PROFICOOK PC-WKS 1190 G Glass Water Kettle Instruction Manual

PROFICOOK PC-WKS 1190 G Glass Water Kettle

IMPORTANT:
Be sure to read the separately enclosed safety instructions first.

Instruction Manual
Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will enjoy using the appliance.
Read the instruction manual and the separately enclosed safety instructions very carefully before using this appliance. Keep these documents, including the warranty certificate, receipt and, if possible, the box with the inner packaging in a safe place. If you pass the appliance on to a third party, always include all the relevant documents.
Symbols in this Instruction Manual Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the appliance:

WARNING:

• This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possible injury risks.

CAUTION:

• This refers to possible hazards to the appliance or other objects.

Unpacking the Appliance

1. Remove the appliance from its packaging.
2. Remove all packaging material, such as foils, filling material, cable ties and cardboard packaging.
3. Check the scope of delivery for completeness.
4. If the contents of the packaging are incomplete or if damage can be detected, do not operate the appliance. Return it to the dealer immediately.
5. There may still be dust or production residues on the appliance. We recommend that you clean the appliance as described under “Cleaning”.

Overview of the Components / Scope of Delivery

1. Spout
2. Lid
3. Self-closing filler opening
4. Handle for lifting the lid
5. Handle
6. Water level indicator
7. On / off switch
8. Water tank lighting
9. Base

Warnings for the Use of the Appliance

WARNING: Risk of Burns!

• Do not open the lid while the water is boiling.
• Always make sure that the lid is firmly closed.
• The appliance housing becomes hot during operation, do not touch it and allow the appliance to cool down before putting it away.

CAUTION: Overload!

• If you use extension cables, they should have a cable cross-section of at least 1.5 mm².
• Do not use a multiple socket as this appliance is too powerful.

CAUTION:

• Always switch off the appliance before removing it from the base! The contacts on the base are not suita-ble for disconnecting the power supply.
• Make sure that the appliance is switched off when you put it back on the base!

Notes for Use

Mains Cable
Unwind the required mains cable completely from the base part of the base. Please pay attention to the routing of the mains cable.

Connected Load
In total, the appliance can handle a power of 2200 W. With this connected load, a separate supply line with a fuse protection via a 16 A household circuit breaker is recom-mended.

Electrical Connection

1. Check that the mains voltage you want to use matches that of the appliance. You will find the information on the type plate.
2. Only connect the appliance to a properly installed protec-tive contact socket.

Switching the Appliance On / Off

• Switch on (switch position: I):
  Switch on the appliance with the switch. The control lamp lights up.

• Switching off (switch position: O):
  Switch off the appliance with the switch. The control lamp goes out.

Water Tank Lighting
The water tank lighting indicates the temperature of the water.

• Green = 0 – 50 °C
• Light blue = 50 – 70 °C
• Dark blue = 70 – 80 °C
• Purple = 80 – 90 °C
• Red = 100 °C

Preparation
Before using the appliance for the first time, boil it 3 times with fresh water. Use only clear water without additives.

Operation

1. Place the appliance on a flat surface.
2. Close the appliance with the lid. It must audibly click into place. Always make sure that the lid is firmly closed.
3. Fill in clear water through the filler opening (maximum 1.7 litres). You can read the fill level on the appliance’s water level indicator.
   • Always use fresh, cold water.
   • The water level must be between the MIN and MAX marks.
   • You do not need to remove the lid to fill in water. There is a self-closing filler opening in the lid. The flap opens automatically when water pressure is applied.
4. Close the lid. Press down on the contact area to close the lid. Always make sure that the lid is firmly closed.
5. Place the kettle flush on the base.
6. Switch on the appliance with the switch. The control lamp lights up.

Interrupting / Ending Operation
There are two ways to interrupt or end the cooking process:

1. The appliance switches off automatically after the cook-ing process. The control lamp goes out.
2. To end or interrupt the cooking cycle prematurely, set the switch to the O position.
   • Always switch off the appliance before removing it from the base! The contacts on the base are not suitable for disconnecting the power supply.
   • Make sure that the appliance is switched off when you put it back on the base!
   • Unplug the mains plug from the socket.
   • Empty the water container.
   • Only hold the appliance by the handle.
   • Keep the lid closed when pouring out.
   • Open and close the lid only with the handle on the lid.
   • The appliance becomes hot during operation, do not touch it and allow the appliance to cool down before putting it away.

Cleaning

WARNING:

• Always switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket before cleaning. Wait until the appliance has cooled down.
• Do not immerse the appliance or the base in water or other liq-uids. It could cause an electric shock or fire.

CAUTION:

• Do not use a wire brush or other abrasive objects.
• Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning agents.
• Clean the perforated area of the spout from the inside with a nylon brush.
• Rinse the water reservoir with clean water. Dry it with a cloth.
• Clean the lid and the housing after use with a slightly damp cloth.

Descaling

• The intervals for descaling depend on the hardness of the water and the frequency of use.
• If the appliance switches off before the water boils, descaling is necessary.
• Do not use vinegar, but a commercially available des-caling agent based on citric acid. Dose according to the instructions.
• After descaling, boil fresh water several times (approx. 3 to 4 times) to remove residues. Do not use this water for consumption.

Storage

• Clean the appliance as described and allow it to dry completely.
• We recommend storing the appliance in its original packaging if you do not intend to use it for a long period of time.
• Always store the appliance out of the reach of children in a well-ventilated and dry place.

Winding Device for Mains Cable
You can wind up the mains cable at the bottom part.

Troubleshooting

the power socket with another appliance.
Insert the mains plug correctly.
Check the house fuse.
The appliance is defective.| Contact our service department or a specialist.
After operating without water or with too little water, the appliance has not yet cooled down sufficiently.| Let the appliance cool down for 15 minutes.
The appliance switches off before cooking.| The heating base is severely calcified or the electric circuit of the socket is overloaded.| Descale according to instructions.
Check the mains connection.
The appliance does not switch off.| The lid is not closed.| Close the lid until it clicks into place.

Technical Data

• Model: …………………………………………………. PC-WKS 1190 G
• Power supply: ……………………………….220 – 240 V~, 50 – 60 Hz
• Power consumption: ………………………………….. 1850 – 2200 W
• Protection class: …………………………………………………………….I
• Filling capacity: ………………………………………….. max. 1.7 litres
• Net weight: ……………………………………………… approx. 1.14 kg

The right to make technical and design modifications in the course of continuous product development remains reserved.
This appliance has been tested according to all applicable, current CE directives and built according to the latest safety regulations.

Disposal

Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol
Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic waste.
Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection point provided for their disposal.
This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human health. This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of re-utilisation of electrical and electronic equipment. Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can be obtained from your local authority. Your dealer and contractual partner is also obliged to take back the old appliance free of charge.

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