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safety
● Always use the filter and never
overfill – boiling water may splash out.
●Avoid contact with steam coming out of the spout area when pouring and out of the lid when refilling.
●Beware: the metal body of the kettle will get hot during operation.
●Keep small children away from the kettle and never let the cord hang down over the worktop edge - a child could grab it and pull the kettle down.
●If you do not need so much cord,
shorten it by wrapping any excess cord around the bracket on the underside of the powerbase .
●Always unplug your kettle when not in use.
●Never put the kettle, powerbase, cord or plug in liquid.
● Do not use if there is any damage
to the kettle, powerbase, cord or plug. Get it checked or repaired: see ‘service’.
●This kettle is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
●Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
●Caution: Do not operate the kettle on an inclined surface.
●Only use the powerbase supplied and keep it clean and dry.
● Make sure the lid is secure before
switching the kettle on.
●Warning: Do not open the lid while the water is boiling.
● Make sure the kettle is switched off before lifting or pouring.
●Remove the kettle from the base before filling or pouring.
●Never put the kettle near or on cooker hot plates or gas burners.
●This kettle is for boiling water only.
●This kettle is for domestic use only.
●Failure to observe these cautions may result in damage to the kettle. before plugging in
●Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on the underside of your kettle.
important - UK only
●The wires in the cord are coloured as follows:
Green and Yellow = Earth, Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live.
●The appliance must be protected by a 13A approved (BS1362) fuse.
●WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Note:
●For non-rewireable plugs the fuse cover MUST be refitted when replacing the fuse. If the fuse cover is lost then the plug must not be used until a replacement can be obtained. The correct fuse cover is identified by colour and a replacement may be obtained from your Kenwood Authorised Repairer (see Service).
●If a non-rewireable plug is cut off it must be DESTROYED IMMEDIATELY. An electric shock hazard may arise if an unwanted non-rewireable pug is inadvertently inserted into a 13A socket outlet.
●This kettle complies with European Economic Community Directive 89/336/EEC.
before using for the first time
●Remove all packaging and any labels.
●Fill to ‘MAX’, boil, then discard the water. Repeat 2 to 3 times.
know your Kenwood stainless steel kettle
finger pad
lid catch release
on/off switch with neonwater level windowsscale filter
360° powerbasecord wrap
to use your stainless steel kettle
1To open the lid, pull back the lid release catch . The water level must be between ‘MAX’ and ‘MIN’.
●Be economical: do not boil more water than you need.
●To improve the quality of your drinks always use fresh water.
●Empty the kettle after each use. 2 Close the lid by pushing down on
the black finger pad area .
3 Plug in and switch on. The neon light will come on.
4 Your kettle will boil and switch off automatically. To re-boil, wait a few seconds - the on/off switch needs time to reset.
●If you experience problems with your kettle switching on and off during use or switching off before boiling, check that the flat element is free from scale - see “descaling”. If descaling does not solve the problem contact Kenwood customer care.
●Your kettle is fitted with a scale filter to hold back limescale particles.
●If you find drops of water under your kettle, don’t worry - it is just condensation.
boil-dry protection
●If you switch on with too little water, your kettle will cut out automatically. Switch off and let it cool down before re-filling.
When it has cooled down, the switch will reset itself.
care and cleaning
Before cleaning, unplug your kettle and let it cool down.
the outside and powerbase
●Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry. Do not use abrasives - they will scratch the metal and plastic surfaces.
the inside
●Wipe with bicarbonate of soda on a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly.
●Even though your kettle comes with a scale filter, you still need to clean the inside (and the filter) regularly.
the scale filter
1Open the lid.
2Slide the scale filter out .
3either rinse under the tap or use a soft brush.
or when descaling your kettle, drop the filter in too. Rinse thoroughly.
4Slide the filter back in to refit.