smeg KLF05CRUK Retro Kettle Instruction Manual

smeg KLF05CRUK Retro Kettle

Important information for the user

• Recommendations
• Description
• Use
• Cleaning and care
• Safety instructions
• Information
• Advice

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 a standalone design objects in your kitchen. We hope you enjoy using your new appliance! Best regards.

Instructions

This user manual is an integral part of the appliance and must therefore be kept in its entirety and within the user’s reach for the whole working life of the appliance.

Intended use

• Only use the appliance indoors and at a maximum altitude of 2000 metres.
• 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 accommodations
• Any other use 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 out of the reach of children younger than 8.
• Cleaning and maintenance may be carried out by children who are at least 8 years old only if they are supervised by an adult.

General safety instructions

• 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.
• Do not position the appliance above hot surfaces, hob burners, or inside a hot oven.
• In the event of a fault, or if the power cable is damaged, the appliance must be repaired only by a qualified technician or an authorised technical support centre.
• Any modifications to the appliance will make the warranty invalid.

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.
• 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.

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

Disposal

This appliance must be disposed of separately from other waste (Directive 2 0 1 2 / 1 9 /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 centre.

Fire hazard

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

Danger of burns

• Do not overfill the kettle (maximum capacity 0.8 litres) to avoid 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 at safe distance from the lid to avoid the risk of burns from escaping steam.
• Let the appliance cool down before cleaning.
• Pay attention: The heating 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 the plastic bags.

Risk of injury

• Improper use of the appliance can cause injury.

Danger of electrocution

• Plug into an grounded 3-prong outlet.
• Do not remove the earth 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 could result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Do not use the appliance near baths, showers, sinks or other water containers.

Caution

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

Description / Use

Product Description

1. Anti-drip spout
2. Lid with manual opening
3. Knob
4. Handle
5. Internal minimum and maximum water level indicator
6. ON/OFF lever with indicator light
7. Anti-slip base with 360° swivel base.
8. Cord wrap (under base)

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

Use

Before first use

1. Remove all stickers and labels from the kettle and clean the outside with a damp cloth.
2. Remove the kettle from its base (Fig. B), and use the knob to open the lid (Fig. and fill it to the maximum level (5 -Fig. A).
3. Close the lid (Fig. D), place the kettle on its base (Fig. E) and push the lever down to turn it on (Fig. F).
4. Wait for the water to boil, then empty the kettle, disposing of the boiling water safely. Repeat this operation at least three times.

Operation
If necessary, wrap the cable 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. To begin, remove the kettle from the base (Fig. B), open the lid (Fig. C) using the knob 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 (Fig. D) and place the kettle back on its base (Fig. E).
3. Then place the plug into the power socket.
4. Push the lever downwards to turn the kettle on. The LED lights up and becomes white (Fig. F).
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

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

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 (0.5-0.6 litres) and boil it.
2. Add white vinegar (0.1 to 0.2 l 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 operation at least twice.

Tips and suggestions for the user

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 hard, clean it more frequently or use purified water.

What to do if…

you reach at least the minimum level
| The safety device has tripped out due to the kettle being operated without water| Let the kettle cool down before attempting to boil water again
The appliance does not turn on| The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket| Insert the plug into the power socket. Do not use adaptors or extensions.

Make sure that the main circuit breaker is on

| The cable is defective| Have the cable replaced at an Authorised Service Centre
| Lack of 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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