Cleaning And Maintenance - T-Fal KI1605US 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: the electrical
connections or the switch must not come into contact with water.
Do not use scouring pads.
Cleaning the filter (according to the model) (fig 9)
• The removable filter consists of a mesh to retain the particles of scale and prevent them falling
into your cup when pouring. This filter neither treats nor removes the hardness of the water.
It thus conserves all the qualities of the water. With very hard water, the filter can clog very
quickly (10 to 15 uses). It is important to clean it regularly. If it is wet, put it under a running
tap, if dry, then brush it gently. Sometimes the scale will not detach itself; it will then need
descaling.
To remove the anti-scale filter, lift the kettle off its base and allow to cool. Never remove
the filter when the appliance is full of hot water.
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 1/2 liter of vinegar,
- leave to stand for 1 hour without heating.
• using a de-scaler specifically for plastic kettles: follow the manufacturer's instructions.
• Empty your kettle and rinse 5 or 6 times. Repeat if necessary.
To de-scale your filter (according to model):
• Soak the filter in white vinegar.
• Never use a de-scaling method other than that recommended.
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