Mellerware 22640B Problem Reason Action Pre-caution Kettle is leaking water, Kettle does not work

Trouble Shooting Guide

Problem	Reason	Action	Pre-caution
Kettle is leaking water	May be condensation	This is normal if boiled a num-	This kettle is for household
		ber of times in succession	use only.
	Kettle is over filled	Pour out water to MAX level.	If overfilled water can eject
			from the kettle resulting in a
			hazard
	Switch is sticking	Ensure switch button is clean.	Keep appliance away from
			cooking splatter.
Kettle does not work	Household socket is off.	Switch on household socket	Ensure water covers the ele-
			ment before operating.
	Household socket is not	Check the socket with another	Appliance must be of similar
	working	appliance	wattage to prevent overloading.
	Kettle is not seated on base	Seat kettle on base correctly	Your life of the kettle will be
	correctly.		reduced if not seated on base
			correctly.
Kettle trips mains power	Overloaded circuit.	Unplug all appliances attached	Note that their can be up to 5
supply		to the same circuit.	household plug sockets on 1
			circuit.
Kettle takes too long to boil	Element has lime scale	Descale element using a	Kettles with scale will have a
	deposits.	proprietary descaler or citric	reduced lifespan. Clean the
		acid solution. If not successful	scale regularly.
		then a new element may be
		required.
Kettle works intermittently	Element has lime scale	Descale element using a	Kettles with scale will have a
	deposits.	proprietary descaler or citric	reduced lifespan. Clean the
		acid solution. If not successful	scale regularly.
		then a new element may be
		required.
Kettle is rusting on outside	Steam deposit has oxidised and	Wipe your kettle after each use	Keeping any appliance clean
	turned into an orange colour.	to keep dry. Polish stainless	at all time will extend the life of
		steel occasionally.	the product.
Element is rusting. Rust spots	Water deposits on the element.	Some stains are stubborn and	Use distilled water.
on element.	Some areas have water that	a descaler may not be effective.
	will result in orange or brown	This should not affect function.
	stains.
Kettle does not switch off	Lid not positioned correctly	Place lid on the kettle securely.	Ejecting steam from the spout
automatically	or is off.		or lid can be a hazard

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