User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EWA4040SA

[. . . ] Never use the flex to pull the plug out of the socket but pull the actual plug. If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it has to be replaced by the manufacturer or its customer service or a trained electrician to avoid risks. Never use the kettle if it has been dropped or has evidently been damaged. Repairs to this appliance may only be carried out by qualified service engineers. [. . . ] Do not switch on the appliance without water. Ensure that the kettle is switched off before removing it from the base unit. Only use the kettle with the associated base. Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. Old appliance The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Before using your new kettle you should wipe it inside and outside with a damp cloth due to hygienic reasons. This appliance is equipped with a boildry safety cut-out. This feature protects the appliance from overheating when started without water or from boiling until it is empty if used with the lid open. If the appliance is accidently switched on without water, it is automatically protected against overheating. the heating process is automatically interrupted. Before using the kettle again let it cool down for 510 minutes. 0 Plug the mains plug into a wall socket. If the mains cord is longer than necessary it can be wound up at the bottom of the base unit (J). Press release button for lid (E) towards the handle (F) and open the lid (B). Fill with at least sufficient water to make it visible on the water level indicator (G), but not higher than the MAX. The automatic switch off can only function reliably if this is done. Press the ON/OFF switch (H) down, the pilot light lights up and the kettle starts to heat up. Do not use the water from the first boiling cycle to prepare food. 0 0 Always disconnect the kettle from the mains supply before cleaning. [. . . ] The appliance switches off before boiling if the layer of scale is too thick. The appliance should be descaled regularly depending on the level of the water hardness. Use a standard descaler following the directions; preferably choose an environmentally friendly, descaling agent suitable for stainless steel according to the instructions from the manufacturer. 0 First fill in water, then a standard descaling preparation which is not too strong. [. . . ]