle. Allow the
element to cool or a ew minutes and then start using the kettle as normal.
Descaling
IMPORTANT: As this kettle is itted with a concealed element it must be regularly descaled. The
requency o descaling depends on usage and the hardness o the water in your area.
Excessive amounts o scale can cause the kettle to switch o be ore reaching boiling point and cause
damage to the element which is not covered by the guarantee.
• Any regular descaling agent may be used, provided the relevant instructions are observed.
• Do not ill the kettle to the upper mark to avoid spillage i the descaling agent causes the water to
oam.
• To clean the kettle thoroughly o any decalci ication residues, let it go through several boiling
cycles using clean water with each cycle. Rinse the kettle with clean water a terwards.
Cleaning and Care
• Be ore cleaning the kettle, ensure it is disconnected rom the power supply and has cooled down
completely.
• Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions.
• Do not immerse the base or the kettle in any liquid. To clean the exterior, use a slightly damp lint
ree cloth.
• It is advisable to remove limescale deposits at regular intervals.
Troubleshooting
The kettle does not work.
1. Not properly plugged into the
mains wall socket.
2. No electricity in the mains
wall socket.
3. On/O switch not turned on.
4. Sa ety cut-out activated.
1. Plug in irmly
2. Check use or breaker.
3. Push on/o switch to on.
4. Fill the kettle and allow to
cool or a ew minutes.
The kettle cuts out be ore it
boils.
1. Large build up o scale in the
kettle.
1. Use a descaling agent to
clean the kettle.
Kettle scales up quickly. 1. You live in a hard water area. 1. Regularly de-scale your kettle
