Before Using For The First Time; Recommendations For Use; Cleaning And Maintenance - TEFAL KI413D Manual

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

1. Remove all of the various packaging, stickers or accessories from both the inside and outside of
the kettle (do not forget to remove the transparent protective film from the screen).
2. Adjust the length of the cord by winding it under the base. Wedge the cord into the notch.
Throw away the water from the first two/three uses as it may contain dust. Rinse the kettle and
the filter separately.
USE
1. TO OPEN THE LID, ACCORDING TO THE MODEL
– Press on the locking system and the lid lifts automatically.
To close, press down firmly on the lid.
2. PLACE THE BASE ON A FLAT, STABLE, HEAT-RESISTANT SURFACE AWAY FROM WATER
SPLASHES AND ANY SOURCES OF HEAT.
• Kettle is only to be used with the base provided.
3. FILL THE KETTLE WITH THE DESIRED AMOUNT OF WATER.
• You can fill it through the spout, which ensures better maintenance of the filter.
• Never fill the kettle when it is on its base.
• Do not fill it above the maximum level, or below the minimum level. If the kettle is too full,
boiling water may spill out.
• Do not use without water.
• Check that the lid is closed properly before use.
4. POSITION THE KETTLE ON ITS BASE. PLUG IT INTO THE MAINS SOCKET.
5. TO START THE KETTLE
Press the on/off button on the base .
The temperature of the water in the kettle is displayed on the screen.
TO BOIL THE WATER
2 options:
– If you would like to boil the kettle, press the
– If you would like to choose your own temperature (7 options: 100° - 95° - 90° - 85° - 80° - 70° -
60°C), press the button until you reach the desired temperature.
Once the temperature has been chosen (either with the
will begin automatically after 2 seconds, and will stop once the selected temperature has been
reached (accurate to +/- 3°C).
To stop the cycle once it is under way, press the selected button once again (either the
button).
KEEP WARM FUNCTION
Your kettle has a 'keep warm' function . If you have selected a temperature beforehand, the water
will be heated to this temperature and then kept at this temperature for 1 hour; if not then it will be
kept warm at 60°C.
The maximum permitted temperature for the Keep Warm function is 95°C.
NOTE
The screen will turn off automatically after 30 minutes (standby mode) but all the buttons will
remain active. This means that pressing any button will switch the screen back on.
If you use the button to select a temperature less than that of the water already in the kettle,
the function will not be activated and the cycle will not start.
Example: if the water is 90°C, you will not be able to start cycles for temperatures of
60°C/70°C/80°C/85°C.
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button.
or button), the boiling cycle
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Recommended temperatures :
70°C : white tea
80-85°C : green tea
90°C : freshly ground coffee
95°C : black tea
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100°C : boiling water/infusions
6. THE KETTLE WILL SWITCH OFF AUTOMATICALLY
As soon as the water reaches boiling point or the chosen temperature.
• Do not leave water in the kettle after use as this quickens the formation of scale.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE

Although all teas actually come from the same bush (camellia sinensis), their taste and type vary
according to their region of production, method of processing (different fermenting, and drying
processes and rolling techniques exist) and grade (whole or broken leaves, fannings and dust).
– Green tea: Rolled dried leaves, which are chopped and lightly roasted to prevent them from fermenting.
Leave to brew for 3 minutes only. Green teas are subtle- flavoured, often bitter, and very pale in colour.
– Black tea: Made from older leaves that are rolled, dried and fermented for a considerable period. Brew
for 5 minutes (or longer for Turkish or Russian tea). Gives a powerful taste and a superb coppery colour.
– Oolong tea: Midway between green and black tea. Slightly fermented. Brew for 7 minutes.
Lighter in taste and paler than black colour.
Although purists drink tea plain, you may prefer to add cold milk to your cup before pouring in the
tea (with Indian or Ceylon tea), or add sugar and then lemon (with green or flavoured teas).

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
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,
or
then brush it gently. Sometimes the scale will not detach itself; it will then need descaling.
DE-SCALING
De-scale regularly, preferably at least once a month or more frequently if your water is very hard.
Temperature detection in the kettle may be affected by limescale.
To de-scale your kettle:
• Using white vinegar which can be bought from hardware stores:
– Fill the kettle with ½ litre of white vinegar,
– Leave to stand for 1 hour without heating.
• Using citric acid:
– Boil ½ litre of water,
– Add 25 g of citric acid and leave to stand for 15 min.
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