The outside of the appliance can be cleaned byDescaling your kettle
simply wiping with a cloth moistened with soapy
water.Excessive limescale shortens the element life and
Do not use abrasive cleaners, scourers, etc.may result in the kettle not operating properly.
To ensure continued performance, descale your
kettle regularly.
Filterline scale filter(type HD 4625)The frequency depends on water conditions and
amount of use.
Limescale deposit
Limescale is a harmless deposit which is naturallyDescale using a proprietary descaling agent and
formed when hard water is heated. follow the manufacturer's instructions.
The amount of scale deposit (and thus the need to
descale your kettle) largely depends on theAlternatively, proceed as follows:
hardness of the tapwater in your area and the- Boil 700 ml of water in your kettle.
frequency with which you use your kettle.- After switch-off, add 300 ml of normal (8%)
vinegar to the water in the kettle.
Limescale is not harmful to your health, but it- Leave the solution to stand in the kettle
gives a powdery taste to your beverage. overnight.
The "Filterline" scale filter (E) is designed to- Empty the solution out and rinse the inside of
prevent scale particles from being poured intothe kettle thoroughly with clean water.
your beverage by trapping them within the kettle. - Fill the kettle with clean water up to "MAX" and
The scale filter is removable to enable cleaningbring to the boil.
and replacement.- Empty the kettle and rinse again with clean
water.
Cleaning the scale filter
As the scale filter traps the scale particles it needsIf scale remains, repeat the procedure.
regular cleaning to maintain easy filling and
pouring of the kettle.
The scale filter can be cleaned by
- removing it from the kettle (make sure no hot
water is in the kettle);
- and running it under the tap while gently
brushing with a soft nylon brush (fig. 7);
- and/or by soaking the filter in vinegar or a
proprietary descaling agent overnight.
You can also clean the scale filter by leaving it in
the kettle during descaling of the whole appliance.
See under "Descaling your Kettle".
After the scale filter is cleaned, simply replace it in
the kettle (fig. 8).
Make sure never to leave the scale filter loose
inside the kettle.
Replacement scale filter
Replacement scale filters for types HD 4620-27
can be obtained from your Philips dealer under
type n° HD 4966.
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