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USER MANUAL KT3655-P Electric Co

Electric Co

JARRO ELÉCTRICO

KETTLE

KT3566 / KT3655-P

White portable water heater with brand logo and branding (no visible text or symbols on body)

Black electric kettle with white branding and 'Electric Co' label (no additional text or symbols visible)

INTRODUÇÃO

GARANTIA E ASSISTÊNCIA

Thank you for your preference, this Electric Co appliance will certainly make your daily routine easier. Carefully read this instruction manual before using the appliance to get the best results from it and keep this instruction manual for future reference.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

A. Base
B. Graduated jug
C. Lid
D. Button to open the lid
E. On/off button
F. Pilot light
G. Stainless steel hot plate
H. Detachable pouring filter
I. Supply cord storage compartment

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Rated voltage: 230V \~ 50Hz

Power: 2000 W

Capacity: 1,7 L

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR DOMESTIC USE!

To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, when using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• Before using the appliance, check that the supply voltage details marked on the appliance agree with those of the electricity supply. The label is placed on the appliance. If you have any doubts apply to a skilled electrician for help.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, 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 are not aware of potential hazards when using electrical appliances. They should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. This appliance is not a toy and must be kept away from children.
• After unpacking the appliance, check that it is undamaged and that no parts are missing. If you have any doubts, consult the Customer Support Line. All packaging ex. plastic bags, polystyrene foam, etc., should be kept away from reach of children, as it could be dangerous and cause suffocation. Only use accessories recommended by the manufacturer and those provided with the appliance, otherwise they could constitute a danger to the user and risk to damage the appliance.

- This appliance is exclusively for domestic use. Any other use must be considered improper and therefore dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any injuries or damage resulting from improper use.

- This appliance is only intended to be used in household; Never use:

• In staff kitchen areas in shops. Offices and other working environments;
• In farm houses;
• In hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

• In bed and breakfast type environments.

• Do not touch on the appliance or its plug with wet hands, humid feet or barefoot, to avoid the risk of electrical shocks.

• Never leave the appliance unsupervised during operation.
• Do not open or undertake any repairs on the appliance. By failing to observe this rule, you risk your safety and the warranty may become invalid. Only qualified technicians can repair the appliance.
• Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, if it is not working properly or if detected any damaged on the supply cord or plug. If is detected any damage or any malfunction, remove the plug from the wall socket and goes to the store where you bought the appliance or a qualified technician, in order to repair the appliance or replace the supply cord. Assure that only original parts or components are used.
• To avoid fire accidents or electrical shocks, make sure that no fluids enter in contact with the electrical parts of the appliance or in contact with the supply cord. Do not expose the appliance to humidity, do not use it outdoors and keep it away from any objects filled with fluids, such as washbasins, vases, flowerpots, etc. If any fluid accidentally spills on the appliance's electrical parts, disconnect the appliance from the wall socket and go to the store where it was bought or contact a qualify technician for repairing.
• Periodically check the supply cord for any damages. If the supply cord is damaged, contact the store where the appliance was bought or a qualified technician for repair or replacement in order to avoid hazards.
• Do not place any objects on top of the supply cord. Never bend or twist it, and make sure it does not come into contact with hot surfaces, sharp edges, or where people may walk past and trip. Do not leave the supply cord hanging in such a position that a child may reach it.
• Always hold the plug to disconnect it from the wall socket and not by the supply cord.
• Keep the appliance it away from direct or indirect heat sources such as, gas or electrical burners, ovens or other appliances that generate heat and always place it over a dry and flat surface, protect from impacts.
• After using the appliance and before proceeding to any cleaning operation or storage, make sure the appliance is disconnected from the wall socket and that it cool down completely.
• The appliance becomes hot during and after operation, which is normal and result from its proper function. Prevent contact with the skin as this can cause serious burns.
• Use the appliance only for boiling natural fresh water. Never use sparkling water or any other liquid besides natural fresh water and never use it empty to avoid damage the resistance.

• The water level should be between the marks of "MIN" (minimum) and "MAX" (maximum) printed on the jug. If the maximum mark indicated is exceeded, there may be spillage of water with the risk of severe burns.

• During use, the lid must be properly closed, its opening clear and should never be opened, under the risk of severe burns.

• To avoid serious burns, it is advisable to have an especially careful when pouring the boiling water.
• Before removing the appliance from the base make sure that it is turned off on the On/off button.
• This appliance should be used exclusively with the base provided.
• The appliance should be cleaned and decalcified regularly, otherwise its effectiveness and useful life may be affected and may cause danger.
• This appliance was not design to be operated with remote controls or external timers.
• Avoid using any adaptors or extension leads. If they are necessary, only use recommended ones.
• This appliance belongs to Class I and has a supply cord and plug with earth connection and should always be connected to a wall socket with earth connection. If the wall socket does not have earth connection, is customer responsibility to replace it by another with earth connection.

PREPARING FOR USE

Handy and easy to use, the Kettle KT3655 / KT3655-P Electric Co heats water in a few minutes. A great help in your kitchen.

Before the first use

• Make sure that all the packaging materials have been properly removed before use.
• To remove any manufacturing residues, use the kettle for 2 to 3 consecutive times. Follow the instructions described on "Operation".

Operation

• Place the appliance on a stable and flat surface, protected from impacts and away from the edges.
• Open the appliance's lid (C) by pressing the button (D) and fill it with natural water at normal temperature. The water level should not be below the mark "MIN" or above the mark "MAX" indicated on the jug (B).
  Note: the appliance is equipped with a protective device that automatically shuts it off if it is put into operation without the minimum quantity of water needed. To return to the normal use, press button (E) to "0" position (off) and let the appliance cool down completely before using it again.
• Close the lid (C) and place the jug (B) over the base (A), making sure it is properly fitted.
• Check if the button (E) is on "0" position (off) before connecting the appliance to the wall socket.
• Connect the appliance to the wall socket and press the button (E) to the "I" position (On). The pilot light (F) turns on automatically and stays on while the appliance is connected.
• The appliance turns off automatically when the water reaches the boiling point.
• To switch off the appliance before the water reaches the boiling point, press the button (E) to "0" position (off).
  Note: before removing the jug (B) from the base (A), make sure that the button (E) is on "0" position (off).
• After use remove the plug from the wall socket.

Detachable pouring filter

- The filter (H) retains the residues and particles existent in the water.

DECALCIFY

• It is recommended to proceed with the appliance's decalcifying every 3 to 4 months, depending on the frequency of use and level of limestone in the water.
• The decalcifying of the appliance must be done with a product suitable for decalcifying this kind of appliances, such as citric acid. This kind of product is usually sold on the market.
• Fill the jug (B) with 0.5 L of water, add about 8-10 g of decalcifying agent and turn On the appliance.
• After the appliance turns off, pour all the water and allow it to cools down completely. With a cloth, gently wipe the residues from the inside of the jug (B) and rinse it.
• To remove any decalcifying residues, use the appliance for 2 to 3 consecutive times, with natural water. Follow the instructions described on "Operation".
• After the decalcifying process has finished, the appliance is ready to be used again.

Note: never use vinegar. If the decalcifying agent used is not suitable for this kind of appliance, you may endanger your own safety and the appliance.

HINTS

• Keeping the appliance clean and using natural fresh water are two essentials factors to prolong the appliance's life time.
• Always pour the remaining water after each use, to avoid the formation of limestone.

TROUBLESHOOTING

- During use, if any irregularities are detected on the appliance's operation, check the below table to understand the causes and solutions to resolve them. If not possible, please contact the Customer Support Line or go to the store where the appliance was bought.

Problem Possible Cause Solution / Hint
The appliance does not switch on when connected to the wall socket.	The plug is not fitted correctly into wall socket..	Fit the plug correctly into the wall socket.
	The wall socket is damaged.	Check if the wall socket is damaged and connect the appliance to another that works properly.
The appliance turns off before the water boiling.	Limestone accumulated in the appliance.The jug (B) has a small quantity of water.	Proceed with the appliance's descaling. Follow the instruction described on “Descaling”.Wait about 5 minutes until the appliance has cooled down, fill the jug (B) with water and use it again as the instructions described on "Operation".
The noise level has increased during use.	Limestone accumulated in the appliance.	Proceed with the appliance's descaling. Follow the instruction described on "Descaling".
The appliance produces excessive steam during use.
The appliance takes long time to boil the water.
The water has a plastic taste during the first uses.	The cleaning of any manufacturing residues was not done.	Follow the instruction described on "Before the first use". If the problem remains, fill the jug (B) up to the mark "MAX" and add two tablespoons of baking soda. Let it boil, pour the water out and rinse the jug (B).
The appliance does not turn off automatically.	The appliance is operating with the lid (C) open and the automatic shut-off system does not work.	Close the appliance's lid (C) properly.

CLEANING

• Disconnect the appliance from the wall socket and allow it to cool down completely before any cleaning operation.
• Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, scrub pads, alcohol or solvents.
• Clean the outside of the appliance and the base (A) with a slightly damp cloth and then dry it with a dry and soft cloth.
• Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.

Pouring filter

• Open the lid (C) and remove the pouring filter (H).
• Rinse it with water and remove the residues and particles with a soft brush.
• You can also put it in a small container with lemon juice or vinegar overnight and wash it in running water before insert it again in the jug (B).

PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT- DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC

In order to preserve our environment and protect human health, the waste electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of in accordance with specific rules with the

implication of both suppliers and users. For this reason, as indicated by the symbol on the rating label or on the packaging, your appliance should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. The user has the right to bring it to a municipal collection point performing waste recovery by means of reuse, recycling or use for other applications in accordance with the directive.

WARRANTY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Electric Co. products have a 2 year guarantee.

In the event of technical malfunction, the product will only be replaced or a refund made after verification that the product is covered by the guarantee.

24 Hour Customer Support Line: 808 20 45 45

The guarantee certificate issued by Pingo Doce – Distribuição Alimentar, S.A., is valid for the product “KETTLE – MODELS KT3655 / KT3655-P” – referred to as “product” and it guarantees technical assistance service by the brand within 24 months since the product is delivered to the buyer.

If the technical assistance service is required during the guarantee period, the buyer must contact the seller or the nearest technical assistance service.

In order to benefit the product's guarantee, the buyer must present the following documents: Guarantee Certificate and Purchase Receipt (commercial invoice), to confirm the purchase date.

Guarantee Conditions

This guarantee applies to products which have been used according to the manufacturer's recommendations under normal conditions of domestic use and when reasonable care has been taken of the equipment. This guarantee does not cover damage as a result of malfunctions or technical defects from misuse, namely when the product has been used for other purposes or in any circumstances other than those for which it was intended, neither does the guarantee cover negligence or abuse.

Whenever the product requires technical installation, this must be performed by authorized Electric Co agents, otherwise this guarantee does not cover any unconformity that could be as a result of improper installation.

This guarantee does not cover any changes, repairs or alterations that were not prosecuted or done by an authorized Electric Co agent and does not cover cases in which the product has been accidentally damaged.

Electric Co

This guarantee certificate must be kept during the whole guarantee time.

In order to apply for the after sales service, you must keep the invoice purchase and this form duly filled.

Artigo (Product): JARRO ELÉCTRICO / KETTLE

Loja (Store):

Morada (Address): ____

Data de compra (Date of Purchase): ____

Modelo nr. (Model nr.): ☐ KT3655 (Branco/white) / ☐ KT3655-P (Preto/black)

Número de série (Serial number) – se aplicável (if applicable): ____