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Cleaning and maintenance
CLEANING YOUR KETTLE
Unplug it.
Let it cool down and clean it with a damp sponge.
Never immerse the kettle, its base, the cord or the electric plug in water: the electrical connections or the switch must not come into contact with water.
• Do not use scouring pads.
CLEANING THE FILTER (ACCORDING TO THE MODEL) (FIG 9)
The removable filter consists of a mesh to retain the particles of scale and prevent them falling into your cup when pouring. This filter neither treats nor removes the hardness of the water. It thus conserves all the qualities of the water. With very hard water, the filter can clog very quickly (10 to 15 uses). It is important to clean it regularly. If it is wet, put it under a running tap, if dry, then brush it gently. Sometimes the scale will not detach itself; it will then need descaling.
•To remove the
De-scaling
To de-scale your kettle:
•using white vinegar:
-fill the kettle with 1/2 l of vinegar,
-leave to stand for 1 hour without heating.
•using citric acid:
-boil 1/2 l of water,
-add 25 g of citric acid and leave to stand for 15 min.
•using a
•Empty your kettle and rinse 5 or 6 times. Repeat if necessary.
To de-scale your filter (according to model):
Soak the filter in white vinegar or diluted citric acid.
Never use a
IN THE EVENT OF PROBLEMS
THERE IS NO EVIDENT DAMAGE TO YOUR KETTLE
•The kettle does not work or stops before coming to the boil
-Check that your kettle is properly connected.
-The kettle has been switched on without water or an accumulation of scale has caused the overheat
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