1.Switchoffandunplugtheapplianceandallowtocooldown.Openthekettlelid.Grasp
the upper bar of the filter and lift it up and out of the kettle.
2. Clean the mesh filter.
Rinse the filter under running water. Possibly use a nylon cleaning brush or sponge. If the
meshisblockedwithlime:leavethefilterovernightinwarmvinegar.Carefullyrinsewith
clear tap water.
3. To replace the filter, open the kettle lid and simply slide the filter in the correct orientation
down into the slots behind the spout of the kettle. Gently push the filter down until the filter
clicks into place.
Decalcifying the water container
CAUTION: Never use abrasive cleaners, any chemicals, disinfectants, cleaning pads or
any sharp utensils (i.e. metal scouring pads) for cleaning. Handle the kettle and power base
without violation.
Never place the appliance or any part of it in an automatic dishwasher.
1. Pour 3 cups (750ml) of white vinegar into the kettle. Then, fill the kettle with water to the
maximum level (1.5 l). Make sure, the room is well ventilated. Use the KEEP WARM facility
to heat up the solution to 85 °C for a short time.
2.SwitchOFFthekettleandunplugthepowerbase.Allowtostandovernight.
3. Discard the solution.
4. Fill the kettle with clean, cold water up to maximum level (1.5 l) and boil.
5. Discard the boiled water and any remaining scale and vinegar.
6. Thoroughly rinse the interior of the kettle with clean water.
7. After that, the kettle will be ready to use.
Storage
Store the entire appliance (including the power base and operating instructions) on a clean
and dry surface, where it may not tilt or fall and no other objects could fall on it and where
it is safe from frost and inadmissible strain (mechanical or electric shock, heat) and where
it is out of reach of young children. Do not place any hard or heavy objects on the appli-
ance or any parts of it.
AlwaysswitchOFFthekettleandunplugthepowerbase,whentheapplianceisnotinuse.
Empty remaining water and place the kettle on the power base to protect the connector pins
in the power base from dust.
When the appliance is not in use for a long period of time, decalcify the interior of the
water container. When required, wind the power cord around the cord storage in the bot-
tom of the power base.
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