WKD6306B - Kettle BEKO - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Electric Kettle
Brand	Beko
Model	WKD6306B
Power Supply	220-240 V~, 50-60 Hz
Power Rating	2550-3000 W
Capacity	1.7 L (estimated)
Temperature Settings	40°C, 60°C, 80°C, 100°C
Simmer Function	Yes, maintains temperature for 30 minutes
Water Filter	Removable lime filter
Lid Type	Push-button opening
Base Type	360° cordless power base
Material	Plastic body, stainless steel heating element
Safety Features	Auto shut-off, boil-dry protection, cool-touch handle
Cleaning	Wipe exterior with damp cloth; descale regularly with vinegar or citric acid
Warranty	12 months (manufacturer's guarantee)

Frequently Asked Questions - WKD6306B BEKO

How do I descale the kettle?

Fill the kettle to maximum level with water and boil. After it switches off, unplug and add 2 cups of white vinegar or 1 tablespoon of citric acid. Let it sit for a few hours, then pour out and rinse thoroughly. Boil clean water again and rinse. Repeat if necessary.

How do I set a specific temperature?

Press the temperature selection button repeatedly to cycle through 100°C, 80°C, 60°C, and 40°C. The indicator light will flash for the selected temperature. Then press the On/Off button to start boiling.

Can I use the kettle without the lid closed?

No, the lid must be closed during boiling, otherwise the kettle will not switch off automatically. Always close the lid until it clicks into place.

Why does my kettle turn off before it boils?

This may be due to limescale buildup. Descale the kettle as described. Also ensure the kettle is not below the minimum water level and that the lid is properly closed.

How do I clean the water filter?

Press the filter release downwards and remove the filter. Clean it with water and a little lemon juice or white vinegar using a soft brush. Reinsert from above until it clicks into place.

Can I heat other liquids like milk or soup in the kettle?

No, this kettle is intended for heating water only. Do not use it for milk, soup, or other liquids as it may damage the appliance and cause hazards.

What is the simmer function and how do I use it?

The simmer function maintains the water at the set temperature for up to 30 minutes. Activate it by pressing the simmer function button before or during boiling. The kettle will automatically reheat when temperature drops.

What is the capacity of the kettle?

The kettle has a maximum capacity of 1.7 liters. Do not fill above the max level indicator to avoid splashing.

Is the kettle covered by a warranty?

Yes, Beko provides a 12-month manufacturer's guarantee for defects in materials or workmanship from the date of original purchase. Proof of purchase is required.

How do I prevent limescale buildup?

Use softened or filtered water to reduce limescale. Regularly descale the kettle using vinegar or a descaling agent suitable for kettles. Follow the descaling instructions in the manual.

USER MANUAL WKD6306B BEKO

White beke water heater with gray handle and control panel (no visible text or symbols)

WKD6306W

WKD6306B

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01M-8835723200-4216-05

01M-8835703200-4216-05

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Please read this user manual first!

Dear Customers,

Thank you for selecting a Beko product. We hope that you get the best results from your product which has been manufactured with high quality and state-of-the-art technology. Therefore, please read this entire user manual and all other accompanying documents carefully before using the product and keep it as a reference for future use. If you handover the product to someone else, give the user manual as well. Follow all warnings and information in the user manual.

Meanings of the symbols

Following symbols are used in the various section of this manual:

	Important information and useful hints about usage.
	WARNING:Warnings for dangerous situations concerning the safety of life and property.
	Materials are intended to be in contact with food.
	WARNING:Warning for hot surfaces.
	Do not immerse the appliance, power cord or power plug in water or in other liquids.

This product has been produced in environmentally-friendly, state-of-the-art facilities.

CONTENTS

1 Important instructions for safety and environment 4-6

1.1 General safety 4
1.2 Compliance with the WEEE Directive and disposal of waste products.... 6
1.3 Compliance with RoHS Directive 6
1.4Package Information 6
1.5 Plug Wiring 6

2Kettle 7

2.1 Overview....7
2.2 Technical data 7

30operation 8-9

4.1 Preparation 8
4.2 Operation 8

4Information9-10

4.1 Cleaning and care....10
4.2 Descaling the kettle....10
4.3 Storage 10
4.4 Handling and transportation.....10

5 Guarantee 11

1

Important instructions for safety and environment

This section contains safety instructions that will help protect from risk of personal injury or property damage.

Failure to follow these instructions invalidates the granted warranty.

1.1 General safety

• Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

• Do not use it if the power cable or the appliance itself is damaged. Contact an authorised service centre.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

-staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
-farm houses;
-by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environment
-bed and breakfast type environment.

• The product is not designed for commercial use.
• Your mains power supply should comply with the information supplied on the rating plate of the appliance.

1

Important instructions for safety and environment

• For additional protection, this appliance should be connected to a household faulty current protection switch with no more than 30 mA.
• Use the appliance with a grounded outlet only.
• Do not use the appliance with an extension cord.
• Do not squeeze or bend the power cord and do not rub it on sharp edges in order to prevent any damage.
• Do not touch the appliance or its plug with wet or damp hands when the appliance is plugged in.
• Do not pull the power cable when unplugging the appliance.
• This appliance is intended for private domestic use only and is not suitable for professional-catering purposes.
• Never fill the appliance above the maximum level indicator, boiling water may splash out.
• Do not fill the kettle below the minimum level indicator.

• Do not open the lid while the water is boiling.

• Position the lid so that the hot steam is directed away from you.

• Hold the appliance by the handle only.
• Never operate the appliance without any water inside it.
• Do not fill the kettle when it is fitted on its base.
• Operate the appliance with its original base.
  • Always use the appliance on a stable and flat surface.
• Do not attempt to dismantle the appliance.
• Only use the original parts or parts recommended by the manufacturer.
• Unplug the appliance before cleaning. After cleaning, dry the appliance and all parts before connecting it to mains supply.
• Do not immerse the appliance, or power plug in water or any other liquids.
• Never use the appliance in or near to combustible or inflammable places and materials.

1

Important instructions for safety and environment

• If you keep the packaging materials, store them out of the reach of children.

1.2 Compliance with WEEE Directive and Disposing of the Waste Product

This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification

symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling. Do not dispose of the waste product with normal domestic and other wastes at the end of its service life. Take it to the collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Please consult your local authorities to learn about these collection centers.

1.3 Compliance with RoHS Directive

The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive.

1.4 Package Information

Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities.

1.5 Plug Wiring

The moulded plug on this appliance incorporates a 13 A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced an ASTA approved BS1362 fuse of the same rating must be used. Do not forget to refit the fuse cover. In the event of losing the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement fuse cover has been fitted. Colour of the replacement fuse cover must be the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug Fuse covers are available from any good electrical store.

• Fiting a different plug

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows:

• Brown cable = L (Live)
• Blue cable = N (Neutral)
• Green/yellow cable must be connected to ground (E) line

With the alternative plugs a 13 A fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptore or in the main fuse box. If in doubt contact a qualified electrician.

2 Kettle

2.1 Overview

1. Spout
2. Water filter (inside)
3. Lid
4. Lid release button
5. Handle
6. Water level indicator
7. Water tank
8. Power base
9. Simmer function button
10. On/Off button
11. Temperature selection button
12. Temperature indicator light

2.2 Technical data

Power supply: 220-240 V\~, 50-60 Hz

Power: 2550-3000 W

Technical and design modifications reserved.

The values which are declared in the markings affixed on your appliance or the other printed documents supplied with it represent the values which were obtained in the laboratories pursuant to the pertinent standards. These values may vary according to the usage of the appliance and ambient conditions.

3 Operation

3.1 Preparation

Clean kettle well before initial use and discard the water of first two boiling cycles.

3.2 Operation

1. Push the lid release button (4) on the kettle to open the lid (3).
2. Fill the water tank (7) with water.

Do not place the water tank (7) on the base (8) while filling it with water.

Never fill the water tank (7) above the maximum level indicator or use the kettle if the water tank is below the minimum level indicator.

1. Close the lid (3) until it clicks into place.
2. Place the water tank (7) on the base (8). Make sure that it is sitting in an upright and stable position.
3. Insert the plug into the wall socket.
4. Select the desired temperature by pressing the selection button (12). As the button (12) is pushed the temperature selection will cycle from 100 to 80, 60, 40 and back to 100 again.

- The temperature indicator light (13) will flash.

1. If desired, the simmer function can be activated by pressing button (9).

- Indicator light of button (9) lights on.

When pressing the simmer function button (9) in stand by mode without selecting the desired temperature, the indicator light of button (9) will go off after 10 seconds.

1. Push On/Off button (10).

- Indicator light of On/Off button (10) lights on

and the boiling process begins.

- When the appliance is in operation, indicator light of the set temperature will flash. Meantime, current water temperature will be indicated by the relevant temperature indicator light until the set temperature is attained.

i	Lid (3) should always be closed during the boiling process; otherwise the kettle will not switch off automatically.

The desired temperature can be changed or set during the boiling process by pressing temperature setting button (11).

1. When the desired temperature is reached, the indicator light of On/Off button (10) goes off and the kettle stops operating.

- After 60 seconds the temperature indicator lights (12) go off and the kettle returns into stand by mode.

i	If you want to stop the boiling process manually, push the On/Off button (10).

If the simmer function is activated, the kettle will restart the boiling process when the temperature falls below the desired temperature. After 30 minutes, simmer function will be cancelled automatically.

1. Disconnect the plug from the wall socket.
2. Take the water tank from the base (8). Only hold it by the handle (5).

3 Operation

WARNING: Do not open the lid (3) as hot water could splash out. Make sure that no water splashes onto the base (8).

1. Pour the water from the spout (1) to the cup or glass you want to use.

Let the kettle cool down between each heating process.

Hints and Tips

• The kettle is equipped with a water filter (2) which filters out limestone and other residues when the water is being poured out.
• Use softened or filtered water to prevent lime build-up.

The appliance should be unplugged when not in use.

4 nformation

4.1 Cleaning and care

WARNING: Never use petrol solvents, abrasive cleaners, metal objects or hard brushes to clean the appliance.

WARNING: Never put the appliance, base (8) or power cord in water or any other liquid.

1. Turn the appliance off and disconnect it from wall socket.
2. Let the appliance cool down completely.
3. Use a damp soft cloth and a little mild cleanser to clean the exterior of the appliance.
4. Water filter (2) can be removed for cleaning purposes. To do this:

5. Press the release downwards and take out the filter.

6. Depending on the level of lime build-up, clean the filter with water and a little lemon juice or white vinegar. Use a soft brush.

7. Insert the filter again from above until it clicks into place.

Before using the appliance after cleaning, dry all parts carefully using a soft towel.

4.2 Descaling the kettle

Descaling extends the life of your kettle. Descaling period depends on the water hardness of your area.

1. Fill the heater with water up to the maximum level and boil.
2. After the heater is switched off, unplug the appliance.
3. Add 2 cups of white vinegar or 1 tablespoon of citric acid into the boiled water.

4 nformation

1. Keep the solution in the heater for a few hours.
2. Then pour it and rinse the inner part of the heater thoroughly.
3. Fill the heater with clean water and boil it.
4. Then empty the heater and rinse with water again.

If there is still some limescale, repeat the procedure.

You can also use a descaler which is appropriate for kettles. If you use a descaler, please follow the instructions of that descaler.

WARNING: If you do not descale the kettle after a long time you use it, the bottom at the inside of the water tank fully gets covered with lime scale and the appliance will not work. In that case, it requires to be repaired by a service centre.

WARNING: No warranty claims are accepted for damage caused by improper handling.

4.3 Storage

• If you do not plan to use the appliance for a long period of time, please store it carefully.
• Make sure the appliance is unplugged, cooled down and completely dry.
• Do not wrap the power cord around the appliance.
• Store it in a cool, dry place.
• Make sure the appliance is always kept out of the reach of children.

4.4 Handling and transportation

• During handling and transportation, carry the appliance in its original packaging. The packaging of the appliance protects it against physical damages.
• Do not place heavy loads on the appliance or the packaging. The appliance may be damaged.
• Dropping the appliance will render it non-operational or cause permanent damage.

Product Guarantee

12 months breakdown and repair guarantee

Guarantor: Beko plc, 1 Greenhill Crescent, Watford, Hertfordshire. WD18 8UF

The guarantee does not in any way diminish your statutory or legal rights.

Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer's guarantee which covers the product for 12 months from the date of original purchase.

This gives you reassurance that if within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, we will at our discretion either repair or replace your appliance.

The appliance must be correctly installed, located and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in the user manual. The guarantor disclaims any liability for accidental or consequential damage.

The Guarantee is subject to the following conditions:

• Documentary proof of the original purchase date is provided.
• The appliance has been installed and operated correctly and in accordance with our operating and maintenance instructions.
  The appliance is used only on the electricity supply on the rating plate.
  The appliance has only been used for normal domestic purposes.
  The appliance has not been altered, serviced, dismantled or otherwise interfered with by any person.
  The appliance is used in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland.
• Any parts removed during repair work or any product that has been replaced becomes our property.
  The guarantee is not transferrable if the product is resold.

The Guarantee does not cover:

■ Transit, installation or delivery damage.
- Accidental damage.
- Misuse or abuse.
- Replacement of any consumable item or accessories. These include but are not limited to: plugs, cables, light bulbs, knobs, filters and flaps.
- Repairs or replacements required as a result of unauthorised repairs or inexpert installation that fails to meet the requirements contained in the user guide or instruction book.
- Repairs to products used in commercial or non-residential household premises.

How to obtain after sales service, help or general advice

Please keep your purchase receipt or other proof of purchase in a safe place as you will need to show us this document if your product requires attention within the guarantee period.

Please also record your product details below, which will allow you to access our services more quickly and help us identify your product. The model number is printed on the front of the user guide and the serial and model number is shown on your products rating plate.

Model number	Serial number	Purchased from	Date of purchase

Please call our UK based Customer Service department if you need help or advice from us:

United Kingdom and Northern Ireland: 0845 600 4911 / 0345 600 4911

Republic of Ireland: 01 862 3411

You can also contact us through our website: www.beko.co.uk

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