melchioni family SC-918 Travel Electric Kettle User Manual

SC-918 Travel Electric Kettle
User Manual

MRS. KETTLE
Reise-Wasserkocher
Cod. 118360032

INTRODUCTORY NOTE

Melchioni S.p.a., owner of the Melchionni Family brand, thanks you for purchasing this appliance. It is the result of a careful selection of features and the meticulous refinement of details, with the aim of offering a complete, versatile,  reliable and high-performance solution for both the occasional and the most demanding users.
This manual contains important information both for the correct use of the appliance and for its safe operation. It is essential to read and understand its contents before performing any operations in order to obtain the best performance  from the appliance. Keep this manual even after reading it, as you may need to refer to it in the future.
The Melchioni Family team is at your disposal for any advice, instructions or suggestions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT, SAFE USE OF THE APPLIANCE

The following instructions must be read, understood and complied with before commissioning the appliance. They are especially useful for the protection of the safety, physical conditions and security of the operator and persons nearby,  as well as for providing valuable information for preventing faults and malfunctions, for prolonging the service life, for reducing energy consumption and for environmental protection.

• The appliance is designed for household and non-intensive use. Any professional use compromises the safety requirement and is a condition for inapplicability of the warranty.
• The appliance is intended for indoor use and protected from inclement weather: use in an outdoor environment compromises the safety requirement and constitutes a potential hazard for the safety of the operator and persons nearby.
• The appliance must not be used if it shows deformations, bulges, cracks in the casing, missing parts or other structural anomalies. If these conditions occur, disconnect the power supply and contact qualified technical personnel.
• The appliance must not be used if it emits unusual noises, foul odours, smoke, vapours or any other type of exhalation not related to the cooking in progress. If these conditions occur, disconnect the power supply and contact qualified technical personnel.
• Slight smoke and a slight burning smell may occur when using the appliance for the first time: this situation is normal and does not constitute a fault or hazard unless it lasts beyond the first few minutes of use.
• The appliance must not be stored or used in excessively humid or dusty environments, in the presence of atmospheres saturated with gas, fumes, in excessive or low temperatures or under direct solar radiation.
• The appliance must not be used in explosive atmospheres, near explosive, combustible, detonating or flammable material (e.g. petrol pumps, gas cylinders, etc.). Such use constitutes a serious risk to the safety of the operator and persons nearby and may cause fires or deflagrations.
• Make sure that each part of the appliance, especially the cord, is placed at a safe distance from heat sources (e.g. electric or gas cookers), both during use and when not in use.
• During use, the appliance must be constantly supervised: do not use it in the absence of operators or persons who can constantly check its correct operation.
• During use, the appliance must be placed at a minimum distance of 10 cm from surrounding objects on each side: this precaution prevents parts from overheating and improves performance.
• Do not introduce any material that is not food and, in any case, absolutely avoid starting the appliance if material that is not strictly food has been introduced.
• Use only the original accessories supplied. The use of non-original accessories could constitute a danger of damage to the appliance as well as a potential health hazard.
• Do not use empty; do not keep the appliance running without any liquid inside.
• Take the utmost care not to touch any part inside the appliance during operation or in the minutes immediately following operation: parts reach temperatures capable of causing burns and physical injury.
• Ensure a standstill period of at least 20 minutes after 10 minutes of appliance use.
• Beware of sudden bursts of extremely hot steam when opening the lid.
• Do not overfill the receptacle: the maximum capacity is 600 ml. Overfilling could cause the liquid to spill during preparation and consequently the risk of burns to the operator and nearby persons and animals.
• Do not use distilled water for human or animal consumption.
• Do not insert any cooking utensils into the appliance.
• Do not wash in the dishwasher.
• Do not insert any plastic or other material into the appliance while it is in operation that could deform, melt or release substances when heated.
• Avoid touching any structural parts, even external ones, during operation, as some of them could reach high temperatures: the lid opening handle is subject to moderate heat and should be the only part to be touched.
• Do not obstruct the bottom air intakes: doing so creates potentially dangerous situations as well as significantly worsening the performance of the appliance.
• Periodically check the cleanliness of the underlying ventilation slots: refer to the following chapter on cleaning if dust or dirt accumulation is found.
• Do not cover the appliance with any heat reflective material (e.g. aluminium). Doing so will lead to the appliance overheating, with the possibility of breakdowns and danger to the operator or people nearby.
• Make sure that every part of the appliance has cooled down adequately before stowing the appliance: leave the lid open several minutes after use to facilitate this.
• Do not use the appliance if one or more of the parts listed in the following chapter are missing or damaged: contact your dealer for repair.
• Periodically check the conditions of the parts making up the appliance, in particular the power cord: if any anomalies are found, refrain from using the appliance and contact qualified technical personnel.
• Do not use abrasive sponges or aggressive detergents for cleaning operations: refer to the following chapter for complete requirements.
• Cleaning operations must be carried out taking care to disconnect the appliance from the power supply: refer to the following chapter for the relevant requirements.
• The appliance must be connected to a compliant electrical system. The electrical system must have a power rating equal to or greater than that of the appliance and must be earthed.
• Before connecting the plug of the power cord to the socket, make sure that the voltage of your household installation corresponds to the voltage indicated on the appliance.
• Do not connect the appliance to extension cords, power strips, multi-socket strips, timers, controlled sockets or other devices that can start it up independently.
• If the appliance is not to be used for a prolonged period of time, it is advisable to unplug the power cord from the socket: this will extend the life of the appliance and help reduce energy consumption.
• Do not disconnect the power supply by pulling on the cord: grasp the plug firmly with one hand, place the other hand on the frame of the electrical outlet and disconnect with a quick, sharp movement.
• Before disconnecting the appliance, make sure that it is switched off, unless you need to disconnect it in an emergency situation due to abnormal behaviour as described in this chapter.
• The appliance must be kept out of the reach of children under 8 years of age; in any case make sure that it is not used for play.
• If the appliance is used by children, even if they are over 8 years old, or by persons with reduced cognitive, sensory or motor skills, they must be instructed about the dangers of incorrect use of the appliance and it must be guaranteed that the information has been correctly and fully understood. Adequate supervision must however be ensured.
• Do not use the appliance in the vicinity of liquid accumulations or sources, such as tanks, tubs, showers, sinks, other sanitary fixtures, faucets, pipes, sprinklers, bottles, storage vessels, expansion vessels, watercourses, flowerpots and similar. Do not place containers holding liquids on top of the appliance; make sure that the power cord or electrical plug is never submerged.
• Do not use the appliance upside down or laying on its side.
• There is no reason to disassemble the appliance, not even after it has been decommissioned. It is composed of parts that could be swallowed by children or persons with reduced cognitive ability.
• Do not carry out any repairs yourself; in the event of a fault, have the appliance inspected by a qualified technician.
• None of the parts of the appliance must be modified under any circumstances: doing so normally constitutes a serious impairment of the safety requirement, a condition for immediate forfeiture of the warranty and does not lead to any increase in performance.
• Do not subject the power cord to excessive bending or kinking: any internal damage to the cable which cannot be detected constitute a serious safety hazard.
• Place the appliance at an adequate distance from moving parts such as curtains, door and window sashes, hatches or similar in order to avoid accidental contact.
• Place the appliance on a flat, stable surface and ensure that the appliance cannot move independently due to gravity or external forces.
• Keep this manual for future reference.

IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS

The contents of the package and the parts of the appliance

1. Spout
2. Lid
3. Handle lock button
4. Handle
5. Pot body
6. Regulator
7. Appliance body
8. Minimum notch
9. Maximum notch
10. Voltage selector

COMMISSIONING AND FIRST START-UP

Some preliminary operations are necessary before first use. Proceed as follows:

• Unpack the appliance and check the conditions and completeness of the equipment, as indicated in the previous chapter.
• Keep the packaging for 15 days in case it needs to be returned to the retailer; after this period, dispose of it in accordance with the instructions on the separation of materials indicated on it.
• Read this manual in its entirety, paying particular attention to the instructions for safe use.
• Carefully remove all possible fastening materials from parts, including internal parts.
• Fully remove any stickers from the surface of the appliance.
• Extract the container, grabbing the top part with one hand and the base of the appliance with the other hand, lifting the top part with a decisive but gentle movement, until the appliance assumes the shape shown in the image in the previous chapter.
• Place the appliance on a flat, stable surface, taking care to reserve 10 cm of space on all sides, at the rear and above the appliance for the necessary air circulation.
• Refer to chapter 2 for further details and instructions on appliance positioning and installation.
• Check that the selected voltage (10) corresponds to the voltage used in the geographical region. Position the selector switch as shown in the figure for 220–240 Volt systems; for 110–120 Volt systems, turn the switch to the right until it clicks, using a small slotted screwdriver.
• Check that the front regulator is set to OFF.
• Fill the container with 600 ml of water and a few slices of lemon. Alternatively, squeeze half a lemon into the water.
• Connect the electrical plug to a wall socket with a regular upstream earth leakage circuit breaker.
• Ensure that the cord does not come into contact with hot parts and that it is not subjected to excessive bending or kinking.
• Turn the regulator to MAX.
• Wait for the water to boil.
• Turn the regulator to OFF.
• Handling the high-temperature appliance with caution, discard the liquid without drinking it.
• Boil 500 ml of water and lemon again, then discard the contents.
• At the end of the procedure, check the general conditions of the appliance and wait for it to cool down. Normal heating operations can now be carried out.

USING THE APPLIANCE

Heating involves filling the container with water and waiting for the liquid to boil by means of the heating element located under the base of the receptacle, adjusting the temperature from the front regulator, using which it is possible to  set the temperature to be reached at the end of heating. The further right the regulator is turned, the higher the temperature.
For best performance, consider the following:

• If the regulator is fully turned to the right (MAX), the water will reach boiling temperature.
• Once the liquid comes to a boil, heating stops and automatically restarts when the cooled contents reach a temperature of about 85° C.
• The contents can be heated without reaching the boiling temperature by setting the regulator to KEEP WARM, which keeps the heating temperature at around 85°.
• Further intermediate adjustments are possible by positioning the regulator between MIN and KEEP WARM, and between KEEP WARM and MAX.
• If the regulator is positioned all the way to the left (OFF), heating stops.
• To heat the contents and hold the set temperature, the appliance can be cyclically activated and deactivated. With the appliance active, the light indicator on the regulator knob lights up red.
• Always fill the container to a level of water between the minimum and maximum notches.
• Using oligomeric water may facilitate cleaning and possibly reduce limescale in the pot body, whereas distilled water must never be used for consumption by persons or animals.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

The product does not require maintenance, understood as the replacement of consumables or scheduled servicing. Operating conditions that could cause build-ups inside the pot body do not normally exist, provided the appliance is filled  strictly with water. Avoid dirt build-ups, which can nonetheless be removed with a damp cloth, which should also be used to clean the external parts.
Before any cleaning, always disconnect the power cord and wait for the appliance to fully cool.
Always avoid aggressive detergents, abrasive sponges, steel wool or other chemical cleaners. Any internal limescale build-up can be removed by boiling a solution of 200 ml white wine vinegar and 400 ml water. Turn the regulator to MAX and leave the appliance running for one hour. At the end, discard the contents.

TROUBLESHOOTING

in Chap. 4
The appliance does not switch on| The electrical outlet is not powered| Check the switches on the electrical panel
The power cord is disconnected| Connect the power cord
Water overflows from the pot body| Too much water has been filled| Split the water up into more portions and bring it to a boil separately

Should any malfunctions other than those listed above occur, a self-sufficient solution is not feasible and the product must be inspected by a qualified technician.

TECHNICAL DATA

Power supply voltage : 110 – 120 V or 220 – 240 V AC 50 Hz
Maximum power : 800 W
Pot body capacity : 150 – 600 ml
External dimensions (L x H x D) : 12.9×16.5×13.5cm
Weight : 0.52Kg

PRODUCT COMPLIANCE

The producer Melchioni Spa declares that the product Travel electric kettle Mod. MRS. KETTLE (cod. 118360032) is in compliance with Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 26 February 2014, on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
The producer Melchioni Spa declares that the product Travel electric kettle Mod. MRS. KETTLE (cod. 118360032) is in compliance with Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 26 February 2014, on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits.
The producer Melchioni Spa declares that the product Travel electric kettle Mod.
MRS. KETTLE (cod. 118360032) is in compliance with Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 21 October 2009, establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products.
**** The producer Melchioni Spa declares that the product Travel electric kettle Mod. MRS. KETTLE (cod. 118360032) is in compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 8 June 2011 and subsequent Commission Delegated Directive 2015/863, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
According to Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 4 July 2012, on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), the presence of the crossed-out bin symbol indicates that this appliance is not to be  considered as urban waste: its disposal must therefore be carried out by separate collection. Disposal in a non-separate manner may constitute a potential harm to the environment and health. This product can be returned to the  distributor when purchasing a new device. Improper disposal of the appliance constitutes misconduct and is subject to sanctions by the Public Security Authority. For further information, contact the local administration responsible for  environmental matters.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Melchioni Spa, based in Milan (Italy), via Coletta 37, recognizes a conventional guarantee on the product for a period of two years from the date of the first purchase by the consumer. This guarantee does not affect the validity of the legislation in force concerning consumer goods (Legislative Decree 6 September 2005 n. 206 art. 128 and following), of which the consumer remains the owner. This  guarantee applies to the entire territory of the European Union.
The components or parts that are found to be defective for ascertained manufacturing causes will be repaired or replaced free of charge through the dealer, during the above warranty period. Melchioni Spa reserves the right to make a complete replacement of the device, if repairability is impossible or excessively expensive, with another device of similar characteristics (Legislative Decree 6 September 2005 no. 206 art. 130) during the warranty period. In this case, the validity of the warranty remains that of the original purchase: the service provided under warranty does not extend the warranty period.
In any case, this appliance will not be considered defective in terms of materials or manufacture should it be adapted, changed or adjusted, in order to comply with national or local safety and / or technical standards, in force in a country  other than that for which it is was originally designed and manufactured. This appliance has been designed and built for domestic use only: any other use will invalidate the benefits of the guarantee.
The warranty does not cover:

• parts subject to wear or tear, nor those parts that require periodic replacement and / or maintenance
• professional use of the product
•  malfunctions or any defects due to incorrect installation, configuration, software / BIOS / firmware update not performed by authorized Melchioni Spa
• repairs or interventions carried out by persons not authorized by Melchioni Spa
• manipulation of assembly components or, where applicable, of the software
• defects caused by fall or transport, lightning, voltage fluctuations, liquid infiltration, opening of the appliance, bad weather, fire, public disturbances, inadequate ventilation or incorrect power supply
• any accessories, for example: boxes, bags, batteries, etc. used with this product
• home interventions for convenience checks or presumed defects

The recognition of the guarantee by Melchioni Spa is subject to the presentation of a tax document that proves the actual date of purchase. The same must not show any tampering or deletions, in the presence of which Melchioni Spa  reserves the right to refuse the provision of treatment under warranty.
The warranty will not be recognized if the serial number or model of the appliance is non-existent, abraded or modified.
This warranty does not include any right to compensation for direct or indirect damage, of any nature, to people or things, caused by any inefficiency of the appliance. Any extensions, promises or services in this regard, insured by the  retailer, will be borne by the latter.

Melchioni Spa
Via P. Coletta 37, 20135 Milano
Tel: 02/49486000
www.melchioni-ready.com

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