ZWILLING 1002478 Electric Kettle User Guide

: October 27, 2023
: ZWILLING

Table of Contents

Safety
Safety information
Technical data
Overview
Operation
Maintenance
Decalciﬁcation
Fault
Documents / Resources

1002478 Electric Kettle
User Guide

Safety

Read these operating instructions in their entirety before using the kettle. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place. If you transfer the kettle to a third party, ensure that you include the operating instructions in such a transfer.
Non-observance of these operating instructions can lead to serious injury or damage to the ap pliance. Zwilling does not accept any liability for damage caused by non-observance of these operating instructions.
Information that is important to your safety is specially marked. Make sure to observe this information in order to avoid accidents and damage to the appliance.

Safety information

The kettle (hereinafter referred to as the “appliance”) is intended exclusively for heating household quantities of cold non-carbonated drinking water.
Any other use is considered improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
Do not heat any other liquids or foods in the appliance. The appliance is intended for domestic use. It is not intended for commercial useThe appliance can be used in the following household-like environments:

in kitchens for employees in shops, offices and other commercial areas
in agricultural operations
for use by customers in hotels, motels and other similar living environments
in bed and breakfasts

The water container may only be operaed with the supplied base. Certain persons are at greater risk:
This appliance may be used by children 8 years of age and older and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacity or with a lack of experience and knowledge, providing such children and persons are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the appliance and understand the hazards resulting from using the appliance. Children are not allowed to play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance may be carried out by children older than 8 if supervised.
Keep the appliance and its connection cable in an a location that is not accessible to children under 8 years old.
Keep children away from the packaging material. It poses a risk of suffocation.
The appliance is operated with electric current. There is therefore a danger of electric shock:
Only plug the appliance into a correctly installed, earthed socket that any leaking water cannot access.
Only operate the appliance if the voltage stated on the rating plate matches the voltage of your socket.
The appliance has a high power consumption. For this reason, do not connecthe appliance to multiple sockets or extension cables.
Make sure that the connection cable is not kinked or pinched and make sure that the connection cable and the appliance do not come in contact with sources of heat (e.g. hobs, gas flames).
When unplugging the power plug from the socket, always unplug the power plug directly. Do not carry the appliance by the connection cable.
Never touch the power plug and the base with wet hands.
Do not allow liquids to come into contact with the base. Take the water container off the base when filling it.
If the base comes into contact with liquids, unplug the power plug, soak up the liquid and let the base dry.
Never touch the base with metal objects when it is plugged in. Do not insert any objects into the openings on the appliance.
Do not remove the water container from the base when it is switched on and ensure that the appliance is switched off when placing the water container on the base.
As long as the power plug is plugged in, there is a voltage inside the appliance, even if the appliance is switched off.
After every use and in the event of danger or a defect, unplug the power plug from the socket immediately. For this reason, keep the socket into which the appliance’s power plug is plugged easily accessible at all times.
Unplug the appliance from the socket prior to cleaning it.
Never unscrew the appliance and do not make any technical modifications.
Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids, do not clean it under running water and never put it in the dishwasher.
When the appliance is switched on, there is a risk of scalding from boiling water or hot steam:
Always guide the cable through the cable bushing on the underside of the base to ensure that the appliance is stable.
Fill the water container to the MAX marking at most, and never above, as otherwise hot water could spray out.
Only switch the appliance on when the lid of the water container is closed completely.
Do not move or transport the appliance while boiling is in process.
Never open the lid while the water is boiling. Only open the lid when the hot water has been completely poured out.
Never top up the water while the appliance is running. Hot steam emerges during the boiling process. This is normalKeep away from the lid of the water container while boiling is in process.
When the appliance is switched on and immediately after boiling, there is a risk of burns on hot housing parts:
Only hold the water container at the handle provided for this purpose.
Let the appliance cool down for a while prior to carrying out maintenance.
The bottom of the water container remains warm for a long period.
Water may spoil if it is left in the appliance for several days:
Do not leave any water in the appliance when it is not in use. Pour out any water that is not required. Clean the appliance regularly.
A faulty appliance can cause damage and injuries:
Always check the appliance for damagbefore use. If you detect any transport damage, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance immediately. Never operate a faulty applianceNever operate an appliance that has been dropped.
The appliance needs to be repaired in the event of a fault or a damaged connection cable. The appliance does not contain any parts that you are able to repair yourself. Damage may occur if the appliance is handled incorrectly. Place the appliance on a dry, level and non-slip surface.
Do not place the appliance on a hot surface or in the vicinity of strong sources of heat.
Do not place the appliance on a surface that could be damaged by water and heat (e.g. untreated wood).
Position the appliance so that other objects and furniture (e.g. wall cabinets) are not damaged by the steam and heat that emerges.
Do not let the connection cable hang down. After use, store the cable in the cable compartment on the underside of the appliance.
Never operate the appliance without water or with too little water. Fill the water container to the 0.5 litre marking at a minimum.
Before you store the appliance:
Unplug the power plug and let the appliance cool down completely. Allow the appliance to dry completely at room temperature or dry it with a cloth.
Explanation of symbols
Danger of death due to electric shock
**** Danger of burns on hot surfaces and danger of scalding from hot water

Technical data

Power supply	220 – 240 V∼, 50 – 60 Hz
Energy consumption/ Power	1550 – 1850 W
Filling quantity	min. 0.5 l to max. 1.2 l
Length of the connection cable	∼ 75 cm
Dimensions (W x H)	159 x 251.5 mm
Weight	∼ 1.1 kg

Markings
Do not dispose of in household waste.
The appliance complies with the directives for CE marking.

Overview

1 Lid	5 Connection cable
2 Button to open	6 Base
3 Handle	7 Water container
4 On/off switch	8 Limescale filter

Operation

Putting the kettle into operation
Prior to first use, you must unwind the connection cable completely and guide it through the opening on the base.
Filling the water
To fill with water, lift the water container from the base using the handle and press the button to open the lid. There is a measuring scale for cups and litres on the inside. After filling, close the lid in such a way that it audibly clicks into place.
**** Observe the MAX marking for the maximum water volume. Do not overfill.
Boiling water
To boil water, you must first place the filled water container on the base and press down the on/off switch.
**** Do not open the lid while boiling is in process.
Interrupting a boiling process
If you wish to stop boiling prematurely, push the on/off switch up.
Removing water
The boiling process has ended when then the on/off switch springs up. To pour out, lift the water container from the base using the handle.
**** Leave the lid of the water container closed when pouring.

Maintenance

Cleaning the water container and base
You can clean the base and the water container with a damp, lint-free cloth.
****Prior to cleaning, unplug the power plug and let the water container cool down.

Decalciﬁcation

Filling with water and vinegar essence
To decalcify, fill the water container to the MAX marking with water and add 2 tablespoons of vinegar essence. Then boil the water and let it stand for 1 hour before pouring it out.
**** Decalcify regularly, before visible limescale forms.
Rinsing the water container with clear water
To rinse, fill the water container with one litre of clear water again, boil the water and then pour it out.

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Fault

Problem	Possible cause	Remedy
The appliance prematurely switches off automatically.	Insufficient water in
the water container.	Fill the water container with at least 0.5 litres.
The water container is calcified.	Decalcify the water container.
The water is taking longer than usual to boil.	The water container is
calcified.	Decalcify the water container.
The appliance is not operational	The water container does not sit
correctly on the base.	Lift up the water container and place it on the base

again.
The base contacts are dirty.| Remove the water container from the base, turn the base over and blow it off or tap on it.

Customer service
Please contact our customer service should you encounter any problems with your kettle.
Detailed information on service, repairs and warranty can be found at www.zwilling.com/service.
Disposal
With regard to disposal, please return your old appliance to a collection point for electrical appliances.

ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS AG
Gruenewalder Strasse 14-22 · 42657 Solingen
Germany ·www.zwilling.com
04980-53x-0