User manual PHILIPS HD9384/20

[. . . ] 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. -- Do not place the appliance on an enclosed surface (e. A serving tray), as this could cause water to accumulate under the appliance, resulting in a hazardous situation. [. . . ] To make sure the appliance accurately* heats up the water to the set temperature, fill the kettle with at least 0. However, the actual temperature of the water may deviate slightly from the indicated temperature. -- There are 4 buttons that represent different hot drinks: black/fruit/ herbal tea (100ºC), instant soup/hot chocolate (95ºC), instant coffee (90ºC) and green tea (80ºC). , , The water starts heating to the temperature of the selected preset button. , , While the water is heated, the light ring around the selected button slowly pulsates until the water has reached the desired temperature (Fig. , , If the current temperature of the water in the kettle is higher than the temperature of the selected preset button, the light ring does not pulsate, but flashes 3 times to indicate that this button cannot be operated (Fig. Note:You can deactivate the appliance by pressing the button again or by removing the kettle from the base. , , When the water has reached the set temperature, you hear an audible signal. The light ring around the selected button stops pulsating and lights up continuously (Fig. 2 The kettle heats the water to the temperature of the selected preset Note:You can select a different type of hot drink by pressing a different preset button while the kettle is operating. This is only possible if the temperature of the water is still below the temperature of the newly pressed button. Keeping water warm You can use the keep-warm function to keep water warm for 30 minutes at the temperatures of the different preset buttons (40°C, 80°C, 90°C, 95°C or 100°C). Note: Only use the keep-warm function in combination with a preset button. Only use the keep-warm function when there is at least 0. If there is too little water in the kettle, the kettle may switch off before the 30 minutes have elapsed to protect the heating element. Keeping water warm at a desired temperature 1 Press a preset button to set the desired temperature (see section -- Once every 3 months for areas with average water hardness. -- Once every month for areas with high water hardness. 1 Fill the kettle with white vinegar (8% acetic acid) up to one quarter of the MAX indication. 3 Press the green tea button to heat up the water to 80ºC and then press the KEEP WARM button. 4 Empty the kettle after 30 minutes and rinse the inside thoroughly. 5 Repeat the descaling procedure if there is still some scale in the kettle. Note:You can also use an appropriate descaler. [. . . ] Moistened with warm water and some mild cleaning agent. Caution: Do not let the moist cloth come into contact with the cord, the plug and the connector of the base. Cleaning the filter Scale is not harmful to your health but it may give your drink a powdery taste. The anti-scale filter prevents scale particles from ending up in your drink. [. . . ]