If Your Kettle Boils Dry; If Your Kettle Does Not Work; Anti Scale Mesh Filter; Cleaning Your Kettle - Hamilton Beach Eclectrics 40990 User Manual

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If Your Kettle Boils Dry

The heating element is protected by
two automatic safety devices. If your
kettle is accidentally switched on
without being filled with water, or is
allowed to boil dry, the kettle will
automatically switch off.

If Your Kettle Does Not Work

Make these simple checks before
calling the toll-free customer assis-
tance number:
• Have you switched the power
switch button to ON ( l ) position?
• Has the kettle been accidentally
switched on without being filled
with water or allowed to boil dry?
Anti-Scale Mesh Filter
Scale is caused by lime and calcium in hard water. The mesh filter will prevent
these suspended particles from being poured out of the kettle. To ensure opti-
mum performance of the filter it should be periodically cleaned. See "Cleaning
Your Kettle."

Cleaning Your Kettle

1. With kettle unplugged, empty any
remaining water and rinse. Allow
kettle to cool.
2. Remove Filter: Remove lid, grasp
old, clean toothbrush works well.
3. Replace Filter: Set screen into
opening. Slide down and into
place.
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You should:
• Unplug kettle and wait about 20
• Refill kettle, then use as normal and
• Is the kettle cord firmly plugged into
4. To avoid scale/lime deposit build-
5. Wipe the exterior of kettle with a
filter, pull out
and slide up
to remove. To
clean the fil- NEVER IMMERSE THE KETTLE IN
ter, rinse it
WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.
under running
water and
brush with a
soft brush. An
• Do not immerse kettle, power base
• Failure to follow these instructions
minutes for the element to cool.
check that kettle functions correctly.
Turn the kettle OFF, wait 20 minutes
and try again.
the outlet and the kettle firmly seat-
ed in the base?
up, empty kettle after each use.
damp cloth. Do not use abrasive
scouring pads or powders as they
may scratch the smooth surface of
the kettle.
wWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
or plug in any liquid.
can result in death or electrical
shock.