Do not fill with more than 1.7 litresof water (upsubsequently the need to clean or descale) largely
to "MAX" indication). depends on the water hardness in your area and
Avoid overfilling to prevent boiling water beingthe frequency with which the kettle is used.
ejected from around the top of the kettle.Limescale is not harmful to your health. But if
poured into your beverage it can give a powdery
Switching ontaste to your drink.
- (Fig. 3) Place the kettle on the base unit, whichThe scale filter is designed to prevent these scale
is connected to a wall socket. (You can keepparticles from being poured out by trapping them
the base unit connected.) within the kettle.
- (Fig. 4) The appliance is switched on by setting
the on/off switch into the "up" position. The pilotCleaning the scale filter
light will come on.To avoid an excessive amount of limescale
building up inside your kettle, it is important that
Switching offboth the kettle and filter are cleaned on a regular
- (Fig. 5a) When the water has boiled thebasis.
appliance switches off automatically.Scale can be removed from the filter by
- (Fig. 5b) At any time you can switch the kettle- running it under a tap, whilst gently brushing
off manually by setting the on/off switch into thewith a soft nylon brush (fig. 6);
"down" position.- or by soaking the filter in vinegar or a
proprietary descaling agent.
Switching on again?
- If switched off automatically, first allow the built- Before removing the filter (for replacement or
in thermal safety switch 15-20 seconds to coolcleaning):
down. - Ensure that the kettle is unplugged from the
Then you may switch on again.mains.
During the cooling down time do not force- Do not attempt to remove the filter when hot or
the on/off switch into the "up" ("ON")when the kettle contains hot water.
position as this can damage the operatingY Never leave the filter loose inside the kettle.
mechanism.Ensure that the filter is always correctly
placed between the two ribs.
- Slide the filter downwards until it clicks into
Cleaningposition (fig. 7).
Do not immerse in water.Periodically: descaling
The kettle may be cleaned with a damp cloth.In the course of time, a build-up of limescale may
First remove the kettle from the base unit.occur on the filter gauze, reducing the filling (via
The base unit can be cleaned in the samethe spout) and pouring performance of the kettle.
manner. First remove the mains plug from theLimescale adhered to the heating element will
wall socket.reduce the heating capacity.
Soap or detergent can be used to removeTherefore, the kettle with the filter in place, should
troublesome stains. Do not use aggressive andbe descaled periodically as indicated in section
abrasive cleaning agents."Descaling".
Replacement filters
Filterline scale filter (with type HD 4391 only)Replacement filters can be obtained under type
nr. HD 4961 from your Philips dealer.
To prevent loose particles of limescale beingScale filters can also be applied with kettles type
poured out into your beverage, your kettle is fittedHD 4390 if provided with locating ribs (see fig. 7).
with a scale filter.
The filter is removable to enable cleaning and
replacement.Descaling
Limescale depositsDescale the kettle regularly. With normal use:
Limescale is a harmless deposit which is naturallyat least twice a year.
formed when (more or less) hard water is heated. - Boil 700 ml of water in the kettle.
It can be found mostly adhered to the heating- Switch off and unplug from the electrical
element.supply.
The amount of limescale deposited (and- Add 300 ml of ordinary vinegar to the water in
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