concept RK331X Electric Kettle Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: concept

Table of Contents

concept RK331X Electric Kettle
Acknowledgment
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY TERMS
Product data
References
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concept RK331X Electric Kettle

Acknowledgment

Thank you for purchasing a Concept product. We hope you will be satisﬁed with our product throughout its service life. Please study the entire Operating Manual carefully before you start using the product. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. Make sure other people using the product are familiar with these instructions.

Technical parameters

Voltage| 220–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Input| 2 200 W
Capacity| 1.7 l

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not use this appliance in a different manner than described in this manual.
Remove all packaging and marketing materials from the appliance before you use it for the ﬁrst time.
Make sure that the connecting voltage corresponds to the values on the appliance type label. Use grounded wall outlets with a guard pin only.
The unit reaches high temperatures during operation and remains hot for some time after being turned off. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use only the handle and buttons, as there is a risk of being burned.
Do not clean, store or cover the appliance with items until it is completely cold.
Do not leave the appliance unattended when turned on, or plugged into the electrical socket.
Never carry the appliance during operation or while hot. Do not carry the appliance by the power cord.
Prior to plugging in or unplugging the appliance from the wall outlet, make sure the switch is OFF.
Never pull the supply cable when disconnecting the appliance from the electrical socket; pull the plug instead.
Do not allow children or irresponsible people to handle the appliance. Use the appliance out of the reach of these people.
Handicapped people, people with impaired sensation, mental capabilities, or people not familiar with the appliance operation are only allowed to use it when supervised by responsible knowledgeable people.
Be especially careful when there are children near the appliance.
Do not allow the appliance to be used as a toy.
Do not use any other accessories except those recommended by the manufacturer.
Prior to cleaning and after using the appliance, turn it oﬀ, disconnect it from the electrical socket, and let it cool.
Do not let the power cord hang loosely over the edge of a table. Make sure the power cord does not touch hot surfaces.
The appliance may only be installed on a stable surface resistant to high temperature, away from other heat sources, such as radiators, ovens, etc. Protect it against direct sunlight and humidity.
Pour water into the kettle before connecting it to the wall outlet.
Do not replenish water when the appliance is on its base!
Prior to ﬁlling the appliance with water, make sure its bottom is dry. Wipe off any remaining droplets from the bottom prior to putting the appliance on its base!
The kettle may only be used for heating water up to the maximum indicated level. If the water exceeds the recommended maximum level, hot water may splash out. SCALDING HAZARD!
Prior to switching the appliance on, make sure the lid is closed properly. To avoid scalding, do not open the lid during heating.
We do not recommend using the kettle for heating liquids other than water.
Do not switch the unit on without water. If an empty kettle is turned on, the safety fuse will deactivate it automatically.
Let the kettle cool, then ﬁll it with cold water and you may use it again.
Extra care should be taken while opening the lid when reﬁlling the hot kettle with water – RISK OF SCALDING!
Take precautions to avoid scalding with hot water while handling the kettle. Always hold the kettle by the handle, as the vessel can be hot and may burn you.
Pour the hot water slowly – excessive tilting may cause the water to flow through the lid – RISK OF SCALDING!
Do not use abrasive or chemically aggressive substances to clean the appliance.
Do not use the unit if it does not operate properly, or if it has been dropped, damaged or exposed to any liquids. Have the appliance tested and repaired by an authorised service centre.
Never use the appliance if the supply cable or plug has been damaged; have the defect repaired immediately by an authorised service centre.
The appliance is not designed for outdoor use.
The appliance is intended for household use only, not for commercial use.
Do not immerse the supply cable, the plug, or the appliance itself in water or any other liquid.
Never repair the appliance yourself. Instead, contact an authorised service centre for repair.
This appliance may be used by children 8 years of age and older and by persons with physical or mental impairments or by inexperienced persons if they are properly supervised or have been informed about how to use of the product in a safe manner and understand the potential dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. This appliance may be cleaned by children 8 years of age and older if they are properly supervised. Keep this appliance and the power cord out of reach of children younger than 8 years of age.

Failure to follow the manufacturer‘s instructions may lead to refusal of warranty repair.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Lid
Kettle body
Watermark
Handle
Switch
Supply cable base

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Remove the kettle from the base (6), open the lid (1), and ﬁll the appliance with cold water within the permitted maximum only. If the water level in the kettle is under the recommended minimum, the kettle will keep overheating and turning off prematurely.
Note: Make sure that the lid (1) is closed properly, otherwise the kettle cannot turn off automatically
Place the kettle on the base (6); electric contacts will get connected automatically. Thanks to the central connector design, the kettle can turn around 360° and be put on the base from any side.
Connect the base to the mains.
Turn the kettle on by pressing the switch (5). A control light on the switch (5) signals the kettle is in operation. The kettle lid (1) must be properly closed when water is being heated.
WARNING!
Do not open the lid during heating or immediately after heating is completed. Hot steam could scald you!
After the boiling point has been reached, the kettle will turn off automatically, and the operating light will go out. Water heating can be terminated prematurely by moving the switch (5) to the off position.
Remove the kettle from the base (6) and use the hot water.
If you want to reheat the water you have just ﬁnished boiling, wait for approximately 30 seconds before reactivating the switch (5).
The kettle ﬁlter captures all potential impurities while pouring water.

Note : It is not a sign of a defect when a small amount of water droplets appear on the kettle base (6). It is a small amount of condensed steam, which deactivates the kettle thermostat.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Warning!
Prior to each cleaning operation disconnect the lead-in cable of the appliance from el. socket! Prior to start any handling operation, make sure that the appliance is cooled down!
Use only a wet rag for cleaning surface of the appliance, do not use any cleansers or hard things which could damage the surface!
Never clean the appliance under running water, never ﬂush it and never immerse the appliance into water!
Scale removal
During common use water impurities are deposited. Use commercially available agents for scale removal (observe manufacturer’s instructions).
Note : Remove the deposits regularly, once a week as a rule – periodicity depends on water hardness and on frequency of kettle use. The deposits reduce efficiency and service life of the appliance materially.

CAUTION:
Prior to ﬁrst use, we recommend boiling the maximum volume of water in the kettle at least 3 times, then pouring it out. The kettle is then ready for operation.
The kettle may only be used with the supplied base.

SERVICE CENTRE

Extensive maintenance or repair, which requires access to internal parts of the product, has to be performed by a qualiﬁed specialist or the service centre.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Packaging materials and old appliances should be recycled.
Packaging materials may be disposed of as sorted waste.
Dispose the plastic bags made of polyethylene (PE) of as sorted waste.

Recycling of the appliance at the end of its lifespan:

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The disposal of such material has to be done according to the recycling regulations. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the appliance. The product meets all the necessary requirements of the EU directives applicable to the speciﬁc product. Changes in text, design, and technical speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice and we reserve the right to change them.

WARRANTY TERMS

Warranty
The manufacturer (or importer) is responsible for ensuring the product complies with the requirements of applicable legal regulations as well as those of the relevant technical standards. Moreover, they are responsible for ensuring the product has the properties the manufacturer described in documents related to the goods or those reasonably expected by the customer with regard to the nature of the goods or based on advertising produced by the manufacturer, and further, they are responsible for ensuring the product is ﬁt for the purpose proposed by the manufacturer or that a product of the same type is normally used for. The quality warranty term is 24 months from product takeover by the customer. The warranty does not apply to wear and tear caused by regular use. The customer shall not be entitled to any warranty claims if, prior to taking the product over, they knew the product contained a defect or if the defect is attributable to the customer. The warranty speciﬁcally does not apply:

if the product installation, operation and service conditions stipulated in the product operating manual have not been adhered to,
to malfunctions caused due to mechanical, heat or chemical damage, short circuit, over voltage or incorrect installation,
to malfunctions caused by an inexpert third-party intervention,
to malfunctions caused by natural disaster,
to malfunctions caused by insufficient or inappropriate maintenance in violation of the operating manual, including malfunctions caused by water and other sediments,
to changes in colour of the heating surface or to scratching of the surface caused as a result of using the products in an unusual manner,
to appearance and functional changes caused by exposure to sunlight, thermal radiation of water and other sediments,
if the service life of certain product parts expires, e.g. for accumulators, bulbs, etc. The warranty does not apply to any products and services provided along with the product (gifts, promotional articles, etc.).

Filing a complaint

A complaint against a product defect must be ﬁled as soon as identiﬁed, yet no later than before the end of the warranty term. The customer must ﬁle a product compliant with the dealer from which they have purchased the product, or with any authorized service centre, a list of which is included in the product package, or available at www. my-concept.com. While ﬁling a product complaint, the product must be duly cleaned and securely packed so as to prevent any damage during its transport to an authorized service center, where relevant, unless the product is delivered in person. The customer must submit proof of having concluded a purchase contract for the product by producing the receipt. While ﬁling their complaint, the customer must indicate the noted defect and identify the preferred complaint application method.

Complaints processing

As long as the noted defect may be removed, the user has the right to have the defect duly removed free of charge on a timely basis. Where such a procedure is not reasonable with regard to the nature of the defect, the user may require to be supplied a new defect-free product (replacement), or, where the defect applies to a part of the product only, replacement of the part concerned. However, if replacement of the product or any part thereof is not proportionate with regard to the nature of the defect, especially if the defect can be removed without undue delay, the customer has the right to have the defect removed free of charge. If the noted defect is not removable, or if the customer becomes entitled to the replacement of the product or a part thereof, yet the replacement is not possible, for example due to the product having been sold out, the customer has the right to return the product (withdrawal from the contract). The customer shall have the right to a new product (replacement) or to replacement of a part of the product even if the defect can be removed, provided they cannot properly use the product due to repeated occurrence of the defect or due to a high number of such defects. In such a case, the customer also has the right to return the product (by withdrawing from the contract). If the product is not returned (the customer does not withdraw from the contract), or if the customer does not apply the right to a new defect-free product (replacement), to replacement of a part thereof or to repair of the product, they may request a reasonable discount. The customer also has a right to a reasonable discount if a new defect-free product cannot be supplied to them, or if a product part cannot be replaced or the product repaired unless the situation is remedied within a reasonable time limit, or if remedying the situation would create major discomfort on the part of the customer. The seller authorized service center or a staff member authorized by them must decide about each complaint immediately or within three business days in complicated cases. This term does not include a reasonable period of time, depending on the type of product concerned, required for the defect to be assessed by an expert. A complaint, including defect removal, must be dealt with without any undue delay, yet no later than within 30 calendar days of the complaint ﬁling date, unless the seller and the customer agree on a later deadline. On returning the product (withdrawing from the contract) the customer must return any accessories and documents supplied along with the product.
The customer does not have the right to keep the defective parts and components of the product replaced as part of a repair of the product. This shall be without prejudice to any other rights the customer may have in relation to the purchase of the product.

Remark : Complaints against products damaged in transport are governed by the carrier’s complaints procedure.

Manufacturer
Jindřich Valenta – Concept
Vysokomýtská 1800, 565 01 Choceň
Czech Republic
tel.: +420 465 471 400
fax +420 465 473 304
Company ID No. 13216660
email: servis@my-concept.cz
www.my-concept.com