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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing this Philips kettle! In
this user manual you nd all the inf ormation you need
to enjoy y our kettle optimally for a long time.
General description (Fig. 1)
A On/off switch (I/O)
B Lid
C Spout
D W ater level indicator
E Base
F Scale lter (HD4646/HD4628 only)
Important
Read this user manual carefully before y ou use the
appliance and sav e it for future reference.
Danger
Do not immer se the appliance or the base in water
or any other liquid.
W arning
Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance
corresponds to the local mains voltage before you
connect the appliance.
Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord,
the base or the appliance itself is damaged.
If the mains cord is damaged, you m ust hav e it
replaced by Philips, a ser vice centre author ised by
Philips or similar ly qualied persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensor y
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they ha ve been giv en super vision
or instr uction concerning use of the appliance by a
per son responsible for their saf ety .
Children should be super vised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
Keep the mains cord out of the reach of children.
Do not let the mains cord hang ov er the edge of
the table or w or ktop on which the appliance stands.
Excess cord can be stored in or around the base of
the appliance.
Only use the kettle in combination with its original
base.
Hot water can cause serious bur ns. Be careful when
the kettle contains hot water .
Keep the mains cord, the base and the kettle awa y
from hot surfaces.
Never ll the kettle bey ond the maximum lev el
indication. If the kettle has been o verlled, boiling
water may be ejected from the spout and cause
scalding.
Do not open the lid while the water is heating up. Be
careful when you open the lid immediately after the
water has boiled: the steam that comes out of the
kettle is ver y hot.
Caution
Do not touch the body of the kettle during and
some time after use, as it gets ver y hot. Always lift
the kettle by its handle.
Always place the base and the k ettle on a dr y , at
and stable surface.
The kettle is only intended for boiling water . Do not
use it to heat up soup or other liquids or jarred,
bottled or tinned food.
HD4646: Always make sure the water in the kettle at
least cov er s the bottom of the kettle to prevent the
kettle from boiling dr y .
HD4638/HD4628/HD4626: Never ll the kettle
below the minimum lev el to prevent the kettle from
boiling dr y .
Depending on the hardness of the water in your
area, small spots may appear on the heating element
of your kettle when y ou use it. This phenomenon is
the result of scale build-up on the heating element
and on the inside of the kettle o ver time. The harder
the water , the faster scale builds up . Scale can occur
in different colours. Although scale is harmless, too
much scale can inuence the performance of your
kettle. Descale y our kettle regularly by following the
instr uctions given in the chapter ‘Descaling’.
Some condensation may appear on the base of the
kettle. This is perfectly normal and does not mean
that the kettle has any def ects.
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Boil-dr y pr otection
This kettle is equipped with boil-dr y protection. This
device automatically switches off the kettle if it is
accidentally switched on when there is no water or not
enough water in it. The on/off switch stays in ‘on’ position.
Set the on/off switch to ‘off ’ and let the kettle cool down
for 10 minutes. Then lift the kettle from its base to reset
the boil-dr y protection. The k ettle is now ready for use
again.
Electroma gnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
proper ly and according to the instructions in this user
manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientic
evidence availab le today .
Before first use
1 Remov e stick ers, if an y , fr om the base or the k ettle.
2 Placethebaseonadry , stableandatsurface.
3 HD4646only: T oadjustthelengthofthecor d, wind
itroundther eelinthebase.
4 Passthecordthr oughoneoftheslotsinthebase.
5 Rinsethek ettlewithwater .
6 Fillthek ettlewithwateruptothemaximum
lev elandletthewaterboilonce(see ‘Usingthe
appliance’).
7 P ouroutthehotwaterandrinsethekettleonce
more.
Using the appliance
1 Fillthek ettlewithwatereitherthroughthespout
orthroughtheopenlid(Fig. 2).
2 Ifthelidisopen, closethelid.
Make sure that the lid is properly closed to prevent the
kettle from boiling dr y .
3 Placethek ettleonitsbase, putthepluginthewall
socket.
HD4628/HD4626: Set the on/off switch to ‘I’ (Fig. 3).
HD4638: Set the on/off switch to ‘I’ (Fig. 4).
HD4646: Set the on/off switch to ‘I’ (Fig. 5).
Thekettlestartsheatingup .
Thekettles witchesoffautomaticallywhenthe
waterhasreachedboilingpoint.
Note: Y ou can interrupt the boiling process by pressing the
on/off switch to ‘O’.
Cleaning and descaling
Alwa ysunplugtheappliancebefor eyoucleanit.
Nev erusescouringpads, abrasivecleaningagentsor
aggressiv eliquidssuchaspetroloracetonetocleanthe
appliance.
Nev erimmersethekettleoritsbaseinwater .
Cleaning the k ettle
1 Cleantheoutsideofthek ettlewithasoft, damp
clothmoistenedwithwarmwaterandsomemild
cleaningagent.
Cleaning the lter (HD4646/HD4628
only)
Scale is not harmful to your health but it may giv e your
drink a powder y taste. The scale lter prevents scale
par ticles from ending up in your drink. Clean the scale
lter regular ly .
1 Remov ethelterfromthek ettle(1)andgently
brushitwithasoftnylonbrushunderarunningta p
(2)(Fig. 6).
Note: Y ou can also leave the lter in the kettle when you
descale the whole appliance (see section ‘Descaling the
k ettle’ in this c hapter).
Note: Y ou can also take the lter out of the k ettle and clean
it in the dishwasher .
Descaling the k ettle
Regular descaling prolongs the life of the kettle.
In case of normal use (up to 5 times a day), the following
descaling frequency is recommended:
Once ever y 3 months if you use soft water (up to
18dH).
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Once ever y month if you use hard water (more than
18dH).
1 Fillthek ettlewithwateruptothree-quartersof
themaximumlev elandbringthewatertotheboil.
2 Afterthek ettlehasswitchedoff, addwhitevinegar
(8%aceticacid)tothemaximumlev el.
3 Lea vethesolutioninthek ettleov ernight.
4 Emptythek ettleandrinsetheinsidethoroughl y .
5 Fillthek ettlewithfreshwaterandboilthewater .
6 Emptythek ettleandrinseitwithfreshwateragain.
7 Repeatthepr ocedureifther eisstillsomescalein
the kettle.
Note: Y ou can also use an appropriate descaler. In that case ,
follo w the instructions on the package of the descaler.
Replacement
Ifthekettle, thebaseorthemainscordoftheappliance
isdamaged, takethebaseorthek ettletoaser vice
centreauthorisedbyPhilipsf orrepairorr eplacement
of the cord to a v oid a hazard.
Y ou can purchase a new lter at y our Philips dealer or
at a Philips ser vice centre . The table below indicates
which lter s are suitable for y our kettle.
K ettletype Filtertype
HD4646 HD4987
HD4628 HD4966
Envir onment
Donotthro wawa ythea ppliancewiththenormal
householdwasteattheendofitslife, buthanditin
atanofcialcollectionpointforrecycling. Bydoing
this, youhelptopreservetheenvir onment(Fig. 7).
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you ha ve a prob lem, please
visit the Philips website at www .philips.com or contact
the Philips Customer Care Centre in your countr y
(you nd its phone number in the w or ldwide guarantee
leaet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your
countr y , go to your local Philips dealer or contact the
Ser vice Depar tment of Philips Domestic Appliances and
P ersonal Care BV .
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