User manual PHILIPS HD4690

[. . . ] , If the mains cord is damaged, it must always be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. , Do not immerse the appliance or the base in water or any other liquid. , The kettle is only meant for boiling water. Do not use it to heat up soup or other liquids or jarred, bottled or tinned food. [. . . ] This device will automatically switch the kettle off if it is accidentally switched on when there is no water or not enough water in it. The on/off switch will stay in `on' position, but the power-on light ring will go out. set the on/off switch to `off ' and let the kettle cool down for 10 minutes. Then lift the kettle from its base to reset the boil-dry protection. Before first use 1 Remove stickers, if any, from the base or kettle. place the base on a dry , stable and flat surface. You can adjust the length of the cord by turning the cord winder clockwise to make it shorter or anticlockwise to make it longer (Fig. Before using the kettle for the first time: 4 Rinse the kettle with water. 5 Fill the kettle with water up to the maximum level and let it boil once (see `Using the appliance'). 6 Pour out the hot water and rinse the kettle once more. Using the appliance 1 Open the lid by pressing the lid release button (Fig. You can fill the kettle either through the spout or through the open lid. Make sure that the lid is properly closed to prevent the kettle from boiling dry. The power-on light ring goes on and the kettle starts heating up. , The kettle switches off automatically when the water has reached boiling point. You will hear a bell and the light ring goes out. cleaning and descaling Always unplug the appliance before cleaning it. Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents, scourers etc. Never immerse the kettle or its base in water. Cleaning the kettle 1 Clean the outside of the kettle with a soft, damp cloth moistened with warm water and some mild cleaning agent. Cleaning the filter Scale is not harmful to your health but it may give your drink a powdery taste. The triple-clean antiscale filter prevents scale particles from ending up in your drink and has a mesh that attracts scale from the water. [. . . ] Kettle type HD4690 Environment , Do not throw the appliance away 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 will help to preserve the environment (Fig. If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website 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). [. . . ]