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Aquacontrol Art. FLF1/FLF2/FLF3

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following :

Read all instructions before use

1. Use appliance only for its intended use.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. High temperatures are generated
during use which could cause burns. Always lift the kettle by
handle.

3. To prevent fire, electric shock and injury, do not immerse cord,
plugs, base or kettle in water or other liquids.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children. Please keep the kettle and its supply cord out of
the reach of children. Warm other users, especially children, of
the possible dangers (eg. escaping steam, hot water, hot lid,
etc.)

5. Do not leave appliance unattended while in use. Unplug from
outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the
appliance.

6. Do not operate any appliance which has been damaged in any
way or has a defective cord or plug. Return it to the nearest
authorized service center for examination, repair or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or
injury.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or
touch hot surfaces. Position the kettle to the rear of work
surfaces to prevent overhanging of the power cord. Water can
remain hot for a considerable time after boiling and can present
a scald hazard.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a
heated oven.

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11. For all models : to disconnect, switch-off the appliance and then

remove plug from wall outlet. Never yank cord to disconnet
from outlet, instead grasp plug and pull to disconnet. For
corded models : always attach the plug to the appliance first,
then plug the cord into the wall outlet.

12. Do not place the base of your kettle in a metal tray. If water

spills over into the tray and a build-up occurs, it could become
dangerous to touch.

13. Before pouring, wait until the kettle has stopped boiling and

then pour steadily. If the kettle is tipped too much, the lid may
fall off or open.

14. Never lift the lid of the kettle while water is boiling.

15. WARNING : a cordless kettle must never be filled on its base.

16. Your Krups appliance is intended for household use only.

17. This is a 1750 watt appliance. To avoid a circuit, do not operate

a high wattage appliance on the same circuit.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

a. We do not recommend using an extension cord with this

device.

b. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary the marked

electrical rating should be at least as great as the electrical
rating of the appliance. Cords rated for less amperage may
overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it
cannot be pulled or tripped over. If appliance is the grounded
type, the extension cord should be a grouding type 3-wire cord.

c. This appliance may have a polarized plug (one blade is wider

than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is
intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If it does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify
the plug in any way.

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Recommendations

•Do not use abrasive pads for cleaning.

•To remove the anti-scale filter, take the kettle
off its base, and leave it to cool. Never
remove the filter when the appliance
contains hot water.

Any connection error will nullify the
warranty.

•The warranty excludes kettles that have
not been maintained properly and
descaled regularly.

•Never use any anti-scaling method other
than that recommended.

Use

•Before first use, rinse the inside of your
kettle, and boil and empty it twice.

•Place your kettle, on the base, on a stable
surface.(1)
Remove the lid by aligning the “∇” mark
with the “open” position and lifting it off
(2). To close the kettle, engage the lid, with
the spout cover set back, by placing the “∇”
mark to “open” and turn it clockwise to the
“lock” position. The protective cover will
block off the pouring spout. (3)

•With the kettle disconnected and removed
from its base, fill it through the spout or lid.
Please observe the minimum and the
maximum fill levels.(4)

•Close the lid (3), and place the kettle on its
base. (5)

•Switch on by pressing the “I” switch. (6)

•The kettle stops automatically as soon as the
water boils.(7)

•You can also switch the kettle off at any
time during the heating process by pressing
the “0” switch. (8)

•To pour, squeeze the release latch under the
handle. (9)

•Empty the water from your kettle completely
after each use.

Cleaning

To clean your kettle:

•Disconnect it and remove it from its base.

•Leave it to cool, and then clean it with a
damp sponge.

To clean the filter (models with filter):

Clean the filter regularly. Rinse it in clean
running water and use a nylon brush when
needed.

De-scaling

• Descale your kettle regularly.

• Use:

1) a descaler specifically intended for PLASTIC
kettles. Follow the manufacturer’s instruc­tions closely.

2) or commercial white vinegar at 8°C.
Pour 1/2 l of vinegar into the kettle. Leave it
to work for one hour without heating.

3) or citric acid. Boil 0.5 l of water. Add 25 g
of citric acid. Leave it to work for 15
minutes.

• Repeat if necessary.

• If you are using citric acid, always dilute it
with water.

•Whatever method you use, always
empty your kettle and rinse it 5 or 6
times.

• Never descale your kettle when there is
no liquid inside (descaler, citric acid..).

• Before using again, rinse with cold water
then boil (max level) and discard the water
twice without drinking it.

In the event of a problem

•Check :
. the connection,
. that the kettle is correctly positioned on its
base,
. that the switch is in the "on" position by
pressing “I”.

. that the lid is locked in the "lock" position
and that the protective cover is blocking off
the spout
. that the kettle has not been used without
water. In this case:
take the kettle off its base, fill the appliance
with cold water, then try again.

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• If your appliance works only intermittently
before the boiling point or stops before
reaching the boiling point, it is probably
scaled up.

If your appliance is still not working,
contact a KRUPS approved service center.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Stops before Kettle not plugged Check that plug is
boiling in. securely in the

electrical outlet.
No water or Leave the kettle to
scale build-up. cool and then fill

with water. Use the

switch to turn it on.

The kettle should

begin to work again

after about 15

seconds.

Consult descaling

section of instruc-

tions for information

and removing scale

build up.

Water tastes like New kettle. Kettle should be
plastic. boiled twice and

water discarded be-

fore use.

If problem persists,

fill kettle to max and

boil two teaspoons

of bicarbonate of

soda. Boil and throw

away water. Rinse

kettle thoroughly.

Environment protection

The packaging of your product is recyclable.
Do not dispose of it with the rest of your
waste but rather recycle the packaging or
bring it to your nearest recycling facility.

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