Maintenance - Makita DKT360 Instruction Manual

NOTE: If you press the power switch right after boil-
ing operation, the appliance may not work due to the
protection against high temperature. In this case,
allow the appliance to cool and then press the power
switch again.
When the boiling is finished, the appliance turns off
automatically with a few seconds of beep sound.
NOTE: When you lift the kettle or the power supply
stand while boiling, the appliance stop boiling and the
power switch blinks in orange.
— If you return the kettle or the power supply stand
while the power switch is blinking, the appliance
restarts boiling automatically.
— Few seconds after you lift the kettle or the power
supply stand, the appliance turns off.
NOTE: When the battery capacity becomes low
while boiling, the appliance turns off and the power
switch blinks in red for a few seconds with three beep
sounds.
5. Lift the kettle while holding the carrying handle of
the power supply stand.
► Fig.11
6.
Pour the water.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to get burned while
pouring boiled water.
To prevent accidental water discharge, the discharge
lock button is provided. Push the discharge lock button
to pour the water.
► Fig.12
Carrying
WARNING:
Do not carry the kettle with the
power supply stand while heating water or with
the boiled water in the kettle. Otherwise burn injury
may result when falling accident occurs.
When carrying the appliance, hold the carrying handle.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
All parts should be replaced at an
Authorized Service Center.
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the appliance
is switched off, unplugged, and the battery car-
tridge is removed before attempting to perform
inspection or maintenance.
CAUTION:
Make sure the kettle is empty
before attempting to perform inspection or main-
tenance. Otherwise accidents may occur.
► Fig.13
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
NOTICE:
Do not use the dishwasher, dish dryer,
or hairdryer.
NOTICE:
Do not use polishing powder, bleach,
cleanser, metal scrubbing brush, chemical scrub-
bing brush, etc.
NOTICE:
Do not wash the kettle and the power
supply stand. Do not wet the power supply
connector.
► Fig.14
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Cleaning
Exterior of the appliance
After the appliance is cooled, clean exterior of the appli-
ance using clean clothes.
If the appliance is very dirty, use a cloth dampened in
soapy water. Then wipe the water off with dry cloth.
► Fig.15
Interior of the kettle
Remove the lid by pulling it out from the kettle as shown
in the figure.
► Fig.16
Rinse well with water, then dry the inside.
Filter
Remove the filter by pulling it out from the lid as shown
in the figure.
Wash the filter, then dry it.
► Fig.17: 1. Filter
To install the filter and the lid, follow the removing pro-
cedure in reverse.
Removing scales inside the kettle
Through the use of the appliance, water scale will build
up inside the kettle. Water scale makes boiling ineffi-
cient. If water scales becomes noticeable, clean the
inside of the kettle with citric acid.
1.
Open the lid, and remove the filter from the lid.
2.
Pour water up to the maximum line into the kettle.
3. Add 40 g (1.4 oz) of citric acid commercially avail-
able into the water and stir it up. Then close the lid.
4. Put the kettle on the power supply stand.
5. Push the power switch.
6. Leave the kettle for about 1 hour after boiling
finished.
7.
Drain the water and rinse inside of the kettle with
water.
11 ENGLISH