Amica KF 4041 Electric Kettle User Manual

Amica KF 4041 Electric Kettle

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Important! To minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:
• Carefully read this instruction before using the appli-ance.
• If water spills on the external electrical components or the base of a kettle, dry it thoroughly before switching back on.
• Do not use the appliance if it shows any signs of dam-age to the power cord, or if the appliance has been dropped on the floor.
• After use, always pull out the plug from the socket, and also in case of any malfunction or before cleaning. When pulling out the plug from the wall outlet, never pull by the cord, only the plug.
• The kettle is a class I shock protection appliance, and therefore power outlet to which it is connected to must be equipped with grounding pin.
• Do not attempt to remove any parts of the housing or insert any objects into the appliance.
• To prevent damage to the power cord, do not place it over sharp edges or close to hot surfaces.
• Do not expose the appliance to rain or humidity, and do not use it outdoors. Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
• Use only clean cold water and fill the kettle slowly – strong water jet causes water splashing.
• Never fill the kettle with more water than up the indi-cated maximum water level.
• This appliance generates heat.
• Never place the appliance on hot surfaces.
• Warning: the escaping water or steam causes a risk of burns. When using the appliance, do not touch any part of the kettle except the handle and make sure the cover is properly closed. This appliance is suitable for water heating only. Never pour any other liquids into the ket-tle.
• The kettle switches off automatically when water boils. You can switch the kettle off before water boils using a switch. When the kettle switches off automatically (or when it was switched off manually), it may take some time (approximately 15 – 20 seconds to cool down) to be ready for reuse.
• The kettle must only be used with the supplied base. If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by a professional repair shop in order to avoid hazard. Unplug the kettle from the power outlet and wait until it cools down before cleaning.
• When boiling the water, parts of the kettle made of stain-less steel become very hot*.
• Do not switch on the kettle without an adequate amount of water (level marked as “min” on the scale).
• Do not leave the kettle unattended, and when not com-pletely cooled down.
• Use only the handle to move the kettle, other external parts may be hot.
• Use the appliance on a flat and stable surface.
• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and older or by persons with physical, mental or sen-sory handicaps, or by those who are inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, provided they are super-vised or have been instructed how to safely use the ap-pliance and are familiar with risks associated with the use of the appliance. Ensure that children do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance of the appliance should not be performed by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised by a com-petent person.
• Keep the appliance away from children under 8 years of age when it is hot or not completely cooled down.
• Do not allow children to engage in activities associated with cleaning and maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
• Make sure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate corresponds to the electric power parameters at home, power must be marked as ~ (alternating current).
• WHEN THE KETTLE IS HOT, ONLY TOUCH ITS PLASTIC PARTS: HANDLE, BASE, LID OPENING BUTTON OR SWITCH.
• Do not touch the surface marked with the symbol when the appliance is on or after operation. These sur-faces are hot.

DISPOSING/SCRAPPING OF USED EQUIPMENT

UNPACKING

• During transportation, protective packaging was used to protect the appliance against any damage. Af­ter unpacking, please dispose of all elements of packaging in a way that will not cause damage to the environ­ment.
• All materials used for packaging the appliance are environmentally friendly; they are 100% recyclable and are marked with the appropriate symbol.
• Important! Packaging materials (bags, polyethyl­ene, polystyrene, etc.) should be kept away from children during unpacking.

DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE

• In accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU and local legislation re­garding used electrical and electronic goods, this appliance is marked with the symbol of the crossed­out waste container. This marking indicates that the appliance must not be disposed
  of together with other household waste after it has been used.

• The user is obliged to hand it over to waste collec­tion centre collecting used electrical and electron­ic goods. The collectors, including local collection points, shops and local authority departments pro­vide recycling schemes.

• Proper handling of used electrical and electronic goods helps avoid environmental and health haz­ards resulting from the presence of dangerous com­ponents and the inappropriate storage and process­ing of such goods.

THE APPLIANCES CONSTRUCTION AND FEATURES

Appliance’s parts

1. Body of the kettle
2. Water level indicator
3. Handle
4. Lid
5. On/off switch
6. Temperature indicator
7. Base
8. Power Cord

OPERATION, CLEANING, AND MAINTENANCE

Before use:

Rinse the kettle and boil water in it several times using clean water in each boiling cycle and filling the kettle to the maximum level. Water will boil in approximately 5 minutes, and the kettle will switch off automatically.

Use:

• Place the base on a solid and level surface. If the appliance switches off before the water boils, it means descaling is required.
• You can use standard descaling agents, provided that appropriate instructions are followed. Do not fill the kettle up to the top mark to prevent spillage, if the descaling agent causes water foaming.
• To thoroughly remove any deposits after descaling, boil clean water several times, then rinse the kettle with clean water.
• Pour the required amount of clean water into the kettle. When the appliance is being used (or immedi-ately after use), do not touch any part of the kettle except the handle and make sure the lid is properly closed. The amount of water can be checked on the level indicator on the outside of the kettle. Always pay attention to the minimum and maximum levels, make sure the lid is properly and firmly closed.
• Place the kettle on the base, so that the bottom part of the kettle fits closely to the base.
• Connect the power plug to an electrical outlet.
• Depending on the model move the on/off switch down (on) to start the heating process, the indicator light lights up or use the button in the handle.
• When the water boils, the on/off switch automatically returns to its original position and the indicator light goes off. You can also switched off the kettle manually by moving the on/off switch up.
• It is now safe to pour hot water into another vessel through the outlet pout.
• The kettle is equipped with an automatic safety switch. To prevent damage in case of improper use or if the appliance is switched on by accident without water or if the water evaporates – then the automatic safety switch automatically turns off the heating element.
• In this case, immediately pull out the power plug from the wall outlet and refill the kettle only after sufficient time for it to cool down, i.e. after approximately 15-20 minutes.

Descaling:

• If the appliance switches off before the water boils, it means descaling is required.
• You can use standard descaling agents, provided that appropriate instructions are followed. Do not fill the kettle up to the top mark to prevent spillage, if the descaling agent causes water foaming.
• To thoroughly remove any deposits after descaling, boil clean water several times, then rinse the kettle with clean water.

Cleaning:

• Before cleaning, make sure the appliance is disconnected from the power source. Furthermore, it must cool down completely.
• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaning agents.
• Do not immerse the base or the kettle in any liquid. Use a slightly damp, lint-free cloth to clean the inside of the kettle.
• It is recommended to regularly remove limescale deposits from the kettle.

Descaling:

• Fill the kettle half-full with tap water and add lemon juice of one lemon.
• Bring to the boil and wait 15 minutes. Bring to the boil again and wait further 15 minutes. Bring to the boil for the third time, empty the kettle and rinse well.

SPECIFICATION

• Type /KF 4041 / KF 4042
• Rated voltage 220V – 240V 50 Hz
• Nominal power 1850-2200 W
• Capacity 1,7 l

WARRANTY AND AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Warranty

• Warranty service as stated on the warranty card
• The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage caused by improper use of the product.

Boiling water in the kettle is accompanied by noise. This is normal during rapid heating of the liquid and does not constitute grounds for complaint

Manufacturer’s Declaration

The manufacturer hereby declares that this product meets the requirements of the following European directives:

• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EC
• ERP Directive 2009/125/EC
• Directive RoHS 2011/65/EC has thus been marked with the symbol and been issued with a declaration of compliance made available to market regulators

Amica S.A. ul.Mickiewicza 52 64-510 Wronki
tel. 67 25 46 100
fax 67 25 40 320
www.amica.pl

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