User manual DELONGHI CORDLESS METAL KETTLE KBM3011-1

[. . . ] If the kettle is overfilled, there is a risk that boiling water may overflow and cause burns. A handy water level viewer enables you to see the quantity of water in the kettle. 4 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Kettle KBM 3011 Switching on Plug the power base into the mains socket. The kettle will automatically switch off once the water is boiled (the ON/OFF switch will click upwards and the light will go out). · To turn the kettle off before the water boils, you may move the ON/OFF switch up to the OFF position, or simply lift the kettle from its base - it will switch off and the switch will return to the OFF position automatically. [. . . ] These minerals form a thin film on the walls, element and on the surface of the water. The water may look like it has white coloured pieces of plastic floating on the surface. On traditional kettle elements, scale forms a hard white "crust" which adversely affects performance and reduces the life of the element. As soon as you notice a film forming on the water, or, when cleaning the filter, if you notice a film on the walls or the element, simply rinse the kettle and wipe it out. Scale filter Your kettle is fitted with a scale filter to prevent loose particles of scale being poured into your beverage. This filter is both removable and washable. The frequency with which you will need to clean any scale deposits from your filter will depend on the hardness of water in your area and how often you use the kettle. You should remove and clean the water filter when you notice any deposits being left on the filter or if the pouring efficiency is impaired. Removing the scale filter · Allow the kettle to cool down fully. · Make sure that your hands are clean and free from soap, cream or anything which might taint the water. 3). 5 Kettle KBM 3011 To clean the scale filter It is vital to clean and descale regularly in order to maintain good working order · It is recommended to use specific (store bought) products for descaling of kettles. If such products are not available we recommend using citric acid crystals as follows: · Pour into the kettle about 50 gr. of citric acid crystal, fill with water up to the max level indicated and then boil. If the filter requires descaling, remove the filter and place into the citric acid solution. · Ensure that the electrical connections are completely dry before using the kettle. · Citric acid crystals are available from most pharmacies. Safety Warnings Please read these instructions before operating and retain for future reference. · Ensure that your mains supply voltage is the same as that marked on the underside of your kettle. · To protect against electrical hazards do not immerse the mains lead, plug power base or kettle in water or any other liquid. · Take care when pouring - do not over-tilt the kettle as water may enter into the switch mechanism. · Water can remain hot for a long time after boiling, and can present a scald hazard. Keep the kettle and the mains lead away from the edge of the work surface and out of the reach of children. · Do not allow the mains lead to hang over the edge of the table or work surface, in a place where it may accidentally be caught or tripped over. · Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. [. . . ] If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the fuse recess or elsewhere on the plug. N. B. We recommend the use of good quality plugs and wall sockets that can be switched off when the machine is not in use. important: the wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: GREEN AND YELLOW BLUE BROWN EARTH NEUTRAL LIVE 13 amp Fuse Brown to Live Cord Clamp 7 Kettle KBM 3011 As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. [. . . ]