Care and cleaning
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Always switch off at the po wer outlet, and then
unplug the appliance from the power outlet
before cleaning.

Scale filter

The kettle features a mesh filter attached to the lid
that removes scale depositsfor cleanerwater. To
clean the scale deposits on the filter, fully open the
lid, hold the handle and run it under hot water and
rub with a cleaning cloth or brush.
The concealed element is made from high quality
stainless steel. Any brown stainsappearing are
the result of mineral deposits and are not rust.
Note
Thefilter could become damaged with time,please
checkregularly and replaceif found damaged.
Note

Removal of mineral deposits

Mineraldeposits in tap water may cause the kettle
interiorand water gauge to discolour overtime. This
may beremoved by using a proprietary kettle descaler
whichis available from most leading supermarkets,
departmentstores and hardware stores.
Alternatively:
1. Fillthe kettle until 2⁄3full with 1 part vinegar and
2 parts water. Boil and allow to stand overnight.
2. Emptythe solution from the kettle.Fill the kettle
withclean water, bringto boil and discard the
water.Repeat and the kettlewill be ready for use.

To cleanthe exterior

The outside of the kettle may be wiped over with
a damp cloth and polished with a soft dry cloth.
Do not use chemical, steel wool, or abrasive
cleaners to clean the outside of thekettle.
Note
Do not place a load on the top of the glass or
knock the glass on a hard surface or drop the
kettle.The glassmay break.Always takecare
cleaning or filling the kettle.
Note
Operating your Breville Glass Kettle continued
4. The kettle will automatically switch ‘OFF’ once
the water has boiled. Lift the kettle from the
power base and pour the water.Take care to
hold the kettle level, especially when filled to the
maximum level. To re-boil it may be necessary
to wait for a few seconds to allow the control
to reset.
5. The kettle should be stored on its power base
when not in use. The power outlet should be
switched off and the power cord unplugged
from the power outlet when not in use.
This kettle must only be used with the power
base supplied. Use caution when pouring water
from your kettle, as boiling water will scald.Do
not pour the water too quickly.
Note

Safety boil dry protection

The kettle is fitted with a safety device, which
protects against overheating should the appliance
be operated with insufficient water. If this occurs
the kettle will stop heating, and the Power On
light will go out. Lift up the ON/OFF switch to switch
it OFF,switch OFF at the power outlet and allow
kettle to cool before refilling.
Remove the kettle from the power base and add
more water.‘Click’ soundsmay be heard. Then,
return the kettle to the power base.The saftey device
will be reset.
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THISAPPLIANCEIS DESIGNEDFOR BOILINGOF DRINKINGQUALITY WATERONLY.NEVER USE IT

TOHEAT OR BOILANY OTHER LIQUIDSOR FOODSTUFFS.THELID SHOULDALWAYSBE FIRMLY

INPLACE AND LOCKEDINTO THECLOSED POSITIONBEFOREUSE.

NEVERIMMERSETHE KETTLE BASE,SWITCHAREA, POWERBASE OR POWERSUPPLY

CORDIN WATER,OR ALLOWMOISTURETO COME IN CONTACTWITHTHESE PARTS.

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