User manual PHILIPS HD 4678

[. . . ] Danger Do not immerse the appliance or the base in water or any other liquid. Warning Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. 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. [. . . ] Only use the kettle in combination with its original base. Do not use it to heat up soup or other liquids or jarred, bottled or tinned food. 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. Do not let any water run into the temperature knob. 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; This device automatically switches off the kettle if it is accidentally switched on when there is no water or not enough water in it. The on/off switch goes to `off ' position and the power-on light goes out. let the kettle cool down for 10 minutes. Then lift it from its base to reset the 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. Make sure that the lid is properly closed to prevent the kettle from boiling dry. 1 'Green tea' symbol: setting for heating up water to the required temperature for white, mate or green tea 2 'Coffee beans' symbol: setting for heating up water to the required temperature for instant coffee or drip filter coffee 3 'Black tea' symbol: setting for heating up water to the required temperature for black tea, herbal tea, red bush tea, hot chocolate, (instant) soup, pasta, rice and noodles. Only at this setting, the water is boiled. 5) 1 'Green tea' symbol: setting for heating up water to the required temperature for white or green tea 2 'Black tea' symbol: setting for heating up water to the required temperature for black tea, fruit tea and herbal tea. [. . . ] Environment Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. 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. Com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). [. . . ]