Before first use
Before using the appliance for the first time, fill with water, boil
and pour away.
Operating the appliance
1 Wherever possible fill through the spout, as this helps to free the
filter from limescale build-up.
• IMPORTANT : When filling from a tap, care must be taken to avoid
striking the glass body on the tap.
• Always ensure that the level of water in the kettle is filled to at least
the minimum level shown on the water level indicator.
• Boil only as much water as you need as this saves electricity.
2 Place the kettle on the base unit, ensuring the kettle locates on to
the 360° connector.
• The 360° connector allows the kettle to be located at any position.
- ideal for left and right handed users and for convenient
positioning on worktop.
3 Plug in and switch on at the wall socket.
4 Switch the kettle on. In the Illuma, the glass body will light up.
5 When the water boils the kettle will switch off automatically.
• If you are using the kettle for the first time, pour away the boiled
water and refill.
6 Lift the kettle from the base unit by the handle ensuring you hold
the kettle level.
• To re-boil, switch to ON again. If the kettle has just switched off
wait a minute or so before switching it back on again.
• If you do not put in enough water, or switch on the kettle when it is
empty, the safety cut-out will switch off the power automatically. If
this happens, refill and wait a few minutes for the element to cool,
then use as normal.
Filter removal
1 Open the lid using the release button¤.
2 Lift the filter upwards to remove.
3 To refit the filter, slide it into the side guides of the filter holder until
it clicks into place. Ensure the filter is correctly located.
WARNING: Unless the filter is fitted correctly, the kettle lid
may not close and the kettle may not switch off after boiling.
Descaling
IMPORTANT: As this appliance is fitted with a concealed
element it must be descaled regularly. The frequency of
descaling depends on usage and the hardness of the water in
your area.
Excessive scale can cause the appliance to switch off before
boiling and may damage the element invalidating the warranty.
It is essential that regular descaling takes place.
Remove hard scale using a proprietary descaling product
suitable for stainless steel,glass or plastic.
For stainless steel kettles please follow the instructions carefully.
Alternatively use citric acid crystals (available from most
pharmacies) as follows:
1 Fill the appliance 3/4 full, boil, then unplug the appliance (remove
the cordless kettle from the base unit) and stand it in an empty
sink or bowl.
2 Gradually add 50gm of citric acid crystals to the water, then leave
the kettle to stand. Do not use a more concentrated solution.
3 As soon as the effervescence subsides, empty the appliance and
rinse it thoroughly with cold water.
4 Wipe the outside of the appliance thoroughly with a damp cloth to
remove all traces of acid which may damage the finish.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the electrical connections are
completely dry before using the appliance.
HINTS AND TIPS
Cleaning and maintenance
WARNING: Always disconnect the plug from the mains and
allow the appliance to cool before cleaning.
Wipe the outside with a damp cloth.
IMPORTANT: Do not use abrasive cleaners on the outside of the
appliance which may scratch the surface.
HELPLINE
If you have any difficulty with your appliance, do not hesitate to
call us.
We are more likely to be able to help than the store from where
you bought it.
Please have the following information ready to enable our staff
to deal with your query quickly.
• Name of the product
• Model number as shown on the underside of the appliance.
• Serial number as shown on underside of the appliance.
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Mains lead
• Do not let the mains lead hang over the edge of the worktop
where a child could reach it.
• Do not let the lead run across an open space e.g. between a low
socket and table.
• Do not let the lead run across a cooker or other hot area which
might damage the cable.
• The mains lead should reach from the socket to the base unit
without straining the connections.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
Personal safety
• WARNING: To protect against fire, electric shock and personal
injury do not immerse cord, plug and appliance in water or
any other liquid.
• Always keep the top of the cordless base dry, especially around
the connection area, disconnect the power supply before drying.
Allow to dry thoroughly before reconnection to the power supply.
• Always pour hot water slowly and carefully without tipping the
appliance too fast to prevent splashing and spillage.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving a appliance
containing hot liquid.
• Do not touch hot surfaces, use handles or knobs.
• Always close the lid if applicable and always have the filter in
place.
• Avoid contact with emitting steam when the water is boiling or just
after it has switched off.
• Take care if opening the lid of the appliance when hot.
• Do not open the lid whilst the water is boiling
• Do not fill above the MAX mark, otherwise boiling water may be
ejected.
• Do not hold the switch in the on position or tamper with the
switch to fix it in the on position as this may cause damage to the
switch-off mechanism.
• Unplug from the outlet before cleaning.
• Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before
cleaning.
• 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
• Never allow a child to operate this appliance.
• Children are vulnerable in the kitchen particularly when
unsupervised and if appliances are being used or cooking is
being carried out.
• Teach children to be aware of dangers in the kitchen, warn them
of the dangers of reaching up to areas where they cannot see
properly or should not be reaching.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play
with the appliance.
Treating scalds
• Run cold water over the affected area immediately. Do not stop to
remove clothing, get medical help quickly.
Other safety considerations
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any
manner. Contact Morphy Richards for advice.
• The use of attachments or tools not recommended or sold by
Morphy Richards, may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
• Do not attempt to connect any other appliance to the base unit or
this appliance to another base unit.
• Do not tamper with the connector in any way.
• Do not use the appliance for any use other than to boil water.
• Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner
or in a heated oven.
• The appliance must not be on the base unit when being filled with
water.
•
Morphy Richards recommends that the
mains lead of
the cordless base cannot be repaired. If the mains lead is
damaged, the cordless base should be discarded and replaced
contact the helpline for advice.
• Unplug from the outlet when not in use.
WARNING: The appliance must not be immersed for cleaning.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Check that the voltage on the rating plate of your appliance
corresponds with your house electricity supply which must be
A.C. (Alternating current).
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
Features
⁄
Lid
¤
Lid release button
‹
Spout filter
›
Concealed element
fi
360°connector
fl
Cordless base unit
‡
Cord storage
·
On/off switch
‚
Water level indicator
‚
⁄
¤
‹
›
fl
·
‡
fi
OFF
ON
Getting the best from your new kettle...
Safety first
Always pour water slowly and carefully to prevent the splashing
of scalding water.
Important:
When filling from a tap, care must be taken to avoid striking the
glass body on the tap.
Empty the water out of the kettle after first boiling
To clean away any deposits that are left in the kettle after the
manufacturing process
Descale as appropriate for the hardness of the water in your
area
It is important to descale as the performance of the kettle and
auto switch-off will be impaired
Fast boil kettles perform differently
If your kettle is a fast boil model, it may sound louder during
boiling and switch off suddenly with no after noise - this is
normal.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The use of any electrical appliance requires the following
common sense safety rules.
Primarily there is danger of injury or death and secondly the
danger of damage to the appliance. These are indicated in the
text by the following two conventions:
WARNING: Danger to the person!
IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance!
In addition we offer the following safety advice.
Location
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as:
farm houses;
by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
bed and breakfast type environments.
It is not suitable for use in staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments.
• Always locate your appliance away from the edge of the worktop.
• Ensure that the appliance is used on a firm, flat surface.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors or near water.
• WARNING: Do not place the appliance onto a metal tray or
metal surface whilst in use.
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