Rowenta KF942012 User Manual

Thank you for buying a Rowenta kettle. Read these instructions
carefully and keep them in a safe place.

To open the lid : press on the lid indent.
To close : press the lid down firmly until
it clicks into place.

• Only boil water in the kettle

Remove all packaging, stickers or other
accessories from the inside and outside
of the kettle.

Adjust the length of the cord by fitting it
into the compartment in the base. The
compartment cover can be opened by
depressing the two tabs and swinging it
out. Then wedge the cord in the slot.

Place the base on a flat, stable, heat­resistant surface. Place the kettle and its
cord towards the back of the
working surface.

• Do not place the kettle on or near
surfaces which are slippery or hot and
do not let the cord hang over a source
of heat (hot plates, gas cookers). Keep
away from children.

USE

• The kettle must only be used with its original base.

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USE

Fill the kettle with the required amount of
water.
You can fill the kettle through the spout
to keep the filter in good condition.
At the very least, cover the heating
plate with water.

Place the kettle on its base.
Connect to the mains.
Check that the electrical supply is
compatible with the power and voltage
indicated beneath your model.

• Only plug the kettle into a socket with

a built-in earth connection.

• Never release the lid whilst the water is

boiling.

Turn it on using the switch on the base.
The kettle will turn itself off automatically
when the water is boiling.

• Never move the kettle whilst it is on its
base when it is working.

Check that the kettle has stopped
automatically or turn it off manually by
removing it from the base to pour the
water. The first two or three times that
you use the kettle, throw the water away
because it may contain foreign particles.
Rinse the kettle and filter separately.

•We recommend that you do not leave

any water in the kettle after use.

• Never fill the kettle when it is on its base.

•Do not fill it above the max level which is indicated by the
horizontal line on the water gauge. If the kettle is overfilled,
boiling water may escape.

• Do not use without water.

• Do not use without the filter.

• Check that the lid is closed properly to avoid steam near the
handle.

To clean your kettle

Unplug it. Leave it to cool and then clean with a soft damp sponge.
Certain models are equipped with a highly polished bottom sur­face to limit scale deposits and facilitate cleaning.

• Never immerse the kettle or its base in water, as the electrical

connections and the switch must not be allowed to come into
contact with water.

• Never use abrasive cleaning pads.

• Never rub the highly polished surface as this will damage it.

Cleaning/Maintenance

As any build-up of scale will NOT affect the performance of the
kettle. Simply rinse the kettle on a regular basis to remove loose
scale from the walls. If required, you can descale the inside walls
of the kettle (follow guide-lines below).

• Never wipe the element surface as this may damage it.

To clean the filter

To remove the lid:
Squeeze the finger holds on the underside of the lid towards
each other.
To refit the lid:
Squeeze the finger holds on the underside of the lid and locate
the lugs on the side of the lid into the indents in the sides of the
kettle body. Ensure that the filter is facing downwards and
pointing towards the handle at the back of the kettle (see dia­gram on underside of lid)

The removable filter is made up of fabric which retains the parti­cles of scale and stops them from falling into your cup when you
pour. This filter does not treat the water or remove the scale from
it. It therefore preserves all the qualities of the water.
With very hard water, the filter becomes clogged with scale very
quickly (10 to 15 uses).

DESCALING

Descale regularly, preferably at least once a month and more
frequently if your water is very hard.

To descale your kettle, use :

• white vinegar : fill the kettle with half a litre of vinegar. Leave
to stand for 1 hour without heating

• citric acid : boil half a litre of water. Add 25g of citric acid and
leave to stand for 15 minutes.

Empty your kettle and rinse it 5 or 6 times.
Repeat if necessary.

To descale your filter (depending on model) :

Soak the filter in white vinegar or diluted citric acid.
Rinse thoroughly with water before putting back in the kettle.

• Never use descaling methods other than those recommended.

CLEANING

Remove the filter by pulling it backwards
as shown in the diagram.
If it is wet, rinse it with water, and if it is
dry, scrub it gently. Sometimes the scale
does not come away ; if so, descaling is
necessary.
Refit the filter by pushing the tab into the
slot in the underside of the lid.

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There is no visible damage to your kettle

The kettle does not work or stops before boiling.

• Check that the kettle is plugged in properly.

• The kettle has been operated without water or scale has
accumulated, triggering the safety system to prevent dry
operation: leave the kettle to cool, then fill it with water. Use
the switch to turn it on : the kettle starts working again after a
few minutes.

The water tastes of plastic

This usually occurs when the kettle is new. Throw away the
water the first few times you use it. If the problem persists, fill
the kettle to maximum, add two teaspoonfuls of bicarbonate of
soda. Boil and throw away the water. Rinse the kettle tho­roughly.

If your kettle has fallen, if it leaks, or if the cord, the
plug or the base of the kettle are visibly damaged

Return your kettle to your Rowenta After-Sales Service Centre,
the only organisation authorised to repair it. See warranty
conditions and see the information given under the After Sales
Service Information section. The type and serial number are
indicated on the bottom of your model.

• Do not use the kettle. No attempt should be made to dis­mantle the appliance or the safety systems.

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its after-sales department or a person with
similar qualifications for safety reasons.

• Rowenta reserves the right to modify the characteristics or
components of its kettles at any time, in the interests of
consumers.

This product has been designed for domestic use only.
Any professional use, inappropriate use or failure to comply
with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibili­ty and the guarantee will not apply.

IN THE EVENT OF A PROBLEM

• Do not leave the appliance within the reach of children.
The use of this appliance by children or handicapped people
should be avoided unless under supervision.

• Take care if carrying the kettle when it contains hot water.

• Tilt and pour slowly in order to prevent any risk of burning
with hot water.

• Keep your hands away from the pouring lip when the water is
coming to the boil, and avoid any contact with the hot
surfaces of the appliance.

PREVENTION
OF ACCIDENTS IN THE HOME

FOR UK ONLY: about your factory-fitted plug

The cord is already fitted with a plug incorporating an appropriate fuse. If
the plug does not fit your mains socket, see paragraph below.
Should you need to replace the fuse in the plug supplied, an appropriately
rated, approved BS 1362 fuse must be used (refer to wiring instructions for
fuse rating).
If the plug supplied does not fit your mains socket, it should be removed
from the mains cord and disposed of safely. The flexible cord insulation
should be stripped back as appropriate and a suitable alternative plug
fitted.
If the plug has external access to the fuse (non rewirable type plug) please
note that the fuse cover is an important part of the plug. Please ensure that
it is always refitted correctly.

• If you lose this cover, please do not use the plug. You may contact a
Rowenta authorised service dealer.

AFTER SALES SERVICES
FOR UK AND IRELAND ONLY

This product is for domestic use only. In the case of professional use,
inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the
manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee does not
apply.

1) If you have a question, comment or problem , call

0845 602 1454

2)

For repairs, spares and accessories, call 0845 725 8588
Alternatively, consult our web site : www.rowenta.co.uk

3)

If you need to post back your faulty product, send to :

Wykes Electrical Repairs Ltd,
Wykes House
Buckingham Street
Hockley
Birmingham B19 3HS

POSTAL ADVICE FOR UK. ONLY

• Ensure all post office packaging specifications are applied,
i.e. adequate outer protective carton, correctly addressed
and sealed (refer to your local Post Office for further
information).

• Obtain a certificate of posting.

• Damages due to bad packaging are the responsibility of the
sender.

• If you are returning under guarantee, it must be accompanied by proof
and date of purchase (purchase receipt).

• If it is outside the guarantee period, please enclose a cheque for £10
made payable to "Wykes Electrical Repairs Ltd" to cover the estimate for
repair and transport back to you.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

1)

If you have a question, comment or problem, call [phone]

2)

If you need to post back your faulty product send to :

Gavins,
83 Lower Camden Street,
Dublin 2

www.rowenta.co.uk

Merci d’avoir acheté une bouilloire Rowenta. Lire attentivement
les instructions et les garder à portée de main.

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Ouvrir le couvercle en appuyant sur la
partie en creux. Pour fermer, appuyer
fermement sur le couvercle.

• N’utiliser votre bouilloire que pour faire
bouillir de l’eau.

Enlever tous les emballages, autocol­lants ou accessoires divers à l’intérieur
comme à l’extérieur de la bouilloire.

Règler la longueur du cordon en
l’insérant sous le socle. Coincer le
cordon dans l’encoche.

Poser le socle sur une surface lisse, pro­pre et froide. Placer la bouilloire et son
cordon bien à l’arrière du plan de travail.

• Ne pas placer la bouilloire sur ou près
de surfaces glissantes ou chaudes, ni
laisser le cordon pendre au-dessus
d’une source de chaleur (plaques de
cuisson, cuisinières à gaz).

UTILISATION

• Votre bouilloire ne doit être utilisée qu’avec le socle qui lui est

associé.