User manual PHILIPS HD-4622

[. . . ] If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today. Before first use 1 Remove stickers, if any, from the base or the kettle. Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger Do not immerse the appliance or the base in water or any other liquid. [. . . ] Make sure that the electrical system in your home and the circuit to which the kettle is connected can cope with this level of power consumption. 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. Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket. Always place and use 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. Although scale is harmless, too much scale can influence the performance of your kettle. 5 Fill the kettle with water up to the maximum level and let the water 6 Pour out the hot water and rinse the kettle once more. Tip: Use the cup indications on the appliance to boil the exact amount of water you need. 4 cups, you can now boil the amount of cups you need. By boiling 1 cup instead of 1 litre, you can save up to 66% of energy. You can fill the kettle either through the Fill the kettle at least to the one cup level (250ml). Note: Make sure that the lid is closed properly to prevent the kettle from boiling dry. 4 Place the kettle on its base and put the plug in the wall socket. The kettle switches off automatically (`click') when the water boils. [. . . ] By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. Guarantee and service If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www. You find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet. If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer. [. . . ]