Philips HD4678 Manual page 2

English
general description (Fig. 1)
A Lid release lever
B Lid
C Spout
D Double-action scale filter
E Water level indicator
F Power-on light
G Temperature knob
H Base
I On/off switch
J Cord winder
K Mains cord
important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
- Do not immerse the appliance or the base in water
or any other liquid.
Warning
- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance
corresponds to the local mains voltage before you
connect the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord,
the base or the appliance itself is damaged.
- If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it
replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by
Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
- Keep the mains cord out of the reach of children.
Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of
the table or worktop on which the appliance stands.
Excess cord can be stored in or around the base of
the appliance.
- Hot water can cause serious burns. Be careful when
the kettle contains hot water.
- Do not touch the body of the kettle during and
some time after use, as it gets very hot. Always lift
the kettle by its handle.
- Never fill the kettle beyond the maximum level
indication. If the kettle has been overfilled, boiling
water may be ejected from the spout and cause
scalding.
- Do not open the lid while the water is heating up. Be
careful when you open the lid immediately after the
water has boiled: the steam that comes out of the
kettle is very hot.
- This rapid-boil kettle can draw up to 13 amps from
the power supply in your home. Make sure that the
electrical system in your home and the circuit to
which the kettle is connected can cope with this level
of power consumption. Do not let too many other
appliances draw power from the same circuit while
the kettle is being used.
- Only use the kettle in combination with its original
base.
Caution
- Always place the base and the kettle on a dry, flat
and stable surface.
- The kettle is only intended for boiling water. Do not
use it to heat up soup or other liquids or jarred,
bottled or tinned food.
- Depending on the hardness of the water in your
area, small spots may appear on the heating element
of your kettle when you use it. This phenomenon is
the result of scale build-up on the heating element
and on the inside of the kettle over time. The harder
the water, the faster scale builds up. Scale can occur
in different colours. Although scale is harmless, too
much scale can influence the performance of your
kettle. Descale your kettle regularly by following the
instructions given in chapter 'Descaling'.
- Some condensation may appear on the base of the
kettle. This is perfectly normal and does not mean
that the kettle has any defects.
- Do not let any water run into the temperature knob.
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Boil-dry protection
This kettle is equipped with boil-dry protection. This
device automatically switches off the kettle if it is
accidentally switched on when there is no water or not
enough water in it. The on/off switch goes to 'off ' position
and the power-on light goes out. Let the kettle cool down
for 10 minutes. Then lift it from its base to reset the boil-
dry protection. The kettle is now ready for use again.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user
manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific
evidence available today.
Before first use
1 Place the base on a dry, flat and stable surface.
2 To adjust the length of the cord, push part of it into
the cord slot in the base. (Fig. 2)
3 Rinse the kettle with water.
4 Fill the kettle with water up to the 1.2-litre
level and let it boil once (see chapter 'Using the
appliance').
5 Pour out the hot water and rinse the kettle once
more.
Using the appliance
1 Fill the kettle with water. You can fill the kettle
either through the spout or through the open
lid. (Fig. 3)
To ensure that the kettle heats the water to the set
temperature, fill the kettle to the 1.2-litre level.
2 Close the lid.
Make sure that the lid is properly closed to prevent the
kettle from boiling dry.
3 Place the kettle on its base and put the plug in the
wall socket.
4 Turn the temperature knob to set the desired
temperature (Fig. 4).
- To boil water, set the temperature knob to
MAX (Fig. 5).
5 Push the on/off switch down to switch on the
kettle.
The power-on light goes on and the kettle starts
,
to heat up.
The kettle automatically switches off and the
,
power-on light goes out when the water reaches
the set temperature.
To interrupt the boiling or heating process, switch off the
kettle.
Cleaning
Always unplug the appliance before you clean it.
Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents, scourers etc.
to clean the appliance.
Never immerse the kettle or its base in water.
1 Clean the outside of the kettle with a soft cloth
moistened with warm water and some mild
cleaning agent.
Scale is not harmful to your health but it may give your
drink a powdery taste. The scale filter prevents scale
particles from ending up in your drink. Clean the scale
filter regularly.
You can clean the filter in three ways:
leave the filter in the kettle when you descale the
,
whole appliance (see chapter 'Descaling');
take the filter out of the kettle and gently brush it
,
with a soft nylon brush under a running tap; (Fig. 6)
take the filter out of the kettle and clean it in the
,
dishwasher.
2 After you have cleaned the filter under the tap
or in the dishwasher, push the filter back into the
spout until it clicks into place (Fig. 7).
Descaling
To prolong the life of the kettle, descale it regularly.
In case of normal use (up to 5 times a day), we
recommend the following descaling frequency:
- Once every 3 months for soft water areas (up to
18dH).
- Once every month for hard water areas (more than
18dH).
1 Fill the kettle with approx. 900ml water.
2 Set the temperature knob to MAX and switch on
the kettle.
3 After the kettle switches off, add white vinegar (8%
acetic acid) to the 1.2-litre level.
4 Leave the solution in the kettle overnight.
5 Empty the kettle and rinse the inside thoroughly.
6 Fill the kettle with fresh water and boil the water.
7 Empty the kettle and rinse it with fresh water again.
Repeat the procedure if there is still some scale in the
kettle.
Tip: You can also use an appropriate descaler. In that case,
follow the instructions on the package of the descaler.
Replacement
You can purchase a new double-action scale filter (type
number HD4983) at your Philips dealer or at a Philips
service centre.
If the kettle, the base or the mains cord of the appliance
is damaged, take the base or the kettle to a service
centre authorised by Philips for repair or replacement
of the cord to avoid a hazard.
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in
at an official collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 8).
guarantee and service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please
visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the
Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you find
its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet).
If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country,
go to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service
Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal
Care BV.
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