CLATRONIC WK 3445 Water Kettle Instruction Manual

CLATRONIC WK 3445 Water Kettle

IMPORTANT: Be sure to read the separately enclosed safety instructions first.

Instruction Manual

• Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will enjoy using the appliance.
• Read the instruction manual and the separately enclosed safety instructions very carefully before using this appliance. Keep these documents, including the warranty certificate, receipt and, if possible, the box with the inner packaging in a safe place. If you pass the appliance on to a third party, always include all the relevant documents.

Symbols in this Instruction Manual
Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the appliance:

• WARNING:
  This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possible injury risks.

• CAUTION :
  This refers to possible hazards to the appliance or other objects.

Unpacking the Appliance

1. Remove the appliance from its packaging.
2. Remove all packaging material, such as foils, filling material, cable ties and cardboard packaging.
3. Check the appliance for possible transport damage to avoid hazards. Do not operate a damaged appliance. Return it to the dealer immediately.
4. There may still be dust or production residues on the appliance. We recommend that you clean the appliance as described under “Cleaning”.
   Warnings for the Use of the Appliance\

WARNING: Risk of Burns!

• Do not open the lid while the water is boiling.
• Always make sure that the lid is firmly closed.
• The appliance housing becomes hot during operation, do not touch it and allow the appliance to cool down before putting it away.

CAUTION: Overload!

• If you use extension cables, they should have a cable cross-section of at least 1.5 mm².
• Do not use a multiple socket as this appliance is too powerful.

CAUTION:

• Always switch off the appliance before removing it from the base! The contacts on the base are not suitable for disconnecting the power supply.

• Make sure that the appliance is switched off when you put it back on the base!

Notes for Use

Mains Cable
Unwind the required mains cable completely from the base part of the base. Please pay attention to the routing of the mains cable.

Connected Load
In total, the appliance can handle a power of 2200 W. With this connected load, a separate supply line with a fuse protection via a 16 A household circuit breaker is recom-mended.

Electrical Connection

1. Check that the mains voltage you want to use matches that of the appliance. You will find the information on the type plate.
2. Only connect the appliance to a properly installed protec-tive contact socket.

Switching the Appliance On / Off

• Switch on (switch position: I):
  Switch on the appliance with the switch. The control lamp lights up.

• Switching off (switch position: 0):
  Switch off the appliance with the switch. The control lamp goes out.

Preparation
Before using the appliance for the first time, boil it 3 times with fresh water. Use only clear water without additives.

Operation

1. Place the appliance on a flat surface.
2. Press the button on the handle to open the kettle.
3. Fill in clear water through the filler opening (maximum 1.7 litres). You can read the fill level on the appliance’s water level indicator.
   • Always use fresh, cold water.
   • The water level must be between the MIN and MAX marks.
4. Close the lid. Always make sure that the lid is firmly closed.
5. Place the kettle flush on the base.
6. Switch on the appliance with the switch. The control lamp lights up.

Interrupting / Ending Operation
There are two ways to interrupt or end the cooking process:

1. The appliance switches off automatically after the cooking process. The control lamp goes out.
2. To end or interrupt the cooking cycle prematurely, set the switch to the 0 position.
   • Always switch off the appliance before removing it from the base! The contacts on the base are not suitable for disconnecting the power supply.
   • Make sure that the appliance is switched off when you put it back on the base!
   • Unplug the mains plug from the socket.
   • Empty the water container.
   • Only hold the appliance by the handle.
   • Keep the lid closed when pouring out.
   • Open the lid only with the button on the handle.
   • The appliance becomes hot during operation, do not touch it and allow the appliance to cool down before putting it away.

Cleaning

WARNING:

• Always switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket before cleaning. Wait until the appliance has cooled down.
• Do not immerse the appliance or the base in water or other liq-uids. It could cause an electric shock or fire.

CAUTION:

• Do not use a wire brush or other abrasive objects.
• Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning agents.
• Rinse the water reservoir with clean water. Dry it with a cloth.
•  Clean the housing with a slightly damp cloth after use.

Filter
A permanent filter is located at the spout opening. To clean the filter, pull it out with the lid open.

• Rinse it under running water. You can use a nylon brush to help.
• Replace the filter. When doing so, pay attention to the guide inside the water kettle.

Descaling

• The intervals for descaling depend on the hardness of the water and the frequency of use.
• If the appliance switches off before the water boils, descaling is necessary.
• Do not use vinegar, but a commercially available descaling agent based on citric acid. Dose according to the instructions.
• After descaling, boil fresh water several times (approx. 3 to 4 times) to remove residues. Do not use this water for consumption.

Storage

• Clean the appliance as described and allow it to dry completely.
• We recommend storing the appliance in its original packaging if you do not intend to use it for a long period of time.
• Always store the appliance out of the reach of children in a well-ventilated and dry place.

Winding Device for Mains Cable
You can wind up the mains cable at the bottom part.

Troubleshooting

the power socket with another appliance.
Insert the mains plug correctly.
Check the house fuse.
The appliance is defective.| Contact our service department or a specialist.
After operating without water or with too little water, the appliance has not yet cooled down sufficiently.| Let the appliance cool down for 15 minutes.
The appliance switches off before cooking.| The heating base is severely calcified or the

electric circuit of the socket is overloaded.

| Descale according to instructions.
Check the mains connection.
The appliance does not switch off.| The lid is not closed or the filter is not

inserted.

| Close the lid until it clicks into place or replace

the filter.

The appliance switches on again automatically when placed on the base.| The switch is in position I.| Set the switch to position 0.

Technical Data

• Model: WK 3445
• Power supply: 220 – 240 V~, 50 Hz
• Power consumption: 1850 – 2200 W
• Protection class: I
• Filling capacity: max. 1.7 litres
• Net weight: approx. 0.74 kg
• The right to make technical and design modifications in the course of continuous product development remains reserved.
• This appliance has been tested according to all applicable, current CE directives and built according to the latest safety regulations.

Disposal

Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol

• Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic waste.
• Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points provided for their disposal.
• This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human health.
• This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutilisation of electrical and electronic equipment.
• Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can be obtained from your local authority. Your dealer and contractual partner is also obliged to take back the old appliance free of charge.

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