EEWA4040 - Electric kettle AEG-ELECTROLUX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EEWA4040 AEG-ELECTROLUX

g Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions through carefully. Please make sure you read the safety instructions on the first pages of these operating instructions! Keep the operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to any future owners. With the warning triangle and/or by means of key words (Danger!, Caution!, Important!), information is emphasized which is important for your safety or the correct functioning of the appliance. It is essential that this information is observed. 0 This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance.

Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical tips on using the appliance.

Tips and information about the economical and environmentally friendly use of the appliance are marked with the clover. Description of the appliance

Case Lid Strainer insert Spout Release button for lid Handle Water level indicator ON/OFF switch with pilot light Separate base and mains cable Rating plate 1 Safety instructions This appliance corresponds to accepted technological standards with regards to safety and to the German Appliance Safety Law. Nevertheless, as a manufacturer we consider it our obligation to make you aware of the following safety information. General safety

• The appliance may only be connected to a power supply with the same voltage as that specified on the rating plate (K)!
• Never use the flex to pull the plug out of the socket but pull the actual plug.
• If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it has to be replaced by the manufacturer or its customer service or a trained electrician to avoid risks.
• Never use the kettle if it has been dropped or has evidently been damaged.
• Repairs to this appliance may only be carried out by qualified service engineers. Considerable danger may result from improper repairs. If repairs become necessary, please contact the Customer Care Department or your authorised dealer.
• Always pull out the plug, – before cleaning and attending to the kettle, – and after each time it is used, – and for faults during operation.
• 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 initial supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Safety of children
• Only use the express kettle when supervised.
• Supervise children particularly carefully!
• Packaging material, e.g. plastic bags, should not be accessible to children.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Points to remember when operating the express kettle
• Before starting the appliance ensure that the mains cord and plug are dry.
• Never use the kettle with wet hands.
• Never use the appliance outdoors.
• Whilst using the express kettle, high temperatures are reached which can cause scalding if the kettle is not handled carefully. Therefore only hold the appliance by the handle (F) provided.
• Do not use the kettle unsupervised. Do not place or use the kettle on hot surfaces or near naked flames.
• Attention: If the kettle is overfilled there is a risk that the boiling water may spray out. Therefore never fill the kettle above the maximum marking.
• Only use your kettle for heating water! Never put foodstuffs or foodstuff additives into the kettle. Never heat milk or stock on the kettle! Do not place any objects in the kettle!
• Never use the appliance with the lid (B) open as otherwise the automatic switch off cannot work.
• Do not move the appliance whilst it is on.
• Never immerse the appliance in liquid!
• Protect the appliance and cord from heat and wetness.
• If the appliance is used for any other purpose or is incorrectly used, the manufacturer adopts no liability for any damages which may result.
• Always empty the kettle completely. Do not leave residual water in the appliance for a long period.
• Do not switch on the appliance without water.

• Ensure that the kettle is switched off before removing it from the base unit.
• Only use the kettle with the associated base. Disposal

Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities.

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. 822_949_364 EEWA4000_Elux.book Seite 21 Donnerstag, 20. Dezember 2007 12:00 12

Using your kettle Safety system Before using your new kettle you should wipe it inside and outside with a damp cloth due to hygienic reasons. This appliance is equipped with a boildry safety cut-out. This feature protects the appliance from overheating when started without water or from boiling until it is empty if used with the lid open. If the appliance is accidently switched on without water, it is automatically protected against overheating. The heating process is automatically interrupted. Before using the kettle again let it cool down for 510 minutes. Initial use 0 Place the base unit (J) on a firm surface. 0 Plug the mains plug into a wall socket.

If the mains cord is longer than necessary it can be wound up at the bottom of the base unit (J). Press release button for lid (E) towards the handle (F) and open the lid (B). Fill with at least sufficient water to make it visible on the water level indicator (G), but not higher than the MAX. mark. Close the lid (B) until it engages. The automatic switch off can only function reliably if this is done. Place the kettle onto the base (J). Press the ON/OFF switch (H) down, the pilot light lights up and the kettle starts to heat up. Do not use the water from the first boiling cycle to prepare food. Cleaning and care

Always disconnect the kettle from the mains supply before cleaning.

Never clean the kettle and base unit under running water or immerse it in washing-up water. Occasionally rinse out the kettle with clean water. Clean the outside of the appliance only using a damp cloth. Do not use any caustic or abrasive cleansing agents. For cleaning, push the strainer insert (C) with one finger through the spout (D) towards the inside of the kettle and remove. To reinsert, fit the strainer insert on one side first, then bend the other side of the insert slightly to fit in place. The heating base is made of stainless steel. If, however, spots of rust appear, these are only deposits adhering to the surface. They can be removed with a stainless steel cleaning agent.

The automatic switch off The kettle will switch off automatically and the pilot light will go out when the water has boiled. If you want to stop the heating process before the kettle automatically switches off, simply press the ON/OFF switch (H) up. If you want to reheat water which has already been heated, press the ON/OFF switch (H) down again. When the water has boiled the kettle will switch off automatically. If the kettle is only filled with a little water, it takes longer to switch off.

Descaling Lime scale deposits on the bottom of the kettle result in loss of energy and can affect the service life of the appliance. The appliance switches off before boiling if the layer of scale is too thick. It is then very difficult to remove. The appliance should be descaled regularly depending on the level of the water hardness. Use a standard descaler following the directions; preferably choose an environmentally friendly, descaling agent suitable for stainless steel according to the instructions from the manufacturer. 0 First fill in water, then a standard descaling preparation which is not too strong. Do not boil the solution as it could foam over. 0 After descaling, rinse the kettle out thoroughly with clean water. Never pour descaling agents into an enamel sink and do not reuse them.

• the appliance switches off before boiling? – The base of the kettle is too thickly scaled. Treat with standard commercial descaling agent suitable for stainless steel. Note the directions for use from the manufacturer.
• the appliance does not switch off? – Close lid until it locks. – Insert the strainer correctly.
• the kettle pours badly? – Descale the strainer insert.
• the appliance cannot be switched on? – After operating with very little or no water, the appliance has not yet cooled sufficiently. Wait a short time before trying again.

This appliance conforms with the following EC Directives:

• Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
• EMC Directive 89/336/EEC with amendments 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC 822_949_364 EEWA4000_Elux.book Seite 23 Donnerstag, 20. Dezember 2007 12:00 12