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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.
� Place the base on a dry, stable and flat surface.
will find all the information you need to optimally enjoy your kettle for a long time.� Adjust the length of the cord by winding it round the reel in the base. Pass the
General description.cord through one of the slots in the base (fig. 1).
1) On/Off switch (I/O)Before using the kettle for the first time:
2) Power-on light, Bell (HD4683, HD4682 and HD4681 only)1 Rinse the kettle with water.
3) Lid
4) Spout2 Fill the kettle with water up to the maximum level and let it boil once (see
5) Water-level indicator'Using the appliance').
6) Base
7) Double-Action scale filter3 Pour out the hot water and rinse the kettle once more.
Using the appliance.
Important.
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for1 Fill the kettle with water either through the spout or through the open lid
future reference.(fig. 2).
2 Close the lid.
� Check if the voltage indicated on the base of the kettle corresponds to the
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.Make sure that the lid is properly closed to prevent the kettle from boiling dry.
� Only use the kettle in combination with its original base.3 Place the kettle on its base, put the plug in the wall socket and set the on/off
� Always place the base and the kettle on a dry, flat and stable surface.switch to on ('I'position) (fig. 3).
� Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children. Do not let theThe kettle starts heating up.
mains cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop. Excess cord can be
stored in or around the base of the appliance.� The kettle switches off ('O' position) automatically when the water has
� Keep the cord, the base and the appliance away from hot surfaces.reached boiling point.
� 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.Cleaning and descaling.
� If the mains cord is damaged, it must always be replaced by Philips, a serviceAlways unplug the appliance before cleaning it.
centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
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.Never immerse the kettle or its base in water.
� The kettle is only meant for boiling water. Do not use it to heat up soup or
other liquids or jarred, bottled or tinned food.Cleaning the kettle
� Boiling water can cause serious burns. Be careful when the kettle contains hot1 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.
lid immediately after the water has boiled: the steam coming out of the kettle2 The filter can be cleaned in three ways:
is very hot.� by leaving it in the kettle when descaling the whole appliance (see 'Descaling
� Avoid touching the body of the kettle, as it gets very hot during use. Alwaysthe kettle')
lift the kettle by its handle.� by taking it out of the kettle (fig. 4) and gently brushing the filter with a soft
� Never fill the kettle below the minimum level to prevent the kettle fromnylon brush under a running tap (fig. 5).
boiling dry.� by taking it out of the kettle (fig. 4) and cleaning it in the dishwasher.
� HD4682: This rapid-boil kettle, which has a power of 3000 watts, can draw up
to 13 amps from the power supply in your home. Make sure that the3 After cleaning under the tap or in the dishwasher, put the filter back inside
electrical system in your home and the circuit to which the kettle isthe kettle by sliding it behind the brackets and clicking it back in position (fig.
connected can cope with this level of power consumption. Do not let too6).
many other appliances draw power from the same circuit while the kettle is
being used.Descaling the kettle
� Some condensation may appear on the base of the kettle. This is perfectlyRegular descaling will prolong the life of the kettle.
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 can1 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 canthe 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
Boil-dry protectionmaximum level.
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 enough4 Empty the kettle and rinse the inside thoroughly.
water in it. The on/off switch will stay in 'on' position and the power-on light, if
available, will stay on. Set the on/off switch to 'off' and let the kettle cool down for 105 Fill the kettle with clean water and boil the water.
minutes. Then lift the kettle from its base to reset the boil-dry protection. The kettle6 Empty the kettle and rinse it with clean water again.
is now ready 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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