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Introduction.Using the appliance.
Congratulations on acquiring your new Philips kettle! In these instructions for use you1 Fill the kettle with water either through the spout or through the open lid
will find all important information, so you can optimally enjoy your kettle as long as(fig. 3).
possible.
2 Close the lid.
General description.Make sure that the lid is properly closed to prevent the kettle from boiling dry.
1) On/off switch (I/O)3 Place the kettle on its base, put the plug in the wall socket and set the on/off
2) Pilot lightswitch to 'I' (fig. 4).
3) LidThe kettle starts heating up.
4) Spout
� The kettle switches off ('O' position) automatically when the water has
5) Water-level indicator
reached boiling point.
6) Base
� You can interrupt the boiling process by setting the on/off switch to 'O'.
7) Scale filter
Cleaning and descaling.
Important.
Always unplug the appliance before cleaning it.
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for
future reference.Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents, scourers etc. to clean the kettle.
� Check if the voltage indicated on the base of the kettle corresponds to theNever immerse the kettle or its base in water.
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
Cleaning the kettle
� Only use the kettle in combination with its original base.
1 Clean the outside of the kettle with a soft, damp cloth moistened with warm
� Always place the base and the kettle on a dry, flat and stable surface.
water and some mild cleaning agent.
� Keep the cord, the base and the appliance away from hot surfaces.
� Do not use the appliance if the mains cord, the plug, the base or the applianceScale is not harmful to your health but it may give your drink a powdery taste. The
itself is damaged.scale filter prevents scale particles from ending up in your drink. Clean the scale filter
� If the mains cord is damaged, it must always be replaced by Philips, a serviceregularly.
centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
2 The filter can be cleaned:
hazard.
� Do not immerse the appliance or the base in water or any other liquid.� by taking it out of the kettle and gently brushing the filter with a soft nylon
� The kettle is only meant for boiling water. Do not use it to heat up soup orbrush under a running tap, or .. (fig. 5).
other liquids or jarred, bottled or tinned food.� by leaving it in the kettle when descaling the whole appliance, or ...
� Boiling water can cause serious burns. Be careful when the kettle contains hot� in the dishwasher.
water.
Descaling the kettle
� Never fill the kettle beyond the maximum level indication. If the kettle has
Regular descaling will prolong the life of the kettle.
been overfilled, boiling water may be ejected from the spout and cause
scalding.In case of normal use (up to 5 times a day), the following descaling frequency is
� Do not open the lid while the water is boiling. Be careful when you open therecommended:
lid immediately after the water has boiled: the steam coming out of the kettle-Once every 3 months for soft water areas (up to 18 dH).
is very hot.-Once every month for hard water areas (more than 18 dH).
� Avoid touching the body of the kettle, as it gets very hot during use. Always
1 Fill the kettle with water up to three-quarters of the maximum level and bring
lift the kettle by its handle.
the water to the boil.
� Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children. Do not let the
mains cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop. Excess cord can be2 After the kettle has switched off, add white vinegar (8% acetic acid) to the
stored in or around the base of the appliance.maximum level.
� Never fill the kettle below the minimum level to prevent the kettle from
3 Leave the solution in the kettle overnight.
boiling dry.
� HD4675 only: this rapid boil kettle has a power of 3100 watts and can draw4 Empty the kettle and rinse the inside thoroughly.
up to 13 amps from the power supply in your home. Make sure that the
5 Fill the kettle with clean water and boil the water.
electrical system in your home and the circuit to which the kettle is
connected can cope with this level of power consumption. Do not let too6 Empty the kettle and rinse it with clean water again.
many other appliances draw power from the same circuit while the kettle is
� Repeat the procedure if there is still some scale in the kettle.
being used.
� Some condensation may appear on the base of the kettle. This is perfectlyYou can also use an appropriate descaler. In that case, follow the instructions on the
normal and does not mean that the kettle has any defects.package of the descaler.
� Depending on the hardness of the water in your area, small spots may appear
Replacement.
on the heating element of your kettle when you use it. This phenomenon is
the result of scale build-up on the heating element and on the inside of theReplacement filters for your kettle can be purchased from your Philips dealer or a
kettle over time. The harder the water, the faster scale will build up. Scale canPhilips service centre. The table below indicates which filters are suitable for your
occur in different colours. Although scale is harmless, too much scale canelectric kettle.
influence the performance of your kettle. Descale your kettle regularly by
If the kettle, the base or the mains cord of the appliance is damaged, take the base
following the instructions given in the chapter 'Descaling'.
or the kettle to a service centre authorised by Philips for repair or replacement of
Boil-dry protectionthe cord to avoid a hazard.s
This kettle is equipped with boil-dry protection. This device will automatically switch
the kettle off if it is accidentally switched on when there is no water or not enoughGuarantee & service.
water in it. The on/off switch will stay in 'on' position and the pilot light, if available,If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at
will stay on. Set the on/off switch to 'O' and let the kettle cool down for 10 minutes.www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you
Then lift the kettle from its base to reset the boil-dry protection (HD4675 andwill find its phone number in the world-wide guarantee leaflet). If there is no
HD4674 only). The kettle is ready for use again.Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact
the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
Before first use.
� Remove stickers, if any, from the base or kettle.
Kettle type(s)Filter type
� Place the base on a dry, stable and flat surface.
� Adjust the length of the cord by winding it round the reel in the base. Pass theHD4637HD4967
cord through one of the slots in the base (fig. 2).
HD4674 and HD4675HD4974
Before using the kettle for the first time:
1 Rinse the kettle with water.
2 Fill the kettle with water up to the maximum level and let it boil once (see
'Using the appliance').
3 Pour out the hot water and rinse the kettle once more.
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