Cleaning And Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Siemens 300 Series Instruction Manual

Cleaning and
maintenance
W Risk of electric shock!
Never immerse the device in water or place
it in the dishwasher!
Do not steam­clean the appliance.
■ Before cleaning, unplug the appliance
from the power outlet.
■ Clean the outside of the kettle 1 and base
5 with a damp cloth. Do not use strong or
abrasive cleaning agents.
■ Remove the limescale filter 4, soak it in a
little vinegar, then rinse clean with clear
water.
■ Rinse the kettle 1 and the limescale filter
4 with clear water.
Descaling
Regular descaling
■ makes your kettle last longer;
■ ensures proper function;
■ saves energy.
Descale the kettle 1 with vinegar or a com­
mercial descaling agent.
■ Fill the kettle 1 with water up to the 1,7
mark and bring to a boil. Next, add a
small amount of white vinegar and let it
sit for several hours. You can also use a
commercial descaling product and follow
the manufacturer's instructions.
■ Rinse the kettle 1 and the limescale filter
4 with clear water.
Warning: Never use hard objects to remove
limescale residue as this will damage the
seal.
Tip: If you use the kettle daily, descale
more frequently.

Troubleshooting

The appliance does not heat and the O / I
ON/OFF switch 3 does not light up.
The overheat control has tripped.
Æ Æ
■ Let the kettle 1 cool down for some time
so that the appliance can be switched on
again.
The unit turns off before the water comes to
a boil.
The kettle contains too much scale.
Æ Æ
■ Descale the kettle as per the instructions.
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