The outside of the appliance can be cleaned byDescaling your kettle
simply wiping with a cloth moistened with soapy
water. Do not use abrasive cleaners, scourers,Excessive limescale shortens the element life and
etc.may result in the kettle not operating properly.
The heating element may be cleaned with aTo ensure continued performance, descale your
non metalicscouring pad. Use it in a circularkettle regularly.
motion.The frequency depends on on water conditions
and amount of use.
Filterline scale filterDescale using a proprietary descaling agent and
follow the manufacturer?s instructions.
Limescale deposit
Limescale is a harmless deposit which is naturallyAlternatively, proceed as follows:
formed when hard water is heated. - Boil 700 ml of water in your kettle.
The amount of scale deposit (and thus the need to- After switch-off, add 300 ml of normal (8%)
descale your kettle) largely depends on thevinegar to the water in the kettle.
hardness of the tapwater in your area and the- Leave the solution to stand in the kettle
frequency with which you use your kettle.overnight.
- Empty the solution out and rinse the inside of
Limescale is not harmful to your health, but itthe kettle thoroughly with clean water.
gives a powdery taste to your beverage. - Fill the kettle with clean water up to ?MAX? and
The ?Filterline? scale filter (F) is designed tobring to the boil.
prevent scale particles from being poured into- Empty the kettle and rinse again with clean
your beverage by trapping them within the kettle. water.
The scale filter is removable to enable cleaning
and replacement.If scale remains, repeat the procedure.
Cleaning the scale filter
As the scale filter traps the scale particles it needs
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 can be obtained from
your Philips dealer under type n° HD 4968.
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