User manual RUSSELL HOBBS HERITAGE STAINLESS STEEL KETTLE 18089

[. . . ] 8 Take care when pouring ­ pour slowly, and don't over-tilt the kettle. 9 Don't switch on unless the kettle contains at least 2 cups of water. 10 Don't fill past the max mark, or it may spit boiling water. 11 Remove the kettle from its stand before filling or pouring. [. . . ] 12 Move the switch to 1 ­ the light will glow, and the kettle will heat up. switching off 13 When the water boils, the kettle will switch itself off, and the light will go out. 14 To switch off manually, move the switch to 0. 15 Lifting the kettle off the stand will also switch it off. general 16 Remove the kettle from the stand before pouring. 17 To avoid the risk of splashing, pour slowly and don't over-tilt the kettle. 18 Don't tilt the kettle backwards ­ water might get on to the control area. 19 If this happens, let the kettle dry before use ­ sit it somewhere warm for 12 hours. 20 When you lift the kettle, you may see moisture on the stand. Don't worry ­ it's the steam used to switch the kettle off automatically, which then condenses and escapes via vents under the kettle. 21 Don't worry about discolouration on the floor of the kettle. It's due to the bonding of the element to the kettle floor. using with insufficient water 22 This will shorten the life of the element. 23 A boil-dry cut-out will switch the kettle off. 24 To avoid cycling on and off, you must remove the kettle from the stand and let it go cold. 25 Sit the kettle on the work surface till it's cold. 26 Don't fill the kettle till it's cold, or it may spit. care and maintenance 1 Check that the kettle is switched off ­ move the switch to 0, or lift it off the stand. 2 Unplug the stand (switch the socket off first, if it's switchable), and let the kettle cool down fully. 3 Wipe the kettle, inside and out, with a damp cloth. You may use a little household detergent, but if you do, rinse well to avoid tainting the water. 5 Don't put the kettle or stand in liquid. 6 Don't use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. descale regularly ­ even in soft water areas 7 Limescale may be white, coloured, even rusty-looking, but it's normally visible. 8 Phosphate scale isn't generally visible, but it's there, even in soft water areas. 9 All scale causes overheating, reduces the kettle's life, and may trigger the boil-dry cut-out. 10 So, even with soft water, descale regularly, to help keep your kettle in working order. [. . . ] It's on the rating plate (usually underneath the product). The product isn't user-serviceable. If it's not working, read the instructions, check the plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If it's still not working, consult your retailer. [. . . ]