User manual SILVERCREST KH 1908

[. . . ] · This appliance is not intended for use by individuals (including children) with restricted physical, physiological or intellectual abilities or deficiences in experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or receive from this person instruction in how the appliance is to be used. · Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. · Do not use an external timing switch or a separate remote control system to operate the appliance. · Never leave the appliance unsupervised whilst in use. Technical Data Voltage: 220 - 240 V ~ / 50 Hz Power consumption: 2500 - 3000 W Volume: max. [. . . ] · Hold the kettle upright while filling it. Only in this way can you correctly read the markings on the scale 4. ­ at least to the MIN mark, so that the device does not overheat, ­ no higher than the MAX mark, so that no boiling water spills out. · First close the lid and then place the kettle onto the base 3, ensuring that it is is firmly seated on the base 3. · Now insert the plug into the mains power socket. · Press the ON/OFF switch 2 down until it engages downwards. · The control lamp integrated in the scale 4, as well as the control lamp in the on/off switch 2, indicate that the appliance is now heating itself up. · The appliance switches itself off, and the control lamps go out, as soon as the water is on the boil. The ON/OFF switch 2 is released upwards. -2- Warning First remove the plug from the wall power socket before you lift the kettle from the base 3. This avoids the risk that any water splashing out could come into contact with live electrical connections in the base 3, which could cause a short circuit. In the event of scale deposits: · Before descaling, remove the pourer sieve 5 (see chapter "Removing/replacing the pourer sieve"). · Obtain any decalcifying agent suitable for kitchen utensils (e. g. decalcifiers for coffee machines) from a hardware shop. Proceed as detailed in the instructions provided for the use of the decalcfying agent. Injury hazard For safety reasons, the lid should not be opened while the water is boiling or is very hot. There is a risk of receiving severe scalds. Removing/replacing the pouring sieve · Open the lid. · Press the retainer at the top of the pourer sieve 5 down and, at the same time, pull the pourer sieve 5 inwards. · Clean the pouring sieve 5 with a lightly moistened dishcloth and under running water. · Replace the pourer sieve 5 after cleaning it. Ensure that the retainer engages and that the pourer sieve 5 is firmly seated. Cleaning and Care Danger Do not open any part of the housing. There are no user-servicable elements inside. An open housing can create the risk of a lethal electrical shock. Never submerse any parts of the appliance in water or other liquids!This can create the risk of a life-threatening electrical shock if residual liquid comes into contact with powered components. Notice Should the scale deposits in the pourer sieve 5 be firmly established, lay it in a water-vinegar solution having a ratio of 6:1 for a few hours. [. . . ] Only in this way can a post-free despatch for your goods be assured. The warranty covers only claims for material and maufacturing defects, but not for transport damage, for wearing parts or for damage to fragile components, e. g. This product is for private use only and is not intended for commercial use. The warranty is void in the case of abusive and improper handling, use of force and internal tampering not carried out by our authorized service branch. [. . . ]