taurus SELENE Electric Kettle User Manual

taurus SELENE Electric Kettle

Dear customer,

Many thanks for choosing to purchase a TAURUS brand product.
Thanks to its technology, design and operation and the fact that it exceeds the strictest quality standards, a fully satisfactory use and long product life can be assured.

Description

• A Handle
• B ON/OFF switch
• C Base
• D Cable storage
• E Water level indicator
• F Body
• G Filter
• H Cover
• I Cover Opening button
• Read these instructions carefully before switching on the appliance and keep them for future reference. Failure to follow and observe these instructions could lead to an accident.
• Clean all the parts of the product that will be in contact with food, as indicated in the cleaning section, before use.

Safety advice and warnings

• This appliance is only for domestic use, not for industrial or professional use. It is not intended to be used by guests in hospitality environments such as bed and breakfast, hotels, motels, and other types of residential environments, even in farm houses, areas of the kitchen staff in shops, offices and other work environments.

• This appliance can be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
  if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years.

• This appliance is not a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Only use the appliance with the specific electric base / connector, supplied with the appliance.

• Remove the electric connector before undertaking any cleaning task.

• Never submerge the electric connector in water or any other liquid or place it under running water.

• Dry the product immediately after any cleaning task making sure that the appliance inlet is perfectly dry.

• Never submerge the appliance in water or any other liquid or place it under running water.

• Boiling liquids could overflow from the receptacle if it is overfilled.

• The appliance must only be used with the stand provided.

• If the connection to the mains has been damaged, it must be replaced, take the appliance to an authorized technical support service. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the appliance by yourself in order to avoid a hazard.

• Ensure that the voltage indicated on the rating label matches the mains voltage before plugging in the appliance.

• Connect the appliance to a base with an earth socket withstanding a minimum of 10 amperes.

• The appliance’s plug must fit into the mains socket properly. Do not alter the plug. Do not use plug adaptors.

• Do not force the power cord. Never use the power cord to lift up, carry or unplug the appliance.

• Do not wrap the power cord around the appliance.

• Do not clip or crease the power cord.

• Do not allow the power cord to come into contact with the appliances’ hot surfaces.

• Check the state of the power cord. Damaged or tangled cables increase the risk of electric shock.

• Do not touch the plug with wet hands.

• Do not use the appliance if the cable or plug is damaged.

• If any of the appliance casings breaks, immediately disconnect the appliance from the mains to prevent the possibility of an electric shock.

• Do not use the appliance if it has fallen on the floor, if there are visible signs of damage or if it has a leak.

• The appliance must be used and placed on a flat, stable surface.

• Supply cord should be regularly examined for signs of damage, and if the cord is damaged, the appliance must not be used.
  Use and care:

• Do not switch the appliance on without water.

• Do not use the appliance if the on/off switch does not work.

• Do not move the appliance while in use.

• Use the appliance handle/s, to catch it or move it.

• Do not use the appliance if it is tipped up and do not turn it over.

• Do not turn the appliance over while it is in use or connected to the mains.

• Respect the MAX and MIN levels.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains when not in use and before undertaking any cleaning task.

• Store this appliance out of reach of children and/or persons with physical, sensory or reduced mental or lack of experience and knowledge.

• Do not store the appliance if it is still hot.

• The appliance is only intended for heating water; as a consequence the appliance should not be used for the cooking or heating of milk…

• The use of bottled mineral water adapted for human consumption is recommended.

• Never leave the appliance connected and unattended if is not in use. This saves energy and prolongs the life of the appliance.

• Take care when handling recipients containing liquids heated in this appliance as they may boil fiercely.
  Service:

• Make sure that the appliance is serviced only by specialist personnel, and that only original spare parts or accessories are used to replace existing parts/accessories.

• Any misuse or failure to follow the instructions for use renders the guarantee and the manufacturer’s liability null and void.

Instructions for use

Before use:

• Make sure that all the product’s packaging has been removed.
• Before using the product for the first time it is advisable to boil water within, so as to remove all remaining dust and impurities.
• Before using the product for the first time, clean the parts that will come into contact with food in the manner described in the cleaning section.

Filling with water:

• Remove the kettle from its base before filling it.
• Fill by lifting the lid, clicking on the button (I)
• Fill the receptacle taking care to observe the MAX and MIN leve.
• Put the kettle on its base
• Ensure that the lid is closed

Use:

• Take the length of cable required out of the housing.
• Attach the appliance to its base making sure that it is correctly fitted into place.
• Connect the appliance to the mains.
• Turn the appliance on, by using the on/off switch.
• The pilot light comes on.
• Once the water has boiled the appliance will switch off automatically.
• The appliance can be switched on again using the switch once the control device has cooled, if it is not switched on again, do not force it, allow it to cool.

Once you have finished using the appliance:

• Unplug the appliance from the mains.
• Remove the water from the inside of the appliance.
• Put the cable back in the cable housing.
• Clean the appliance.

Cable compartment

• This appliance has a cable compartment situated on its underside.

Carry handle/s:

• This appliance has a handle on the side of the body, which facilitates comfortable transport.

Cleaning

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains and allow it to cool before undertaking any cleaning task.
• Clean the electrical equipment and the mains connection with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
• Clean the equipment with a damp cloth with a few drops of washing-up liquid and then dry.
• Do not use solvents, or products with an acid or base pH such as bleach, or abrasive products, for cleaning the appliance.
• Neither parts of this appliance are suitable for cleaning in the dishwasher.

How to deal with lime scale incrustations:

• For the appliance to work correctly it should be kept free of limescale or magnesium incrustations caused by the use of hard water.
• To prevent this kind of problem, we recommend the use of water with low lime or magnesium mineralisation.
• However, if it is not possible to use the kind of water recommended above, you should periodically remove the limescale from the appliance:
• Every 6 weeks if the water is “very hard”.
• Every 12 weeks if the water is “hard”.
• A specific anti-limescale product should be used on this kind of product.
• Homemade solutions are not recommended in the decaling of this appliance, such as the use of vinegar.

Anomalies and repair

• Take the appliance to an authorized technical support service if product is damaged or other problems arise. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the appliance yourself as this may be dangerous.
• In case of breakdown call the customer service telephone number indicated in the guarantee sheet. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the appliance yourself as this may be dangerous.

For EU product versions and/or in case that it is requested in your country:

Ecology and recyclability of the product

• The materials of which the packaging of this appliance consists are included in a collection, classification and recycling system. Should you wish to dispose of them, use the appropriate public recycling bins for each type of material.
• The product does not contain concentrations of substances that could be considered harmful to the environment.
• This symbol means that in case you wish to dispose of the product once its working life has ended, take it to an authorized waste agent for the selective collection of Waste from Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

This appliance complies with Directive 2014/35/ EU on Low Voltage, Directive 2014/30/EU on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Directive 2011/65/ EU on the restrictions of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment and Directive 2009/125/EC on the ecodesign requirements for energy-related products.

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