AMICA KF3040 Electric Kettle User Manual

AMICA KF3040 Electric Kettle

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• If the power cord or plug is damaged, it should be replaced by a professional repair shop in order to avoid hazard.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with physical, mental or sensory handicaps, or by persons inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, unless under supervision or in accordance with the instructions as communicated to them by persons responsible for their safety. Children shall not play with the appliance.

• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and older or by persons with physical, mental or sensory handicaps, or by those who are inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, provided they are supervised or have been instructed how to safely use the appliance and are familiar with risks associated with the use of the appliance. Ensure that children do not play with the appliance.
  Do not allow children to clean and maintain the appliance unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised by a competent person.

• Do not use the appliance if it shows any signs of damage to the power cord, or if the appliance has been dropped on the floor.

• Do not expose the appliance to rain or humidity, and do not use it outdoors. Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.

• This appliance is not intended for use at altitude greater than 2000 metres above sea level.

• If you want to turn off the appliance completely, pull the plug out of the wall outlet.

• Warning: the escaping water or steam causes a risk of burns. When using the appliance, do not touch any parts of the kettle except the handle. Also, make sure the lid is properly closed. This appliance is suitable for water heating only. Never pour any other liquids into the kettle.

In accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU and Polish legislation regarding used electrical and electronic goods, this appliance is marked with the symbol of the crossed-out 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.

This appliance is for household use only.
Note! Packaging materials (bags, polyethylene, polystyrene, etc.) should be kept away from children during unpacking.
Children do not realize the dangers that can arise when using electrical appliances; therefore keep the appliance out of reach of children.
Do not immerse the body of the appliance in water or other liquids.
Immersing in water may cause an electric shock.
If water spills on the external components of the appliance, dry it thoroughly before switching back on. Do not touch wet surfaces in contact with the appliance connected to power supply, immediately disconnect it from the mains.
When pulling out the plug from the wall outlet, never pull by the cord, only the plug, holding the socket with your other hand.
Do not attempt to remove any parts of the housing.
Using attachments that were not supplied with the product may cause damage to the appliance.
Never place the appliance on hot surfaces.
Do not place the cord over sharp edges or near hot surfaces.
Before you put the plug into the wall outlet, make sure your hands are dry.
The kettle is a class I electrical shock protection appliance, and therefore power outlet to which it is connected to must be equipped with grounding pin.
Do not put any objects inside the appliance.
Use only clean, cold water and fill the kettle slowly – strong water jet causes water splashing.
Never fill the appliance with water above the maximum level indicated.
This appliance generates heat.
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 re-use.
The kettle must only be used with the supplied base.

Do not touch the surface marked with this symbol. Do not touch the surfaces during or after operation of the appliance. These surfaces are hot.

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 stainless 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 completely 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.
Make sure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate corresponds to that of your home electrical mains. Alternating current must be used, typically marked ~.
This appliance is intended for use at home or in facilities, such as kitchen for employees; in shops, offices and other working environments, use by the customers of hotels, motels and other residential facilities, in rural residential buildings, in the accommodation facilities.

SPECIFICATION

OPERATE THE APPLIANCE

Before using the appliance for consumption, boil clean water in it several times by filling the kettle to the maximum position. Use fresh, cold water for each boil cycle.

USE

Remove the kettle from the base, press the button on the handle to open the lid and fill the kettle with water as needed between the min-max level. Close the lid and put the kettle back on the base.

Depending on the model, use the button on the handle or at the bottom of the kettle to turn on the appliance. This will be indicated by the LED lighting up. When the water has boiled, the appliance will turn off and you will hear the switch click. Use the hot water from the kettle and put the appliance back on its base.
Note! Only use the kettle with its lid closed.
If you accidentally turn on the kettle without water, or when the water boils off, the safety device will operate and the kettle will turn off automatically. You will be able to use the kettle again when the heating element has cooled down and you fill the kettle with water.

CLEANING

Before cleaning, always unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and allow it to cool down completely.

1. Do not immerse the kettle, cord and power base in water and protect against contact with moisture.

2. Wipe the outside of the kettle with a damp cloth or mild cleaning agent; never use any poisonous cleaning agents.

3. Remember to clean the filter regularly. To facilitate cleaning, remove the filter by pressing the filter tab inside the kettle, and reinstall it after cleaning.
   NOTE: To prevent matting, do not use any abrasive cleaners, harsh chemicals, steel or wood to clean the outside of the kettle.

4. When the kettle is not in use and in storage, you can wind the power cord under the kettle base.

DESCALE YOUR APPLIANCE

If the appliance switches off before the water boils, it means descaling is required. Descale your kettle periodically, as minerals dissolved in the tap water can form limescale on the bottom of the kettle, which reduces the water heating efficiency. You can use a commercially available descaler and follow the instructions on its packaging. You can also use white vinegar and follow the instructions below.

1. Fill the kettle with 3 cups of white vinegar and then add water until it completely covers the limescale. Leave the solution in the kettle overnight.
2. Then pour the mixture out of the kettle, fill the kettle with clean water to the maximum level, bring it to a boil and then pour out the water. Repeat several times until the smell of vinegar disappears. Any limescale residue inside the spout can be removed by wiping with a damp cloth.

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