Cleaning And Maintenance; In The Event Of Problems - TEFAL Element BJ750D Instructions For Use Manual

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING YOUR KETTLE
Unplug it.
Let it cool down and clean it with a damp sponge.
• Never immerse the kettle, its base, the cord or the electric plug in
water or any other liquid: the electrical connections or the switch
must not come into contact with water or any other liquid.
• Do not use scouring pads.
DE-SCALING
De-scale regularly, preferably at least once a month or more frequently if
your water is very hard.
To de-scale your kettle:
• Using white vinegar:
– Fill the kettle with ½ l of vinegar,
– Leave to stand for 1 hour without heating.
• Using citric acid:
– Boil ½ l of water,
– Add 25 g of citric acid and leave to stand for 15 min.
• Empty your kettle and rinse 5 or 6 times. Repeat if necessary.
To de-scale your tea basket and lid:
Soak the tea basket and lid in white vinegar or diluted citric acid.
• Never use a de-scaling method other than that recommended.

IN THE EVENT OF PROBLEMS

THERE IS NO EVIDENT DAMAGE TO YOUR KETTLE
• The kettle does not work or stops before coming to the boil
– Check that your kettle is properly connected.
– The kettle has been switched on without water or an accumulation
of scale has caused the overheat cut-out to operate: allow the kettle
to cool and fill it with water. Descale first if scale has accumulated.
Switch it on: the kettle should start working again after about 15
minutes.
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