Krups BW260850 User manual

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be

followed to reduce the risk of ﬁre, electric shock, and/or injury to persons

including the following:

 Read all instructions.

 Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

 To protect against re, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse

cord, plugs or machine in water or other liquid.

 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before

putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance

malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the

nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance

manufacturer may result in re, electric shock or injury to persons.

 Your appliance is designed for domestic use only.

 Do not use outdoors.

 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

 Always attach plug to appliance rst, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To

disconnect, turn any control to the “off” position, then remove plug from wall

outlet.

 Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

 Only use the kettle to heat water. Never heat other liquids in the kettle.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

 Your kettle should only be used with its lid locked and its base.

 Never touch the lid when the water is boiling.

 Never open the lid when the water is boiling.

 Scalding may occur if the lid is removed.

CAUTION

 This machine is intended for household use only. Any servicing other than

cleaning and user maintenance should be performed by the nearest authorized

KRUPS Service Center. Visit our website at www.krupsusa.com in the USA

or www.krups.ca in Canada or contact your respective country’s Consumer

Service department for the service center nearest to you. To reduce the risk of

re or electric shock, do not attempt to disassemble the machine.

 Repair should be done at an authorized KRUPS Service Center only.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

 Your appliance is designed for residential use only.

 It is not intended to be used in the following applications, and the guarantee

will not apply for: staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other working

environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential

type environments; bed and breakfast type environments.

 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with

reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and

knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning

use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

 Only plug the kettle into a grounded power outlet. Check that the voltage on the

rating plate of the appliance corresponds to that of your electrical installation.

 Keep the kettle and its power cord away from any source of heat, from any wet

or slippery surface and away from sharp corners.

 Never use the appliance in a bathroom or close to a water source.

 Never use the kettle when your hands or feet are wet.

 Place the kettle and its power cord well to the back of the work surface.

 Always unplug the power cord immediately if you observe any anomaly during

operation.

 Never pull on the power cord to remove it from the wall outlet.

 Always remain vigilant when the appliance is on, and in particular be careful of

the steam coming out of the spout which is very hot.

 Never leave your hand or the power cord on the hot parts of the appliance.

 Never leave the kettle connected to its base during lling, pouring, cleaning or

moving.

 Never move the kettle when it is in operation.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

A A short power cord or a detachable power cord is provided to reduce the risk of

becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord accidentally.

B Longer detachable power cords or extension cords are available and may be used if

care is exercised in their use.

C If a long detachable power cord or an extension cord is used:

1 the marked electrical rating of the detachable power cord or extension cord should

be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

2 If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding

type 3-wire cord.

3 the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter where

it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. The appliance may

have a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of

electric shock, this plug is intended to t into a polarized outlet only one way. If the

plug does not t fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact

a qualied electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in anyway.

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 Protect the appliance from dampness and freezing conditions.

 The warranty covers manufacturing defects and residential use only. Any

breakage or damage resulting from a failure to comply with these instructions is

not covered by the warranty.

 Any supply connection error will void the warranty.

 The warranty does not cover kettles that fail to operate or operate badly due to

a failure to perform descaling operations.

 Never use scouring pads for cleaning purposes.

 All appliances are subject to strict quality control procedures. These include

actual usage tests on randomly selected appliances, which would explain any

traces of use.

 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

 Keep the appliance out of reach of children.

 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

 Never heat the kettle when it is empty.

 Never ll the kettle past the maximum water level mark, nor below the minimum

water level mark. If the kettle is too full, some water may spill out.

 KRUPS reserves the right to modify the characteristics or components at any

time in the interests of the consumer.

CAUTION: the safety precautions are part of the appliance. Read them carefully

before using your new appliance for the ﬁrst time. Keep them in a place where

you can ﬁnd and refer to them later on.

BEFORE FIRST USE

 Remove all of the various packaging, stickers or accessories from both the inside and

outside of the kettle.

 Adjust the length of the cord by winding it under the base. Wedge the cord into the notch.

(ﬁg. 1)

 Throw away the water from the rst two/three uses as it may contain dust. Rinse the

kettle.

USE

1. TO OPEN THE LID.

 Press on the unlocking button. (ﬁg. 2)

When you press on the unlocking button, the lid will open automatically.

 The kettle will heat when lid is open. It will not turn off. If the lid is lost or broken, please

contact your after-sales service center.

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2. PLACE THE BASE ON A FLAT, STABLE, HEAT-RESISTANT SURFACE AWAY FROM

WATER SPLASHES AND ANY SOURCES OF HEAT.

 Your kettle must be used with the base specic to this product.

3. FILL THE KETTLE WITH THE DESIRED AMOUNT OF WATER. (ﬁg. 3)

 Never ll the kettle when it is on its base.

 Do not ll it above the maximum level, or below the minimum level. If the kettle is too full,

boiling water may spill out. (ﬁg. 3)

 Do not use without water.

 Check that the lid is closed properly before use. (ﬁg. 4)

4. POSITION THE KETTLE ON ITS BASE. PLUG IT INTO THE SOCKET.

5. TO START THE KETTLE.

 Press the on/off button at the bottom of the handle. The on/off button will light up. (ﬁg. 5)

6. AS SOON AS THE WATER REACHES BOILING POINT, THE KETTLE WILL TURN OFF

AUTOMATICALLY.

 The light will turn off when the on/off switch returns to the upper position after boiling.

 You can stop it manually, before removing it from its base to pour the water. Adjust the on/

off button (located at the bottom of the handle) upwards. (ﬁg. 6)

 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.

 Do not leave water in the kettle after use as this quickens the formation of scale.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING YOUR KETTLE.

 Disconnect the appliance.

 Leave it to cool and then clean it with a damp sponge.

 Never immerse the kettle, its base, the cord or the electric plug in water or any other

liquid. The electrical connections or the switch must not come into contact with water or

any other liquid.

 Do not use scouring pads.

DESCALING

 Descale your kettle regularly, preferably once per month or more often if you live in a hard

water area.

To de-scale your kettle.

 Either use commercial white vinegar:

–Fill the kettle with 0.5 L of vinegar

–Leave it in the kettle for 1 hour without heating.

 Or citric acid:

–Boil 0.5 L of water,

–Add 0.88 Oz of citric acid and leave it in the kettle for 15 min.

 Using a de-scaler specically for kettles: follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

 Empty your kettle and rinse it 5 or 6 times. Repeat if necessary.

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IN THE EVENT OF PROBLEMS

THERE IS NO EVIDENT DAMAGE TO YOUR KETTLE

 The kettle does not work or stops before coming to a boil:

–Check that your kettle is properly connected.

–The kettle has been switched on without water or an accumulation of scale has caused

the overheat cut-out to operate: allow the kettle to cool and ll it with water. Descale

rst if scale has accumulated. Switch it on: the kettle should start working again after

about 15 minutes.

 The water tastes of plastic:

–Generally, this happens when the kettle is new, discard the water from the rst few

boilings. If the problem persists, ll the kettle to the maximum line and add two teaspoons

of baking soda. Bring to a boil and discard the water. Rinse out the kettle.

IF YOUR KETTLE HAS BEEN DROPPED, IF IT LEAKS OR IF THERE IS VISIBLE DAMAGE

TO THE POWER CORD, THE PLUG OR THE BASE OF THE KETTLE

 Do not use the kettle. No attempt should be made to dismantle the kettle or its safety

devices.

 Return your kettle to an approved KRUPS service center; the only qualied body

authorized to carry out repairs. See the guarantee conditions and list of centers in the

booklet supplied with your kettle. The type and serial number are shown on the bottom

of your kettle.

–This guarantee covers manufacturing defects and domestic use only.

–This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate

use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility

and the guarantee will not apply.

–Any breakage or damage resulting from failure to comply with the instructions for use is

not covered by the guarantee.

 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales

service center or a similarly qualied person, in order to avoid any danger.

 The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the characteristics or components of its

kettles at any time in the interests of the consumer.

PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC ACCIDENTS

 For a child, a burn or scald, even if slight, can sometimes be serious.

 As they grow up, teach your children to be aware of hot liquids found in the kitchen.

Position the kettle and its supply cord well to the back of the work surface, out of the

reach of children.

 If an accident does occur, run cold water over the scald immediately and call a doctor if

necessary.

 In order to avoid any accident: do not carry your child or baby at the same time as

drinking or carrying a hot drink.

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KRUPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED GUARANTEE

: www.krupsusa.com

This product is repairable by KRUPS during and after the guarantee period.

Accessories, consumables and end-user replaceable parts can be purchased, if locally

available, as described on the KRUPS internet site www.krups.com

The Guarantee

This product is guaranteed by KRUPS (company address and details included in the country

list of the KRUPS International Guarantee) against any manufacturing defect in materials

or workmanship for a period of 2 years starting from the initial date of purchase or delivery

date.

The international manufacturer’s guarantee by KRUPS is an extra benet which does not

affect consumer’s Statutory Rights.

The international manufacturer’s guarantee covers all costs related to restoring the proven

defective product so that it conforms to its original specications, through the repair

or replacement of any defective part and the necessary labour. At KRUPS’s choice, a

replacement product may be provided instead of repairing a defective product. KRUPS’s

sole obligation and your exclusive resolution under this guarantee are limited to such repair

or replacement.

Conditions & Exclusions

The international KRUPS guarantee only applies within the guarantee period and for those

countries listed in the country list attached and is valid only on presentation of a proof of

purchase. The product can be taken directly in person to an authorised service centre or

must be adequately packaged and returned, by recorded delivery (or equivalent method

of postage), to a KRUPS authorised service centre. Full address details for each country’s

authorised service centres are listed on KRUPS website (www.krupsusa.com) or by calling

the appropriate telephone number as set out in the country list to request the appropriate

postal address.

KRUPS shall not be obliged to repair or replace any product which is not accompanied by

a valid proof of purchase.

This guarantee will not cover any damage which occurs as a result of misuse, negligence,

failure to follow KRUPS instructions, use on current or voltage other than as stamped on

the product, or a modication or unauthorised repair of the product. It also does not cover

normal wear and tear, maintenance or replacement of consumable parts, or the following:

–using the wrong type of water or consumable

–ingress of water, dust or insects into the product

–damage as a result of lightning or power surges

–mechanical damages, overloading

–scaling (any de-scaling must be carried out according to the instructions for use)

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Let’s all help protect the environment!

Your appliance contains many recoverable or recyclable materials.

Take it to a local, civic waste collection point.

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–accidents including re, ood, thunderbolt, etc

–damages or poor results due to wrong voltage or frequency -damage to any glass or

porcelain ware in the product

–professional or commercial use

This guarantee does not apply to any product that has been tampered with, or to damages

incurred through improper use and care, faulty packaging by the owner or mishandling by

any carrier.

In order to offer the best possible after-sales service and constantly improve customer

satisfaction, KRUPS may send a satisfaction survey to all customers who have had their

product repaired or exchanged in a KRUPS authorized service center.

The international KRUPS guarantee applies only for products purchased in one of the

countries listed, and used for domestic purposes only in one of the countries listed on the

Country List. Where a product purchased in one listed country and then used in another

listed country:

a) The international KRUPS guarantee does not apply in case of non conformity of the

purchased product with the local standards, such as voltage, frequency, power plugs,

or other local technical specications

b) The repair process for products purchased outside the country of use may require a

longer time if the product is not locally sold by KRUPS

c) In cases where the product is not repairable in the new country, the international

KRUPS guarantee is limited to a replacement by a similar product or an alternative

product at similar cost, where possible.

Consumer Statutory Rights

This international KRUPS guarantee does not affect the statutory rights a consumer may

have or those rights that cannot be excluded or limited, nor rights against the retailer from

which the consumer purchased the product. This guarantee gives a consumer specic legal

rights, and the consumer may also have other legal rights which vary from State to State or

Country to Country. The consumer may assert any such rights at his sole discretion.

For Australia only

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer

Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for

any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods

repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not

amount to a major failure.

*** Please keep this document for your reference should you wish to make a claim under

the guarantee

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