General description (fig. 1)Cleaning
A Maximum water level Disconnect the appliance from the mains before
B Lidcleaning.
C On/off switch Do not immerse the kettle or base in water.
D Pilot light The appliance can be cleaned by simply wiping
E Connector (type HD 4600)with a cloth moistened with soapy water.
F Appliance plug (type HD 4600)Use a dry and soft lintfree cloth to refurbish the
G Base unit (type HD 4601)stainless steel mantle.
H "Filterline" scale filter Do not use abrasive cleaners, scourers, etc.
Take care to keep water away from the mains
lead and sockets.
How to use the kettle
FillingFilterline scale filter
- (Cordless kettle type HD 4601:) Remove the
kettle from the base unit before filling.To prevent loose particles of limescale being
(Corded kettle type HD 4600:) First fill thepoured out into your beverage, your kettle is fitted
kettle. Then plug in.with a scale filter.
- (Fig. 2a) You can fill the kettle via the spout or...The filter is removable to enable cleaning and
- (Fig. 2b) ...after opening the lid. (Do not forgetreplacement.
to close the lid after filling!)
Limescale deposits
Do not fill with less than 0.2 litre of water toLimescale is a harmless deposit which is naturally
prevent the kettle running dry while operating.formed when (more or less) hard water is heated.
Do not fill with more than 1.7 litres of water (upThe amount of limescale deposited (and
to "MAX" indication). Avoid overfilling to preventsubsequently the need to clean or descale) largely
boiling water being ejected via the spout.depends on the water hardness in your area and
the frequency with which the kettle is used.
Switching onLimescale is not harmful to your health. But if
- (Fig. 3a) (Cordless kettle type HD 4601:) Placepoured into your beverage it can give a powdery
the kettle on the base unit, which is connectedtaste to your drink.
to a wall socket. (You can keep the base unitThe scale filter is designed to prevent these scale
connected.) particles from being poured out by trapping them
The pivot type mains connector in the centre ofwithin the kettle.
the base allows you to place the kettle in any
convenient position.Cleaning the scale filter
- (Fig. 3b) (Corded kettle type HD 4600:) InsertTo avoid an excessive amount of limescale
the appliance plug (F) firmly into the connectorbuilding up inside your kettle, it is important that
(E). Then insert the mains plug into a wallboth the kettle and filter are cleaned on a regular
socket.basis.
- (Fig. 4) The appliance is switched on using theScale can be removed from the filter by
on/off switch. The pilot lights will come on.- running it under a tap, whilst gently brushing
with a soft nylon brush (fig. 6);
Switching off- or by soaking the filter in vinegar or a
- (Fig. 5a) The water is boiled and the applianceproprietary descaling agent.
has switched off automatically.
- (Fig. 5b) You can at any time switch the kettle Before removing the filter (for replacement or
off manually.cleaning):
- Ensure that the kettle is unplugged from the
Switching on again?mains.
- You can switch the kettle on again, after- Do not attempt to remove the filter when hot or
allowing the built-in thermal safety switchwhen the kettle contains hot water.
enough time to cool down. Never leave the filter loose inside the kettle.
If the on/off switch is still (automatically) blockedEnsure that the filter is always correctly placed
in the "OFF" position, do not force it into thebetween the two ribs.
"down" ("ON") position as this may damage the- Slide the filter downwards until it clicks into
operating mechanism.position (fig. 7).
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