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General description (fig. 1)
A Maximum water level
B Lid
C On/off switch
D Pilot light
E Connector (type HD 4600)
F Appliance plug (type HD 4600)
G Base unit (type HD 4601)
H "Filterline" scale filter
How to use the kettle
Filling
- (Cordless kettle type HD 4601:) Remove the
kettle from the base unit before filling.
(Corded kettle type HD 4600:) First fill the
kettle. Then plug in.
- (Fig. 2a) You can fill the kettle via the spout or...
- (Fig. 2b) ...after opening the lid. (Do not forget
to close the lid after filling!)
Do not fill with less than 0.2 litre of water to
prevent the kettle running dry while operating.
Do not fill with more than 1.7 litres of water (up
to "MAX" indication). Avoid overfilling to prevent
boiling water being ejected via the spout.
Switching on
- (Fig. 3a) (Cordless kettle type HD 4601:) Place
the kettle on the base unit, which is connected
to a wall socket. (You can keep the base unit
connected.)
The pivot type mains connector in the centre of
the base allows you to place the kettle in any
convenient position.
- (Fig. 3b) (Corded kettle type HD 4600:) Insert
the appliance plug (F) firmly into the connector
(E). Then insert the mains plug into a wall
socket.
- (Fig. 4) The appliance is switched on using the
on/off switch. The pilot lights will come on.
Switching off
- (Fig. 5a) The water is boiled and the appliance
has switched off automatically.
- (Fig. 5b) You can at any time switch the kettle
off manually.
Switching on again?
- You can switch the kettle on again, after
allowing the built-in thermal safety switch
enough time to cool down.
If the on/off switch is still (automatically) blocked
in the "OFF" position, do not force it into the
"down" ("ON") position as this may damage the
operating mechanism.
Cleaning
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains before
cleaning.
• Do not immerse the kettle or base in water.
• The appliance can be cleaned by simply wiping
with a cloth moistened with soapy water.
Use a dry and soft lintfree cloth to refurbish the
stainless steel mantle.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners, scourers, etc.
• Take care to keep water away from the mains
lead and sockets.
Filterline scale filter
To prevent loose particles of limescale being
poured out into your beverage, your kettle is fitted
with a scale filter.
The filter is removable to enable cleaning and
replacement.
Limescale deposits
Limescale is a harmless deposit which is naturally
formed when (more or less) hard water is heated.
The amount of limescale deposited (and
subsequently the need to clean or descale) largely
depends on the water hardness in your area and
the frequency with which the kettle is used.
Limescale is not harmful to your health. But if
poured into your beverage it can give a powdery
taste to your drink.
The scale filter is designed to prevent these scale
particles from being poured out by trapping them
within the kettle.
Cleaning the scale filter
To avoid an excessive amount of limescale
building up inside your kettle, it is important that
both the kettle and filter are cleaned on a regular
basis.
Scale can be removed from the filter by
- running it under a tap, whilst gently brushing
with a soft nylon brush (fig. 6);
- or by soaking the filter in vinegar or a
proprietary descaling agent.
• Before removing the filter (for replacement or
cleaning):
- Ensure that the kettle is unplugged from the
mains.
- Do not attempt to remove the filter when hot or
when the kettle contains hot water.
• Never leave the filter loose inside the kettle.
Ensure that the filter is always correctly placed
between the two ribs.
- Slide the filter downwards until it clicks into
position (fig. 7).
