KH 1023 ELECTRIC KETTLE - Kettle SILVERCREST - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Cordless electric kettle
Brand	SILVERCREST
Model	KH 1023 ELECTRIC KETTLE
Power supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz
Power	2200 W
Capacity	Approximately 1.7 liters (between MIN and MAX marks)
Material	Plastic and stainless steel (heating element)
Main functions	Rapid water heating, automatic shut-off at boiling point, overheating protection, integrated indicator light
Safety	Automatic shut-off, overheating protection (do not operate dry), base with electrical contacts to dry before use, do not immerse
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean the exterior with a damp cloth; descale with a suitable product; the pouring filter is removable and cleanable
Spare parts and repairability	No user-serviceable parts; do not open the housing; the base and jug are not interchangeable with other models; replaceable pouring filter
Warranty	3 years
Weight	Approximately 0.8 kg (without water)
Dimensions (approx.)	Height: 25 cm, Diameter: 15 cm (base)

Frequently Asked Questions - KH 1023 ELECTRIC KETTLE SILVERCREST

What is the capacity of the SILVERCREST KH 1023 kettle?

The kettle has a capacity of approximately 1.7 liters between the MIN and MAX marks. Never exceed the MAX mark to avoid overflowing.

How to descale the kettle?

Use a descaling product suitable for food containers (e.g., descaling agent for coffee makers). Follow the product instructions. You can also soak the pouring filter in a water-vinegar solution (6:1) for a few hours, then rinse thoroughly.

Can I heat liquids other than water?

No, the kettle is designed only for heating drinking water. Do not use it with milk, soups, or other liquids, as this could damage it and void the warranty.

What to do if the kettle does not turn off automatically?

Make sure the lid is properly closed. The automatic shut-off only works with the lid in place. If the problem persists, check that the bottom of the kettle and the base are dry. If the fault continues, contact customer service.

How to clean the pouring filter?

Remove the lid, then pull the pouring filter inward to remove it. Wash it with clean water and a soft cloth. In case of limescale deposits, soak it in a vinegar solution. Replace it by pressing firmly after drying.

Why does the kettle turn off before boiling?

This may be due to a lack of water (below the MIN mark) or excessive limescale buildup. Descale the appliance. If the problem persists, the thermostat may be defective; contact customer service.

Can I use the kettle without the original base?

No, use only the provided base. The base contains specific electrical connections. Using another base can be dangerous and damage the appliance.

How to avoid burns during use?

Never open the lid while boiling. Hot steam escapes from the kettle. Place it on a stable and level surface. Do not touch hot metal parts. Always unplug before lifting the kettle from the base.

What to do if the power cord is damaged?

Do not use the appliance. Have the cord replaced by a qualified professional or after-sales service. Do not attempt to repair it yourself.

Is the kettle under warranty?

Yes, the SILVERCREST KH 1023 kettle comes with a 3-year warranty from the date of purchase. Keep the receipt. The warranty covers material and manufacturing defects, but not normal wear, accidental damage, or misuse.

USER MANUAL KH 1023 ELECTRIC KETTLE SILVERCREST

CONTENT	PAGE
Intended Use	2
Technical Data	2
Safety instructions	2
Items supplied	2
Operating Elements	3
Start-up	3
Boiling water	3
Cleaning and Care	4
Storage	4
Disposal	4
Warranty and Service	5
Importer	5

Read the operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time and preserve this booklet for later reference. Pass the manual on to whomsoever might acquire the appliance at a later date.

Intended Use

This appliance is intended for the boiling-up of water in domestic households. It is not intended for use with other liquids or for commercial applications.

Technical Data

Voltage: 230V /50Hz

Power consumption: 2200 W

① In older electrical installations, the building fuse (12A) may be activated due to the high power consumption.

Safety instructions

To avoid potentially fatal injury through electric shock:

• Ensure that the base with the electrical connections does not come into contact with water! Ensure that the base is completely dry before use, especially if it has been accidentally moistened.
• Use the water boiler only with the supplied base.
• Ensure that the power cable never becomes wet or damp during operation. Lay the cable such that it cannot get clamped or otherwise damaged.

• Arrange for defective plugs and/or cables to be replaced at once by qualified technicians or our Customer Service Department.

• Always remove the plug from the mains power socket after use. Switching the appliance off is not sufficient, because the appliance is under power for as long as the plug is connected to the mains power socket.

To avoid burns and other injuries:

Always heat water with the lid on, otherwise the automatic switch-off does not function correctly. Boiling water could then spray out over the rim.
- Hot steam clouds may be released. Additionally, the kettle becomes very hot during use.
- Ensure that the appliance is standing securely and vertically before switching it on. Boiling water can cause an unstable kettle to fall over.
- This appliance is not intended for use by individuals (including children) with restricted physical, physiological or intellectual abilities or deficiencies in experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or receive from this person instruction in how the appliance is to be used.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Never place the kettle on hotplates or similar to heat water up. Use the kettle only with the supplied base!
- Do not use an external timing switch or a separate remote control system to operate the appliance.

Items supplied

Electric Kettle

Base

Operating instructions

Operating Elements

1 Handle
2 Lid with knob
Scale
ON/OFF switch with integrated pilot light
5 Base
Pourer sieve

Start-up

Important

Always and only use freshly drawn mains water in the kettle! Do not consume any water that is not certified as potable. If you do, you are taking a risk with your health!

Before taking the appliance into use, ensure that ...
- the appliance, the plug and the power cable are in good working order and...
- the power cable been completely unwound from the holder on the bottom of the appliance, and that...
- all packaging materials have been removed from the appliance.
- Fill the appliance with water up to the MAX mark and let it come to a full boil once - as described in the next section.
- Pour this water away after the water has been boiled.
- Rinse the water boiler out with clear water.
- Fill the appliance with water once again up to the MAX marking on the scale ③ and then bring it to the boil. When done, pour this water away also.

The appliance is now ready for use.

Boiling water

Danger

Never place the electrical base 5 adjacent to water - a potentially fatal risk!

• Lift the kettle off of the base when filling it!
• Remove the lid ② in that you pull it upwards.
• Hold the kettle upright while filling it. Only in this way can you correctly read the markings on the scale 3.

Fill the kettle ...

• at least to the MIN mark, so that the device does not overheat,
• no higher than the MAX mark, so that no boiling water spills out.
• First close the lid ②...
  and then place the kettle on the base 5 such that it is standing absolutely upright on the base 5.
• Now insert the plug into the mains power socket ...
  and press the ON/OFF switch 4 downwards until it engages.
• The pilot lamp integrated into the ON/OFF switch 4 indicates that the appliance is now heating the water up.
• The appliance switches itself off and the pilot lamp goes out as soon as the water is on the boil. The ON/OFF switch 4 springs upwards.

Warning

Remove the plug from the mains power socket before you lift the kettle from its base 5. This prevents causing a potential short circuit by water possibly spilling out of the carafe and falling onto live electrical connections in the base 5.

Injury hazard

For safety reasons, the lid 2 should not be opened while the water is boiling or is very hot.

There is a risk of receiving severe scalds.

Cleaning and Care

Danger

Do not open any part of the housing. There are no user-serviceable elements inside. An open housing can create the risk of a lethal electrical shock.

Never submerge any parts of the appliance in water or other liquids! You run the risk of a potentially fatal electrical shock should liquids come into contact with powered components.

Before cleaning the appliance, ....

• first, remove the plug from the mains power socket and allow the appliance to cool down completely.
• Clean the exterior surfaces and the power cable with a slightly damp cloth. Be sure to dry the appliance well before taking it back into use.
• Never use detergents, abrasive cleaners or solvents. These can damage the appliance.

In the event of scale deposits:

• Obtain any decalcifying agent suitable for kitchen utensils (e.g. decalcifiers for coffee machines) from a hardware shop. Proceed as detailed in the instructions provided for the use of the decalcifying agent.

Removing/replacing the pouring sieve

Take the lid 2 off.
Pull the pourer sieve 6 inwards. Remove it from the kettle.
- Clean the pourer sieve ⑥ with a lightly moistened dish cloth.
After cleaning, replace the pourer sieve 6 so that it is firmly seated.

① Note

Should the scale deposits on the pourer sieve 6 be firmly settled, lay it in a water-vinegar solution, with a ratio of 6:1, for a few hours. The scale deposits will dissolve themselves. Rinse the pourer sieve 6 with copious amounts of clear water.

Storage

Allow the appliance to cool down completely before putting it into storage.

• Wind the power cable around the holder on the bottom of the device.
• Store the appliance in a dry place.

Disposal

Do not dispose of the appliance in your normal domestic waste. This product is subject to the European guideline 2002/96/EC.

• Dispos of the appliance through an approved waste disposal centre or at your community waste facility.
• Observe the currently applicable regulations.
• In case of doubt, please contact your waste disposal centre.

Dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally friendly manner.

Warranty and Service

This appliance comes with a 3 year warranty. Purchase date. This appliance has been manufactured with care and meticulously examined before delivery. Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase. In the case of a warranty claim, please make contact by telephone with our service department. Only in this way can a post-free despatch for your goods be assured.

The warranty covers only claims for material and manufacturing defects, not for wearing parts or for damage to fragile components, e.g. buttons or batteries. This product is for private use only and is not intended for commercial applications.

In the event of misuse and improper handling, use of force and interference not carried out by our authorized service branch, the warranty will become void. Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by this warranty.

GB DES Ltd

Units 14-15

Bilston Industrial Estate

Oxford Street

Bilston

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Importer

KOMPERNASS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21

INNEHÄLLSFÖRTECKNING

SIDAN

47623 Kevelaer, Germany

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