smeg KLF03WHUS Electric Kettle Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Important information for the user

Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing one of our appliances. Our products are unique because they combine iconic style with innovative technical solutions. They match perfectly with other products in our range and work equally well as standalone design objects in your kitchen. We hope you enjoy using your new appliance!

SMEG S.p.A.

Model: KLF03

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ****

WARNING: If the instructions contained in this manual are not followed precisely, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

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Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages throughout this manual and on the appliance.
Read all the instructions before using the appliance and always obey all safety messages.

RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can result in severe personal injury or death.

UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS
A signal word – DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION – is used with the safety alert symbol. DANGER denotes the most serious hazards. It means you could be killed or seriously injured if you do not immediately follow the instructions. WARNING means you could be killed or seriously injured if the instructions are not followed. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in minor to moderate injury.

WARNING

• This appliance is intended for residential use only.
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper use of this appliance.
• This appliance complies with current safety regulations. , Improper use can result in personal injury and material damage.
• Read all the instructions before installing or using the appliance for the first time.
• Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user.

The safety messages will inform you of potential hazards, on how to avoid the risk of injury and what can occur if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT: Observe all codes and ordinances in force.

WARNING: For your safety, the instructions contained in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors, liquids or materials near this or any other appliance.

NOTE: This appliance is NOT designed for installation in manufactured (mobile) homes or in recreational vehicles (RVs). DO NOT install this appliance outdoors.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, personal injury, or damage when using the appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

Instructions

This user manual is an integral part of the appliance and must therefore be kept in its entirety and in an accessible place for the whole working life of the appliance.

1.1 Intended use

• Do not use outdoors.

• Only use the appliance indoors and at a maximum altitude of 2000 meters.

• This appliance is intended for household use and similar applications such as:
  – staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments
  – bed and breakfast facilities/farm accommodation
  – by guests in hotels, motels, and other residential accommodation

• Any other use, for example in restaurants, coffee bars, and coffee shops is considered improper.

• Only use the appliance to heat water. Never fill the kettle with other liquids.

• This appliance may be used by people of reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities (including children over the age of 8), only if they are supervised by adults or have been trained on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the dangers associated with its use.

• Children must never play with the appliance.

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

• Cleaning and maintenance may be carried out by children who are at least8 years old only if they are supervised by an adult.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

1.2 General safety instructions

• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow cooling before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
• Do not immerse the appliance, the power cord, the plug, or the base in water or any other liquid. Do not unplug the appliance with wet hands, or by pulling on the power cord.
• Never wash the appliance in the dishwasher.
• For cleaning instructions, please refer to the chapter “Cleaning and maintenance.”
• Do not position the appliance above or near hot surfaces, hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• In the event of a fault, or if the power cable is damaged, the appliance must only be repaired by a qualified technician or an authorized technical support center.
• Any modifications to the appliance will invalidate the warranty.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

1.3 Caution

• Do not use the kettle if the handle is loose.
• Make sure that the inside bottom of the kettle is completely covered with water before switching it on.
• Do not use appliances for other than intended use.
• Only use the kettle with the base provided.
• Make sure that the lid is correctly closed before switching on the kettle.
• Only use original spare parts. The use of spare parts not approved by the manufacturer could lead to fires, electric shocks or personal injury.
• To disconnect, turn the power control to“off”, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
• Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycles.

1.4 Manufacturer liability

The manufacturer declines any liability for damage to persons or property caused by:

• Use of the appliance other than the one envisaged
• Not having read the user manual
• Tampering with any part of the appliance
• Use of non-original spare parts
• Failure to comply with the safety instructions

1.5 Disposal
This appliance must be disposed of separately from other waste (Directive 2012/19/EU).

• The appliance does not contain substances in quantities sufficient to be considered hazardous to health and the environment, in accordance with current European directives.
• Old electrical appliances must not be disposed of together with household waste! To comply with current legislation, old appliances, on reaching the end of their useful lives, should be taken to a disposal facility where they can be sorted. The relevant local authorities or their waste disposal operators can provide further information.
• Take these packing materials to the appropriate recycling center.

Fire hazard:

• Do not position the appliance above hot surfaces, cooktop burners, or inside a hot oven.

The danger of burns:

• Do not overfill the kettle (maximum capacity 1.7 liters) to prevent boiling water from being splashed out.
• The surfaces of the kettle may become very hot. Avoid touching hot surfaces; use the handle.
• Wait a few seconds after the kettle has reached boiling temperature, then pour the water out slowly to prevent hot water from spraying or coming out too fast.
• Do not tilt the hot kettle excessively – the boiling water could spray out, with a risk of burns.
• Keep your face a safe distance from the lid to avoid the risk of scalding from escaping steam.
• Let the appliance cool down before cleaning.
• element surface is subject to residual heat after use.

Suffocation hazard due to plastic packaging:

• Do not leave the packaging or any part of it unattended.
• Do not let children play with plastic bags.

Risk of injury:

• Improper use of the appliance can cause personal injury.

Danger of electrocution:

• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
• Do not remove the grounding prong.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Avoid spilling liquids onto the power plug and base.
• Unplug the kettle when it is not being used, before cleaning, and if you notice any fault.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electric shock.

Caution

• To clean surfaces that come into contact with food, follow the special cleaning procedures provided in the instructions.

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Description / Use

Product description (Fig. A)

1.  Anti-drip spout
2. Scale filter
3. Lid with push-push opening
4. Handle
5. Water level indicator
6. ON/OFF lever with indicator light
7. 360-degree cordless base
8. Cable storage (under base)

To avoid damaging the appliance, the kettle is equipped with a safety device that automatically turns the lever tothe OFF position if the kettle is accidentally switched on without water.
If this occurs, let the kettle cool down before refilling.

Use
3.1 Before first use

1.  Remove any stickers from the kettle and clean the outside with a damp cloth.
2. Remove the scale filter behind the spout (Fig. B) and wash it under running water.
3. Put the filter back in the correct position (Fig. C).
4. Remove the kettle from its base (Fig. D), press the button to open the lid (Fig. E) and fill it to the maximum level (5 – Fig. A).
5. Close the lid, place the kettle on its base (Fig. F) and push the lever down to turn it on (Fig. G).
6. Wait for the water to boil, then empty the kettle, disposing of the boiling water safely. Repeat this at least three times.

3.2 Operation
If necessary, wind the cord under the base (7 and 8 – Fig. A).
Always use the handle (4 – Fig. A) to lift the kettle and pour out the water.

1. Remove the kettle from the base (Fig.
   D), press the button to open the lid (Fig.
   E) and fill with water, using the level indicator (5 – Fig. A) as a reference. Avoid filling it with too much or too little water as indicated by the maximum or minimum level indicators.

2. Close the lid and put the kettle back on its base (Fig. F).

3. Then insert the plug into the power socket.

4. Push the lever downwards to switch the kettle on. The LED lights up and becomes white (Fig. G).

5. When the water boils, the lever automatically moves into the OFF position and the LED switches off. Pour out the water.

Cleaning and maintenance

4.1 Cleaning the surfaces
To keep the outside surfaces of the kettle in good condition, clean them regularly after use, after allowing them to cool down.
Pour the cleaning product onto a damp cloth and wipe the surface, rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth or a microfiber cloth.

Improper use (risk of damage to surfaces):

• Do not use steam jets to clean the appliance.
• Do not use cleaning products containing chlorine, ammonia or bleach.
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents (e.g. powder products, stain removers and metallic scourers).
• Do not use rough or abrasive materials or sharp metal scrapers.

4.2 Cleaning the filter

1. Open the lid (Fig. E) and remove the filter (Fig. B).
2. Wash the filter under running water with the aid of a soft brush.
3. Put the filter back in position behind the spout (Fig. C).

4.3 Descaling
Improper use: Risk of damaging the appliance
Do not use descaling products for cleaning bathrooms or kitchens or products that contain perfumes
Regularly removing scale deposits from inside the kettle will prolong your kettle’s life, ensuring maximum performance and energy savings.
The kettle can be descaled using specific descaling products. Follow the descaler instructions.
Alternatively, you can use common household vinegar. Proceed as follows:

1. Fill the kettle with water (1 liter) and boil it.
2. Add white vinegar (0.1 to 0.5 liters depending on the amount of scale).
3. Leave it to act overnight.
4.  Empty the kettle.
5. Fill the kettle with water and boil it. Empty the kettle, disposing of the water safely. Repeat this at least twice.

Tips and suggestions
Frequent use or very hard water increases the risk of scale.
Scale build-up can cause the kettle to switch off during use before the water has boiled.
Boiling times could also increase.
If the kettle is used daily, descale it more frequently. If the water is ard, clean more frequently or use purified water.

4.4 What to do if…

filter is clean and correctly positioned
The kettle turns off before boiling| The inside base of the kettle has excessive scale build-up| Descale more frequently
There is too little water in the kettle| Increase the quantity of water until you reach at least the minimum level
The appliance does not turn on| The safety device has tripped due to the kettle being operated without water|  Let the kettle cool down before boiling water again
The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket|  Insert the plug into the power socket. Do not use  dapters or extensions. Make sure that the main circuit breaker is on
The cable is defective| Have the cable replaced at an Authorized Service Center
No power| Make sure that the main circuit breaker is on

The manufacturer reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary for the improvement of its products without prior notice. The illustrations and descriptions contained in this manual are therefore not binding and are merely indicative.

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