User manual RUSSELL HOBBS SERENITY KETTLE

[. . . ] 9 Store the kettle out of reach of children. 10 Unplug the stand when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. Let the kettle cool down before cleaning and storing away. 11 Check the lid is fully closed before switching the kettle on, otherwise it may not switch off. [. . . ] Press the lid down, touching only the plastic fingerplate, to close it. Check the lid is closed, or the kettle won't switch off when it boils. switching on 10 Plug the stand into the wall socket. 11 Put the kettle on the stand ­ take care not to spill. 13 The switch will light up, and the kettle will heat up. switching off 14 When the water boils the kettle will switch off and the light will go out. 15 To switch off manually, move the switch to 0. 16 Lifting the kettle off the stand will also switch the kettle off. general 17 Remove the kettle from the stand before pouring. 18 To avoid the risk of splashing, pour slowly and don't over-tilt the kettle. 19 Don't tilt the kettle backwards, water might get on to the control area. If this happens, let the kettle dry before use ­ sit it somewhere warm for 12 hours. 20 When you lift the kettle, you may see moisture on the stand. Don't worry ­ it's the steam used to switch off automatically, which then condenses and escapes via vents under the kettle. 21 You may see some discolouration on the floor of the kettle. Again, don't worry ­ it's due to the bonding of the element to the kettle floor. using with insufficient water 22 This will shorten the life of the element. A boil-dry cut-out will switch the kettle off. 23 To prevent the kettle cycling on and off, remove the kettle from the stand and let it cool before replacing it on the stand. 24 Sit the kettle on the work surface till it's cold. 25 Don't fill the kettle till it's cold, or it may spit. care and maintenance 1 Check that the kettle is switched off ­ move the switch to 0. 2 Unplug the stand, and let the kettle cool down fully. 3 Wipe the kettle, inside and out, with a damp cloth. You may use a little household detergent, but if you do, rinse well to avoid tainting the water. 5 Don't put the kettle or stand in any liquid. 6 Don't use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. 4 descale regularly ­ even in soft water areas 7 Limescale may be white, coloured, even rusty-looking, but it's normally visible. [. . . ] Don't use a non-rewireable/moulded plug unless the fuse cover is in place. If you remove the plug, dispose of it. service The product isn't user-serviceable. If it's not working, read the instructions, check the plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If it's still not working, consult your retailer. [. . . ]