WMF Skyline Water Kettle Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- WMF
Table of Contents
WMF Skyline Water Kettle
Important safety instructions
- These devices can be used by children older than eight years old as well as by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities, persons lacking experience and/or lacking knowledge if they are supervised or have received instructions regarding how the device is to be used safely and have understood the resulting risks. Children must not play with the device. Children must not perform the cleaning and user maintenance, unless they are older than eight years old and are supervised.
- Keep the device and its cable out of the reach of children under eight years old.
- Only operate the electric kettle with the appropriate base.
- Boiling water may splash out if the device is overfilled or operated when the lid is not closed.
- Do not immerse the pot and base in water.
- Take care not to spill water on the base.
- Caution! Risk of burns! The temperature of accessible surfaces can become very hot. They also remain hot for some time after the appliance has been switched off.
- If the appliance’s connection cable is damaged then it must be replaced by the manufacturer’s central customer service department or by a similarly qualified person. Improper repairs may constitute a serious threat for users.
Prior to use
Read the operating manual carefully. It contains important information about
the use, safety and maintenance of the appliance.
It should be kept in a safe place and passed on to further users if
appropriate.
The device may only be used for the intended purpose according to these
operating instructions. This device is meant to be used in the household and
for similar applications, such as:
- in kitchens, for employees in shops, offices and other commercial areas;
- on agricultural property;
- from customers in hotels, motels and other residential facilities;
- in bed and breakfasts establishments.
The appliance is not designed for sole commercial use. Observe the safety instructions during use.
Technical Data
- Rated voltage: 220 – 240 V~ 50-60 Hz 2
- Power consumption: 500 – 3000 W
- Protection class:
Safety instructions
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Only connect the device to properly installed earthed sockets. The wire and plug must be dry.
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Do not pull the connecting cable over sharp edges or clamp it. Do not let it hang down and protect it from heat and oil.
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Never disconnect the mains plug from the socket by the cord or with wet hands.
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Stop using the appliance and/or connect it from the mains plug immediately if:
- The appliance or mains cable is damaged;
- the device is not leak-proof;
- there is any suspicion of a fault after dropping the appliance or similar.
In such cases, send the appliance to be repaired.
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Do not place the kettle on hot surfaces, such as hot plates or similar, or near open flames. It could melt.
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Do not place the device on water-sensitive surfaces. Water spray may damage them.
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Do not operate the device under delicate furniture. Escaping steam from boiling could damage the furniture.
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Never operate the kettle unattended.
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Do not switch on the device without water.
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Take the pot for filling from the base.
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Only fill with clean water, not milk, coffee, etc.
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Do not move the device during operation and do not pull on the mains cable.
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Caution: the device is hot. Risk of scalding from escaping steam. Only take hold of the hot kettle from the handle and do not open the lid when pouring.
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Always completely empty the pot. Do not let any residual water remain in the device for a long period of time.
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The mains plug is to be pulled:
- if malfunctions occur during use,
- before cleaning and care,
- after use.
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No liability is accepted for any damages resulting from misuse, incorrect operation or improper repairs.
Claims under warranty are likewise excluded in such cases. -
Packaging material, such as plastic film bags, do not belong in the hands of children.
Start-up
Prior to first use, clean the kettle thoroughly from the inside. To do so, open
the lid by pressing the button on the handle.
A mesh filter is fitted in the spout to hold back large limescale and calcium
deposits when pouring out the water.
The section of the power cable not in use can be wound up and stored on the
underside of the base. Connect the power plug to a shockproof socket.
Fill in at least so much water that the water level is visible on the water
level indicator, but no higher than the max mark. Close the lid. Only then
will the automatic boiling stop work reliably.
Set the kettle on the base facing in any direction. Only then push the ON
switch under the handle downwards.
When using the kettle for the first time, do not use the boiled water for
preparing food or beverages.
Automatic switch-off
Shortly after the water has started to boil, the automatic switch-off function
will shut down the kettle automatically. If the kettle is filled with only a
small quantity of water, the switch-off period will be increased.
If you require warm but not boiling water, the heating process can be
interrupted at any time by pressing the ON switch.
For functional reasons, a small amount of condensed water may run out through
the openings at the bottom of the handle and onto the rim of the base. This is
due to technical reasons and does not impair the safety of the appliance.
Safety system
If the kettle is accidentally operated without water, a thermostat protects
the kettle from overheating by switching off the appliance.
Make sure to allow the kettle to cool down before filling with water.
If the first thermostat should fail due to misuse, an additional temperature
limiter offers reliable protection.
Cleaning and maintenance
Disconnect the appliance from the mains and allow it to cool down. Never
immerse the appliance in water; simply wipe it over using a damp cloth with a
drop of washing-up liquid and then rub dry.
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents.
The bottom of the kettle is made of stainless steel. If you notice rust stains
all the same, these are only deposits sticking to the surface. Remove these
immediately with a cleaning agent for stainless steel. The mesh filter in the
spout can be pulled off to clean when the lid is open. To remove, press up the
top lug. When inserting, place the mesh filter centrally against the bar and
then latch home to the front.
Descaling
Please descale your appliance regularly using a high-quality commercial
descaling agent. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions, particularly with
regard to the subsequent cleaning with clear water, which is essential!
Suitable descaling agents contain inhibitors that protect appliances against
damage to seals and surfaces, do not cause additional deposits and have no
taste. Do not use descaling agents that are unsuitable for your appliance
(such as substances based purely on vinegar or citric acid). Our warranty does
not cover damage caused by using unsuitable descaling agents or failure to
follow the descaling instructions. Please keep descaling agents out of reach
of children and make sure you do not inhale any of the steam given off during
descaling.
Causes for malfunctions
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If the pouring behavior worsens/diminishes: check the strainer and descale/clean the strainer if necessary
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Device switches off before boiling:
Bottom of the pot is too strongly calcified, it is not filled with enough water -
Device does not switch off:
Lid is not closed -
Device will not switch on:
The device has not sufficiently cooled down following operation with no or too
little water. If it is not possible to fix this problem, submit the device for
repair.
For UK use only
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This product is supplied with a 13 A plug conforming to BS 1363 fitted to the mains lead. If the plug is unsuitable for your socket outlets or needs to be replaced, please note the following. If the plug is a non-rewireable one, cut it from the mains lead and immediately dispose of it. Never insert it into a socket outlet as there is a very great risk of an electric shock.
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The replacement of the plug at the mains lead has to be done according to the following instructions:
Warning – This appliance must be earthed
Important: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
green/yellow Earth
blue Neutral
brown Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:- The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol , or coloured green or green and yellow,
- The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked the letter N or coloured black,
- The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
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If a 13 A (BS 1363) plug is used it must be fitted with a 13 A fuse conforming to BS 1362 and be ASTA approved. If any other type of plug is used, the appliance must be protected by a 15 A fuse either in the plug or adapter or at the distribution board.
If in doubt – consult a qualified electrician. -
Never use the plug without closing the fuse cover.
The appliance complies with European directives 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU and 2009/125/EU.
At the end of its life, this product may not be disposed of in normal
household waste, but must instead be taken to a collection point for recycling
electrical and electronic appliances.
The materials are recyclable in accordance with their labelling. Reuse,
recycling and other ways of reutilizing old appliances make an important
contribution to protecting our environment.
Please ask your local authorities for information about the appropriate
disposal point.
End users are personally responsible for deleting any personal data that may
be stored on appliances they are disposing of.
Subject to change.