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Technical Data
type volt hz watt
490 220-240 50 1850-2200
Before initial use
Read these operating instructions
carefully before using the
appliance for the first time
• Remove all packaging elements and labels, but not
the rating plate.
• Place the electric kettle on a dry, even, non-slip sur
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face.
• Shake out the water from the first boiling process.
Safety notices for use of the
contact base / electric kettle
The appliance meets the
requirements of the
applicable EC directives.
The appliance is intended
for in door use only.
CAUTION! The surface is hot
during operation. Only touch
the device at its handle.
Never operate the electric kettle without
the lid closed and without lime filter,
since then the device will not shut off
automatically when the water boils.
ATTENTION! Always unplug appliance
when not in use and before cleaning!
Operation
• Plug the power plug into the wall socket.
• Remove the electric kettle from the contact base.
• Open the lid of the removable kettle by pressing the
button to open the lid.
NOTE
For your safety, the lid is equipped with a locking
device. If the electric kettle is accidentally overtur
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ned during use, the lid will not open. This reduces
the risk of being scalded by spilled water
• Fill the electric kettle with water.
• Close the lid manually.
• Make Sure not to fill water past the maximum mar
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king on the water level indicator.
• Place the electric kettle anywhere on the contact
base. The unit is now ready for operation.
• To switch it on, press the ON/OFF switch on the bot
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tom of the handle. The switch locks into place and the
control lamp lights up.
• When the water boils, the electric kettle automatical
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ly switches off and the control lamp goes out.
• You can interrupt the boiling process at any time by
pushing up the ON/OFF switch.
• To pour the water, lift the electric kettle from the con
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tact base.
• IMPORTANT: Always make sure that the device is
switched off before removing the electric kettle from
the contact base.
Overheating protection device
The electric kettle is equipped with a doubleaction
overheating protection device. In the event that you
accidentally operate the electric kettle without water
or if the water level is too low, causing the water to
evaporate during boiling, the device will automati
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cally switch off for your safety. The device will be rea-
dy to operate once it has been filled with cold water.
Removing the lid
• For removing the lid please note the following steps:
– Let appliance cool off.
– Open lid.
– Press pushbutton in the middle of the lid.
– Remove lid up-wards.
• CAUTION: Never operate the electric kettle without
the lid in place, as the device will otherwise not shut
off automatically when the water is boiling.
Cleaning
• The appliance must not be immersed in water! Do
not clean the electric kettle with heavily abrasive
cleaners. They could scratch the appliance.
• Clean very dirty appliances either with lukewarm wa
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ter or with a stainless steel cleaner.
• If a stainless steel cleaner is used, make sure that it is
not aggressive and does not contain chlorine or acids.
• Regularly remove the scale filter from its mounting
on the inside of the water kettle and clean it with a
soft brush and some washing-up liquid. Then fit it
back in the mounting
Care
• Use a special stainless steel care product for minor
cleaning (water stains, light fingerprints, etc.)
CAUTION: Use only for the exterior!
Do not use on surfaces that come into
contact with food. (inside).
Decalcifying
If you have hard water, the electric kettle should be de-
calcified regularly (depending on the hardness of the
water, about every 2 - 3 weeks). Use a commercially avai
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lable liquid decalcifying product (do not use chemical
decalcifiers) and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
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