English
Important
Y Read these instructions carefully in conjunction with the illustrations before using the
appliance for the first time. Keep these instructions for future reference.
Y Unless a specific reference is made, these instructions apply to types HD 4634, HD 4637,
HD 4637/3, HD 4637/6 and HD 4637/9.
Y This kettle has a safety cut-out which protects it against overheating due to operation with
insufficient water. If the kettle ever runs dry, switch it off and allow 10 minutes to cool
down, then refill with cold water. The safety cut-out will automatically reset. Subsequently
you can switch the kettle on again.
Y Place the base unit of the kettle on a cool and firm, level surface.
Y Never immerse the kettle or the base unit in water.
Y If the kettle is tipped back too far, water will spill through the back cover. Though the kettle
will still be electrically safe, extra care must be taken if it contains hot or boiling water.
Y WARNING: If the kettle is overfilled there is a risk that boiling water will be ejected from
the spout.
Y Prevent children from pulling the mains cord. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of
the work surface.
Y Pour away the very first water boiled. The kettle is then ready for use.
Y The kettle must only be used with the base unit supplied.
Y If the supply cord becomes damaged, it must only be replaced by an authorised Philips
service representative as special tools and/or parts are required.
These instructions for use apply to various kettles.Cord storage
In the table below you will find a short survey
of the different type numbers and their specific- For safety and convenience, the free length of
features (-= not equipped with this feature, the mains cord can be reduced by pushing the
Y= equipped with this feature).cord inside the base unit (see fig. 2).
- The minimum necessary length between the
TypenumberHD 4634HD 4637 HD 4637/3 HD 4637/6base unit and the wall socket should be left
andfree.
HD 4637/9- Insert the mains plug into the wall socket.
ScalefilteroptionalYYYHow to use the kettle
(HD 4967)
Filling
1 litre-Y-Y- The kettle must not be filled when placed on the
indicatorbase unit. Take the kettle from the base unit.
- Fill the kettle through the spout (fig. 3a), or ?
- ? open the lid (fig. 3b) and fill through the lid
General description(fig. 1)aperture (fig. 3c).
Do not forget to close the lid after filling (fig. 3d).
A Lid
B Off switchDo notfill the kettle with less than 0.3 Iitreto
C On switchprevent the kettle from running dry while
D Base unitoperating.
E OFilterline� scale filter (types HD 4637, Do notfill the kettle with more than 1.2 litreto
HD 4637/3, HD 4637/6 and HD 4637/9)prevent water being ejected from the spout while
F 1 Litre indicator(types HD 4637 and boiling.
HD 4637/6)
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