Kenwood SK620 series User Manual

safety before plugging in
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Make sure your electricity supply is
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Avoid contact with steam coming
the same as the one shown on the
out of the spout area when
underside of your kettle.
pouring and out of the lid when
Important – UK only
refilling.
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The wires in the cord are coloured
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Beware: the metal body of the
as follows:
kettle will get hot during operation.
Green and Yellow = Earth,
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Keep small children away from the
Blue = Neutral,
kettle and never let the cord hang
Brown = Live.
down over the worktop edge - a
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The appliance must be protected
child could grab it and pull the
by a 13A approved (BS1362) fuse.
kettle down.
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WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
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If you do not need so much cord,
MUST BE EARTHED.
shorten it by wrapping any excess
cord around the underside of the
Note:
powerbase .
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For non-rewireable plugs the fuse
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Always unplug your kettle
cover MUST be refitted when
when not in use.
replacing the fuse. If the fuse cover
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Never overfill - boiling water may
is lost then the plug must not be
splash out.
used until a replacement can be
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Never put the kettle, powerbase,
obtained. The correct fuse cover is
cord or plug in liquid.
identified by colour and a
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Do not use if there is any damage
replacement may be obtained from
to the kettle, powerbase, cord or
your Kenwood Authorised Repairer
plug. Get it checked or repaired:
(see Service).
see 'service'.
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If a non-rewireable plug is cut off it
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This kettle is not intended for use
must be DESTROYED
by young children or infirm persons
IMMEDIATELY. An electric shock
without supervision.
hazard may arise if an unwanted
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Young children should be
non-rewireable plug is
supervised to ensure they do not
inadvertently inserted into a 13A
play with the appliance.
socket outlet.
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Caution: Do not operate the
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This kettle complies with European
kettle on an inclined surface.
Economic Community Directive
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Only use the powerbase supplied
89/336/EEC.
and keep it clean and dry.
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Make sure the lid is secure before before using for the first
time
switching the kettle on.
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Warning: Do not remove the lid
while the water is boiling. labels.
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Make sure the kettle is switched Fill to 'MAX', boil, then pour the
water away. Repeat 2 to 3 times.
off before lifting and removed from
the base before filling or pouring.
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Never put the kettle near or on
cooker hot plates or gas burners.
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This kettle is for boiling water and
domestic use only.
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Failure to observe these cautions
may result in damage to the kettle.
know your Kenwood boil-dry protection
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If you switch on with too little
stainless steel kettle
water, your kettle will cut out
automatically. Switch off and let it
scale filter
cool down before re-filling.
water level gauge
When it has cooled down, the
on/off switch with neon
switch will reset itself.
360˚ powerbase
cord wrap
care and cleaning
to use your stainless
Before cleaning, unplug your kettle
steel kettle
and let it cool down.
the outside and powerbase
1 Fill the kettle through either the
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Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry.
spout or lid. The water level must
Do not use abrasives - they will
be between 'Max' and 200ml
scratch the metal and plastic
(1 cup).
surfaces.
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Be economical: do not boil more
the inside
water than you need.
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Wipe with bicarbonate of soda on
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To improve the quality of your
a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly.
drinks always use fresh water.
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Even though your kettle comes
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Empty the kettle after each use.
with a scale filter, you still need to
2 Check the lid is closed.
clean the inside (and the filter)
3 Plug in and switch on. The neon
regularly.
will come on.
4 Your kettle will boil and switch off
the scale filter
automatically. To re-boil, wait a
1 Open the lid.
few seconds - the on/off switch
2 Slide the filter out
needs time to reset.
3 either rinse under the tap or use
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If you experience problems
a soft brush.
with your kettle switching
or when descaling your kettle,
on and off during use or
drop the filter in too. Rinse
switching off before boiling,
thoroughly.
check that the flat element
4 Slide the filter back in to refit.
is free from scale - see
"descaling". If descaling
does not solve the problem
contact Kenwood customer
care.
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Your kettle is fitted with a scale
filter to hold back limescale
particles.
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If you find drops of water under
your kettle, don't worry - it is just
condensation.
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