User manual PHILIPS HD4664/20

[. . . ] Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord, the base or the appliance itself is damaged. If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. [. . . ] €¯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. 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. 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. 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 Remove stickers, if any, from the base or the kettle. 2 Place the base on a dry, flat and stable surface. 3 To adjust the length of the cord, wind part of it round the reel in the base. Pass the cord through one of the slots in the base. €¯2) 4 Rinse the kettle with water. 5 Fill the kettle with water up to the maximum level and let the water boil once (see chapter ‘Using the appliance’). 6 Pour out the hot water and rinse the kettle once more. Using the appliance 1 Fill the kettle with water. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]