SEVERIN WK 3479 Deluxe’ digital tea and water kettle, in glass Instructions

: June 4, 2024
: SEVERIN

Table of Contents

WK 3479 Deluxe’ digital tea and water kettle, in glass
Important safety instructions
Overview and parts included
Operation
Troubleshooting
Technical speciﬁcations
References
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Deluxe digital tea and water kettle, in glass
Instructions for use
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WK 3479 Deluxe’ digital tea and water kettle, in glass

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, 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 attachments 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.

The danger of burns and scalding

The exterior surfaces become hot during use and will remain so for some time afterward.
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.
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 the hot water, the lid must be kept closed at all times.
Caution: To prevent the glass from cracking, do not ﬁll the hot container with cold water.

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, and also after each cycle of use.
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.

The danger of damage to the unit
Incorrect handling of the appliance can cause damage:

Always let the appliance cool down ﬁrst before reﬁlling 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 accommodations,
– 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

Lid insert
Lid
Water container
Handle
Power cord with plug
Base
Tea ﬁlter
Control panel
ON/OFF button
+ button
Display
– button
‘PROGRAM’ button

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 calciﬁ ed. 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.
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 it for the ﬁrst time

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

Operation

‘Be-Silent’ function

If the ‘Program’ button is pressed for more than 3 seconds, the beep signals are deactivated.
Pressing the button again for more than 3 seconds or disconnecting the appliance from the mains will cancel the ‘Be-Silent’ function.

Control panel
ON/OFF button
Pushing this button turns the appliance on or off.
The ‘Program’ button
This button allows the selection of three different modes:
Press once:
Tea program: The tea programme selected is shown on the display (from 1-5), with an illuminated dot symbol showing the type of tea selected.
Press twice:
Preparing tea manually: the temperature selected is shown on the display.
Press three times:
Preparing tea manually: the steeping time selected is shown on the display (01-15 minutes).
General remarks

Connect the appliance to the mains. A beep signal is heard and the current water temperature in the container (≥ 20 °C) is shown in the display. The appliance is in standby mode and ready for use.
If the container is not placed on its base, the display shows the error code E.
When selecting temperatures below 100 °C, the heating process takes place in steps, to ensure that the temperature selected is not exceeded.
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.

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.
Press the ‘Program’ button twice. The display shows 80. Use the +/– buttons to set the desired temperature, and then conﬁrm by pressing the ON/OFF button, which lights up red.
The kettle heats the water to the selected temperature.
Once the pre-set temperature has been reached, the heating element switches off, three beep signals are heard and the current temperature is shown on the display.
The appliance goes into keep-warm mode. The ‘Program’ button lights up blue.
The boiling process may be interrupted by pressing the ON/OFF button.
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 & Tea function
When the water container is placed on the base and the ON/OFF button is pressed, the water is heated to 100 °C without the need to set a temperature – the appliance is now in herbal-tea mode. Pressing the ON/OFF button twice returns the appliance to standby mode.
Making tea – general remarks
Preparing the appliance

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. Replace the lid insert.
Put the required amount of tea into the tea ﬁlter.
Select a program or use the manual mode to heat the water.

Fitting the tea ﬁlter

Once the water is heated and three beep signals are heard, release the lid insert by turning it anti-clockwise, and removing 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, using either a program or manual mode. 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.
Remove the plug from the wall outlet after use.

Preparing tea with a program

Prepare the kettle as described in the section Making tea – general remarks.
Press the ‘Program’ button. The display shows 1 and the blue LED comes on.
Use the +/– buttons to select the required program for the type of tea used. The selected tea type is shown on the display and the corresponding program number (1-5) is indicated by an illuminated dot.
Conﬁ rm the selection by pressing the ON/OFF button.
The kettle heats the water to the selected temperature.
Once the temperature has been reached, the heating element switches off, three beep signals are heard and the display shows the steeping time.

Tea programs – Steeping times and temperatures
The optimal infusion times largely depend on the type of tea used and on personal taste.
The tea program provides for the following pre-set temperatures and steeping times:
1. HERBAL herbal tea: 100 °C 6 mins
2. BLACK black tea: 100 °C 3 mins
3. OOLONG Oolong tea: 90 °C 3 mins
4. WHITE white tea: 80 °C 3 mins
5. GREEN green tea: 70 °C 3 mins

Fit the tea ﬁlter into the container, as described in the section Making tea – general remarks.
Activate the pre-stored steeping time by pressing the ON/OFF button. If a different steeping time is required, it can be selected using the +/– buttons, and then activated by pressing the ON/OFF button. The brewing process is indicated by an illuminated dot next to BREWING in the display. The ON/OFF button lights up red.
During the steeping process, the water is re-heated as necessary to keep the temperature constant.
Once the steeping time has elapsed, three beep signals are heard and the appliance goes into keep-warm mode.
Take out the tea ﬁlter as described in the section Making tea – general remarks.

Preparing tea using manual settings

Prepare the kettle, as described in the section Making tea – general remarks.
Press the ‘Program’ button twice. The display shows 80 and the blue LED comes on.
Use the +/– buttons to select the required temperature.
Conﬁ rm the selection by pressing the ON/OFF button.
The kettle heats the water to the selected temperature.
Once the temperature has been reached, the heating element switches off, three beep signals are heard, and the keep warm function is activated. The ‘Program’ button lights up blue.
Fit the tea ﬁlter into the container as described in the section Making tea – general remarks.
Press the program selection button once to access the selection mode for individual steeping times. The display shows 01. Then select the required steeping time using the +/– buttons (max 15 minutes).
Activate the steeping time by pressing the ON/OFF button. The steeping process is indicated by an illuminated dot next to BREWING in the display. The ON/OFF button lights up red. During the steeping process, the water is re-heated as necessary to keep the temperature at the selected level.
Once the steeping time has elapsed, three beep signals are heard and the appliance goes into keep-warm mode.
Take out the tea ﬁlter as described in the section Making tea – general remarks.

Keep-warm function

The kettle comes with a keep-warm function.
Once the water is heated or the steeping time has elapsed, the water is automatically kept warm for about 30 minutes. The ‘Program’ button lights up blue.
This function is automatically canceled once the water container is removed from the base.
The keep-warm function can be canceled by pressing the ON/OFF button.

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 insufﬁ client descaling.
A mixture of 0.5 liters 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 vapors.
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.
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 odor 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.
Guarantee
This product is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase.
Under this guarantee, the manufacturer undertakes to repair or replace any parts found to be defective, provided the product is returned to one of our authorized service centers. This guarantee is only valid if the appliance has been used in accordance with the instructions, and provided that it has not been modiﬁ ed, repaired, or interfered with by any unauthorized person, or damaged through misuse.
This guarantee naturally does not cover wear and tear, nor breakables such as glass and ceramic items, bulbs, etc. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights, nor any legal rights you may have as a consumer under applicable national legislation governing the purchase of goods. If the product fails to operate and needs to be returned, pack it carefully, enclosing your name and address and the reason for return. If within the guarantee period, please also provide the guarantee card and proof of purchase.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Cause	Remedy
Functions cannot be activated.	The appliance is not plugged in.	Connect the

appliance to the mains.
| The socket is defective.| Check the socket with a different appliance.
| The appliance is not placed on the base correctly.| Position it properly.
| Safety cut-out is activated.| The 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.| The build-up of scale deposits.| Descale the appliance (see Descaling).
Increased noise during heating.| The build-up of scale deposits.| Descale the appliance (see Descaling).
The display shows continuous error code E….| An 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 of this manual.

Technical speciﬁcations

Device category, Art. no.| ‘Deluxe’ digital tea and water kettle, in glass 3479
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Voltage| 220-240 V~, 50/60 Hz
Output| 2500 – 3000 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)| 24 x 26 x 15 mm
Weight| 1,6 kg
Special markings|
| Do not dispose of domestic garbage
| This product complies with all binding CE labeling directives.
UNLOCK| Lid insert release
LOCK| Lid insert lock

Service Centres

Ireland
Bluestone Sales & Distribution Ltd
26 Oaktree Business Park
Trim Co., Meath
Tel.: 046 94 83100
Fax: 046 94 83663
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P.O. Box 156
Dubai U.A.E.
Tel.: 04 266 5210
Fax: 04 262 3431
E-Mail: shahid.saleem@al-majid.com
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United Kingdom
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Firwood Industrial Estate
Thicketford Road
Bolton, BL2 3TR
Tel.: 01204 558160
Fax: 01204 558169
E-Mail: office@hscl.info
Web: www.hscl.info| South Africa
AL&CD Ashley (PTY) Ltd.
3rd Floor, Grove Exchange
9 Grove Avenue
Claremont
South Africa
7708
Tel: +27 21 674 0294
Fax: +27 21 674 0295
Web: http://www.alcdashley.co.za
Mail: service@alcdashley.co.za
Vietnam
Brand Partner
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180/38 Nguyen Huu Canh Street
Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam
Tel.: +84 862 899 648
Fax: +84 862 899 649
E-Mail: info@brandpartner.vn
Stand: 10.2016| Switzerland
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CH-6917 Barbengo
Tel.: +41 91 980 49 72
Fax: +41 91 605 37 55
E-Mail: info@bluepoint-service.ch

SEVERIN Elektrogeräte GmbH
Röhre 27
D-59846 Sundern
Tel +49 2933 982-0
Fax +49 2933 982-333
information@severin.de
www.severin.com
Model speciﬁcations are subject to change.
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