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Important
•Read all instructions thoroughly before using this product.
•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.
•Keep the appliance out of reach of children.
•Operate the kettle on a dry, level surface only.
•The cord length may be reduced by winding it into the cord channel on the bottom of the base.
•The base, the kettle and the cord must never be in contact with hot surfaces (e.g. stove burners).
•Caution: During and after operation, never touch the metal surfaces of the kettle as they will get hot and may cause burns and scalds. Only use the handle to carry it. Always hold the kettle in an upright position, to avoid boiling water spilling out.
•In the event the kettle is switched on when empty, the overheating protection will immediately shut the kettle off. If this happens, allow the kettle to cool down for 10 minutes before filling it with water.
•Caution: Do not fill the kettle above the «7 cups» mark! Water could boil over and result in scalding.
•Do not open the lid while water is boiling.
•Never leave the appliance unsupervised when switched on.
•Check the cord regularly for possible damage.
•Braun electric appliances meet applicable safety standards. Repairs on electric appliances must only be done by authorized service personnel.
Faulty or unqualified repair work may cause accidents or injury to the user.
1b Press the lid release switch (c) to open the lid, fill with water and close the lid again (the kettle will not operate with the lid open).
2Place the kettle on the base and plug the base into an electrical outlet.
3Press the on/off switch (d) and the power indicator will come on (do not open the lid once the kettle is switched on).
4When the water has boiled, the kettle will automati- cally switch off provided the
You may also stop the kettle from boiling at any time by pressing the on/off switch (d).
Automatic shut-off feature
The kettle switches off automatically if ...
–the water has boiled,
–it contains no water (if accidentally switched on),
–the lid is opened,
–it is removed from the base.
Cleaning
•Always unplug the appliance and allow cooling down before cleaning.
•Never clean the appliance under running water, nor immerse it in water. Clean the exterior surfaces of the kettle with a damp cloth only. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners. Small amounts of dishwashing liquids may be used. Never use any solvents such as alcohol, gasoline or benzene.
•The
Description
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bLid
cLid release switch
dOn/off switch
eWater level indicator
fPower indicator light
gBase with cord storage
•Maximum capacity: 1.7 l / 56 oz / 7 cups of water
Before first use
Bring 1.7 l / 56 oz / 7 cups of water to a boil. Discard the boiled water and repeat this process.
Setting into operation
1a Fill the kettle through the spout with the lid closed, or:
Descaling
•In order to extend the lifetime of the kettle, it should be descaled regularly.
•Boil 0.8 l / 27 oz / 3 cups of water in the kettle.
•After boiling, add 0.4 l / 14 oz / 1 1/2 cups of white vinegar to the boiled water and leave this solution to soak in the kettle overnight.
•Important: Do not boil this solution as it will overflow and could cause scalding.
•Empty the kettle and rinse the inside thoroughly with clean, fresh water.
Then fill the kettle with clean water and boil it.
•After the kettle has boiled, empty it and rinse it out again with clean water.
•If the kettle still contains scale, repeat this procedure.
•To remove any scale from the
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