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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
DE-SCALING
CClleeaanniinngg yyoouurr kkeettttllee ::
- Unplug it.
- Let it cool down and clean it with a damp
sponge.
• Never immerse the kettle, its base, the cord or
the electric plug in water: the electrical
connections or the switch must not come into
contact with water.
• Do not use scouring pads.
CClleeaanniinngg tthhee ffiilltteerr ((aaccccoorrddiinngg ttoo tthhee mmooddeell))
((ffiigg 88)) ::
The removable filter consists of a mesh to retain
the particles of scale and prevent them falling into
your cup when pouring. This filter neither treats nor
removes the hardness of the water. It thus
conserves all the qualities of the water. With very
hard water, the filter can clog very quickly (10 to
15 uses). It is important to clean it regularly. If it is
wet, put it under a running tap, if dry, then brush it
gently. Sometimes the scale will not detach itself;
it will then need descaling.
• To remove the anti-scale filter, lift the kettle off its
base and allow to cool. Never remove the filter
when the appliance is full of hot water.
De-scale regularly, preferably at least once a
month or more frequently if your water is very hard.
TToo ddee--ssccaallee yyoouurr kkeettttllee::
• using white vinegar:
- fill the kettle with ½ l of commercially available
white vinegar (commercially available white
vinegar can be purchased from hardware
stores),
- leave to stand for 1 hour without heating.
• using citric acid:
- boil ½ l of water,
- add 25 g of citric acid and leave to stand for
15 min.
system and the lid lifts automatically
((ffiigg 33))..
•Automatic opening lid: press the button at the
top of the handle
((ffiigg 44))..
•Lockable lid: turn the lid to the left to unlock it
and lift it
((ffiigg 55))..
TToo cclloossee tthhee lliidd,,
press it down firmly or turn it to the
right in the case of the lockable lid.
22..
Place the base on a flat, stable, heat-resistant
surface away from water splashes and any
sources of heat.
• Your kettle must only be used with the base that
matches it and its own anti-scale filter.
33..
FFiillll tthhee kkeettttllee wwiitthh tthhee ddeessiirreedd aammoouunntt ooff
wwaatteerr ((ffiigg 66))
You can fill it through the spout, which ensures
better maintenance of the filter. For a minimum
amount of water, cover the element (or the
bottom of the kettle) with water.
• Never fill the kettle when it is on its base.
• Do not fill it above the maximum level, or below
the minimum level. If the kettle is too full, boiling
water may spill out.
• Do not use without water.
• Check that the lid is closed properly before use.
44..
Position the kettle on its base. Plug it into the
mains socket.
55..
To start the kettle press the on/off button
positioned on the top or the bottom of the
handle according to the model
((ffiigg 77))..
66..
TThhee kkeettttllee mmaayy hhaavvee aann iinntteerrnnaall lliigghhtt,,
ddeeppeennddiinngg oonn tthhee mmooddeell
77..
TThhee kkeettttllee wwiillll sswwiittcchh ooffff aauuttoommaattiiccaallllyy
as
soon as the water reaches boiling point or the
chosen temperature. You can stop it manually,
before removing it from its base to pour the
water. Depending on the model, the interior
light and the indicator light will go out when the
water reaches boiling point. Make sure that the
on/off button is in the off position after boiling
and that the kettle has switched off before
removing it from its base.
Throw away the water from the first two/three
uses as it may contain dust. Rinse the kettle and
the filter separately.
• Do not leave water in the kettle after use.
• using a de-scaler specifically for plastic kettles:
follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Empty your kettle and rinse 5 or 6 times.
Repeat if necessary.
TToo ddee--ssccaallee yyoouurr ffiilltteerr ((aaccccoorrddiinngg ttoo mmooddeell))::
Soak the filter in white vinegar or diluted citric
acid.
• Never use a de-scaling method other than that
recommended.
