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Cleaningthekettle
In normal case there is no need to clean the interior of the kettle. Before first use or after a longer
period of storage rinse the interior of the kettle with clear drinking water. However, depending
on the water hardness in your residential area you should decalcify the water container regularly
to avoid any loss of performance and excessive power consumption. See Decalcifying the Water
Container.
WARNING! Immediately wipe off condensate or spilled water. Do not spill any liquids on
the appliance. Do not immerse the kettle base, switch area, power base or power cord in water
to avoid risk of electric shock. Always keep the table or counter clean and dry and immediately
wipe off spilled liquids or condensate.
Do not place the appliance or any part of it in an automatic dishwasher.
1.
Wipe the outside of the kettle with a damp cloth. In the same way, the power base may be
cleaned. Make sure not to spill or drip any liquids on the power base.
2. Dry with a soft dry cloth. Polish the stainless steel parts with a soft cloth, when required.
Decalcifying the Water Container
CAUTION: Never use abrasive cleaners, any chemicals, disinfectants, cleaning pads or any
sharp utensils (i.e. metal scouring pads) for cleaning. Handle the kettle and power base without
violation. Never place the appliance or any part of it in an automatic dishwasher.
Depending on the water hardness in your residential area, mineral deposits build up in the
water container, causing decolouration and increasing energy loss. Therefore we recommend to
decalcify the water container regularly.
1. Combine ca. 400 to 500 ml vinegar and 800 to 1000 ml water, fill this solution in the kettle
and boil. Make sure, the room is well ventilated.
2.
Switch OFF and unplug. Allow to stand overnight.
3. Empty the solution from the kettle. Fill the kettle with clean water to water level mark 1700/
MAX, bring to boil and discard the water.
4.
Thoroughly rinse the interior of the water container with clear water. After that the kettle will
be ready for use.
Alternatively you can use a standard liquid descaler. In this case follow the instructions on the
descaler packaging.
