User manual PHILIPS HD4644

[. . . ] 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 place the appliance on an enclosed surface (e. g. [. . . ] Descale your kettle regularly by following the instructions given in chapter `Descaling'. Some condensation may appear on the base of the kettle. This is perfectly normal and does not mean that the kettle has any defects. Cleaning Neverusescouringpads, abrasivecleaningagentsor aggressiveliquidssuchaspetroloracetonetocleanthe appliance. Neverimmersethekettleoritsbaseinwater. 1 Unplugtheappliance. 2 Cleantheoutsideofthekettlewithasoftcloth moistenedwithwarmwaterandsomemild cleaningagent. 3 Cleanthescalefilterregularly. Scale is not harmful to your health but it may give your drink a powdery taste. The scale filter prevents scale particles from ending up in your drink. Clean the scale filter in one of the following ways: - Take the scale filter out of the kettle and gently clean it with a soft nylon brush under a running tap. 6) - Leave the scale filter in the kettle when you descale the whole appliance. - Clean the scale filter in the dishwasher. Descaling Regular descaling prolongs the life of the kettle. In case of normal use (up to 5 times a day), we recommend the following descaling frequency: - Once every 3 months for soft water areas (up to 18dH). - Once every month for hard water areas (more than 18dH). - Boil-dry protection This kettle is equipped with boil-dry protection. This device automatically switches off the kettle if it is accidentally switched on when there is no water or not enough water in it. Lift the kettle from its base and fill it with water to reset boil-dry protection. Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). 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 Fillthekettlewithapprox. 900mlwater. 3 Afterthekettleswitchesoff, addwhitevinegar(8% aceticacid)totheMAXindication. - 4 Leavethesolutioninthekettleovernight. 5 Emptythekettleandrinsetheinsidethoroughly. 6 Fillthekettlewithfreshwaterandboilthewater. 7 Emptythekettleandrinseitwithfreshwateragain. Repeat the procedure if there is still some scale in the kettle. - 1 Removestickers, ifany, fromthebaseorthekettle. 2 Placethebaseonadry, flatandstablesurface. [. . . ] Switchofflightsinemptyrooms You could cut your lighting costs by as much as 15% just by making sure you turn off lights in rooms and corridors that are not in use. Don'tturnuptheheatingunlessyoureallyneedto Unless it's just too cold for comfort, try to keep your thermostat at 19°C. Your heating costs go up by 8% each time you increase the temperature by just one degree Jazzupyourhotwatertankwithajacket Insulate your hot water tank with a jacket. It only costs a few pounds and, with all the heat it traps in, it pays for itself within months. [. . . ]