SILVERCREST SWKC 3000 E3 Water Kettle Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: SILVERCREST

SILVERCREST SWKC 3000 E3 Water Kettle

SILVERCREST-SWKC-3000-E3-Water-Ket-PRODUCT

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance.

You have clearly decided in favour of a quality product. These operating instructions are a component of the product. They supply you with important information for the intended use, safety and disposal. Before using the product, please familiarise yourself with all of the operating and safety instructions. Use the appliance only as described and only for the purposes indicated. Additionally, pass these instructions on to whoever might acquire the appliance at a future date.

Copyright

This documentation is copyright protected. Any copying or reproduction, including as extracts, as well as the reproduction of images, also in an altered state, is only permitted with the written authorization of the manufacturer.

Intended Use

This appliance is intended for the boiling-up of water in domestic households. It is not intended for use with other liquids or for commercial applications. Do not use the appliance until it has been completely assembled. This appliance is intended exclusively for use in domestic households. Do not use the appliance for commercial applications!

WARNING: Risks from unintended use!

Risks can be engendered by the appliance if it is used for unintended purposes and/or for other types of use.

Use the appliance exclusively for its intended purposes.
Observe the procedures described in these operating instructions.
Claims of any kind resulting from damage caused by improper use, incompetent repairs, unauthorized modifications or the use of non-approved spare parts will not be acknowledged.
The operator alone bears the risk.

Items supplied

This appliance is supplied with the following components as standard:

Kettle
Scale filter insert
Base
Operating Manual

NOTICE

Check the contents to ensure everything has been supplied, and for signs of visible damage.
Do not use the appliance until it has been completely assembled.
If the delivery is incomplete, or it has been damaged due to defective packaging or transportation, contact the Service Hotline (see chapter Service).

Operating components

SILVERCREST-SWKC-3000-E3-Water-Ket-FIG-1

Lid
Scale
ON/OFF switch
Base
Cable winder
Spout
Scale filter insert

Technical data

Power supply	220 – 240 V ∼ (alternating current), 50 – 60 Hz
Nominal performance	2600 – 3100 W
Capacity	max . 1 .8 Liter

min . 0 .7 Liter

****| All parts of this appliance that come into contact with food are food- safe.

Safety instructions

RISK! ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Ensure that the base with the electrical connections NEVER comes into contact with water! Ensure that the base is completely dry before use, especially if it has accidentally become wet.
Use the kettle only with the supplied base.
Ensure that the power cable never becomes wet or damp during operation. Lay the cable so that it cannot be trapped or otherwise damaged.
To avoid potential risks, if the appliance power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its customer service or by a qualified technician.
After use, ALWAYS remove the plug from the mains power socket. Switching the appliance off is not sufficient, because the appliance is under power for as long as the plug is connected to the power socket.
Before use check the appliance for signs of visible external damage. Do not put into operation an appliance that is damaged or has been dropped.
Repairs should only be carried out by authorized specialist companies or by the Customer Service department. Incompetent repairs can result in significant risks for the user. In addition warranty claims become void.
Do not allow any liquid to run over the appliance connector.
Never submerse the appliance in water or other liquids! You could receive a fatal electric shock if residual liquids come into contact with live components during operation.

WARNING: RISK OF INJURY!

Heat water only with the lid closed, otherwise the automatic switch-off cannot function. Boiling water could then spray out over the rim.
Hot steam clouds may be released. The kettle also becomes very hot during use. It is always best to wear oven mitts when handling the kettle.
Ensure that the appliance is stood stably and vertically before switching it on. Boiling water can cause an unstable kettle to fall over.
Do not open the lid while the water is boiling.
This appliance may be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and/or knowledge if they are supervised or, in regard to the safe use of the appliance, have been instructed in its use and have understood the potential risks.
This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years or more if they are supervised or, in regard to the safe use of the appliance, have been instructed in its use and have understood the potential risks. Cleaning and user maintenance tasks should not be carried out by children unless they are aged 8 years or more and are supervised. The device and its connecting cable must be kept away from children younger than 8 years old.
Children may not play with the appliance.
Do not fill the kettle above the MAX mark! Otherwise boiling water may spill out!
Do not operate the appliance without the scale filter insert.
After use, the surfaces of the heating elements will still have some residual heat.
Misuse of the appliance can lead to a risk of injury! Use the appliance only as described in the instructions!

WARNING: PROPERTY DAMAGE!

Do not use an external timing switch or a separate remote control system to operate the appliance.
Never leave the appliance unsupervised whilst in use.
Ensure that the appliance, the power cable and the plug do not come into contact with hot plates or open flames.

Preparation

Unpacking

Remove all components of the appliance and the operating manual from the carton.
Remove all packing material.

Disposal of the packaging

The packaging materials have been selected for their environmental friendliness and ease of disposal and are therefore recyclable. Dispose of packaging materials that are no longer needed in accordance with applicable local regulations.

Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. Note the labelling on the packaging and separate the packaging material components for disposal if necessary. The packaging material is labelled with abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) with the following meanings: 1–7: Plastics, 20–22: Paper and cardboard, 80–98: Composites.

Initial use

WARNING: RISK OF INJURY!

Always and only use freshly drawn mains water in the kettle! Do not consume any water that is not certified as potable. If you do, you are taking a risk with your health!

Before starting the appliance up, make certain that …

the appliance, plug and power cable are in a serviceable condition and …
all packaging materials have been removed from the appliance.

Remove the lid 1.
Fill the appliance with water up to the MAX mark and let it come to a full boil once – as described in the next section.
After it has boiled, pour this water away.
Rinse the kettle out with clear water.
Refill the appliance with water up to the MAX mark, and then bring it to the boil. When done, pour this water away also.
Rinse the kettle out with clear water.

The appliance is now ready for use.

Boiling water

RISK! ELECTRICAL SHOCK!

Never place the electrical base 4 close to water – this would be a potentially fatal risk!

WARNING: RISK OF INJURY!

Always use freshly drawn water. Do not consume any water that has already stood in the kettle for longer than one hour. Do not reboil water that has cooled down. Always pour old water away. Microbes could have formed in it!

NOTE: Always ensure that the ON/OFF switch 3 is not pressed down when the mains plug is unplugged and the appliance is standing on the base 4. If not, the device could heat up unintendedly as soon as the mains plug is plugged in again.

Lift the kettle off of the base when filling it!
Remove the lid 1.
- NOTE: When filling it, hold the kettle upright. This is the only way to read the markings on the scale 2 correctly.
Fill the jug at least as far as the MIN 0.7 l mark, so that the appliance does not overheat, and no more than the MAX mark to ensure that no boiling water can spill out.
First close the lid 1 and then place the kettle on base 4 in such a manner that it sits securely on the base 4.
Now insert the plug into the mains power socket.
Push the ON/OFF switch 3 downwards so that it engages. The ON/OFF switch 3 lights up.
- WARNING: RISK OF INJURY!
- For safety reasons, you should never remove the lid 1 when the water is boiling or is very hot. There is a risk of scalding.
As soon as the water is boiling, the appliance will switch itself off, the ON/OFF switch 3 clicks upwards and the light goes out.

INFORMATION

This appliance is fitted with an overheating protector: if the appliance is switched on accidentally, without any water in the kettle, the appliance automatically switches itself off. If, for example due to a non-closed lid 1 the appliance boils dry, the appliance switches off automatically. In such cases first allow the appliance to cool down before using it again.

Cleaning and Care

RISK! ELECTRICAL SHOCK!

Before cleaning, ALWAYS remove the plug from the mains power socket! There is the risk of receiving an electric shock!
Do not open any part of the housing. There are no user-serviceable elements inside. An open housing will create the risk of a potentially fatal electrical shock.
- NEVER submerse the appliance in water or other liquids! You could receive a fatal electric shock if residual liquids come into contact with live components during operation.

WARNING: RISK OF INJURY!

Let the appliance cool sufficiently before cleaning it. Risk of Burns!

WARNING: PROPERTY DAMAGE!

Do not use abrasive or aggressive cleaning materials. These could attack the upper surfaces and irreparably damage the appliance.
Clean the exterior surfaces and the power cable with a slightly damp cloth.
Be sure to dry the appliance well before taking it back into use. For stubborn soiling use a mild detergent on the cloth. Ensure that there are no detergent residues in and on the appliance before it is taken back into use.
Rinse the inside of the kettle out with clean water.
If there are any deposits in the kettle, wipe out the inside surface with a moist cloth, or use a washing up brush or bottle brush. Then rinse the kettle out with clean water again.

In the event of scale deposits

Scale deposits on the bottom of the appliance lead to increased energy consumption and reduce the service life of the appliance. Descale the appliance as soon as scale deposits become apparent.

Use a descaler designed for household appliances (e.g. for coffee machines). Proceed as detailed in the instructions provided for the use of the decalcifying agent.
After descaling, rinse the appliance with lots of clean water.

Inserting/removing the scale filter insert

Remove the lid 1.
Reach into the jug with one hand and hold it in front of the scale filter insert 7.
From the outside, press with your other hand through the spout 6 against the scale filter insert 7 and catch this with the other hand that is in the jug.
Clean the scale filter insert 7 with a slightly moistened dishcloth under running water.
After cleaning, replace the scale filter insert 7 by pressing it into the spout 6 from the inside with the 3 catches to the front.

NOTE: If scale deposits have solidified in the scale filter insert 7, place the filter in a water-vinegar solution with a ratio of 6:1 for a few hours. The scale deposits will dissolve. Rinse the scale filter insert 7 with plenty of fresh water.

Storage

Allow the appliance to cool down completely before putting it into storage.
Wind the power cable around the cable winder 5 under the base 4.
Store the appliance at a dry location.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Cause	Remedy

The appliance does not function.

| The plug is not inserted into a mains power socket.| Insert the plug into a mains power socket.
The appliance is not switched on.| Switch the appliance on.
The appliance is defective.| In this case, contact Customer Services.
The appliance is overheated and the overheating protection is active.| ****

Allow the appliance to cool down.

The ON/OFF switch 3 does not engage.

| The kettle is not on the base 4.| Place the kettle on the base 4.
The appliance is defective.| In this case, contact Customer Services.

Disposal of the appliance

Do not dispose of this appliance in your normal domestic waste. This product is subject to the provisions of European Directive 2012/19/EU. Dispose of the appliance through an approved disposal center or at your community waste facility. Pay heed to the currently applicable regulations. In case of doubt, consult your local disposal facility.

Your local community or municipal authorities can provide information on how to dispose of the worn-out product.

Kompernass Handels GmbH warranty

Dear Customer

This appliance has a 3-year warranty valid from the date of purchase. If this product has any faults, you, the buyer, have certain statutory rights. Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by the warranty described below.

Warranty conditions

The warranty period starts on the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt in a safe place. This will be required as proof of purchase. If any material or manufacturing fault occurs within three years of the date of purchase of the product, we will either repair or replace the product for you or refund the purchase price (at our discretion). This warranty service requires that you present the defective appliance and the proof of purchase (receipt) within the three-year warranty period, along with a brief written description of the fault and of when it occurred. If the defect is covered by the warranty, your product will either be repaired or replaced by us. The repair or replacement of a product does not signify the beginning of a new warranty period.

Warranty period and statutory claims for defects

The warranty period is not prolonged by repairs effected under the warranty. This also applies to replaced and repaired components. Any damage and defects present at the time of purchase must be reported immediately after unpacking. Repairs carried out after expiry of the warranty period shall be subject to a fee.

Scope of the warranty

This appliance has been manufactured in accordance with strict quality guidelines and inspected meticulously prior to delivery. The warranty covers material faults or production faults. The warranty does not extend to product parts subject to normal wear and tear or to fragile parts which could be considered as consumable parts such as switches, batteries or parts made of glass. The warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged, improperly used or improperly maintained. The directions in the operating instructions for the product regarding proper use of the product are to be strictly followed. Uses and actions that are discouraged in the operating instructions or which are warned against must be avoided. This product is intended solely for private use and not for commercial purposes. The warranty shall be deemed void in cases of misuse or improper handling, use of force and modifications/repairs which have not been carried out by one of our authorized Service centers.

Warranty claim procedure

To ensure quick processing of your case, please observe the following instructions

Please have the till receipt and the item number (IAN) 379529_2110 available as proof of purchase.
You will find the item number on the type plate on the product, an engraving on the product, on the front page of the operating instructions (below left) or on the sticker on the rear or bottom of the product.
If functional or other defects occur, please contact the service department listed either by telephone or by e-mail.
You can return a defective product to us free of charge to the service address that will be provided to you. Ensure that you enclose the proof of purchase (till receipt) and information about what the defect is and when it occurred.

Service

Service Great Britain
Tel: 0800 404 7657
E-Mail: [email protected]
Service Malta
Tel: 80062230
E-Mail: [email protected]

IAN 379529_2110

Importer

Please note that the following address is not the service address. Please use the service address provided in the operating instructions.
KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21 44867 BOCHUM GERMANY
www.kompernass.com

KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH