CleaningDescaling your kettle
Disconnect the base unit from the mains beforeExcessive limescale shortens the element life and
cleaning.may result in the kettle not operating properly.
The outside of the appliance can be cleaned byTo ensure continued performance, descale your
simply wiping with a cloth moistened with soapykettle regularly.
water.The frequency depends on water conditions and
Do not use abrasive cleaners, scourers etc.amount of use. Descale using a proprietary
descaling agent and follow the manufacturer?s
instructions.
Filterline scale filter (type HD 4617)Alternatively, proceed as follows:
- Boil 700 ml of water in your kettle.
Limescale deposit - After switch-off, add 300 ml of normal (8%)
Limescale is a harmless deposit which is naturallyvinegar to the water in the kettle.
formed when hard water is heated. - Leave the solution to stand in the kettle
The amount of scale deposit (and thus the need toovernight.
descale your kettle) largely depends on the- Empty the solution out and rinse the inside of
hardness of the tapwater in your area and thethe kettle thoroughly with clean water.
frequency with which you use your kettle. - Fill the kettle with clean water upto ?MAX? and
Limescale is not harmful to your health, but itbring to a boil.
gives a powdery taste to your beverage. - Empty the kettle and rinse again with clean
The ?Filterline? scale filter (G) is designed towater.
prevent scale particles from being poured intoIf scale remains, repeat the procedure.
your beverage by trapping them within the kettle.
The scale filter is removable to enable cleaning
and replacement.
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 nylon brush (fig. 6)
- 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 until it clicks into position (fig. 7).
Make sure never to leave the scale filter loose
inside the kettle.
Replacement scale filter
Replacement scale filters for types HD 4614-17
can be obtained from your Philips dealer under
type nr. HD 4965.
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