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| Product Type | Electric Kettle |
| Brand | Gastroback |
| Model | Design Water Kettle Express 42441 |
| Capacity | 1.7 L |
| Power | 2200 W |
| Voltage | 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | approx. 22 x 18 x 25 cm |
| Weight | approx. 1.2 kg |
| Material | Stainless steel body, plastic handle |
| Heating Element | Concealed stainless steel |
| Base Type | 360° swivel cordless base |
| Controls | One-touch lid opening, on/off switch with indicator light |
| Safety Features | Auto shut-off, boil-dry protection |
| Filter | Removable lime scale filter |
| Cord Length | approx. 0.75 m |
| Maintenance | Descale regularly with vinegar or citric acid |
| Cleaning | Wipe exterior with damp cloth; do not immerse |
| Spare Parts | Available from Gastroback customer service |
| Reparability | Repair by authorized service center |
| Included Accessories | Kettle, base, user manual |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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USER MANUAL Design Water Kettle Express 42441 Gastroback
Read all provided instructions before first usage!
Model and attachments are subject to change
For household use only!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards 32
General Safety Instructions....32
Important Safeguards for Electrical Appliances 34
High Temperature — Risk of Burns 36
Technical Specifications....37
Knowing Your Design Waterkettle Express 38
Properties of Your Design Kettle Express 39
Shortcuts 39
Keep Warm Function 40
Memory Function 41
Display and Sounds 41
Self-Resetting Dry Boil Protection 41
Before First Use....42
Operation 42
Solving Problems 46
Care and Cleaning 48
Cleaning the Appliance 49
De-scaling the Kettle 49
Storage 50
Notes for Disposal 50
Information And Service....51
Warranty 51
IMPORTANT NOTE - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - BEFORE YOU USE THE DEVICE!
All GASTROBACK® products are intended for food processing of food products and groceries. For reasons of health protection and hygiene, products that are used on a daily basis or used only once, are not allowed to be returned. Check the goods just as you would do in a retail store.
You only have to pay for a possible loss in value of the goods, if this loss of value is due to a non-necessary for the examination of the nature, characteristics and function of the goods handling.
An unnecessary way to check the nature, characteristics and function of the goods is the processing of food products or groceries into food and drinks.
If you have any questions about GASTROBACK® products, if your unit is not working properly straight away or if you need any accessories or spare parts for your GASTROBACK® product please contact our customer service before returning.
Monday to friday (except on holidays) from 8am to 4pm
E-Mail: info@gastroback.de
DEAR CUSTOMER!
Due to the powerful heating elements, your new Design Kettle Express will heat clear drinking water up to the selected temperature in the range of 50 °C to 100 °C (boiling) in a rush. Thereafter, if desired, the appliance will switch to the keep warm function, keeping the set temperature for 30 minutes. Then the heating elements will be switched off automatically.
By simply pressing the KEEP WARM button, the keep warm function may be activated or deactivated even while a heating cycle is running.
After 1/2 hours of being idle, the appliance will switch off completely to save energy.
Your Gastroback GmbH
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Carefully read all instructions, before operating this appliance and save for further reference. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use, described in these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause severe injuries or damage by electric shock, heat, or fire.
These instructions are an essential part of the appliance. Do not pass the appliance without this booklet to third parties. Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it other than described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised service centre (see: 'Warranty').
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- This appliance is for household use only and NOT intended for use in moving vehicles. Do not operate or store the appliance in humid or wet areas or outdoors. Any use of accessories, attachments or spare parts that are not recommended by the manufacturer or damaged in any way may result in injuries to persons and/or damage.
- DO NOT leave the power base of the appliance unattended while connected to the power supply. Do not leave the appliance in the keep warm operation unnecessarily to avoid useless energy loss.
- Check the entire appliance regularly for proper operation (e.g. check for distortion, cracks, leaks, corroded pins of the power plug). Do not operate the appliance, when liquids escape during operation. Do not operate the appliance, when the appliance or any part of it is likely to be damaged, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock or any other injuries to persons and/or damage. The appliance or its parts are likely to be damaged, if the appliance has been subject to inadmissible strain (e.g. over-heating, mechanical or electric shock), or if there are any cracks or leaks, excessively frayed or melted parts, or distortions, or if the appliance is not working properly. If one of these cases occur during operation, immediately unplug the appliance, and get in contact with an authorized service centre for examination and/or repair. Do not attempt to open the housing of the appliance.
- Operate the appliance on a well accessible, stable, level, clean, dry, and suitable large table or counter that is resistant against heat and water. Always wipe off spilled liquids immediately.
- Do not place any clothes or tissue or other foreign objects under or on the appliance during operation, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock and overheating. Do not place the appliance over a power cord or on wet or inclined surfaces (e.g. sink or drain board).
- This appliance may be used or handled by persons (including children from 8 years and above) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Even cleaning may not be performed by children without supervision. Children must always be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance or any parts of the appliance or the packaging. Always keep the appliance where it is dry, frost-free, and clean, and where young children cannot reach it. Do not leave the appliance or any part of it unattended, when in reach of young children.
- Do not place the appliance or any part of it on or near hot surfaces (e.g. burner, heater, or oven). Do not use any parts of the appliance with any other device or for any purpose not described in this booklet. Do not handle the appliance or any part of it with violence.
- Always switch OFF the appliance via the ON/OFF button (all buttons get dark), unplug and wait for the appliance to cool down completely, before cleaning the appliance and when the appliance is not in use. Do not use any hard or sharp-edged objects with the appliance (e.g. forks, knives, scrapers). The appliance is intended for heating clear drinking water. For de-scaling, only use the liquids recommended in this booklet. Do not fill in any other liquids or food to avoid injuries and damage due to fire, electric shock, and high temperatures. To avoid overheating, before operation, always fill a sufficient amount of clear drinking water into the kettle (at least 0.5 litres / MIN). Do not operate the appliance with the water kettle empty. However, do not fill in more than the maximum amount (1.7 litres / MAX). If the kettle is overfilled, boiling water may splash out.
- If liquids run out or are spilled onto the exterior of the power base or kettle, immediately unplug the appliance. Always wipe off spilled liquids immediately. If in doubt, check the kettle for leakage, before operating the appliance again.
- Do not place any hard and/or heavy objects on or in the appliance or any part of it.
- Do not use any abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads (e.g. metal scouring pads), or any corrosive chemicals (e.g. bleach) for cleaning. Do not place the appliance or any part of it in an automatic dishwasher!
- Depending on the hardness of your water, you need to de-scale the kettle regularly. A large amount of scale will lead to energy loss and could cause damage to the appliance (see: 'Care and Cleaning').
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
The appliance is heated electrically via extremely high-powered heating elements. Place the appliance near a suitable wall power outlet to connect the appliance directly to a separately connected and protected mains power supply with protective conductor (earth/ground) connected properly. Ensure that the ratings of your mains power supply correspond to the requirements of the appliance (220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, at least 16 A). Do not operate any other appliances via the same power outlet simultaneously to avoid overloading your power supply.
- Always switch off the kettle via the ON/OFF button, before removing the kettle from the base or unplugging the appliance to avoid extreme load to the electrical connectors of the kettle and base, or power plug and power outlet.
- The installation of a residual current operated circuit breaker (r.c.c.b.) with a maximum rated residual operating current of 30 mA in the supplying electrical circuit is strongly recommended. If in doubt, contact your electrician for further information.
- In various foreign countries, the specifications for power supplies are subject to incompatible norms. Therefore it is possible that power supplies in foreign countries do not meet the requirements for safe opera-
tion of the appliance. Thus, before operating the appliance abroad, ensure that safe operation is possible.
- Do not use any desk top multi socket outlet, external timer, remote control systems or extension cord. The power outlet must always be easily accessible so that it would be possible to unplug the appliance immediately in case of any malfunction or danger.
- The pins of the power plug and the power connector in the bottom of the kettle must be smooth and clean without discolourations. Especially keep the power connector (kettle) and power socket (power base) always completely dry. Do not poke in the power socket or power connector. Do not attempt to operate the appliance with the power socket or power connector damaged or polluted in any way to avoid risk of overheating, fire and electric shock.
- Always handle power cords with care. Do not place the appliance on a power cord. The power cord may never touch hot surfaces, sharp edges, or any moving parts. Do not let the plug or power cord hang over the edge of the table or counter. Ensure that no one will pull the appliance by the power cord. Power cords may never be knotted, twisted, pulled, strained or squeezed. Always grasp the plug to disconnect the power cord. Do not touch the appliance or power plug with wet hands with the appliance connected to the power supply.
- To avoid hazard of overheating, fire and electric shock, always unwind the power cord completely for operation and ensure that there are no loops of the power cord left in the cord storage.
- Do not place or immerse the power base, kettle or power cord in water or any other liquid. DO NOT spill or drip any liquids on the power base or the power cord or on the exterior of the kettle to avoid risk of fire and electric shock. When parts of the appliance are leaking during operation and/or liquids accumulate under the power base or run down on the exterior of the appliance, immediately unplug the appliance. Refer to the instructions in chapter 'Solving Problems'.
- Do not place the appliance or any part of it in an automatic dishwasher.
- Do not place the power base on a metal surface, large bowl, or tray for operation.
- A cordless water kettle may never be filled while standing on the power base. Always remove the water kettle from the power base for filling and pouring. For filling, always open the lid.
HIGH TEMPERATURE — RISK OF BURNS
⚠ WARNING – The Design Kettle Express is equipped with electric heating elements for heating up drinking water. Thus, the appliance could cause severe scalds, burns and damage, when used improperly.
- Always hold the kettle level when filled, to avoid spilling. The appliance and the contents may be hot even for some time after operation. Always leave the appliance cool down to room temperature and empty the kettle completely, before cleaning or storing the appliance.
- Even with the lid properly closed, hot steam and splashes of hot water could escape during operation. Do not hold your face or other parts of your body over or directly near the appliance during operation and while the appliance is still hot to avoid scalds due to steam and splashes.
- Even the exterior of the appliance an the contents may be very hot during operation and some time thereafter. Only touch the appliance at the operating elements and the handle, when it is hot. Before pouring, wait until the water has stopped boiling and then pour carefully to avoid spilling. If the kettle is tilted too much for pouring, the water could run out besides the spout, thus getting spilled. Always keep the lid closed during operation and when the water is boiling or still very hot, to avoid scalding.
- Always keep the appliance in sufficient distance to the edge of the table or counter and to other objects. For operation, leave at least 1 m of free space above the appliance and at least 20 cm of free space on each side, to avoid damage due to steam and hot water. Do not operate the appliance under overhanging boards and drop-
lights or near any delicate objects (e.g. curtains).
- Do not hold your hands or any foreign objects (e.g. clothes, brushes) into the interior of the kettle with the appliance connected to the power supply.
WARNING – The appliance is only to be used with the stand provided.
⚠ WARNING – A statement that the heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Model: | Art.- No.: 42441 Design Waterkettle Express |
| Power supply: | 220 - 240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz, 16 A |
| Power consumption: | 2.520 W - 3000 W |
| Length of power cord: | approx. 80 cm |
| Weight: | approx. 1,08 kg |
| Dimensions: | approx. 230 x 150 x 245 mm (width x depth x height) |
| Capacity: | min. 0,5 Litermax. 1,7 Liter |
| Temperature: | variable from 50°C to 100°C in steps of 5°C |
| Certification: |
These specifications may change without notice.
KNOWING YOUR DESIGN WATERKETTLE EXPRESS
1 SPOUT with splashing shield
2 HANDLE holding the operating elements
3 LID grasp into the hollow
4 STAINLESS STEEL KETTLE with filling level indicator
5 POWER BASE
PROPERTIES OF YOUR DESIGN KETTLE EXPRESS
Your new Design Kettle Express is intended for heating up drinking water to a selectable temperature in the range between 50°C to boiling temperature (100°C). You may cancel any running heating cycle at any time you like by pressing the ON/OFF button or removing the kettle from the power base.
WARNING – Before connecting the appliance to the power outlet, always check, whether the power outlet you are going to use is rated for at least 16 A to avoid overloading the power supply.
NOTE
There is no way to change the set temperature while a heating cycle is running (ON/OFF button is illuminated). If you wish to set another temperature, you must cancel any running heating cycle first (ON/OFF button gets dark). Thereafter, with the appliance in standby mode, you may set a new temperature value.
IMPORTANT - Always close the lid for operation. With the lid open, the temperature control and automatic shut-off will not work properly and there will be high energy loss.
IMPORTANT - Depending on the water hardness of your drinking water, the appliance needs regular de-scaling (see: 'Care and Cleaning'). Otherwise, the temperature control will not work properly, there will be an increasing energy loss, and overheating of the heating elements could occur.
SHORTCUTS
The temperature settings 100^ C (boiling), 80^ C, and 60^ C are available via short-cuts.
NOTE
The shortcuts are available in standby mode only. Additionally, you must start the heating process via the ON/OFF button within 6 seconds. Otherwise the appliance will switch back to standby mode.
The following shortcuts are accessible.
| Temperature | Shortcut |
| 100°C | Hold the KEEP WARM button pressed for 2 seconds until 100 is shown on the display. |
| 80°C | Hold the temperature selection button and KEEP WARM button pressed simultaneously for 2 seconds until 80 is shown on the display. |
| 60°C | Hold the temperature selection button pressed for 2 seconds until 60 is shown on the display. |
KEEP WARM FUNCTION
After heating, with the keep warm function activated, the appliance will switch to the keep warm function automatically, keeping the set temperature for up to 30 minutes. While the keep warm function is running, the ON/OFF button will be illuminated in yellow. After 30 minutes in keep warm the heating elements will be deactivated completely and the ON/OFF button will get dark (standby mode).
By simply pressing the KEEP WARM button, the keep warm function may be activated or deactivated even while a heating cycle is running.
NOTE
When you have set a temperature above 90^ C the keep warm function will always fall back to 90^ C. This is because the water within the kettle will be vaporized too quickly, when boiling for a long period of time, leading to a lot of steam escaping from the appliance. Additionally, the water level could go down below the MIN filling level, thus causing the risk of overheating and high loss of energy. In fact: The higher the set temperature, the higher the energy consumption for keeping warm will be.
NOTE
A beep sounds 3 times each time the water boils to the target temperature. The holding temperature for setting the boiling temperature 100^ and 95^ is 90^ , and for others the holding temperature is the same as for setting the boiling temperature.
So: (for example: the set boiling temperature is 100^ , beeps 3 times when cooking is finished, warming light changes to orange color and when the temperature drops to 90^ , the buzzer beeps to remind you to warm up hold until the warming is finished, a signal tone sounds (5 times).
MEMORY FUNCTION
The appliance will keep the recently set temperature in memory, even after switching off and disconnecting the appliance from the power supply.
IMPORTANT - To save any set temperature in memory, you need to start a heating cycle. Thereafter, you may cancel the heating cycle immediately. Nevertheless,, the set temperature will be kept in memory.
DISPLAY AND SOUNDS
When connecting the appliance to the power supply, a signal sounds and the actual water temperature in the kettle will be shown on the display. However, with the water temperature below 30^ C, two dashes will be shown. After pressing the ON/OFF button, the appliance will start heating immediately up to the set temperature.
During a heating cycle, the ON/OFF button is illuminated in red. As soon as the set temperature is reached, several beeps sound and, with the keep warm function activated, the ON/OFF button changes to yellow indicating the keep warm function. After another 30 minutes the ON/OFF button will get dark indicating the standby mode. An additional acoustic signal sounds. However, the actual water temperature will still be shown on the display.
When pressing the temperature selection button shortly with a heating cycle running the set temperature will flash on the display. If you do not press any button for approx. 6 seconds, the actual water temperature in the kettle will be shown again.
NOTE
If the appliance is idle for approx. 30 minutes, the display is switched off completely and gets dark. To reactivate the display again, simply press any button.
SELF-RESETTING DRY BOIL PROTECTION
The water kettle is fitted with a self-resetting dry boil protection device, which safeguards against overheating of the heating elements. Overheating may be caused by ...
- too much scale on the heating elements. De-scale the kettle in time (see: 'Care and Cleaning').
- too little water in the kettle. Always observe the MIN filling level (0.5 litre).
If overheating occurs, all button lights get dark simultaneously and the kettle will automatically switch off the heating elements with an acoustic signal. Thereafter, the kettle will switch off completely. In this case, remove the kettle from the power base and pour out the water. Then leave the kettle cool down by waiting approx. 30 minutes. Thereafter, you can reactivate the appliance. If required, de-scale the kettle.
BEFORE FIRST USE
WARNING – DO NOT let children play with the appliance, or any part of it, or the packaging! Always unplug the appliance before cleaning it, and when it is not in use. Do not place or immerse the appliance (power base and kettle) or power cord in water or other liquids or spill any liquids on the power base, power cord, or the exterior of the kettle. For operation, always unwind the power cord completely to avoid risk of overheating, fire, and electric shock. Do not use any abrasive or corrosive cleaners for cleaning to avoid damage to the surfaces. Do not place the appliance or any part of it in an automatic dishwasher.
- Unpack the appliance and all parts and accessories carefully. Check that no parts are damaged or missing (see: 'Knowing Your New Tea Kettle'). Carefully remove all packaging, shipping materials, stickers, and promotional materials. However, DO NOT remove the model label.
- Before first use and after a longer period of storage, clean all parts of the appliance (see: 'Care and Cleaning'). Grasp into the hollow on the lid to pull the lid open. Thereafter, rinse the interior of the kettle thoroughly with clear tap water.
- Select a suitable place for operating the appliance near a sufficient wall power outlet, leaving a distance of at least 20 cm to the edge of the table or counter and to any other object (see: 'General Safety Instructions').
- Fill the kettle with 1.7 litres of clear drinking water (MAX marking) and bring the water to the boil (100°C, see: 'Operation'). Thereafter discard the water.
- Repeat the recent step.
- Then rinse the kettle with clear tap water. The appliance is now ready for use.
OPERATION
WARNING – Always ensure that the appliance and all its parts and accessories are out of reach of young children. The appliance is intended for heating clear drinking water via electrically powered heating elements. Do not attempt to heat the kettle by any other source of heat. Do not fill in any other beverages, food, or any foreign liquids for operation to avoid injuries and damage due to overheating, fire, electric shock, and high temperatures. Improper use or misuse may cause severe injuries and damage. Unplug the appliance and leave it cool down completely, before cleaning the appliance, and when the appliance is not in use.
Do not leave the power base unattended while connected to the power supply. Always unplug the power base when the appliance is not in use.
Before operation, ensure that there are no leaks in the kettle. If water runs out during operation, immediately unplug the appliance (see: 'Solving Problems'). Regularly de-scale the kettle (see: 'Care and Cleaning'). Do not use violence.
Ensure to place the appliance on a level, flat, stable, and dry surface. For operation, do not place the appliance near the edge of the working space or on inclined surfaces. Do not operate the appliance in a tray or tub or on a metal surface to avoid high risk of electric shock, when overflow or splashing of hot water occurs. To avoid overheating, before operation, always fill a sufficient amount of clear drinking water into the kettle (at least 0.5 litres / MIN). Always remove the kettle from the power base and wait until the kettle cooled down, before filling the kettle. Do not operate the appliance with the kettle empty. However, Do not fill in more than the maximum amount (1.7 litres / MAX). If the kettle is overfilled, boiling water may splash out. Always ensure to hold the kettle level, when it is filled. Do not leave water in the kettle after use, to avoid excessive build-up of scale.
- Place the power base on a suitable table or counter near an appropriate wall power outlet.
- Remove the kettle from the power base and open the lid. To pull the lid open, grasp into the hollow in the lid.
- Fill the desired amount of clear drinking water into the kettle, between MIN (0.5 litres) and MAX (1.7 litres). Always keep the kettle level, as soon as it is filled.
- Close the lid by pressing the lid down until it settles in place.
IMPORTANT - When filling the kettle, ensure not to spill water onto the exterior of the kettle. If required, wipe dry the exterior of the kettle, before placing the kettle onto the power base. Do NOT operate the kettle with the lid open. Otherwise, the temperature control and automatic shut-off will not work properly. Additionally, there will be high energy loss.
- Ensure that the exterior of the kettle is dry. Then place the kettle onto the power base and connect the appliance to the power supply. A beep sounds and the display is illuminated, showing the actual water temperature or two dashes, if the water temperature is below 30^ C. The appliance is now ready for operation (standby mode).
⚠ WARNING – Risk of Scalds: The exterior of the kettle will get hot during operation. Only touch the kettle at the operating elements and handle. Even with the lid closed properly, hot steam could escape from under the lid during operation and some minutes thereafter. Do not hold your face, hands, or other parts of your body, or any delicate objects over or directly beside the kettle, if the kettle is still hot.
NOTE
The kettle is no measuring appliance. There may be differences between the temperature displayed on the display and the actual temperature of the water. Additionally, after heating the actual water temperature may be somewhat higher than the set temperature. Take this into consideration, especially when setting low temperatures and heating small amounts of water.
- Set the desired temperature by pressing the temperature selection button shortly several times until the desired temperature will flash on the display. You can set the desired temperature from 50^ C to 100^ C (boiling) in steps of 5^ C.
NOTE
If you wish to heat up to the same set temperature as last time, you can start the heating cycle without any settings. The appliance will always keep the recently used temperature in memory. Additionally, you may use the shortcuts for setting the temperature: 100°C (hold the KEEP WARM button pressed for 2 seconds), 80°C (hold the temperature selection button and KEEP WARM button pressed simultaneously for 2 seconds), or 60°C (hold the temperature selection button pressed for 2 seconds). See also: 'Properties of Your Water Kettle'.
- Simply press the ON/OFF button to start the heating cycle. The kettle will start heating immediately. On the display, the actual water temperature will be shown.
- If you wish to use the keep warm function, shortly press the KEEP WARM button. You may activate or de-activate the keep warm function during operation just as you like.
- As soon as the water reaches the set temperature, the kettle will switch to the next step automatically. With the keep warm function activated, the ON/OFF button
will change to yellow and the kettle will keep the water at the set temperature for 30 minutes. Thereafter, the appliance will switch off the heating elements and return to standby mode with a beep. The ON/OFF button gets dark.
NOTE
You may cancel the operating cycle at any time by removing the kettle from the power base, or by pressing the ON/OFF button. Do not leave the keep warm function run uselessly to avoid excessive energy consumption.
After being idle for approx. 30 minutes (ON/OFF button is dark), the kettle will shut off completely and the display gets dark. Simply press any button to switch on the display again.
WARNING – Hot water and steam could cause severe injuries and damage! Always pour out hot water with special care and ensure not to spill the water or get scalded by the steam.
- Carefully pour the hot water. With the water boiling, always wait some seconds for the water to stop boiling. Do not leave the water within the kettle uselessly, to avoid excessive build-up of scale.
SOLVING PROBLEMS
If any problems occur during operation, you will find the solution in the following table.
| Problem Possible Reason The Easy Solution | ||
| Emergency stop required? | As an exception, immediately unplug the appliance. | |
| The display remains dark. No signal sounds, when placing the kettle on the power base. | The appliance is not live. | Ensure that the appliance is connected to a suitable wall power outlet. Ensure that the wall power outlet is live by connecting a lamp. When it is not live, refer to the following entry, too.Do not attempt to operate the appliance with the electrical connectors damaged in any way and/or when your power supply fuses repeatedly!Check, if the kettle is connected correctly to the power base. Turn it a little. |
| The overheat protection system has been triggered. | Empty the kettle and leave the kettle cool down for at least 30 minutes. If required, de-scale the kettle. Then try again. | |
| A severe problem occurred. | Take the kettle off the power base and unplug the power base. Get in contact with an authorised service centre for examination and repair. | |
| The used power outlet is not rated sufficiently. The power supply fuses, when switching on the kettle. | Unplug the appliance. Before operation, always ensure that the power outlet israted for 16 A at least!Do not attempt to operate any other appliances via this power outlet simultaneously.Do not attempt to operate the appliance, when your power supply fuses repeatedly! If in doubt, contact your electrician. | |
| Problem Possible Reason The Easy Solution | ||
| The kettle is placed on the power base and plugged in, but the display is dark. | If no button has been pressed for 30 minutes, the kettle will switch OFF completely to save energy. | Simply press a button to reactivate the display. |
| The appliance is live, but the water is not heated. | The overheat protection system has been triggered. | The kettle has been operated without water or with too little water. Empty the kettle and leave it cool down for at least 30 minutes. Thereafter, fill the kettle with at least 0.5 litres of cold water and try again. |
| Too much scale is covering the heating elements, causing overheating. De-scale the kettle (see: ‘De-scaling the Kettle’). | ||
| Water accumulates under the power base or runs down on the exterior of the kettle. | There is too much water in the kettle. | Immediately unplug the appliance. Then wipe dry the appliance completely. Always observe the MAX filling level when filling (1.7 litres). |
| You spilled some water when filling or moving the kettle. | Immediately unplug the appliance. Then wipe dry completely. Ensure not to spill water on the exterior of the kettle during filling. Always ensure to hold the kettle level when it is filled. | |
| The kettle is leaking. Immediately unplug the appliance and wipe dry the appliance completely. Then check the kettle for leakage (fill up and leave stand over night). Do not use the appliance, if the kettle is leaking. | ||
| You cannot change the set temperature. | There is no way to change the current settings with a heating cycle running (ON/OFF button is illuminated in red). | Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the running heating cycle (ON/OFF button gets dark). Then try again. |
| The appliance goes back to standby mode, immediately after starting a heating cycle. | The actual water temperature is above or equal to the set temperature. | For starting a heating cycle, the actual water temperature must be at least 5°C below the set temperature. Raise the set temperature or wait until the appliance cooled down. Then try again. |
| The power base gets unexpectedly hot during operation. | The power cord has been wound partly around the cable storage during operation. | Always unwind the power cord completely before operation to avoid overheating. |
| The power socket in the centre of the power base or the pins at the bottom of the kettle are damaged or corroded. | Immediately unplug the appliance. Check the power connector at the bottom of the kettle and the power socket of the power base for discolouration, distortion, or corrosion. Do not use the appliance again, if the pins are not smooth and clean. There is no use in trying to clean or repair the pins of the power connector as the power socket in the power base will be affected as well. | |
| The power cord is damaged. | Contact an authorised service centre for replacement. | |
CARE AND CLEANING
⚠ WARNING – Always switch OFF the kettle via the ON/OFF button (all buttons get dark), unplug, and leave the appliance cool down, before cleaning the appliance. Always ensure that all parts of the appliance are out of reach of children younger than 8 years.
Do not spill or pour any liquids on or in the power base or power cord. Do not place or immerse the appliance or any part of it in any liquids to avoid damage, risk of fire, and electric shock. Especially keep the power socket at the power base and the power connector in the bottom of the kettle always completely dry. Do not attempt to clean the power socket or the power connector, to avoid damage.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids (e.g. bleach, solving agents) for cleaning the appliance or any part of it, to avoid damage to the surfaces and seals. Do not use any hard or sharp-edged objects for cleaning (e.g. scoring pads, knives, scrapers). Do not use violence.
DO NOT clean the appliance or any part of it in an automatic dishwasher!
Depending on the water hardness and the frequency of usage, the interior of the kettle gets coated with grey or sand-coloured scale. To keep the appliance always ready for usage, and to avoid damage to the heating elements, you should de-scale the kettle in time (see: 'De-scaling the Kettle').
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
The appliance requires only little cleaning effort. In most cases, it is sufficient to rinse the kettle with clear tap water after use. However, depending on the usage, you should clean the exterior of the appliance regularly too.
- Always remove the kettle from the power base, unplug, and leave the appliance cool down to room temperature, before cleaning the appliance.
- Open the lid of the kettle and rinse the interior of the kettle thoroughly with tap water. If required, de-scale the kettle (see below).
⚠️ CAUTION – Always keep the power socket in the middle of the power base, the power connector in the bottom of the kettle, and the operating elements in the handle of the kettle completely dry. Avoid spilling or dripping any liquid onto the power base.
- Wipe the power base and power cord with a slightly damp cloth. Always ensure to keep the power socket completely dry.
- Wipe the exterior of the kettle with a damp cloth, removing any residues of scale and splashes.
- Thoroughly wipe dry the power base and exterior of the kettle. Thereafter, leave the parts of the appliance dry naturally for approx. 30 minutes, where they are out of reach of young children.
DE-SCALING THE KETTLE
Do not use any de-scaling solution not recommended in this booklet, to avoid damage to the walls and seals of the kettle.
WARNING – Do not breath-in any vapours escaping from de-scaling solutions to avoid injuries to your respiratory tracts. Always ensure good ventilation during de-scaling. For de-scaling you may use white vinegar.
- Fill the kettle with 0.7 litres of vinegar and fill up to the 1.7 L MAX filling level with clear tap water. Leave the kettle stand for at least 1 hour.
- With large amounts of scale, to assist de-scaling, you may warm up the solution up to the lowest possible temperature (50°C) and leave the kettle stand until the complete heating cycle finished (approx. 30 minutes). Ensure good ventilation, when warming up the vinegar solution.
- Empty the kettle and rinse the interior of the kettle with clear tap water.
- Then fill the kettle to the maximum (1.7 litres) and bring the water to the boil
(100°C). Discard the water and rinse the kettle again.
- Repeat the complete procedure, if there is still any scale left.
STORAGE
⚠ WARNING – Children must be supervised that they do not play with the appliance or any part of it. When the appliance is not in use, always unplug the appliance. Always leave the appliance cool down, before cleaning or storing the appliance. Do not leave the appliance unattended, while it is connected to the power supply to avoid risk of injuries, electric shock, and fire.
Clean the appliance before storing (see: 'Care and Cleaning').
Do not hold the appliance by the lid or power cord for moving the appliance to avoid damage. Always handle the power cord with care. The power cord may never be knotted, twisted, pulled, strained or squeezed. For storage, you may wind the power cord around the cord storage at the bottom of the power base.
Do not place any hard or heavy objects on or in the appliance or any part of it. Do not use any parts or accessories of the appliance for any other appliance or any other purpose than described in this booklet.
Please store the appliance in a frost free, clean and dry place where it is out of reach of young children and is protected against excessive load (e.g. mechanical or electric shock, heat, direct sunlight).
NOTES FOR DISPOSAL
Dispose of the appliance and packaging must be effected in accordance with the corresponding local regulations and requirements for electrical appliances and packaging. Please contact your local disposal company.
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills, dumps, or refuse incineration, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater or can be emitted into air, thus getting into the food chain, and damaging your health and well-being as well as poisoning flora and fauna. When replacing old appliances with new once, the vendor is legally obligated to take back your old appliance for disposal at least for free of charge.
INFORMATION AND SERVICE
Please check www.gastroback.de for further information.
For technical support, please contact Gastroback Customer Care Center by phone: +49 (0)4165/22 25-0 or e-mail info@gastroback.de.
Please refer to our home page for a copy of these operating instructions in pdf format.
WARRANTY
We guarantee that all our products are free of defects at the time of purchase. Any demonstrable manufacturing or material defects will be to the exclusion of any further claim and within 2 years after purchasing the appliance free of charge repaired or substituted. There is no Warranty claim of the purchaser if the damage or defect of the appliance is caused by inappropriate treatment, over loading or installation mistakes. The Warranty claim expires if there is any technical interference of a third party without a written agreement. The purchaser has to present the sales slip in assertion-of-claim and has to bear all charges of costs and risk of the transport.
Note
Customers from Germany and Austria: For repair and service, please send Gastroback products to the following address:
Gastroback GmbH, Gewerbestr. 20, D-21279 Hollenstedt, Germany.
Please agree that we cannot bear the charge of receipt.
Submission of appliances: Please ensure packing the appliance ready for shipment without accessories. Add the sales slip and a short fault description. The processing time after receipt of the defective appliance will be approx. 2 weeks; we will inform you automatically. After the warranty period, please send defective appliances to the given address. You will get a free quotation and, thereafter, can decide, whether we shall repair the appliance to the costs possibly accrued, send back the defective appliance for free of charge, or dispose of the appliance for free of charge.
The appliance is intended for household use only and NOT suited for commercial, industrial or trade usage. Do not attempt to use this appliance in any other way or for any other purpose than the intended use, described in these instructions. Any other use is regarded as unintended use or misuse, and can cause severe injuries or damage. There is no warranty claim of the purchaser if any injuries or damages are caused by unintended use.
GASTROBACK®
GASTROBACK GmbH
Gewerbestraße 20. 21279 Hollenstedt / Germany Telefon +49(0)4165/2225-0 • Telefax +49(0)4165/2225-29 info@gastroback.de • www.gastroback.de