User manual PHILIPS HD4390

[. . . ] â· The kettle is protected against damage due to operation with insufficient water by means of a safety cut-out. This cuts off the power when the heating element gets too hot. - If the kettle ever is operated with too little or no water, first remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Leave to cool down for 15 minutes before re-filling with cold water. [. . . ] Cord storage - The length of the free mains cord from the base can be adjusted. For added safety, only the minimum length of cord should be visible between the base unit and the wall socket. The mains cord length can be reduced by pushing the excess cord back into the base Do not fill with more than 1. 7 litres of water (up to "MAX" indication). Avoid overfilling to prevent boiling water being ejected from around the top of the kettle. 3) Place the kettle on the base unit, which is connected to a wall socket. 5b) At any time you can switch the kettle off manually by setting the on/off switch into the "down" position. - If switched off automatically, first allow the builtin thermal safety switch 15-20 seconds to cool down. During the cooling down time do not force the on/off switch into the "up" ("ON") position as this can damage the operating mechanism. The kettle may be cleaned with a damp cloth. First remove the kettle from the base unit. the base unit can be cleaned in the same manner. First remove the mains plug from the wall socket. â· Soap or detergent can be used to remove troublesome stains. do not use aggressive and abrasive cleaning agents. Filterline scale filter (with type HD 4391 only) To prevent loose particles of limescale being poured out into your beverage, your kettle is fitted with a scale filter. the filter is removable to enable cleaning and replacement. Limescale deposits Limescale is a harmless deposit which is naturally formed when (more or less) hard water is heated. It can be found mostly adhered to the heating element. Subsequently the need to clean or descale) largely depends on the water hardness in your area and the frequency with which the kettle is used. Limescale is not harmful to your health. But if poured into your beverage it can give a powdery taste to your drink. [. . . ] - Reheat the solution until it starts to fizz again. Then switch off and unplug from the electrical supply. Rinse the inside of the kettle with clean water. Only IMPORTANT WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: GREEN AND YELLOW - EARTH BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter "E" or by the earth symbol E or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW. [. . . ]