Boil-dry protection 1 Fill the kettle with appro x.900ml water.
EnglishThis kettle is equipped with boil-dry protection. This
2 Set the temperatur knobe to MAX and switch on
device automatically switches off the kettle if it is
general description (Fig. 1)accidentally switched on when there is no water or not the kettle.
A Lid release lever enough water in it. The on/off switch goes to off? position 3 After the kettle switches off, add white vinegar (8%
B Lid and the power-on light goes out. Let the kettle cool down acetic acid) to the 1.2-litr leveel.
C Spoutfor 10 minutes. Then lift it from its base to reset the boil-
4 Leav thee solution in the kettle overnight.
D Double-action scale lter dry protection. The kettle is now ready for use again.
E Water level indicator 5 Empty the kettle and rinse the inside thoroughly.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
F Power-on light
This Philips appliance complies with all standards 6 Fill the kettle with fresh water and boil the water.
G Temperature knob
regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
H Base 7 Empty the kettle and rinse it with fresh water again.
properly and according to the instructions in this user
I On/off switch Repeat the procedure if there is still some scale in the
manual, the appliance is saf toe use based on scientic
J Cord winder kettle.
evidence available today.
K Mains cord
Before first useTip: You can also use an appropriate descaler. In that case,
importantfollow the instructions on the package of the descaler.
1 Place the base on a dry at, and stable surface.
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference. 2 To adjust the length of the cord, push par tof it into Replacement
the cord slot in the base .(Fig. 2)You can purchase a new double-action scale lter (type
Danger
number HD4983) at your Philips dealer or at a Philips
-Do not immerse the appliance or the base in water 3 Rinse the kettle with water.
service centre.
or any other liquid.
4 Fill the kettle with water up to the 1.2-litr e
If the kettle the, base or the mains cord of the appliance
Warninglevel and let it boil once (see chapter Using the
is damaged, tak ethe base or the kettle to a service
-Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance appliance).
centr authorisede by Philips for repair or replacement
corresponds to the local mains voltage before you
5 Pour out the hot water and rinse the kettle once of the cord to avoid a hazard.
connect the appliance.
more.
-Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord, Environment
the base or the appliance itself is damaged.Using the applianceDo not throw away the appliance with the normal
-
-If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it
1 Fill the kettle with water Y.ou can ll the kettle household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in
replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by
either through the spout or through the open at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By doing
Philips or similar qualiedly persons in order to avoid
lid. (Fig. 3)this, you help to preser vthee environment (Fig. 8).
a hazard.
To ensure that the kettle heats the water to the set
-This appliance is not intended for use by persons guarantee and service
temperature ll the, kettle to the 1.2-litre level.
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
If you need information or if you have a problem, please
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and 2 Close the lid.
visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision Make sure that the lid is properly closed to prevent the
the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a kettle from boiling dry.
(you nd its phone number in the worldwide guarantee
person responsible for their safety.
3 Place the kettle on its base and put the plug in the leaet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your
-Children should be supervised to ensure that they
wall socket. country, go to your local Philips dealer or contact the
do not play with the appliance.
Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and
-Keep the mains cord out of the reach of children. 4 Turn the temperatur knobe to set the desired
Personal Care BV.
Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of temperatur (Fig.e 4).
the table or worktop on which the appliance stands. -To boil water, set the temperature knob to
Excess cord can be stored in or around the base of MAX (Fig. 5).
the appliance.
5 Push the on/off switch down to switch on the
-Hot water can cause serious burns. Be careful when
kettle .
the kettle contains hot water.
, The power-on light goes on and the kettle star ts
-Do not touch the body of the kettle during and
to heat up.
some time after use, as it gets very hot. Always lift
, The kettle automaticall switchesy off and the
the kettle by its handle.
power-on light goes out when the water reaches
-Never ll the kettle beyond the maximum lev el
the set temperatur e.
indication. If the kettle has been overlled, boiling
To interrupt the boiling or heating process, switch off the
water may be ejected from the spout and cause
kettle.
scalding.
-Do not open the lid while the water is heating up. Be Cleaning
careful when you open the lid immediately after the
Always unplug the appliance befor yeou clean it.
water has boiled: the steam that comes out of the
kettle is very hot.Do not use any abrasiv cleaninge agents, scourers etc .
-This rapid-boil kettle can draw up to 13 amps from to clean the appliance.
the power supply in your home. Make sure that the
Never immerse the kettle or its base in water.
electrical system in your home and the circuit to
which the kettle is connected can cope with this level 1 Clean the outside of the kettle with a soft cloth
of power consumption. Do not let too many other moistened with warm water and some mild
appliances draw power from the same circuit while cleaning agent.
the kettle is being used.Scale is not harmful to your health but it may give your
-Only use the kettle in combination with its original drink a powder ytaste The. scale lter prevents scale
base.particles from ending up in your drink. Clean the scale
lter regular ly.
Caution
You can clean the lter in three ways:
-Always place the base and the kettle on a dry at,
, leav thee lter in the kettle when you descale the
and stable surface.
whole appliance (see chapter Descaling);
-The kettle is only intended for boiling water. Do not
, tak ethe lter out of the kettle and gentl brushy it
use it to heat up soup or other liquids or jarred,
with a soft nylon brush under a running tap; (Fig. 6)
bottled or tinned food.
, tak ethe lter out of the kettle and clean it in the
-Depending on the hardness of the water in your
dishwasher.
area, small spots may appear on the heating element
of your kettle when you use it. This phenomenon is 2 After you have cleaned the lter under the tap
the result of scale build-up on the heating element or in the dishwasher push, the lter back into the
and on the inside of the kettle over time. The harder spout until it clicks into place (Fig. 7).
the water, the faster scale builds up. Scale can occur
Descaling
in different colours. Although scale is harmless, too
much scale can inuence the performance of your To prolong the life of the kettle, descale it regularly.
kettle. Descale your kettle regularly by following the In case of normal use (up to 5 times a day), we
instructions given in chapter Descaling.recommend the following descaling frequency:
-Some condensation may appear on the base of the -Once every 3 months for soft water areas (up to
kettle. This is perfectly normal and does not mean 18dH).
that the kettle has any defects.-Once every month for hard water areas (more than
-Do not let any water run into the temperature knob.18dH).
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