KitchenAid KEK1722 manual Cleaning the filter, Removing mineral deposits from the interior

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning the filter

The Electric Kettle features a removable mesh filter that traps scale deposits for cleaner water. The filter will need to be cleaned periodically—more often if you have hard water.

1	To access filter: Open the lid; the	2	Clean under hot water with a soft
	filter is located behind spout inside		brush or cloth to remove deposits,
	Electric Kettle. Grasp the top of		and replace filter by sliding the filter
	the filter to remove.		into the slot behind the spout.

NOTE: If calcium deposits remain on the filter, let it stand overnight in a solution of water and white vinegar. Rinse the filter thoroughly and replace in the Electric Kettle.

Removing miner_al deposits fr_om the inter_ior_

To get the best performance from your Electric Kettle, decalcification will be necessary. Calcium deposits may form on the interior metal parts of the Electric Kettle. The cleaning interval will depend on the hardness of the water you put in the Electric Kettle.

1	Fill the Electric Kettle with white vinegar
	to the 1 cup (.25 L) mark. Add water

to the 3 cups (.75 L) mark. Boil (100º C/ 212º F) and allow to stand overnight.

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2	Empty the solution from the
	Electric Kettle.

3	Fill the Electric Kettle with water, bring
	to a boil and drain out the water. Repeat

this step twice. The Electric Kettle is now ready to use.

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