User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EEWA3140

[. . . ] Repairs to this appliance may only be carried out by qualified service engineers. Considerable danger may result from improper repairs. If repairs become necessary, please contact the Customer Care Department or your authorised dealer. Always pull out the plug, ­ before cleaning and attending to the kettle, ­ and after each time it is used, ­ and for faults during operation. [. . . ] A B C D E F G H J K Case Lid Strainer insert Spout Release button for lid Handle Water level indicator ON/OFF switch with pilot light Separate base and mains cable Rating plate Safety of children Only use the express kettle when supervised. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Ensure that the kettle is switched off before removing it from the base unit. Only use the kettle with the associated base. Before starting the appliance ensure that the mains cord and plug are dry. Whilst using the express kettle, high temperatures are reached which can cause scalding if the kettle is not handled carefully. Do not place or use the kettle on hot surfaces or near naked flames. Attention: If the kettle is overfilled there is a risk that the boiling water may spray out. Therefore never fill the kettle above the maximum marking. Only use your kettle for heating water!Never put foodstuffs or foodstuff additives into the kettle. 0 0 Always disconnect the kettle from the mains supply before cleaning. Never clean the kettle and base unit under running water or immerse it in washing-up water. Occasionally rinse out the kettle with clean water. Clean the outside of the appliance only using a damp cloth. Do not use any caustic or abrasive cleansing agents. For cleaning, push the strainer insert (C) with one finger through the spout (D) towards the inside of the kettle and remove. To reinsert, fit the strainer insert on one side first, then bend the other side of the insert slightly to fit in place. the heating base is made of stainless steel. If, however, spots of rust appear, these are only deposits adhering to the surface. They can be removed with a stainless steel cleaning agent. The kettle will switch off automatically and the pilot light will go out when the water has boiled. [. . . ] When the water has boiled the kettle will switch off automatically. If the kettle is only filled with a little water, it takes longer to switch off. Lime scale deposits on the bottom of the kettle result in loss of energy and can affect the service life of the appliance. The appliance switches off before boiling if the layer of scale is too thick. [. . . ]