SEVERIN WK 3418 Digital Electric Kettle Instruction Manual

ART.-NO. WK 3418 Instructions for use

Digital Electric Kettle

Dear Customer,
Before using the appliance, read the following instructions carefully and keep this manual for future reference. The appliance must only be used by those familiar with the instructions below.

Important safety instructions

Danger to certain categories of persons
There is an increased risk of injury for  children and for people with reducedcapabilities:

• This appliance may be used by children (at least 8 years of age) and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lacking experience and knowledge, provided they have been given supervision or instruction  concerning the use of the appliance and fully understand all dangers and safety precautions involved.
• Children must not be permitted to carry out any cleaning or maintenance work on the appliance unless they are supervised and at least 8 years of age.
• The appliance and its power cord must be kept well away from children under 8 at all times.
• Children must not be permitted to play with the appliance.
• Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away from children –these materials are a potential source of danger, e.g. of suffocation.

Risk of electric shock
The device is powered by electricity, and so there is always a risk of electric shock. The following precautions are therefore to be taken:

• Every time the appliance is used, the main body including the power cord as well as any attachment fitted should be checked thoroughly for any defects. Should the appliance, for instance, have been dropped onto a hard surface, or  if excessive force has been used to pull the power cord, it must no longer be used: even invisible damage may have adverse effects on the operational safety of the appliance.

• The appliance should only be connected to a socket installed in accordance with the regulations.
  Make sure that the supply voltage corresponds with the voltage marked on the rating label.

• Because of its high power consumption, the kettle must not be operated with any type of extension cable or multi-plug connector.

• Always remove the plug from the wall socket
  – after use,
  – in case of any malfunction,
  – before cleaning the appliance.

• When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on the power cord; always grip the plug itself.

• Do not touch the plug with wet hands.

• The electrical connections in the base must be protected at all times against possible contact with water.

• Do not clean the water container and the base with liquids and do not immerse them; do not clean under running water.

• The kettle may only be operated with the base provided with the appliance.

• Never remove the water container from the base (or replace it) while the appliance is switched on.

Danger of burns and scalding

• The exterior surfaces become hot during use and will remain so for some time afterwards.

• Do not leave the kettle unattended during operation. Use only pure water when filling the container to the desired level, observing the Min. (0.5 l) and Max. 1.7 l) markings. Overfilling the container may cause danger if boiling water  is forced out.

• Also beware of the danger of scalding from hot steam being emitted.
  Therefore, do not touch any parts of the appliance except the handle during use.

• During the boiling process and when pouring out hot water, the lid must be kept closed at all times.

Lack of hygiene
Lack of hygiene may result in germs forming inside the appliance:

• Do not leave any residual water in the container.
• Clean the appliance thoroughly before using it for the first time.
• Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is disconnected from the power supply and has cooled down completely.
• The appliance must be descaled at regular intervals. Clean the water container as necessary with a damp cloth.
• Detailed information on cleaning the appliance can be found in the section Cleaning and care.

Danger of damage to the unit
Incorrect handling of the appliance can cause damage:

• Always let the appliance cool down first before re-filling with fresh water.
• Always place the unit on a dry, level, non-slip and heat-resistant surface, which is impervious to contact with the rubber feet.
• Do not operate the appliance below a hanging cupboard or similar object; there is a risk that escaping steam may be trapped underneath.
• Do not let the power cord hang free.
• Do not kink or pinch the power cord.
  Keep both the cord and the appliance itself well away from heat sources (eg hot-plates, gas flames).

Intended use

• The appliance must only be used for heating clean, fresh water.

• Any use other than that described in these instructions (misuse) must be considered improper and may lead to personal injury or material damage.

• This appliance is intended for domestic or similar applications, such as
  – in staff kitchens in shops, offices and other similar working environments,
  – in agricultural working environments,
  – by customers in hotels, motels etc. and similar accommodation,
  – in bed-and breakfast type environments.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended while connected.

In case of a defective appliance
A defective appliance can cause material damage and injury:

• Check the appliance for damage before every use. Do not operate if the appliance shows any sign of damage.
• In the event that you detect damage, please contact our customer service department by phone or email (see appendix).
• Repairs to this appliance or its power cord must only be carried out by our customer service.

Overview and parts included

1. Lid

2. Lid opener

3. Control panel

4. Water container

5. Handle

6. Power cord with plug

7. Base

8. Rating label (on underside)
   Control panel

9. Temperature button

10. On/Off button

11. Selector button Keeping-warm/Heating-up

12. Display

Before using for the first time

• Unpack the appliance completely and remove all packaging materials.
• To clean the kettle, boil and discard the first filling of water.

Thermal safety cut-out
The pre-set thermal safety cut-out protects the heating element from overheating should the appliance be erroneously switched on without any water, or if the heating plate is calcified. If the safety cut-out has been activated, the appliance cannot be switched on again. In such a case, the appliance must be allowed to cool down, or must be descaled, before it is switched on again.

Temperature selection
The temperature can be selected using the Temperature button on the

• The current water temperature in the container (≥ 20 °C) is shown on the display.
• Pressing the Temperature button repeatedly increases the temperature selection in 5-degree steps.
• If the current temperature inside the container exceeds the temperature selected, the appliance cannot be started; in this case, a sequence of three beep signals is heard.
• Temperatures below 40 °C cannot be selected.

Automatic switch-off
Unless the keep-warm function has been selected, the display will switch off automatically around 3 minutes after the last operation.
In the keep-warm mode, the kettle switches off after around 30 minutes.

Operation

• Remove the water container from its base and press the lid opener to open the lid.
• Fill the container with water to the desired level, observing the Min (0.5 l) and Max (1.7 l) markings.
• Close the lid and place the container back on its base.
• Insert the plug into a suitable wall socket.
• A beep signal is heard and the display shows C, followed by the current water temperature inside the container. The appliance is now in Stand-by mode.
• Use the Temperature button to set the desired temperature.
• Confirm by pressing the On/Off button . The water level indicator lights up blue. The display shows the selected temperature, followed by the current temperature.
• The heating process begins. Once the pre-set temperature has been reached, the heating system is automatically switched off; three short beep signals are heard and the indicator light on the water container goes out.
• The boiling process may be interrupted by pressing the On/Off button
• The appliance is now in Stand-by mode.
• To pour hot water, remove the container from its base.
• To prevent hot steam from being emitted, ensure that the lid remains closed while pouring out the water.
• Remove the plug from the wall outlet after use.
• Do not leave any residual water in the container.

Quick-Boil function
When placing the water container onto the base and pressing the button, the water is heated to 100 °C without the need to set a temperature.

Keep-warm function

• The kettle comes with a keep-warm function.
• To activate this function, first press the button.
• Use the Temperature button to select a temperature between 40 and 95 °.
• Press to confirm.
• The water level indicator lights up red.
• The heating process begins. Once the pre-set temperature has been reached, the heating system is automatically switched off; three short beep signals are heard.
• The water is kept warm for about 30 minutes; the water level indicator shows red.
• This function is automatically cancelled once the water container is removed from the base.

Power cord wind-up storage
The wind-up power cord storage under the base allows the length of the power cord to be limited during use and to be stored.

Descaling

• Depending on the water quality in your area, lime deposits may build up on the heating element. It is advisable to remove any such deposits at regular intervals.
• Any warranty claim will be null and void if the appliance malfunctions because of insufficient descaling.
• A mixture of 0.5 litres of water and 40 ml of vinegar essence is suitable.
• Pour the descaler in.
• Switch the appliance on and let the solution reach boiling point.
• Leave it to take effect for a short period.
• To clean the container after descaling, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
• During descaling, ensure sufficient ventilation and do not inhale any vinegar vapours.
• Do not pour descalers down enamel-coated sinks.

Cleaning and care

• Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is disconnected from the power supply and has cooled down completely.
• To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not clean the water container and the base with liquids and do not immerse them. Do not clean under running water.
• For cleaning, a slightly damp, lint-free cloth may be used.
• Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions, and do not use hard brushes for cleaning.

Sieve

• If necessary, the sieve can be removed from the spout for cleaning. To remove, first loosen the sieve at the bottom, and then at the top edge.
• Re-insert the sieve afterwards – hook it on to the inside of the upper rim first, and then push the lower part into place.

Disposal
Devices marked with this symbol must be disposed of separately from your household waste, as they contain valuable materials which can be recycled. Proper disposal protects the environment and human health. Your local authority or retailer can provide information on the matter.

Trouble shooting

appliance to mains.
Socket is defective.| Check the socket with a different appliance.
Appliance is not placed on base correctly.| Position it properly.
Safety cut-out is activated.| Appliance needs to cool down or be descaled.
Water doesn’t heat up, and beep signals are heard.| The water container temperature is higher than that selected.| Select a higher temperature.
Heating-up takes longer than expected.| Build-up of scale deposits.| Descale the appliance (see Descaling).
Increased noise during heating.| Build-up of scale deposits.| Descale the appliance (see Descaling).
Display shows continuous error code E….| Electrical fault in the appliance.| Contact our Customer Service.

Should you be unable to solve the problem using the table, please contact our Customer Service. The contact data can be found in the appendix to this manual.

Technical specifications

SEVERIN Elektrogeräte GmbH
Röhre 27
D-59846 Sundern
Tel +49 2933 982-0
Fax +49 2933 982-1333
information@severin.de Technische Änderungen vorbehalten. / Model specifications are subject to change.
I/M No.: 10281.0000 09/22

References

• SEVERIN Onlineshop
• SEVERIN Onlineshop

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>