Cleaning And Care; DescalingTheKettle - Grundig WK5040 User Manual

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INFORMATION __________________________

Cleaning and care

Caution
Never use petrol, solvents or abrasive

cleaners, metal objects or hard brushes to
clean the appliance.
1
Turn the appliance off and disconnect it
from the wall socket.
2
Let the appliance cool down completely.
3
Use a damp soft cloth and a little mild
cleanser to clean the exterior of the
appliance.
4
The filter
can be removed for cleaning
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purposes. To do this:
Press the release downwards and take out

the filter (Figure 1-2).
Depending on the level of lime build-up,

clean the filter with water and a little lemon
juice or white vinegar. Use a soft brush
(Figure 3).
Insert the filter again from above until it clicks

into place (Figure 4).
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Caution
Never put the appliance, base

cord
in water or any other liquid.
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Note
Before using the appliance after cleaning,

dry all parts carefully using a soft towel.
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Descalingthekettle

Descaling extends the life of your kettle.
Descaling period depends on the water
hardness of your area.
1
Fill the kettle with water, up to three quarters
of the maximum level.
2
Add white vinegar or lemon juice in the
kettle up to the maximum level.
3
Boil the solution (refer to operation section).
4
After the kettle has switched off, unplug the
appliance.
5
Leave the solution in the kettle for a few hours.
6
Pour out the solution and rinse the inside
thoroughly.
7
Fill the kettle with clean water and boil the
water.
8
Empty the kettle and again rinse it with water.
Note
If there is still some scale, repeat the procedure.

You can also use a descaler which is

appropriate for utensils. If you use a descaler,
please follow the instructions of that descaler.
Warning
If you do not descale the kettle after a long time

you use it, the bottom at the inside of the water
tank fully gets covered with scales of lime and
the appliance will not work again. In that case,
it requires to be repaired by a service centre.
No warranty claims are accepted for damage

caused by improper handling.
Storage
If you do not plan to use the appliance for a
long period of time, please store it carefully.
Make sure the appliance is unplugged and
completely dry.
Wind up the power cord
cord storage
on the bottom of the base
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Store the appliance in a cool, dry place.
Make sure the appliance is kept out of the reach
of children.
around the power
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