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Introduction.Before first use.
Congratulations on acquiring your new Philips kettle! In these instructions for use you� Remove stickers, if any, from the base or kettle.
will find all important information, so you can optimally enjoy your kettle as long as� Place the base on a dry, stable and flat surface.
possible.� Adjust the length of the cord by winding it round the reel in the base. Pass the
cord through one of the slots in the base (fig. 2).
General description.Before using the kettle for the first time:
1) On/off switch (I/O)
1 Rinse the kettle with water.
2) Pilot light
3) Lid2 Fill the kettle with water up to the maximum level and let it boil once (see
4) Spout'Using the appliance').
5) Water-level indicator
3 Pour out the hot water and rinse the kettle once more.
6) Base
7) Scale filter
8) Triple-action filter (models HD4657, HD4653 and HD4652)Using the appliance.
9) Bell (model HD4659 only)1 Fill the kettle with water either through the spout or through the open lid
(fig. 3).
Important.2 Close the lid.
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them forMake sure that the lid is properly closed to prevent the kettle from boiling dry.
future reference.
3 Place the kettle on its base, put the plug in the wall socket and set the on/off
� Check if the voltage indicated on the base of the kettle corresponds to theswitch to 'I' (fig. 4).
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.The kettle starts heating up.
� Only use the kettle in combination with its original base.
� The kettle switches off ('O' position) automatically when the water has
� Always place the base and the kettle on a dry, flat and stable surface.
reached boiling point.
� Keep the cord, the base and the appliance away from hot surfaces.
� You can interrupt the boiling process by setting the on/off switch to 'O'.
� Do not use the appliance if the mains cord, the plug, the base or the appliance
itself is damaged.
� If the mains cord is damaged, it must always be replaced by Philips, a serviceCleaning and descaling.
centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid aAlways unplug the appliance before cleaning it.
hazard.
Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents, scourers etc. to clean the kettle.
� Do not immerse the appliance or the base in water or any other liquid.
� The kettle is only meant for boiling water. Do not use it to heat up soup orNever immerse the kettle or its base in water.
other liquids or jarred, bottled or tinned food.
Cleaning the kettle
� Boiling water can cause serious burns. Be careful when the kettle contains hot
1 Clean the outside of the kettle with a soft, damp cloth moistened with warm
water.
water and some mild cleaning agent.
� Never fill the kettle beyond the maximum level indication. If the kettle has
been overfilled, boiling water may be ejected from the spout and causeScale is not harmful to your health but it may give your drink a powdery taste. The
scalding.scale filter prevents scale particles from ending up in your drink. Clean the scale filter
� Do not open the lid while the water is boiling. Be careful when you open theregularly. Models with a Triple-action filter have also been equipped with a mesh that
lid immediately after the water has boiled: the steam coming out of the kettleattracts scale from the water.
is very hot.
2 The filter can be cleaned:
� Avoid touching the body of the kettle, as it gets very hot during use. Always
lift the kettle by its handle.� by taking it out of the kettle and gently brushing the filter with a soft nylon
� Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children. Do not let thebrush under a running tap, or.. (fig. 5).
mains cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop. Excess cord can be� by leaving it in the kettle when descaling the whole appliance, or...
stored in or around the base of the appliance.� in the dishwasher.
� Never fill the kettle below the minimum level to prevent the kettle from
For models with a triple-action filter (HD4657, HD4653 and HD4652): the mesh can
boiling dry.
be cleaned as follows:
� HD4657 only: this rapid boil kettle has a power of 3100 watts and can draw
up to 13 amps from the power supply in your home. Make sure that the� Remove the basket from the filter by sliding it out (fig. 6).
electrical system in your home and the circuit to which the kettle is� Take the stainless steel mesh out of the basket and clean it by squeezing and
connected can cope with this level of power consumption. Do not let toorotating it under a running tap.
many other appliances draw power from the same circuit while the kettle is
Descaling the kettle
being used.
Regular descaling will prolong the life of the kettle.
� Some condensation may appear on the base of the kettle. This is perfectly
normal and does not mean that the kettle has any defects.In case of normal use (up to 5 times a day), the following descaling frequency is
� Depending on the hardness of the water in your area, small spots may appearrecommended:
on the heating element of your kettle when you use it. This phenomenon is-Once every 3 months for soft water areas (up to 18 dH).
the result of scale build-up on the heating element and on the inside of the-Once every month for hard water areas (more than 18 dH).
kettle over time. The harder the water, the faster scale will build up. Scale can
1 Fill the kettle with water up to three-quarters of the maximum level and bring
occur in different colours. Although scale is harmless, too much scale can
the water to the boil.
influence the performance of your kettle. Descale your kettle regularly by
following the instructions given in the chapter 'Descaling'.2 After the kettle has switched off, add white vinegar (8% acetic acid) to the
maximum level.
Boil-dry protection
This kettle is equipped with boil-dry protection. This device will automatically switch3 Leave the solution in the kettle overnight.
the kettle off if it is accidentally switched on when there is no water or not enough
4 Empty the kettle and rinse the inside thoroughly.
water in it. The on/off switch will stay in 'on' position and the pilot light, if available,
will stay on. Set the on/off switch to 'O' and let the kettle cool down for 10 minutes.5 Fill the kettle with clean water and boil the water.
Then lift the kettle from its base to reset the boil-dry protection. The kettle is ready
6 Empty the kettle and rinse it with clean water again.
for use again.
� Repeat the procedure if there is still some scale in the kettle.
You can also use an appropriate descaler. In that case, follow the instructions on the
package of the descaler.
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