Boil-dry protection- Once every month if you use hard water (more than
EnglishThis kettle is equipped with boil-dry protection.18dH). This
device automatically switches off the k if it is ettle
introductionaccidentally switched on when there is no water or not 1 Fill the kettle with water up to three-quar tersof
the maximum level and bring the water to the boil.
Congratulations on purchasing this Philips kettle! In enough water in it. The on/off switch stays in on position.
this user manual y nd all the infouormation you need Set the on/off switch to off? and let the k 2 Afterettle cool do the kettle has swn witched off, add white vinegar
to enjoy your kettle optimally for a long timefor 10 min.utes. Then lift the kettle from its base to reset (8% acetic acid) to the maximum level.
the boil-dry protection. The kettle is now ready for use
general description (Fig. 1)again. 3 Leav thee solution in the kettle overnight.
A On/off switch (I/O)Electromagnetic elds (EMF) 4 Empty the kettle and rinse the inside thoroughly.
B Lid
This Philips appliance complies with all standards 5 Fill the kettle with fresh water and boil the water.
C Spoutregarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
D Water level indicator 6 Empty the kettle and rinse it with fresh water again.
properly and according to the instructions in this user
E Base
F Scale lter (HD4646/HD4628 only)manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientic 7 Repeat the procedur ife ther eis still some scale in
evidence available today.the kettle.
important
Before first useNote: You can also use an appropriate descaler. In that case,
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
1 Remove stickers, if any, from the base or the kettle.follow the instructions on the package of the descaler.
appliance and save it for future reference.
2 Place the base on a dry stable, and at surface.
DangerReplacement
- Do not immerse the appliance or the base in water 3 HD4646 only: To adjust the length of the cord, wind If the kettle the, base or the mains cord of the appliance
or any other liquid.it round the reel in the base.is damaged, tak ethe base or the kettle to a service
Warning 4 Pass the cord through one of the slots in the base.centr authorisede by Philips for repair or replacement
of the cord to avoid a hazard.
- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance
5 Rinse the kettle with water.
corresponds to the local mains voltage before you You can purchase a new lter at y Philips dealer or our
connect the appliance. 6 Fill the kettle with water up to the maximum at a Philips service centre. The table below indicates
- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord,level and let the water boil once (see Using the which lters are suitable for your kettle.
the base or the appliance itself is damaged.appliance).
Kettle typeFilter type
- If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it
replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by 7 Pour out the hot water and rinse the kettle once HD4646HD4987
more.
Philips or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid
a hazard.Using the applianceHD4628HD4966
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons
1 Fill the kettle with water either through the spout
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or through the open lid (Fig. 2).Environment
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
, Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
knowledge, unless they have been given super 2 If the lidvision is open, close the lid.household waste at the end of its lif bute, hand it in
or instruction concerning use of the appliance bMake sure that the lid is propery a ly closed to prevent the
at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By doing
person responsible for their safety.kettle from boiling dry.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they this, you help to preser vthee environment (Fig. 7).
3 Place the kettle on its base put, the plug in the wall
do not play with the appliance.guarantee & service
socket.
- Keep the mains cord out of the reach of children. - HD4628/HD4626: Set the on/off switch to (Fig. 3). If yIou need information or if you have a problem, please
Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of
- HD4638: Set the on/off switch to (Fig. 4).Ivisit the Philips wwwwebsite at .philips.com or contact
the table or worktop on which the appliance stands. - HD4646: Set the on/off switch to (Fig. 5).Ithe Philips Customer Care Centre in your country
Excess cord can be stored in or around the base of
, The kettle star tsheating up.(you nd its phone number in the worldwide guarantee
the appliance.
- Only use the kettle in combination with its original , The kettle switches off automaticall wheny the leaet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your
water has reached boiling point.country, go to your local Philips dealer or contact the
base.
- Hot water can cause serious burns. Be careful when Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and
Note: You can interrupt the boiling process by pressing the Personal Care BV.
the kettle contains hot water.
on/off switch to O.
- Keep the mains cord, the base and the kettle away
from hot surfaces.Cleaning and descaling
- Never ll the kettle beyond the maximum level Always unplug the appliance befor yeou clean it.
indication. If the kettle has been overlled, boiling
water may be ejected from the spout and cause Never use scouring pads, abrasiv cleaninge agents or
scalding.aggressiv liquidse such as petrol or acetone to clean the
- Do not open the lid while the water is heating upappliance. . Be
careful when you open the lid immediately after the Never immerse the kettle or its base in water.
water has boiled: the steam that comes out of the
kettle is very hot.Cleaning the kettle
Caution
1 Clean the outside of the kettle with a soft, damp
- Do not touch the body of the kettle during and cloth moistened with warm water and some mild
some time after use, as it gets very hot. Always lift
cleaning agent.
the kettle by its handle.
- Always place the base and the kettle on a drCleaning the lter (HD4646/HD4628 y, at
and stable surface.
- The kettle is only intended f or boiling waterDo not .only)
Scale is not harmful to your health but it may give your
use it to heat up soup or other liquids or jarred,
drink a powdery taste. The scale lter prevents scale
bottled or tinned food. particles from ending up in your drink. Clean the scale
- HD4646: Always make sure the water in the kettle at
lter regularly.
least covers the bottom of the kettle to prevent the
kettle from boiling dry. 1 Remove the lter from the kettle (1) and gentl y
- HD4638/HD4628/HD4626: Never ll the kettle brush it with a soft nylon brush under a running tap
below the minimum level to prevent the kettle from (2) (Fig. 6).
boiling dry.
- Depending on the hardness of the water in yNote: Your ou can also leave the lter in the kettle when you
area, small spots may appear on the heating element descale the whole appliance (see section Descaling the
of your kettle when you use it. This phenomenon is kettle in this chapter).
the result of scale build-up on the heating element
and on the inside of the kettle over timeNote:. YThe harder ou can also take the lter out of the kettle and clean
the water, the faster scale builds up. Scale can occur it in the dishwasher.
in different colours. Although scale is harmless, too
much scale can inuence the performance of your Descaling the kettle
Regular descaling prolongs the life of the kettle.
kettle. Descale your kettle regularly by following the
In case of normal use (up to 5 times a day), the following
instructions given in the chapter Descaling.descaling frequency is recommended:
- Some condensation may appear on the base of the
- Once every 3 months if you use soft water (up to
kettle. This is perfectly normal and does not mean 18dH).
that the kettle has any defects.
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