SEVERIN WK 3477 Tea and Water Kettle Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
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WK 3477 Tea and Water Kettle
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WK 3477 Tea and Water Kettle

SEVERIN

ART.-NO. WK 3477

Tea and water 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 reduced
capabilities:

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 the kettle uses
high power, it must not be
operated with any type of
extension cable.
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. (1.5 l for
tea or 1.7 l for water only)
markings. Overfilling
the container may cause
danger if boiling water is
forced out.
For boiling water only,
always remove the tea
filter.
Do not exceed to 70 °C
when re-heating tea.
Caution: Do not bring to a
boil, as the liquid may foam
over.
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:
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 and for making
hot beverages.
Any use other than
that described in these
instructions 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.
Caution: Any misuse can
cause severe personal
injury.
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 insert
2. Lid
3. Water container
4. Handle
5. Power cord with plug
6. Base
7. Tea filter

Control panel
8. On/Off button
9. Indicator light Heating-up
10. Temperature button
11. Indicator light Keeping-warm
12. Selector button Keeping-warm / Heating-up
13. Display

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 appropriate temperature for the
particular type of tea can be selected using
the Temperature button on the control
panel.

Water temperatures for making tea
We recommend the following
temperatures:
Green tea : 70-80 °C
White tea : 80 °C
Oolong tea : 90 °C
Black tea : 100 °C
Herbal tea : 100 °C
Note: Please also refer to the tea
manufacturer’s instructions.

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 kettle will switch off
automatically around 15 minutes after the
last operation.
In the keep-warm mode, it switches off after
30 minutes.

Before using for the first time
∙ Unpack the appliance completely and
remove all packaging materials.
∙ To clean the kettle, boil (with the tea
filter in place) and discard the first filling
of water.

Operation

Heating water

∙ Remove the water container from its
base; then turn the lid insert anticlockwise
(UNLOCK) and take it off.
∙ Fill the container with water to the
desired level, observing the Min (0.5 l)
and Max (1.7 l for heating water)
markings.
∙ Replace the lid insert and turn clockwise
(LOCK) until it is heard locking into place.
∙ 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
indicator light Heating-up starts
flashing. The appliance is now in Standby
mode.
∙ U se the Temperature button to
set the desired temperature, and then
confirm by pressing the On/Off button
. The indicator light comes on. The
display shows the selected temperature,
followed by the current temperature.
∙ The heating process begins. Once the
pre-set temperature has been reached,
the appliance is automatically switched
off; three short beep signals are heard

and the indicator light 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.

Making tea

∙ Remove the water container from its
base, turn the lid insert anti-clockwise
(UNLOCK) and take it off. Take out the
tea filter.
∙ Fill the container with water to the
desired level, observing the Min (0.5 l)
and Max (1.5 l for making tea) markings.
∙ Heat up the water as described in the
section Heating water.
∙ Put the required amount of tea into the
tea filter.
∙ Once three beep-signals are heard and
the indicator light goes out, release
the lid insert by turning it anti-clockwise
and remove it. Caution: Take special
care, as hot steam may be emitted! If
necessary, use oven gloves.

∙ Fit the tea filter in the container,
observing the recess in the container lid;
the tea filter handle must be aligned with
the water container handle.
∙ Replace the lid insert and allow the tea
to steep as desired.
∙ Once the required steeping time has
elapsed, remove the filter and place it
carefully on a heat-resistant surface.
∙ Replace the insert in the container lid
and close it by turning clockwise.

Infusion times
The optimal infusion times largely
depend on the type of tea used and on
personal taste.
We recommend the following times
Green tea : 2-3 minutes
White tea : 2-3 minutes
Oolong tea : 3 minutes
Black tea : 2-5 minutes
Herbal tea : 4-6 minutes

Keep-warm function
∙ The kettle comes with a keep-warm
function.
∙ To activate this function, first press the
button.
∙ The indicator light Keeping-warm
starts flashing.
∙ U se the Temperature button to select
a temperature between 40 and 95 °.
∙ P ress to confirm.
∙ The indicator lights and come on.
∙ The appliance heats up the water and
switches off automatically once the
selected temperature is reached. Three
beep signals are heard and the indicator

light goes out.
∙ The water is kept warm for about 30
minutes.
∙ 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 enamelcoated 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.
∙ The lid can be removed to allow the
interior to be cleaned.
∙ The tea filter may be cleaned under
running hot water, or can be left inside
the container during descaling.
∙ Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning
solutions, and do not use hard brushes
for cleaning.
∙ Depending on the type of tea used,
certain discoloration and odour may
occur from the appliance or tea filter.
These effects may be minimized
by regular cleaning, but cannot be
completely avoided.

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.

Troubleshooting

Problem

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Cause

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Remedy

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Functions cannot be

activated.

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Appliance is not plugged in.

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Connect appliance to mains.

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Socket is defective.

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Check the socket with a different appliance.

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Appliance is not placed on base correctly.

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Position it properly.

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Safety cut-out is activated.

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Appliance needs to cool down or be descaled.

Water doesn’t heat up, and beep signals are heard.

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The water container

temperature is higher than that selected.

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Select a higher temperature.

Heating-up takes longer than expected.

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Build-up of scale deposits.

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Descale the appliance (see Descaling).

Increased noise during heating.

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Build-up of scale deposits.

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Descale the appliance (see Descaling).

Display shows continuous error code E….

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Electrical fault in the

appliance.

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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

Device category, Art. no.

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Tea and Water Kettle, glass 3477

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Voltage

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220-240 V~, 50-60 Hz

Output

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1850 – 2200 W

Dimensions (W x H x D)