Tefal KI831EKR Ultimate Display Electric Kettle User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Tefal
Table of Contents
Tefal KI831EKR Ultimate Display Electric Kettle
Display Introduction
Button to select the temperature 40°C-70°C-80°C-90°C and 100°C. The previously selected temperature is stored in memory
Button to start the boil cycle
Keep warm is activated by a long press on or (the lights around ‘Keep Warm’ pictogram illume). Keep warm function remains on for 30 minutes.
Read the instructions for use carefully before using your appliance for the first time: This product has been designed for indoor, domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Keep the appliance and its power cord out of reach of children.
- This appliance may be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, provided they are supervised or have received instruction to use the appliance safely and understand the dangers.
- Children should not use the appliance as a toy.
- This appliance may be used by children as long as they are supervised and have been given instructions about using the appliance safely and are fully aware of the dangers involved. Cleaning and maintenance should not be carried out by children unless they are supervised by an adult.
- Your appliance was designed for domestic use only.
- It is not intended to be used in the following cases, which are not covered by the guarantee.
- In kitchens reserved for staff use in shops, offices and other professional environments;
- On farms;
- By hotel or motel clients, or on other residential premises;
- In bed and breakfast accommodation and other similar environments.
- Never fill the kettle past the maximum water level mark, nor below the minimum water level mark.
- If the kettle is too full, some water may spray out.
- Warning: Never open the lid when the water is boiling.
- Your kettle should only be used with its lid locked, with the base and the anti-scale filter supplied.
- Never immerse the kettle, its base or the power cord and plug in water or any other liquid.
- Never use the kettle if the power cord or the plug are damaged. Always have them replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales service or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid danger.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Children should not clean or perform maintenance procedures on the appliance unless they are supervised by a responsible adult.
- WARNING: Be careful to avoid any spillage on the connector during cleaning, filling or pouring.
- Always follow the cleaning instruction to clean your appliance;
- Unplug the appliance.
- Do not clean the appliance while hot.
- Clean with a damp cloth or sponge.
- Never immerse the appliance in water or put it under running water.
- WARNING: Risks of injuries if you do not use this appliance correctly.
- Only use your kettle for boiling drinking water.
- WARNING: The heating element surface is subjected to residual heat after use.
- Be sure to manipulate only the handle during heating until completely cool.
- Your appliance is intended for domestic use inside the home only at an altitude below 1000 m.
- The preselected temperatures are given for a product use below an altitude of 1000m. Above this altitude, the maximum temperature displayed at end of cycle on the product will be the boiling temperature matching with the altitude of use.
- For your safety, this appliance meets applicable standards and regulations (Directives on Low Voltage, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Materials in contact with food articles, Environment, etc.).
- Only plug the appliance into an earthed mains outlet. Check that the voltage indicated on the rating plate of the appliance corresponds to that of your electrical installation.
- Any connection error will invalidate your guarantee.
- The guarantee does not cover kettles that fail to operate or operate badly due to a failure to descale the appliance regularly.
- Do not let the power cord hang where children may reach it.
- Never disconnect the plug by pulling on the power cord.
- Any intervention other than normal cleaning and maintenance by the customer must be performed by an Approved Service Centre.
- All appliances are subject to strict quality control procedures. These include actual usage tests on randomly selected appliances, which would explain any traces of use.
- Never use scouring pads for cleaning purposes.
- To remove the scale filter, remove the kettle from its base and leave it to cool down. Do not remove the filter when the appliance is filled with hot water.*
- Do not use any method to descale the kettle other than that recommended.
- Keep the kettle and its power cord away from any source of heat, from any wet or slippery surface and away from sharp edges.
- Never use the appliance in a bathroom or close to a water source.
- Never use the kettle when your hands or feet are wet.
- Always unplug the power cord immediately if you observe any anomaly during operation.
- Never pull on the power cord to remove it from the wall socket.
- Always remain vigilant when the appliance is on, and in particular be careful of the steam coming out of the spout which is very hot.
- Never leave the power cord hanging from a table top or kitchen counter to avoid any danger of it falling to the floor.
- Never touch the filter* or the lid when the water is boiling.
- Also be careful as the body of stainless steel kettles becomes very hot during operation. Only touch the handle of the kettle.
- Never move the kettle when it is in operation.
- Protect the appliance from damp and freezing conditions.
- Always use the filter* during heating cycles.
- Never heat the kettle when it is empty.
- Place the kettle and its power cord on a stable, heat proof and water resistant surface.
- The guarantee covers manufacturing defects and domestic use only. Any breakage or damage resulting from a failure to comply with these instructions for use is not covered by the guarantee.
- : depending on model
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
- Remove all of the various packaging, stickers or accessories from both the inside and outside of the kettle.
- Adjust the length of the cord by winding it under the base. Wedge the cord into the notch. (fig 1)
Throw away the water from the first two/three uses as it may contain dust. Rinse the kettle.
USE
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TO OPEN THE LID, ACCORDING TO THE MODEL
– Press on the locking system and the lid lifts automatically. (fig 2) To close, press down firmly on the lid.
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PLACE THE BASE ON A FLAT, STABLE, HEAT-RESISTANT SURFACE AWAY FROM WATER SPLASHES AND ANY SOURCES OF HEAT.
• Kettle is only to be used with the base provided. -
FILL THE KETTLE WITH THE DESIRED AMOUNT OF WATER. (fig 3)
• Never fill the kettle when it is on its base.
• Do not fill it above the maximum level, or below the minimum level. If the kettle is too full, boiling water may spill out.
• Do not use without water.
• Check that the lid is closed properly before use. -
POSITION THE KETTLE ON ITS BASE. PLUG IT INTO THE MAINS SOCKET.
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TO START THE KETTLE
When the kettle is placed on the base, all the lights illuminate. The water temperature in the kettle is displayed on-screen.
TO HEAT WATER:
2 options:
• If you wish to start a boil cycle, press the button, the 100° blinks 4 times, accompanied with a long beep. The kettle then shows the real water temperature and starts heating the water.
• If you wish to select the temperature – 5 possible settings: 40°C – 70°C – 80°C – 90°C – 100°C – press the key until it displays the temperature you wish to select. The selected temperature blinks 4 times, accompanied with a long beep. The kettle then shows the real water temperature and starts heating the water.
You can monitor the live temperature of the water on the screen.
Once the selected temperature is reached, the kettle beeps twice and stops heating.
If you wish to turn off the heating programs, just press the or .
PLEASE NOTE
After 90°C, the kettle will boil water, stop, then restart boiling water. This circulation will happen several times and continue to the end of the heating process. This is a normal phenomenon, not a malfunction
KEEP WARM MODE
You can use the keep warm mode to keep the water at your desired temperature during 30 minutes.
Once the temperature has been selected, a long push on or will activate the keep warm mode at selected temperature. 2 lights around the will be illumed.
You can also start the keep warm mode once the temperature has been reached. Do a long push on the or key. The will let you keep warm at selected temperature, while will let you keep warm at 95°C. 2 lights around the will be illumed.
If you wish to turn off the keep warm mode, just press the or key.
PLEASE NOTE
The long push will activate the keep warm only if you push the button less than 30 seconds after the end of the boiling cycle, otherwise the screen will switch off.
PLEASE NOTE
The screen automatically switches off after 30 seconds – unless you have selected the keep warm mode – but pressing any key will turn the screen on again anytime.
If you select 100°C and activate the keep warm function, the kettle keeps the temperature at 95°C for 30mins.
If the temperature of the water in the kettle is higher than the temperature you select when pressing , the heating won’t start.
For instance, if the water temperature is 90°C, you won’t be able to launch the heating by selecting 40°C, 70°C or 80°C.
RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURES
40°C: baby milk
70°C : white tea
80°C : green tea
90°C : freshly ground coffee
100°C : boiling water/infusions -
THE KETTLE WILL SWITCH OFF AUTOMATICALLY
As soon as the water reaches boiling point or the chosen temperature.
• Do not leave water in the kettle after use as this quickens the formation of scale.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING YOUR KETTLE
Unplug it.
Let it cool down and clean it with a damp sponge.
- Never immerse the kettle, its base, the cord or the electric plug in water: the electrical connections or the switch must not come into contact with water.
- Do not use scouring pads.
- Do not wipe the display while plugged in, it may cause unexpected start-up.
**CLEANING THE FILTER***
The removable filter consists of a mesh to retain the particles of scale and prevent them falling into your cup when pouring. This filter neither treats nor removes the hardness of the water. It thus conserves all the qualities of the water. With very hard water, the filter can clog very quickly (10 to 15 uses). It is important to clean it regularly. Sometimes the scale will not detach itself; it will then need descaling
DE-SCALING
De-scale regularly, preferably at least once a month or more frequently if
your water is very hard.
Temperature detection in the kettle may be affected by limescale.
To de-scale your kettle:
- Using white vinegar which can be bought from hardware stores:
- Fill the kettle with ½ litre of white vinegar,
- Leave to stand for 1 hour without heating.
- Using citric acid:
- Boil ½ litre of water,
- Add 25 g of citric acid and leave to stand for 15 min.
- Empty your kettle and rinse 5 or 6 times. Repeat if necessary.
*To de-scale your filter:**
Soak the filter in white vinegar or diluted citric acid.
- Never use a de-scaling method other than that recommended.
IN THE EVENT OF PROBLEMS
THERE IS NO EVIDENT DAMAGE TO YOUR KETTLE
- The kettle does not work
- Check that your kettle is properly connected.
- The kettle has been switched on without water or an accumulation of scale has caused the overheat cut-out to operate: allow the kettle to cool and fill it with water. Descale first if scale has accumulated.
Switch it on: the kettle should start working again after about 15 minutes.
- according to models
IF YOUR KETTLE HAS BEEN DROPPED, IF IT LEAKS OR IF THERE IS VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE POWER CORD, THE PLUG OR THE BASE OF THE KETTLE
Return your kettle to your After-Sales Service Centre, only they are authorised to carry out repairs. See the guarantee conditions and list of centres in the booklet supplied with your kettle. The type and serial number are shown on the bottom of your kettle. This guarantee covers manufacturing defects and domestic use only. Any breakage or damage resulting from failure to comply with the instructions for use is not covered by the guarantee.
- The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the characteristics or components of its kettles at any time in the interests of the consumer.
- Do not use the kettle if damaged. No attempt must be made to dismantle the kettle or its safety devices.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales service centre or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid any danger.
PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC ACCIDENTS
For a child, a burn or scald, even if slight, can sometimes be serious.
As they grow up, teach your children to beware of hot liquids to be found in
the kitchen. Position the kettle and its supply cord well to the rear of the
work surface, out of the reach of children.
If an accident does occur, run cold water over the scald immediately and call
a doctor if necessary.
- In order to avoid any accident: do not carry your child or baby at the same time as drinking or carrying a hot drink.
Malfunction description
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Causes
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Solutions
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Kettle does not start heating| The kettle is not positioned correctly on the
power base.| Reposition the kettle on the power base.
Kettle is heating but the control panel light s are off.| Connection issue
with the indication lights and/or the indicator light is damaged.| Send to an
authorised service centre for repair.
display “EO”| Temperature sensor failure.| Send to an authorised service
centre for repair.
display “E1”| Temperature sensor failure.| Send to an authorised service
centre for repair.
display “E3| Temperature regulation error.| Switch off and unplug the kettle
for 1 minute, then plug in and switch the kettle on again. If the problem
repeats, please send to an authorised service centre for repair.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Your appliance contains many recoverable or recyclable materials.
Take it to a local, civic waste collection point.
The European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) requires that all used household appliances are not disposed of along with ordinary household waste. Used appliances must be collected separately in order to maximise recovery and recycling of their constituent parts and thus reduce their impact on health and the environment.
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