User manual PHILIPS 17184-93-16

[. . . ] Keep the mains cord out of the reach of children. Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop on which the appliance stands. Excess cord can be stored in or around the base of the appliance. Keep the mains cord, the base and the kettle away from hot surfaces. [. . . ] Do not let too many other appliances draw power from the same circuit while the kettle is being used. Only use the kettle in combination with its original base. Caution Do not connect the appliance to an external switching device such as a timer and do not connect it to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility. This prevents a hazard that could be caused by inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out. Always place the base and the kettle on a dry, flat and stable surface. The kettle is only intended for boiling water.  Do not use it to heat up soup or other liquids or jarred, bottled or tinned food. Never fill the kettle below the 1-cup level to prevent it from boiling dry. Depending on the hardness of the water in your area, small spots may appear on the heating element of your kettle when you use it. This phenomenon is the result of scale build-up on the heating element and on the inside of the kettle over time. The harder the water, the faster scale builds up.  3) - To open the lid, pull at the lid latch (Fig. - Fill the kettle with at least one cup (250ml) water. - Close the lid before you switch on the kettle. Make sure that the lid is properly closed to prevent the kettle from boiling dry. 2 Place the kettle on its base and put the plug in the wall socket. 3 Push the on/off switch downwards to switch on the appliance (Fig. , The kettle switches off automatically (‘click’) when the water boils. , The power-on light goes out automatically when the kettle switches off. - - Note:You can interrupt the boiling process at any time by pushing the on/off switch upwards. Cleaning Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance. Never immerse the kettle or its base in water. [. . . ] 3 After the kettle switches off, add white vinegar (8% acetic acid) to the MAX indication. 4 Leave the solution in the kettle overnight. 5 Empty the kettle and rinse the inside thoroughly. 6 Fill the kettle with fresh water and boil the water. [. . . ]