User manual PHILIPS HD4649/00

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Do not operate the kettle on an inclined plane. Do not operate the kettle unless the element is fully immersed. Do not move while the kettle is switched on. To prevent damage to the appliance do not use alkaline cleaning agents when cleaning, use a soft cloth and a mild detergent. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; - farm houses; - by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; - bed and breakfast type environments. Never immerse the kettle or its base in water. 2 Clean the outside of the kettle with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and some mild cleaning agent. 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). 3 After the kettle switches off, add white vinegar (8% acetic acid) to the MAX indication. 4 Leave the solution in the kettle overnight. 5 Empty the kettle and rinse the inside thoroughly. 6 Fill the kettle with fresh water and boil the water. 7 Empty the kettle and rinse it with fresh water again. Repeat the procedure if there is still some scale in the kettle. Tip:You can also use an appropriate descaler. [. . . ] 2 Place the kettle on its base and put the plug in the wall socket. 3 Push the on/off switch downwards to switch on the appliance (Fig. , The kettle switches off automatically (‘click’) when the water boils. , The power-on light goes out automatically when the kettle switches off. [. . . ]