West Bend instruction manual Cleaning Your Kettle, Decalcifying Your Kettle

•Some minor expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and cooling – this is normal.

•Your kettle is equipped with a self-resetting boil-dry protector: If the kettle is accidentally switched on with less than the minimum level of water, the boil-dry protector will operate to safely cut-off the power. For continued use, switch the kettle to “OFF” position and allow the kettle and control system to cool down before re-use.

CLEANING YOUR KETTLE

1.Switch kettle to “OFF” position, unplug from electrical outlet and allow the entire unit to cool completely before cleaning. Do not immerse the kettle, base, cord, plugs or other electric parts in water or other liquid.

2.The exterior of the kettle can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.

3.The water filter can be removed for cleaning, but should be put back in place before next use. To remove filter, grab tab with finger and thumb, pull filter slightly towards the pour spout and lift out. To replace filter, slide back into place.

4.Decalcify the Kettle periodically. See the “Decalcifying Your Kettle” section.

DECALCIFYING YOUR KETTLE

•Over time, mineral deposits build up on internal parts and effect the operation of the appliance causing the need for your kettle to be decalcified periodically to maintain performance. The frequency of decalcification depends on the hardness of your water and how often you use the kettle. Indications that decalcifying is necessary are:

oIncreased noise during production

oExcessive steaming

oLonger heating times

•If usage is regular, decalcifying should be carried out as follows:

oWith soft water, decalcify once per year

oWith medium water, decalcify every quarter year o With hard water, decalcify once a month

•We recommend the use of vinegar for decalcifying.

1.Fill kettle to the MAX level mark using ½ white household vinegar and ½ water.

2.Plug unit into electrical outlet, switch to “ON” position and allow the kettle to fully heat and shut off automatically. Dispose of “vinegar” when complete.

3.Follow the same step as above except using clear cool water to rinse any remaining traces of the vinegar from the system. Rinse twice using clean cool water each time.

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