Cleaning And Maintenance; Environmental Protection - Krups BW442D Manual

CAUTION: the safety precautions are part of the appliance. Read them carefully before using your
new appliance for the first time. Keep them in a place where you can find and refer to them later
on.
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
„ Remove all of the various packaging, stickers or accessories from both the inside and outside of the kettle.
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Adjust the length of the cord by winding it under the base. Wedge the cord into the notch. (fig. 1)
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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.
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Press on the unlocking system. (fig. 2)
When you press on the unlocking system, the lid will open automatically.
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This kettle will not work when the lid is open. If the lid is lost or broken, please contact your after-sales service
centre.
2. PLACE THE BASE ON A FLAT, STABLE, HEAT-RESISTANT SURFACE AWAY FROM WATER
SPLASHES AND ANY SOURCES OF HEAT.
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Your kettle must be used with the base and anti-limescale filter specific to this product.
3. FILL THE KETTLE WITH THE DESIRED AMOUNT OF WATER. (fig. 3)
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You can fill it up with water via the spout or directly into the kettle. (fig. 3)
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Never fill the kettle when it is on its base.
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Do not fill it above the maximum level, or below the minimum level. If the kettle is too full, boiling water may spill
out. (fig. 4)
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Do not use without water.
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Check that the lid is closed properly before use. (fig. 5)
4. POSITION THE KETTLE ON ITS BASE. PLUG IT INTO THE MAINS SOCKET.
5. TO START THE KETTLE.
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Press the on/off button at the bottom of the handle. The on/off button will light up. (fig. 6)
6. AS SOON AS THE WATER REACHES BOILING POINT, THE KETTLE WILL TURN OFF
AUTOMATICALLY.
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The light will turn off when the on/off switch returns to the upper position after boiling.
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You can stop it manually, before removing it from its base to pour the water. Adjust the on/off button (located at
the bottom of the handle) upwards. (fig. 7)
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Make sure that the on/off button is in the off position after boiling and that the kettle has switched off before
removing it from its base.
„ Do not leave water in the kettle after use as this quickens the formation of scale.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING YOUR KETTLE.
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Disconnect the appliance.
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Leave it to cool and then clean it with a damp sponge.
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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.
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Do not use scouring pads.
CLEANING THE FILTER.
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The filter is removable. (fig. 8)
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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.
DE-SCALING
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Descale your kettle regularly, preferably once per month or more often if you live in a hard water area.
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TO DE-SCALE YOUR KETTLE.
• Either using commercial white vinegar (8°):
- Fill the kettle with 0.5 L of vinegar,
- Leave to stand for 1 hour without heating.
• Or citric acid:
- Boil 0.5 L of water,
- Add 25 g of citric acid and leave to stand for 15 min.
• Using a de-scaler specifically for plastic kettles: follow the manufacturer's instructions.
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Empty your kettle and rinse 5 or 6 times. Repeat if necessary.
TO DE-SCALE YOUR FILTER.
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Soak the filter in white vinegar or diluted citric acid.
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Never use a de-scaling method other than that recommended.
IN THE EVENT OF PROBLEMS
THERE IS NO EVIDENT DAMAGE TO YOUR KETTLE
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■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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The water tastes of plastic:
- Generally, this happens when the kettle is new, discard the water from the first few boilings. If the problem
persists, fill the kettle to maximum and add two teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda. Bring to the boil and discard
the water. Rinse out the kettle.
IF YOUR KETTLE HAS BEEN DROPPED, IF IT LEAKS OR IF THERE IS VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE
POWER CORD, THE PLUG OR THE BASE OF THE KETTLE
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Do not use the kettle. No attempt must be made to dismantle the kettle or its safety devices.
„ Return your kettle to an approved KRUPS service centre; the only qualified body authorised to carry out repairs.
See the guarantee conditions and list of centres in the booklet supplied with your kettle. The type and serial
number are shown on the bottom of your kettle.
• This guarantee covers manufacturing defects and domestic use only.
• This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to
comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.
• Any breakage or damage resulting from failure to comply with the instructions for use is not covered by the
guarantee.
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■If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales service centre or a similarly
qualified person, in order to avoid any danger.
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The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the characteristics or components of its kettles at any time in the
interests of the consumer.
PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC ACCIDENTS
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For a child, a burn or scald, even if slight, can sometimes be serious.
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As they grow up, teach your children to beware of hot liquids to be found in the kitchen. Position the kettle and
its supply cord well to the rear of the work surface, out of the reach of children.
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If an accident does occur, run cold water over the scald immediately and call a doctor if necessary.
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In order to avoid any accident: do not carry your child or baby at the same time as drinking or carrying a hot
drink.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Environment protection first!
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
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 Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
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