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0 Fill with at least sufficient water to
make it visible on the water level indi-
cator (G), but not higher than the Max.
mark.
0 Close the lid (D) until it engages. The
automatic switch off can only function
reliably if this is done.
0 Place the kettle onto the base (J) in any
position you wish.
0 Press the ON/OFF switch (H) down, the
pilot lights lights up and the kettle
starts to heat up.
3
The ON/OFF switch (H) only catches
when the kettle is on the base unit (J).
3
Do not use the water from the first
boiling cycle to prepare food.
The automatic switch off
The kettle will switch off automatically
and the pilot light will go out when the
water has boiled or the kettle is remo-
ved from the base.
If you want to stop the heating process
before the kettle automatically
switches off, simply press the ON/OFF
switch (H) up or lift up the jug from
the base. If you want to reheat water
which has already been heated, press
the ON/OFF switch (H) down again.
When the water has boiled the kettle
will switch off automatically. If the
kettle is only filled with a little water, it
takes longer to switch off.
Safety system
This appliance is equipped with a boil-
dry safety cut-out. This feature pro-
tects the appliance from overheating
when started without water or from
boiling until it is empty if used with
the lid open. If the appliance is acci-
dently switched on without water, it is
automatically protected against over-
heating. The heating process is auto-
matically interrupted. Before using the
kettle again let it cool down for 5-
10 minutes.
Cleaning and care
1
Always disconnect the kettle from the
mains supply before cleaning.
1
Never clean the kettle and base unit
under running water or immerse it in
washing-up water.
0 Occasionally rinse out the kettle with
clean water.
0 Clean the outside of the appliance only
using a damp cloth. Do not use any
caustic or abrasive cleansing agents.
0 Hold strainer insert (B) at grip (1) and
lift insert out for cleaning.
0 The heating base is made of stainless
steel. If, however, spots of rust appear,
these are only deposits adhering to the
surface. They can be removed with a
stainless steel cleaning agent.
Descaling
Lime scale deposits on the bottom of
the kettle result in loss of energy and
can affect the service life of the appli-
ance. The appliance switches off before
boiling if the layer of scale is too thick.
It is then very difficult to remove.
The appliance should be descaled regu-
larly depending on the level of the
water hardness. Use a standard des-
caler following the directions; prefera-
bly choose an environmentally friendly,
descaling agent suitable for stainless
steel according to the instructions
from the manufacturer.
0 First fill in water, then a standard des-
caling preparation which is not too
strong.
1
Do not boil the solution as it could
foam over.
0 After descaling, rinse the kettle out
thoroughly with clean water. Never
pour descaling agents into an enamel
sink and do not reuse them.
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