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Preparing the appliance for first use en
¡ If you are descaling the appliance with a
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Kettle
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Lid
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Lid-opening button
commercially available descaler, follow
the manufacturer's instructions for use
and safety.
¡ If you descale the appliance with vin-
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Handle
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Water level indicator (illuminated1)
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On/off switch, illuminated
egar, insert 2 tablespoons of vinegar into
the water that has been boiled instead of
the descaling tablet.
¡ If you use the kettle every day, descale it
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Base
in shorter intervals.
¡ After descaling, remove the limescale fil-
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Cord store
ter and place in a little vinegar.
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Limescale filter, removable
1 Depending on the model
→ Fig. 10 - 12
Overview of cleaning
▶Do not use cleaning agents containing
Preparing the appliance for
first use
alcohol or spirits.
▶Do not use sharp, pointed or metal ob-
jects.
▶Do not use abrasive cloths or cleaning
- Remove any packaging material.
- Remove any stickers or film.
- Unwind the power cord to the required
agents.
→ Fig. 13
length.
4. Insert mains plug.
5. Fill the kettle with fresh, cold water, add
Troubleshooting
The appliance does not heat up and the
on/off switch does not light up.
Overheating protection is active.
▶Leave the appliance to cool down for a
a tablespoon of vinegar and bring to the
boil.
→ "Boiling water", Page 13
Repeat the process without adding vin-
egar.
6. Rinse the kettle thoroughly.
long time before switching it on again.
Boiling water
The appliance switches off before the
water has boiled.
Build-up of limescale in the appliance.
▶Descale the appliance.
→ Fig. 2 - 9
Notes
¡ To end the heating process early, move
Water collects at the base.
the on/off switch up.
¡ If you lift the kettle from the base and put
Condensation may form for reasons of
physics.
it down again, the boiling process will
not continue.
▶Note: The formation of condensation is
Descaling the appliance
normal and harmless.
Pull out the mains plug and dry the
base with a cloth.
Notes
¡ Regular descaling:
Disposing of old appliance
– prolongs the life of the appliance
– ensures proper functioning
– saves energy
▶Dispose of the appliance in an environ-
mentally friendly manner.
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