User manual PHILIPS HD4640

[. . . ] Never fill the kettle below the minimum level. In case of kettles with a flat heating element: never put less than 0. 1 litre of water in the kettle to prevent the kettle from boiling dry. In case of kettles with a spiral heating element: never put less than 0. [. . . ] Excess cord can be stored in or around the base of the kettle. Please take care when the kettle contains hot water. Directly removing the lid after brewing can cause hot steam coming out of the kettle. Only use the kettle in combination with its original base. If your kettle is damaged in any way, please contact a service centre authorised by Philips. Do not attempt to make any repairs yourself. * Type HD4626 is not equipped with a filter. The heating element of your kettle is protected by a safety cut-out device. This device will automatically switch the kettle off if it is accidentally switched on without any water or with insufficient water. The on/off switch will stay in the 'I' position and the pilot light, if available, will stay on. Please switch the kettle off and wait 10 minutes for the kettle to cool down. Then lift the kettle from its base to reset the boil-dry protection. 1 Place the kettle base on a flat surface and put the plug in the wall socket. 2 Fill the kettle with water either through the spout or through the open Make sure that the lid is properly closed to prevent the kettle from boiling dry. Be careful, the body of a metal kettle becomes hot!The kettle switches off ('O' position) automatically when the water has 1 Remove the plug from the wall socket. 2 Clean the outside of the kettle with a soft, damp cloth moistened with warm water and some mild cleaning agent. Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents, scourers etc. Never immerse the kettle or its base in water. In case of normal use (up to 5 times a day), the following descaling frequency is recommended: 1) once every 3 months for soft water areas (up to 18 dH) 2) once every month for hard water areas (more than 18 dH) 1 Fill the kettle with water up to three-quarters of the maximum level and 2 After the kettle has switched off, add white vinegar (8%) to the Repeat the procedure if there is still some scale in the kettle. [. . . ] The table below indicates which filters are suitable for which type of kettle. Replaced by a service centre authorised by Philips, as special tools and/or parts are required. If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips Web site at www. Com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the world-wide guarantee leaflet). [. . . ]