schou 72426 Electric Water Kettle Instruction Manual

June 12, 2024
schou

**Model 72426
Instruction manual

**

ELECTRIC WATER KETTLE

Introduction

To get the most out of your new electric kettle, please read this manual and the enclosed safety instructions before use.
Please also save the instructions in case you need to refer to them at a later date.

Technical data

Voltage/frequency: 220-240 V~50-60 Hz
Power rating: 1,850-2,000 W
Capacity: 1.5 litres
With concealed heating element and automatic shut-off

Special safety directions

The electric kettle is not intended for use by children or persons with a physical, sensory or mental disability or any person unable to operate the electric kettle unless they are  supervised or have been instructed how touse the appliance by a person responsible  for their safety.
The electric kettle becomes very hot during use. Touch the handle only. Be careful not to burn yourself on the hot parts of the kettle or  scald yourself on boiling water or escapingsteam.
Never leave the electric kettle unattended while in operation. Make sure that it is placed out of the reach of children and that the cord does not hang over the table or worktop.
Do not submerge the electric kettle in water or other liquids. Avoid touching the electric kettle with damp or wet hands.
The electric kettle may only be used for heating and boiling water.
Fill the electric kettle with fresh, cold water only.
The water level in the electric kettle must be between the MIN and MAX marks when you switch it on.
Make sure that the lid is in place before heating the water.
Turn the electric kettle off before lifting it off the base.
Unplug the electric kettle when it is not in use.

Main components

  1. Cover
  2. Handle on lid
  3. Handle
  4. On/off button
  5. Base
  6. Water level gauge
  7. Cabinet

Before use

Before using the electric kettle for the  first time, fill it with cold water up to the MAX mark, boil the water and pour it away. Repeat this twice.

Use

Fill the electric kettle with water. The water level should be between the MIN and MAX marks. Plug in.
Turn the electric kettle on by pressing the on/off button.
Once the water boils, the electric kettle  automatically switches off . Allow the kettle to cool off for approximately 30 seconds before using it again.
The kettle has inbuilt dry boil protection, which switches the kettle off if it boils dry.
Allow the kettle to cool off for approximately 15 minutes.
Lift the electric kettle off the base and use the water as intended. The lid must not be lifted when pouring water from the electric kettle.
Caution: The spout on the electric kettle will give off hot water and hot steam.
Pour the rest of the water away and replace the kettle on the base.

Cleaning and maintenance

Wipe the outside of the electric kettle with a well-wrung cloth.
Remove the limescale  filter at the spout regularly and clean it.

Lime removal

The electric kettle should be descaled regularly, depending on the hardness of the local water.
Pour 200 ml of acetic acid and 600 ml of tap water into the electric kettle and bring to the boil.
Leave the electric kettle to stand for around 10 minutes once it switches off . Pour the solution away and fill the electric kettle with clean water and boil twice more to remove all traces of the solution.
You can also use a commercial descaling agent available from supermarkets. Follow the instructions on the packaging.

Service centre

Note: Please quote the product model number in connection with all inquiries.
The model number is shown on the front of this manual and on the product rating plate.
For:

  • Complaints
  • Replacements parts
  • Returns
  • Guarantee issues
  • www.schou.com

Environmental information

Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and substances that may be hazardous and harmful to human health and the environment  if waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is not disposed of correctly. Products marked with a crossed-out wheeled bin are electrical and electronic equipment. The crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that waste electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed of with unsorted household waste, but must be collected separately.
Manufactured in P.R.C.
Manufacturer: Schou Company A/S
Nordager 31
DK-6000 Kolding
All rights reserved. The content of this manual may not be reproduced, either in full or in part, in any way by electronic or mechanical means, e.g. photocopying or publication, translated or saved in an information storage and retrieval system without written permission from Schou Company A/S.

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)  >>

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>

Related Manuals