BOSCH TWK3A Waterkoker CompactClass Kettle User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

Safety instructions
Before using it for the first time
Boiling water
Cleaning and maintenance
Descaling
Troubleshooting
Disposal
Guarantee
Customer Service
References
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TWK3A Waterkoker CompactClass Kettle
User Guide

Congratulations on purchasing this Bosch appliance.
You have acquired a high-quality product that will bring you a lot of enjoyment.
Please read the operating instructions carefully and keep them for future reference.

Safety instructions

This appliance is designed for domestic use or for use in non-commercial, household-like environments, such as staff kitchens in shops, offices, agricultural and other small businesses or for use by guests at bed-and- breakfast establishments, small hotels, and similar residential facilities.

Risk of electric shock!
Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating label.
Do not use if either the power cord or the appliance is damaged.
Keep children away from the appliance.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Unplug after every use or if defective. Repairs to the appliance, such as replacing a damaged power cord, may only be carried out by our customer service in order to avoid risks.
The power cord should not
– touch hot parts,
– be pulled over sharp edges,
– be used as a carrying handle.
Do not place the base or the kettle on or near hot surfaces such as a cooker or hob.

Never leave the kettle unattended while it is in use!
Risk of scalding!
The kettle gets hot during use. Therefore use only the handle to pick it up and open the lid 2 only after the kettle has cooled down.
Only use the appliance when the lid is engaged.
Do not use near water contained in bathtubs, sinks, or in other containers.

Parts and operating controls

Kettle (with water level indicator)
Lid with lock
O / I ON/OFF switch, illuminated
Limescale filter (removable)
Base
Cable tidy

Important
Use the kettle 1 only with its included base 5.

Only fill the kettle with water. Milk and instant beverages will burn and damage the appliance. Never operate the kettle 1 without water and do not overfill it; observe the min and max markings. If the kettle is too full, the water will boil over!

Before using it for the first time

Remove any stickers or film.
Unroll the right amount of cable from cable tidy 6 and plug it in.
Fill the kettle 1 with water. Bring the water to a boil and discard it. Repeat the procedure. This will make sure that the kettle is clean for normal use.
When the water comes to a boil for the first time, add a tablespoon of white vinegar.

Boiling water

Remove lid 2 and fill kettle 1 with fresh water through the opening or spout.
Read the quantity on the water level indicator. Do not fill with less than 0.25 liters or more than 1,7 liters of water
Put on the lid 2 at the mark and twist to lock it in place.
Press down the O / I ON/OFF switch 3; the switch lights up. The water is heated.
The kettle switches off automatically once the water has boiled.

The appliance can also be switched off at any time by pulling up the O / I ON/OFF switch 3.
Warning: If you remove kettle 1 from the base and replace it before the heating process is over, the kettle will not continue to heat the water.
N.B.: Only operate the kettle with the lid 2closed and the limescale filter 4 inserted, otherwise, the kettle will not switch off. For physical reasons, the base 5 may collect some condensation water. This is normal; it does not mean that the kettle 1 leaks.
After boiling, let the kettle cool down for 5 minutes before refilling it with water.
Do not turn on the appliance if the kettle 1is empty, otherwise, the overheat control engages and the appliance will switch itself off automatically.

Cleaning and maintenance

Risk of electric shock!
Never immerse the device in water or place it in the dishwasher!
Do not steam-clean the appliance.

Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the power outlet.
Clean the outside of kettle 1 and base 5 with a damp cloth. Do not use strong or abrasive cleaning agents.
Remove the limescale filter 4, soak it in a little vinegar, then rinse clean with clear water.
Rinse kettle 1 and the limescale filter 4 with clear water.

Descaling

Regular descaling
– makes your kettle last longer;
– ensures proper function;
– saves energy.
Descale kettle 1 with vinegar or a commercial descaling agent.

Fill the kettle 1 with water up to the 1,7 mark and bring to a boil. Next, add a small amount of white vinegar and let it sit for several hours. You can also use a commercial descaling product and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Rinse kettle 1 and the limescale filter 4 with clear water.

Warning: Never use hard objects to remove limescale residue as this will damage the seal.
Tip: If you use the kettle daily, descale more frequently.

Troubleshooting

The appliance does not heat and the O / I ON/OFF switch 3 does not light up.
→ The overheat control has tripped.

Let the kettle 1 cool down for some time so that the appliance can be switched on again.
The unit turns off before the water comes to a boil.
→ The kettle contains too much scale.
Descale the kettle as per the instructions.

Disposal

This appliance is labeled in accordance with the European Directive 2002/96/EG relating to waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE. The directive provides the framework for the EU-wide take-back and disposal of end-of-life appliances. Please ask your specialist retailer about current disposal facilities.

Guarantee

The guarantee conditions for this appliance are as defined by our representative in the country in which it is sold. Details regarding these conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee.
Right of modification reserved.

Customer Service

Great Britain
BSH Home Appliances Ltd.
Grand Union House
Old Wolverton Road
Wolverton
Milton Keynes MK12 5PT
To arrange an engineer visit, to order spare parts and accessories or for product advice please visit www.bosch-home.co.uk
or call
Tel.: 0844 892 8979
Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply.

Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH
Carl-Wery-Str. 34
81739 München
Germany
www.bosch-home.com

9000708665 – 02/12