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tity of water of 1.5 l (Figure 3). If the Safety Functions
kettle is overfilled there is a risk that
boiling water will splash out of the Safety has the highest priority during
the design of AEG appliances. Your ket-
kettle.
To switch on the appliance, press the tle has the following safety functions:
ON/OFF switch lever (Figure 4) down- Automatic Switch Off Device. The
wards. The power indicator lights up appliance switches itself off automati-
and indicates to you that the appliance cally and the power indicator goes out
is switched on. when the water is boiling.
Important: Before you switch on the Protection Against Boiling Dry. Pro-
appliance, make sure that the lid is fit-tects the appliance against overheating
ted properly as the automatic switch if switched on without water. Heating
off device only works correctly if the is stopped automatically. Leave the
lid is shut properly (Figure 5). appliance to cool for approx. 5-
10 minutes prior to using again.
For technical reasons condensation
may form under the handle. This con- Protection Against Overheating.
densation will not affect the function Should you kettle overheat, it switches
of the appliance. off automatically. Leave to cool for
approx. 5-10 minutes prior to using
again.
Beeper (only SWK 780) Your Express Kettle has a fully ther-
Depending on the model, the appliance mally insulated housing (Figure 1/C).
is equipped with a beeper that works This
as follows: - prevents the hot water in the appli-
ance cooling down too quickly,
When the water is boiling the kettle
starts to beep, it switches off automat-- and protects you from burns when
ically and the power indicator goes the housing is touched.
out. CAUTION: The lid and the upper part of
The beeper also sounds if the kettle has the appliance will become hot and
been put on to boil and is interrupted, should not be touched.
either by removing the appliance from
the base, or by switching it off using
Cleaning and Care
the ON/OFF switch.
Always disconnect the kettle from the
mains supply before cleaning.
Filter (only SWK 780)
Never wipe over the plug with a damp
Depending on the model, the appliance cloth.
is equipped with a filter (Figure 1/L). Never clean the kettle and base unit
The filter can be removed. under running water or immerse it in
The filter retains particles of scale that washing-up water.
may be present in the kettle. If your Rinse the kettle occasionally with clear
kettle is heavily scaled, you must des-water. Clean the exterior of the appli-
cale it. Please carry out descaling as ance with a damp cloth. Never use
described in the "Descaling" section. caustic or abrasive cleaners.
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