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English
Important
• Read these instructions carefully in conjunction with the illustrations before using the
appliance for the first time. Keep these instructions for future reference.
• Unless specific reference is made, these instructions apply to all kettles in the HD 4614-17
range.
• This kettle has a safety cut-out which protects it against overheating due to operation with
insufficient water. If the kettle ever runs dry, unplug the kettle and allow 10 minutes to cool
down and refill with cold water. Then you can switch the appliance on again.
• Place the kettle on a cool and firm, level surface.
• Never immerse the kettle or the base unit in water.
• If the kettle is tipped too far backwards, water may be spilled through the back cover.
Though the kettle will still be electrically safe, extra care must be taken if it contains hot or
boiling water.
• WARNING: If the kettle is overfilled there is a risk that boiling water may be ejected from the
spout.
• Prevent children from pulling the mains cord. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the
work surface.
• Pour away the very first water boiled. The kettle is then ready for use.
• The kettle must only be used with the base unit supplied.
• If the supply cord becomes damaged, it must only be replaced by an authorised Philips
service representative as special tools and/or parts are required.
General description (fig. 1)
A Water level indicators (types HD 4616/17)
B Maximum / minimum water level
C Lid
D On/Off knob
E Pilot light
F Base unit
G ”Filterline” scale filter (type HD 4617)
Cord storage
For safety and convenience, the free length of the
mains cord can be reduced by pushing the cord
inside the base unit (see fig. 2).
Only the minimum necessary length between the
base unit and the wall socket should be used.
How to use the kettle
Filling
- The kettle must not be filled when placed on the
base unit. Take the kettle from the base.
- Fill the kettle through the spout (fig. 3a), or ...
- ... through the lid aperture (fig. 3b). Do not
forget to replace the lid after filling.
Do not fill the kettle with less than 0.5 litre (up to
“MIN” indication) to prevent the kettle from running
dry while operating.
Do not fill the kettle with more than 1.7 litre (up
to “MAX” indication) to prevent water being
ejected from the spout while boiling.
Switching on
- Place the kettle on the base unit (F).
- Switch the kettle on (fig. 4).
The pilot light (E) will come on.
Switching off
- The kettle will switch off automatically once the
water boils (fig. 5a)
- You can switch the kettle off manually at any
time (fig. 5b).
Some time after switching off, a click may be
heard. This is of no importance.
Switching on again ?
- You can switch the kettle on again after letting it
cool down for at least half a minute.
