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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing this Philips kettle! In
this user manual you find all the information you need to enjoy your kettle optimally for a long time.
General description (Fig. 1)
AOn/off switch (I/O)
BLid
CSpout
DWater level indicator
EBase
FScale filter (HD4646/HD4628 only)
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
- | Do not immerse the appliance or the base in water |
| or any other liquid. |
| Warning |
- | Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance |
| corresponds to the local mains voltage before you |
| connect the appliance. |
- | Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord, |
| the base or the appliance itself is damaged. |
- | If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it |
| replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by |
| Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid |
| a hazard. |
- | This appliance is not intended for use by persons |
| (including children) with reduced physical, sensory |
| or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and |
| knowledge, unless they have been given supervision |
| or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a |
| person responsible for their safety. |
- | Children should be supervised to ensure that they |
| do not play with the appliance. |
- | Keep the mains cord out of the reach of children. |
| Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of |
| the table or worktop on which the appliance stands. |
| Excess cord can be stored in or around the base of |
| the appliance. |
- | Only use the kettle in combination with its original |
| base. |
- | Hot water can cause serious burns. Be careful when |
| the kettle contains hot water. |
- | Keep the mains cord, the base and the kettle away |
| from hot surfaces. |
- | Never fill the kettle beyond the maximum level |
| indication. If the kettle has been overfilled, boiling |
| water may be ejected from the spout and cause |
| scalding. |
- | Do not open the lid while the water is heating up. Be |
| careful when you open the lid immediately after the |
| water has boiled: the steam that comes out of the |
Boil-dry protection
This kettle is equipped with
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today.
Before first use
1Remove stickers, if any, from the base or the kettle.
2Place the base on a dry, stable and flat surface.
3HD4646 only:To adjust the length of the cord, wind it round the reel in the base.
4Pass the cord through one of the slots in the base.
5Rinse the kettle with water.
6Fill the kettle with water up to the maximum level and let the water boil once (see ‘Using the appliance’).
7Pour out the hot water and rinse the kettle once more.
Using the appliance
1Fill the kettle with water either through the spout or through the open lid (Fig. 2).
2If the lid is open, close the lid.
Make sure that the lid is properly closed to prevent the kettle from boiling dry.
3Place the kettle on its base, put the plug in the wall socket.
-HD4628/HD4626: Set the on/off switch to ‘I’ (Fig. 3).
-HD4638: Set the on/off switch to ‘I’ (Fig. 4).
-HD4646: Set the on/off switch to ‘I’ (Fig. 5).
,The kettle starts heating up.
,The kettle switches off automatically when the water has reached boiling point.
Note:You can interrupt the boiling process by pressing the on/off switch to ‘O’.
Cleaning and descaling
Always unplug the appliance before you clean it.
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
Never immerse the kettle or its base in water.
-Once every month if you use hard water (more than 18dH).
1Fill the kettle with water up to
2After the kettle has switched off, add white vinegar (8% acetic acid) to the maximum level.
3Leave the solution in the kettle overnight.
4Empty the kettle and rinse the inside thoroughly.
5Fill the kettle with fresh water and boil the water.
6Empty the kettle and rinse it with fresh water again.
7Repeat the procedure if there is still some scale in the kettle.
Note:You can also use an appropriate descaler. In that case, follow the instructions on the package of the descaler.
Replacement
If the kettle, the base or the mains cord of the appliance is damaged, take the base or the kettle to a service centre authorised by Philips for repair or replacement of the cord to avoid a hazard.
You can purchase a new filter at your Philips dealer or at a Philips service centre.The table below indicates which filters are suitable for your kettle.
Kettle type | Filter type |
|
|
HD4646 | HD4987 |
HD4628 | HD4966 |
Environment
,Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 7).
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact
the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country
(you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
kettle is very hot. |
Caution |
- Do not touch the body of the kettle during and |
some time after use, as it gets very hot. Always lift |
the kettle by its handle. |
- Always place the base and the kettle on a dry, flat |
and stable surface. |
- The kettle is only intended for boiling water. Do not |
use it to heat up soup or other liquids or jarred, |
bottled or tinned food. |
- HD4646: Always make sure the water in the kettle at |
least covers the bottom of the kettle to prevent the |
kettle from boiling dry. |
- HD4638/HD4628/HD4626: Never fill the kettle |
below the minimum level to prevent the kettle from |
boiling dry. |
- Depending on the hardness of the water in your |
area, small spots may appear on the heating element |
of your kettle when you use it.This phenomenon is |
the result of scale |
and on the inside of the kettle over time.The harder |
the water, the faster scale builds up. Scale can occur |
in different colours. Although scale is harmless, too |
much scale can influence the performance of your |
kettle. Descale your kettle regularly by following the |
instructions given in the chapter ‘Descaling’. |
- Some condensation may appear on the base of the |
kettle.This is perfectly normal and does not mean |
that the kettle has any defects. |
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Cleaning the kettle
1Clean the outside of the kettle with a soft, damp cloth moistened with warm water and some mild cleaning agent.
Cleaning the filter (HD4646/HD4628
only)
Scale is not harmful to your health but it may give your drink a powdery taste.The scale filter prevents scale particles from ending up in your drink. Clean the scale filter regularly.
1Remove the filter from the kettle (1) and gently brush it with a soft nylon brush under a running tap
(2)(Fig. 6).
Note:You can also leave the filter in the kettle when you descale the whole appliance (see section ‘Descaling the kettle’ in this chapter).
Note:You can also take the filter out of the kettle and clean it in the dishwasher.
Descaling the kettle
Regular descaling prolongs the life of the kettle.
In case of normal use (up to 5 times a day), the following descaling frequency is recommended:
-Once every 3 months if you use soft water (up to 18dH).
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