ARDESTO EKL-F400G Electric Kettle Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: ARDESTO

Table of Contents

ARDESTO EKL-F400G Electric Kettle
EQUIPMENT
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION
Before use for the first time
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Warranty conditions
References
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ARDESTO EKL-F400G Electric Kettle

EQUIPMENT

Electric kettle – 1 pc.
Base-1 pc.
Instruction manual (warranty card is included) 1 pc.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General

Please read these instructions carefully and retain them for reference.
Use this appliance solely in accordance with these instructions. There is a risk of injury due to improper use.
This device can be used by children over 8 years of age and persons with physical or sensory or mental disabilities or with insufficient experience and knowledge, if they are under constant supervision or instructed in the safe use of the device and they understand the possible dangers.
Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance by the consumer should not be performed by children without supervision.
Have any repairs been carried out solely by a qualified electrician? Never try to repair the appliance yourself.

Electricity and heat

Before use please verify that the mains voltage is the same as indicated on the rating plate of the appliance.
Make sure that you always use an earthed wall socket to connect the appliance.
Always remove the plug from the mains socket before moving the appliance and when the appliance is not in use.
Remove the plug from the wall socket by pulling the plug, not the power cord.
Check the appliance’s power cord regularly to make sure it is not damaged. Do not use the appliance if the power cord is damaged. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, customer service or similarly qualified personnel in order to avoid a hazard.
Certain parts of the appliance may get hot. The surface of the heating element remains hot after use. Do not touch these parts to prevent burning yourself.
The appliance needs space to allow heat to escape, thereby preventing the risk of fire. Make sure that the appliance has sufficient space around come in contact with flammable material. The appliance must not be covered. , and does not
Make sure that the appliance, the power cord or the plug do not make contact with hot services, such as a hot hob or naked flame.
Make sure that the appliance, the power cord and plug do not make contact with water. Avoid leakage of liquid onto the electrical connector.

During use

Never use the appliance outdoors.
Place the appliance on a flat, stable surface.
Always remove the plug from the wall socket after use, and before cleaning the appliance.
Never allow the power cord to hang over the edge of the draining board, worktop or table.
Make sure that your hands are dry before touching the appliance, power cord or plug.
Never use the appliance in a humid room.
Never immerse the appliance, the plug or the power cord in water or other liquid.
Do not pick up the appliance if it falls into water.
Remove the plug from the wall socket immediately and do not use the appliance any more.
Use solely the base supplied with the jug kettle. Never use the base for other purposes.
Remove the jug from the base, and fill with water from the tap. Never fill the jug above the’max’level. If there is more than the maximum water level in the kettle, boiling water may spill out.
Do not switch on the appliance before you have filled it with water. Fill only with cold water.
The jug’s lid must remain securely closed whilst the appliance is in use.
Never open the lid when the water is still boiling.
Use the appliance only to boil or heat water. Never use it for other liquids!
Fill the jug kettle with at least 0,5 liter of water.
Allow the appliance to cool to room temperature before storage.
This appliance may not be used through an external timer or by means of a separate remote control system.
The device is intended for use in a domestic and similar environment, including:
- in kitchen areas for staff in shops, offices and other production environments;
- in farmhouses;
- clients in hotels, motels and other residential infrastructure;
- in the conditions of a boarding house plus breakfast.

OPERATION

The appliance is intended only for domestic use, not for professional use.

Features

Spout
Base station
Lid with handle
Handle
Water window
On/Off switch with indicator light
Kettle body

Before use for the first time

Before first use, remove possible manufacturing process residues by boiling 3 full kettles of water. Dispose this water.
Tip: You can use vinegar or special descaling agents for the first time.

Use

Turn the jug so that the spout faces away from you.
Pull up the lid handle (3).
Fill the jug with the required quantity of water (at least 0,5 liter and a maximum of 1,7 liters). Never fill the water boiler over the “Max” Otherwise the hot water can spatter out of the base.
ATTENTION
Make sure that you do not spill any water on the base.
Pull up the lid handle to open the lid.
Place the jug on the base, and insert the plug in the wall socket. Push down the on/off switch. The on/off pilot light will illuminate.
The jug kettle is now switched on, and the water will now begin to heat. The jug kettle switches off automatically a few seconds after the water has come to a boil. The on/off pilot light will now extinguish.
Remove the jug from the base by the handle, and pour the water out.
ATTENTION
Be careful you do not contact the hot water. It can cause serious burning wounds.
When you wish to heat the water without it coming to a boil you can switch off the jug kettle at any time you require.
Remove the plug from the wall socket when you have finished using the jug kettle.

Overheating safeguard
The jug kettle is fitted with an overheating safeguard. This will switch off the jug kettle if it is operated without (sufficient) water. Allow the jug kettle to cool down for at least 10 minutes before using it again.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Remove the plug from the wall socket, and allow the appliance to cool.
Clean the jug with a damp cloth. Never immerse the appliance in water. Never put the appliance in a dishwasher.
Make sure that the electrical connections do not become damp.
If the interior of the jug has become severely discolored, then the best way to clean it is with a damp cloth and a little washing soda. After cleaning, rinse the jug very thoroughly.
ATTENTION
Never use corrosive or scouring cleaning agents or sharp objects (such as knives or hard brushes) to clean the appliance.
Before cleaning, make sure that the appliance is not connected to the power supply and that it has cooled down.

Descaling
This appliance is equipped with an integrated heating element, and consequently, limescale will not be formed. Consequently, you do not need to descale the appliance.
However, if you nevertheless do wish to descale the appliance:

Remove the plug from the wall socket, and allow the appliance to cool.
The jug kettle is fitted with a descaling filter. This filter must be removed for cleaning.
Fill the jug with a vinegar solution to the MAX level, and bring to a boil.
Leave the jug with the vinegar solution to stand for a couple of hours.
Empty the jug, fill it with clean water to the MAX level, and bring to a boil. Empty the jug. Repeat this process twice.
Never use ammonia or other products to descale the appliance. These can be injurious to your health. Use solely a vinegar solution, or special descaling agents available from retailers.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Power consumption: 1850-2200W
Mains Voltage: 220-240V, 50Hz

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.

Warranty conditions

The plant guarantees the normal operation of the product within 12 months from the date of the sale, provided that the Consumer complies with the rules of operation and care provided by this Manual. The service life of the product is 5 years. In order to avoid any misunderstanding, we kindly ask you to carefully study the Owner’s Manual, and the terms of warranty, and check the correctness of filling out the Warranty Card. Ihe Warranty Card is valid only if the following information is correctly and clearly stated: model, serial number of the product, date of sale, clear seals of the company sells, and signature of the buyer. The model and a serial number of the product must correspond to those specified in the Warranty Card. If these terms are violated, and if the information specified in the Warranty Card is changed, erased or rewritten, the Warranty Card is considered invalid.

Setup and installation (assembly, connection, etc.) of the appliance are described in the attached documentation; they can be carried out both by the user and by specialists having the necessary qualification sent by USCor selling companies (on a paid basis). In this case, the person (the institution) installing the appliance shall be responsible for the correctness and quality of installation (setup). Please pay attention to the importance of the correct installation of the appliance, both for its reliable operation and for obtaining a warranty and free service. Require the installation specialist to enter all the necessary information about the installation in the Warranty Card.

In case of failure of the appliance during the warranty period by the fault of the manufacturer, the owner is entitled to free Warranty repair upon presentation of the correctly filled Warranty Card together with the place in the factory configuration packed in the original packaging to the warranty workshop or the place of its purchase. Satisfaction of the customer’s claim due to the fault of the manufacturer shall be made in accordance with the law «On Protection of Consumers’Rights». In the case of warranty repair, the warranty period shall be extended for the period of repair and shipment.

WARRANTY CARD

Dear Buyer! Congratulations on your purchase of the ARDESTO brand appliance, which was designed and manufactured in accordance with the highest quality standards, and we thank you for choosing this particular instrument. We ask you to keep the coupon during the warranty period. When purchasing a product, require a full warranty card.

Warranty service is carried out only if there is a correctly and clearly filled original warranty card, which indicates: the product model, date of sale, serial number, warranty service period, and the seller’s seal.
The service life of household appliances is 5 years.
The product is intended for consumer use. When using the product in commercial activities, the seller/manufacturer does not bear warranty obligations, after-sales service is performed on a paid basis.
Warranty repair is carried out within the period specified in the warranty card for the product in an authorized service center on the conditions and terms determined by applicable law.
The product is withdrawn from the warranty in case of violation by the consumer of the operating rules set forth in the instruction manual.
The product is removed from warranty service in the following cases.
- misuse and non-consumer use;
- mechanical damage
- damage caused by the ingress of foreign objects, substances, liquids, insects;
- damage caused by natural disasters (rain, wind, lightning, etc.), fire, domestic factors (excessive humidity, dust, aggressive environment, etc.)
- damage caused by non-compliance of power and cable network parameters with state standards and other similar factors
- when operating equipment in the power supply network with a missing single ground loop;
- in case of violation of seals installed on the product;
- lack of serial number of the device, or inability to identify it.
The warranty does not cover consumables and accessories, as well as filters, shelves, drawers, stands and other containers for storing products.
The warranty period is 12 months from the date of sale.