User manual MOULINEX AF 1231

[. . . ] € Protect the appliance from damp and frost. € If your appliance has been damaged, if it is not working properly or if the power cord or the plug is damaged, in order to avoid any danger, we recommend that you have the appliance inspected. Any intervention to the appliance other than cleaning and descaling according to the instructions for use must be performed by an authorised M O UL IN EX service centre. € Unplug the appliance as soon as you have finished using it for a long period of time and when you clean it. [. . . ] €Assisted opening lid: press on the locking system and the lid lifts automatically ( fig 3 ) . €Automatic opening lid: press the button at the top of the handle (fig 4) . €Lockable lid: turn the lid to the left to unlock it and lift it ( fig 5 ) . To clo se th e lid , press it down firmly or turn it to the right in the case of the lockable lid. € Check that the lid is closed properly before use. To start the kettle press the on/off button positioned on the top or the bottom of the handle according to the model (fig 7) . Place the base on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface away from water splashes and any sources of heat. € Your kettle must only be used with the base that matches it and its own anti-scale filter. T he ke t t l e w i ll sw i t c h off a ut o ma t i c a l ly as soon as the water reaches boiling point or the chosen temperature. You can stop it manually, before removing it from its base to pour the water. Depending on the model, the interior light and the indicator light will go out when the water reaches boiling point. € using citric acid: - boil ½ l of water, - add 25 g of citric acid and leave to stand for 15 min. 8 • using a de-scaler specifically for plastic kettles: follow the manufacturer’s instructions. To d e -s ca le yo ur fil te r ( a cc o rd in g t o m o d e l) : Soak the filter in white vinegar or diluted citric acid. € Never use a de-scaling method other than that recommended. iN THE EVENT OF PROBLEMS TH ERE IS NO EVID EN T DA MAG E TO YO U R K ETT LE : •T he ke t t l e d o e s n o t wo r k o r s t o p s b e fo r e co m i n g t o t h e b o i l : - Check that your kettle is properly connected. - The kettle has been switched on without water or an accumulation of scale has caused the overheat cut-out to operate: allow the kettle to cool, remove it from its base and fill it with water. descale first if scale has accumulated. Switch it on: the kettle should start working again after about 15 minutes. €T he wa t e r tas tes of p l a s t ic : Generally, this happens when the kettle is new, discard the water from the first few boilings. If the problem persists, fill the kettle to maximum and add two teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda. Bring to the boil and discard the water. [. . . ] € If a n a cc id ent d oe s o cc ur, run cold water over the scald immediately and call a doctor if necessary. € In or d er t o avo id a ny a c ci de n t: do not carry your child or baby at the same time as drinking or carrying a hot drink. eNVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Your appliance contains many recoverable or recyclable materials. Take it to a local, civic waste collection point. [. . . ]