-The kettle is only intended f Do not or boiling waterCleaning the lter.
Englishuse it to heat up soup or other liquids or jarred,
Note: Scale is not harmful to your health but it may give
bottled or tinned food.
introduction-Never ll the kettle below the minimum level to your drink a powdery taste. The triple-action lter (HD4668/
HD4667) or scale lter (HD4666/HD4665) prevents
Congratulations on purchasing this Philips kettle! In prevent the kettle from boiling dry.
this user man youual nd all the information you need -Depending on the hardness of the water in your scale particles from ending up in your dr lter ink. Clean the
regularly.
to enjoy your kettle optimally for a long timearea,. small spots may appear on the heating element
of your kettle when you use it. This phenomenon is Cleaning the triple-action lter (HD4668/
general description (Fig. 1)the result of scale build-up on the heating element HD4667 only)
HD4668/HD4667: and on the inside of the kettle over timeThe tr. The harder iple-action lter has a mesh that attracts scale from
the water, the faster scale builds up. Scale can occur the water.
A Triple-action lter
B Spoutin different colours. Although scale is harmless, too 1 Lift the lter out of the kettle (Fig. 6).
much scale can inuence the performance of your
C Water-level indicator
kettle. Descale your kettle regularly b 2 y f Slideollo the wing the basket off the lter (Fig. 7).
D Baseinstructions given in the chapter Descaling.
E Lid 3 Tak ethe stainless steel mesh out of the
-Some condensation may appear on the base of the
F Lid release buttonkettle. This is perfectly normal and does not mean basket. (Fig. 8)
G On/off switch (I/O)
that the kettle has any defects. 4 To clean the mesh, squeeze and rotate it under a
HD4666/HD4665:Boil-dry protectionrunning tap.
H Spout This kettle is equipped with boil-dry protection. 5 Gentl cleany This the lter with a soft nylon brush.
I Scale lterdevice automatically switches off the kettle if it is
Note: You can also leave the lter in the kettle when you
J Water-level indicatoraccidentally switched on when there is no water or not
descale the whole appliance (see section Descaling the
K Baseenough water in it. The on/off switch stays in on position kettle in this chapter).
L Lidand the light inside the kettle (HD4668/HD4667) or the
M On/off switch (I/O)power-on light (HD4666/HD4665) stays on. Switch off Note: You can also take the lter out of the kettle and clean
N Power-on light the kettle and let it cool down for 10 minit in the dishwutes. Then lift asher.
the kettle from its base to reset the boil-dry protection.
importantThe kettle is no ready fw or use again. 6 Reassemble the lter and slide it back into the
kettle (click).
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
appliance and save it for future reference.This Philips appliance complies with all standards Cleaning the scale lter (HD4666/HD4665
only)
Dangerregarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
-Do not immerse the appliance or the base in water properly and according to the instructions in this user There are three ways to clean the kettle:
1 Take the lter out of the k and gentlettley brush it
or any other liquid.manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientic
with a soft nylon brush under a running tap;
Warningevidence available today.2 Leave the lter in the kettle when you descale the
-Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance Before first usewhole appliance (see section Descaling the kettle in
corresponds to the local mains voltage before you 1 Remove stickers, if any, from the base or the kettle.this chapter).
connect the appliance.3 Take the lter out of the kettle and clean it in the
-Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord, 2 Place the base on a dry stable, and at surface.dishwasher.
the base or the appliance itself is damaged.
3 To adjust the length of the cord, wind par tof it Descaling the kettle
-If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it
replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by round the reel in the base Pass. the cord through Regular descaling prolongs the life of the kettle.
one of the slots in the base (Fig. 2).
Philips or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid In case of normal use (up to 5 times a day), the following
a hazard. 4 Rinse the kettle with water.descaling frequency is recommended:
-This appliance is not intended for use by persons -Once every 3 months if you use soft water (up to
5 Fill the kettle with water up to the maximum
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory level and let the water boil once (see Using the 18dH).
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and -Once every month if you use hard water (more than
appliance).
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision 18dH).
or instruction concerning use of the appliance b 6 Pour out they a hot water and rinse the kettle once
1 Fill the kettle with water up to three-quar tersof
person responsible for their safety.more.
-Children should be supervised to ensure that they the maximum level and bring the water to the boil.
do not play with the appliance.Using the appliance 2 After the kettle has switched off, add white vinegar
-Keep the mains cord out of the reach of children. 1 Fill the kettle with water either through the spout (8% acetic acid) to the maximum level.
Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of or through the open lid. (Fig. 3)
3 Leav thee solution in the kettle overnight.
the table or worktop on which the appliance stands.-HD4668/HD4667: To open the lid, press the lid
Excess cord can be stored in or around the base of release button (Fig. 4). 4 Empty the kettle and rinse the inside thoroughly.
the appliance.-Close the lid before you switch on the kettle.
-Hot water can cause serious burns. Be careful when Make sure that the lid is properly closed to prevent the 5 Fill the kettle with fresh water and boil the water.
the kettle contains hot water.kettle from boiling dry. 6 Empty the kettle and rinse it with fresh water again.
-Never ll the kettle beyond the maximum level
2 Place the kettle on its base put, the plug in the wall 7 Repeat the procedur ife ther eis still some scale in
indication. If the kettle has been overlled, boiling
socket and set the on/off switch to I. (Fig. 5)the kettle.
water may be ejected from the spout and cause , The kettle star tsheating up.
scalding.Note: You can also use an appropriate descaler. In that case,
, The light inside the kettle (HD4668/HD4667) or
-Do not touch the body of the kettle during and the power-on light (HD4666/HD4665) goes on.follow the instructions on the package of the descaler.
some time after use, as it gets very hot. Always lift
, The kettle switches off automaticall (click)y when
the kettle by its handle.storage
-Do not open the lid while the water is heating up or the water boils.-You can store the mains cord by winding it round the
, The light inside the kettle (HD4668/HD4667) or
boiling. Be careful when you open the lid immediately reel in the base of the appliance.
the power-on light (HD4666/HD4665) goes off
after the water has boiled: the steam coming out of automaticall wheny the kettle switches off.
the kettle is very hot.
, You can interrupt the boiling process by setting the
-Only use the kettle in combination with its original on/off switch to O.
base.
-This rapid-boil kettle can draw up to 13 amps from Cleaning and descaling
the power supply in your home. Make sure that the
Always unplug the appliance befor yeou clean it.
electrical system in your home and the circuit to
which the kettle is connected can cope with this levNever use scouring pads,el abrasiv cleaninge agents or
of power consumption. Do not let too managgry other essiv liquidse such as petrol or acetone to clean the
appliances draw power from the same circuit while appliance .
the kettle is being used.
Never immerse the kettle or its base in water.
Caution
Cleaning the kettle
-In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent
resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must 1 Clean the outside of the kettle with a soft, damp
not be supplied through an external switching device,
cloth moistened with warm water and some mild
such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is
regularly switched on and off by the utility.cleaning agent.
-Always place the base and the kettle on a dry, at
and stable surface.
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