Cleaning And Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Bosch TWK86103GB Operating Instructions Manual

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Cleaning and
maintenance

Risk of electric shock
!
Never immerse the device in water or place
it in the dishwasher!
Do not steam-clean the appliance.
● Before cleaning, unplug the appliance
from the power outlet.
● Clean the outside of the kettle 1 and base
9 with a damp cloth. Do not use strong or
abrasive cleaning agents.
● Remove the limescale filter 8, soak it in a
little vinegar, then rinse clean with clear
water.
● Rinse the kettle 1 and the limescale filter
8 with clear water.
Tip: Clean the stainless steel surface with a
commercial stainless steel care product.
Descaling
Regular descaling
– makes your kettle last longer;
– ensures proper function;
– saves energy.
Descale the kettle 1 with vinegar or a
commercial descaling agent.
● Fill the kettle 1 with water up to the 1.5
mark and bring to a boil. Next, add a
small amount of white vinegar and let it
sit for several hours. You can also use a
commercial descaling product and follow
the manufacturer's instructions.
● Rinse the kettle 1 and the limescale filter
8 with clear water.
Warning: Never use hard objects to remove
limescale residue as this will damage the
seal.
Tip: If you use the kettle daily, descale more
frequently.
Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH
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Troubleshooting

The kettle does not heat up; the
temperature indicator 5 does not light up.
The overheat control has tripped.
Æ Æ
● Let the kettle 1 cool down for some time
so that the appliance can be switched on
again.
The unit turns off before the water comes to
a boil.
The kettle contains too much scale.
Æ Æ
● Descale the kettle as per the instructions.
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Disposal
This appliance is labelled in accordance
with the European Directive 2002/96/EG
relating to waste electrical and electronic
equipment – WEEE. The directive provides
the framework for the EU-wide take-back
and disposal of end-of-life appliances.
Please ask your specialist retailer about
current disposal facilities.
Guarantee
The guarantee conditions for this appliance
are as defined by our representative in the
country in which it is sold. Details regarding
these conditions can be obtained from
the dealer from whom the appliance was
purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must
be produced when making any claim under
the terms of this guarantee.
Right of modification reserved.
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