Your Black & Decker kettle has been designed
for boiling water as described in this manual. Do
not use this appliance for any other purpose.
This product is intended for household use only.
Read this entire manual carefully
before using the appliance.
Denotes the risk of electric shock.
Safety instructions
• Warning! When using mains-powered
appliances, basic safety precautions,
including the following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, personal injury and material damage.
• The intended use is described in this manual.
The use of any accessory or attachment or
the performance of any operation with this
appliance other than those recommended in
this instruction manual may present a risk of
personal injury.
• Retain this manual for future reference.
• Always route the cord carefully to avoid a
tripping hazard.
• Never operate an appliance directly below
the socket-outlet it is connected to.
Using your appliance
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may
be high when the appliance is operating.
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
• Always take care when using the appliance.
• Do not open the lid whilst the appliance is
boiling.
• Do not over fill your appliance. Over filling
the appliance may cause boiling water to be
ejected from the spout.
• Never pull the power supply cord to
disconnect the plug from the socket. Keep the
power supply cord away from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
• Do not place the appliance on or near heat
sources or in a heated oven.
• Do not use the appliance near flammable or
explosive materials.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• Operate the appliance only with dry hands.
• If the power supply cord is damaged during
use, disconnect the appliance from the power
supply immediately. Do not touch the power
supply cord before disconnecting from the
power supply.
• Disconnect the appliance from the power
supply when not in use, before fitting or
removing parts and before cleaning.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated
by means of an external timer or separate
remote-control system.
Safety of others
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the appliance.
• Do not allow children or animals to come near
the work area or to touch the appliance or
power supply cord.
• Close supervision is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.
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After use
• Switch off and remove the plug from the
socket before leaving the appliance
unattended and before changing, cleaning or
inspecting any parts of the appliance.
• When not in use, the appliance should be
stored in a dry place. Children should not
have access to stored appliances.
Inspection and repairs
• Before use, check the appliance for
damaged or defective parts. Check for
breakage of parts, damage to switches and
any other conditions that may affect its
operation.
• Do not use the appliance if any part is
damaged or defective.
• Have any damaged or defective parts
repaired or replaced by an authorised repair
agent.
• Before use, check the power supply cord for
signs of damage, ageing and wear.
• Do not use the appliance if the power supply
cord or mains plug is damaged or defective.
• If the power supply cord or mains plug is
damaged or defective it must be repaired by
an authorised repair agent in order to avoid a
hazard. Do not cut the power supply cord
and do not attempt to repair it yourself.
• Never attempt to remove or replace any
parts other than those specified in this
manual.
• Do not attempt to repair the appliance. Take
it to your nearest Black & Decker-owned or
authorised Service Centre for repair.
Electrical safety
This product must be earthed. Always
check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating
plate.
• Power plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (Class 1)
appliances. Unmodified plugs and matching
outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.
Extension cables & Class 1
product
• A 3-core cable must be used as your
appliance is earthed and of Class 1
construction.
• Up to 30m (100ft) can be used without loss of
power.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do
not immerse the cord, plug or appliance
in water or other liquid.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorized Black & Decker Service Center in
order to avoid a hazard.
Before first use
• Remove all packaging from the appliance.
• Choose the required supply voltage by sliding
the voltage selector to the correct position.
(The voltage selector is located on the base
of the appliance)
• Clean the appliance before first use.
• Fill the kettle with cold water to the maximum
fill mark. Do not over fill as described below.
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• Close the lid (1). Boil the water as described
below.
• Discard the boiled water and repeat the
procedure.
Assembly
Your appliance has a cable tidy clip to enable
compact storage when traveling.
To extend the cable for use:-
• Pull the cable release slider (located on the
bottom of the appliance). The cable tidy clip
(5) will now be released.
• Lift the cable tidy clip (5) and un-wind the
cable from the appliance.
• Replace the cable tidy clip to its original
position. A click will indicate that the cable
tidy clip is secured in its correct position.
Use
Warning! Always place the appliance on a flat,
clean and non-slip surface before operating it.
Warning! Always allow the product and
contents to cool before opening the lid / re-filling.
Warning! Always check the water level before
using the appliance. Never use the appliance
without sufficient water.
Warning! Steam may escape from the spout.
• Disconnect the kettle from the power supply
before filling or adding water.
• Close the lid (1) after adding or filling water,
otherwise the auto shut-off boiling function
will not work.
• Do not fill with more than the max level of
water or there will be a risk of spillage.
• Connect the kettle to power supply, press the
on power switch (2), the indicator light (4) will
come on to show the kettle is now
functioning.
• When the water has boiled, the kettle will
switch off automatically and the indicator light
(4) will go out. The auto shut-off function also
works when the kettle is empty.
• You can press the off power switch (3) to turn
off the kettle during operation.
Pouring boiling water
• Make sure the appliance is switched off.
• To avoid scalding, tilt the kettle slowly to pour
the boiled water.
• After pouring, remove the plug from the
socket.
Cleaning and maintenance
Before cleaning and maintenance, remove the
plug from the socket and allow the appliance to
cool.
Warning! Before cleaning and maintenance,
switch the appliance off, remove the plug from
the socket and allow the appliance to cool.
Warning! Do not immerse the appliance, the
cord set or the plug in water or any other liquid.
• Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth.
• Do not use scouring pads.
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• If necessary, use a mild detergent to remove
spots.
• Do not use any abrasive or solvent based
cleaner.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any
other liquid.
Technical data
Voltage/Supply 1 220-240V ~ 50-60Hz
Voltage/Supply 2 110-120V ~ 50-60Hz
Power consumption 500 W
Capacity 0.55 litres
Weight 0.5 kg
Protecting the environment
Separate collection. This product must
not be disposed of with normal
household waste.
Should you find one day that your Black &
Decker product needs replacement, or if it is of
no further use to you, do not dispose of it with
other household waste. Make this product
available for separate collection.
• Black & Decker provides a facility for
recycling Black & Decker products once they
have reached the end of their working life.
This service is provided free of charge. To
take advantage of this service please return
your product to any authorised repair agent
who will collect them on our behalf.
• You can check the location of your nearest
authorised repair agent by contacting your
local Black & Decker office at the address
indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of
authorized Black & Decker repair agents and
full details of our after-sales service and
contact are available on the Internet at:
www.2helpU.com.
Guarantee
Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its
products and offers an outstanding guarantee.
This guarantee statement is in addition to and in
no way prejudices your statutory rights.
The guarantee is valid within the territories of the
Member States of the European Union and the
European Free Trade Area.
If a Black & Decker product becomes defective
due to faulty materials, workmanship or lack of
conformity, within 24 months from the date of
purchase, Black & Decker guarantees to replace
defective parts, repair products subjected to fair
wear and tear or replace such products to ensure
minimum inconvenience to the customer unless:
The product has been used for trade,
professional or hire purposes;
The product has been subjected to
misuse or neglect;
The product has sustained damage
through foreign objects, substances or
accidents;
Repairs have been attempted by persons
other than authorised repair agents or
Black & Decker service staff.
To claim on the guarantee, you will need to
submit proof of purchase to the seller or an
authorised repair agent. You can check the
location of your nearest authorised repair agent
by contacting your local Black & Decker office at
the address indicated in this manual.
Alternatively, a list of authorised Black & Decker
repair agents and full details of our after-sales
service and contacts are available on the Internet
at: www.2helpU.com.