User manual PHILIPS HD4600

[. . . ] This cuts off the power when the heating element gets too hot. If the kettle ever runs dry while operating, first unplug (type HD 4600) or remove the kettle from the base unit (type HD 4601). Then allow to cool down for 15 minutes before refilling with cold water. Ensure that the base unit and/or the kettle cannot fall into water and that no water can be splashed onto the appliance. [. . . ] The appliance can be cleaned by simply wiping with a cloth moistened with soapy water. Use a dry and soft lintfree cloth to refurbish the stainless steel mantle. Take care to keep water away from the mains lead and sockets. Filterline scale filter 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. The amount of limescale deposited (and 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. The scale filter is designed to prevent these scale particles from being poured out by trapping them within the kettle. Cleaning the scale filter To avoid an excessive amount of limescale building up inside your kettle, it is important that both the kettle and filter are cleaned on a regular basis. Scale can be removed from the filter by - running it under a tap, whilst gently brushing with a soft nylon brush (fig. Before removing the filter (for replacement or cleaning): - Ensure that the kettle is unplugged from the mains. - Do not attempt to remove the filter when hot or when the kettle contains hot water. â· Never leave the filter loose inside the kettle. Ensure that the filter is always correctly placed between the two ribs. - Slide the filter downwards until it clicks into position (fig. How to use the kettle Filling - (Cordless kettle type HD 4601:) Remove the kettle from the base unit before filling. (Do not forget to close the lid after filling!2 litre of water to prevent the kettle running dry while operating. [. . . ] Then switch off and unplug from the electrical supply. Rinse the inside of the kettle with clean water. Only: Fitting a different plug This appliance is fitted with a BS 1363 13 Amp. Should you need to replace the plug, connect the wires as follows: Green/yellow wire to the Earth terminal (E) of the new plug. [. . . ]