English
Thank you for purchasing the Braun Multiquick, we hope that the design and the rapid
boil feature give you many years of pleasure.
Before first use, read the use instructions care- fully and keep them for future reference.
Important
•Make sure that your voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the bottom of the kettle. The kettle may only be operated on the base (g) supplied.
WK 300: base type 3221
WK 500: base type 3222
•This appliance is intended for household use only.
•This appliance is not intended for use by child- ren or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, unless they are given supervision by a person responsible for their safety. In general, we recommend that you keep the appliance out of reach of children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
•Only use the kettle to heat water.
•Only operate the kettle on a dry, flat and fixed surface.
•Never let the cord hang down from the worktop. The cord length may be reduced by winding it up with the cord storage facility.
•The base, the kettle or the cord must never get in contact with hot surfaces (e. g. stove plates).
•In case the empty kettle is switched on acci- dentally, the overheating protection will cut it off automatically. In this case, allow the kettle 10 minutes to cool down before filling it with water.
•Caution: Do not overfill the kettle!
Water could boil over and cause scalding.
•Do not open the lid while water is boiling.
•During operation, the kettle will get hot. There- fore only use the handle to carry it. Always hold the kettle in an upright position, to avoid boiling water come out.
•Check the cord regularly for possible damage.
•If the appliance shows any defect, stop using it and take it to a Braun Service Centre for repair. Faulty or unqualified repair work may cause accidents or injury to the user.
•Braun electric appliances meet applicable safety standards.
Model WK 500 only:
•Make sure not to operate too many other elec- tric appliances when using the kettle.
•Socket fuse at least: 16 A
Description
aScale filter (removable)
bLid
cLid release button
dOn/off switch
eWater level indicator
fPilot light
gBase with cord storage
• Max. capacity: 1.7 l water
Before first use
Before using the kettle for the first time, fill it up twice with water to the maximum level and bring it to boil. Empty the kettle after boiling each time.
After repeatedly boiling water it is normal that some condensation may have formed on the base of the water kettle.
If this happens, just wipe dry with a cloth.
Setting into operation
1a Fill the kettle through the spout with the lid closed, or
1b press the lid release button (c), open the lid, fill with water and close the lid again (the kettle will not work with the lid open).
2Place the kettle on the dry base and plug in the base.
3Press the on/off switch (d), the pilot light will come on (do not open the lid when the kettle is switched on).
4When the water has boiled, the kettle auto- matically switches off.
You may also stop the heating procedure at any time by pressing the on/off switch (d).
Automatic cut-off feature
The kettle switches off when ...
–the water has boiled,
–it contains no water
(in case of accidental switching on),
–the lid is opened,
–it is taken off the base.
If the scale filter is not installed, the automatic
Cleaning
Before cleaning, unplug the base.
Kettle or base must never be immersed in water. Clean the outside of the kettle with a damp cloth,
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