WK 5260 - Kettle GRUNDIG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL WK 5260 GRUNDIG

Grundig premium selection water heater with black handle and label (no additional text or symbols visible)

Abstract grayscale graphic with a curved, folded corner edge (no text or symbols)

A B C D E F G H I GRUNDIG PRESERVATION

DEUTSCH 05-11

ENGLISH 12-17

FRANÇAIS 18-23

TÜRKÇE 24-29

Please read this instruction manual thoroughly prior to using this appliance! Follow all safety instructions in order to avoid damages due to improper use!

Keep the instruction manual for future reference. Should this appliance be given to a third party, then this instruction manual must also be handed over.

This appliance is intended for private domestic use only and is not suitable for professional-catering purposes. It should not be used for commercial use.
- Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use. The kettle is designed for boiling water. Do not use the kettle to boil and heat any other liquids or tinned, jarred, bottled food.
■ Never use the appliance in or near to combustible, inflammable places and materials.
- Do not use the appliance outdoors or in the bathroom.
- Check if the mains voltage on the rating label corresponds to your local mains supply. The only way to disconnect the appliance from the mains is to pull out the plug.
For additional protection, this appliance should be connected to a household faulty current protection switch with no more than 30 mA. Consult an electrician for advice.
- Do not immerse the appliance, base, power cord or power plug in water or in other liquids and do not clean parts in dishwasher.
■ Disconnect the power plug after using the appliance, before cleaning the appliance, before leaving the room or if a fault occurs.
- Do not disconnect the plug by pulling on the cord.
- Do not wrap the power cord around the appliance.
■ Prevent damage to the power cord by not squeezing, bending or rubbing it on sharp edges. Keep the cord away from hot surfaces and open flames.

• Do not use an extension cord with the appliance.
  ■ Never use the appliance if the power cord or the appliance is damaged.
• Our GRUNDIG Household Appliances meet applicable safety standards, thus if the appliance or power cord is damaged, it must be repaired or replaced by a service centre to avoid any dangers. Faulty or unqualified repair work may cause dange and risks to the user.
• Do not dismantle the appliance under any circumstances. No warranty claims are accepted for damage caused by improper handling.
• Keep the appliance always out of the reach of children.
  The appliance should not be used by the following persons, including children: those with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities and also those with a lack of experience and knowledge. This does not apply to the latter if they were instructed in the use of the appliance, or if they use it under the supervision of a person responsible for their safety. Children should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended as long as it is in use. Extreme caution is advised when the appliance is being used near children and people with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities.
  Before using the appliance for the first time, clean all parts which come into contact with water carefully. Please see full details in the "Cleaning and Care" section.
  ■ Dry the appliance before connecting it to mains supply.
  ■ Never operate or place any part of this appliance on or near hot surfaces such as gas burner, electric burner or heated oven.
  ■ Operate the appliance with delivered parts only.

■ Operate the appliance with its original base Do not use the base for any other purpose.
- Do not use the appliance with damp or wet hands.
■ Always use the appliance on a stable, flat, clean and dry surface.
■ Make sure that there is no danger that the power cord could be accidentally pulled or that someone could trip over it when the appliance is in use.
■ Position the appliance in such a way that the plug is always accessible.
- Hold the appliance by the handle only. There is a danger of burns. Avoid contact with hot surfaces as well as with the emitting steam.
■ Position the lid so that the hot steam is directed away from you.
- Do not open the lid while the water is boiling. Be careful while you are opening the lid after the water has boiled. The steam which comes out of the kettle is very hot.
■ Make sure that when using the kettle, the lid always remains closed properly.
■ Never fill the appliance above the maximum level indicator. If it is overfilled, then boiling water may splash out.
- Do not fill the kettle below the minimum level indicator.
■ Never operate the appliance without any water inside it.
- Do not fill the kettle when it is fitted on its base.
- Do not stick any foreign objects on the appliance.

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on the purchase of your new GRUNDIG Kettle WK 5260/WK 5260 C.

Please read the following user notes carefully to ensure you can enjoy your quality product from Grundig for many years to come.

A responsible approach!

GRUNDIG focuses on contractually agreed social working conditions with fair wages for both internal employees and suppliers, as well as on the efficient use of raw materials with continual

waste reduction of several tonnes of plastic each year - and availability of at least 5 years. for all accessories.

For a future worth living.

For a good reason. Grundig.

Controls and parts

See the figure on page 3.

A Spout
B Hard water filter (inside)
c Lid
D Lid release button
E Handle
F Water level indicator
G On/Off switch
H Base
Power cord rewind

Preparation

1 Remove all packaging and sticker materials and dispose of them according to the applicable legal regulation.
2 Before using the appliance for the first time, clean all parts which come into contact with water carefully. (See the "Cleaning and care" section).
3 Completely roll out the power cord from the rewind ☐ on the bottom of the base ☐. Pass the power cord through the slot on the base.
4 Fill the water tank with water.
5 Set the kettle on its base H. Make sure that the kettle is sitting in an upright position and that it is sitting on the base correctly and in a stable position.
6 Pour out the hot water and rinse the kettle with water. This will remove any remaining manufacturing residues from the inside of the water tank.
7 Clean kettle well before initial use and discard water of first two boiling cycles.

Operation

1 Push the lid release button ☐ on the kettle to open the lid ☐.

- The lid opens automatically.

2 Fill the water tank with water.

Notes

■ Do not place the water tank on the base ☐ while filling it with water.
■ Never fill the water tank above the maximum level indicator or below the minimum level indicator.
3 Close the lid until it clicks into place.
4 Place the water tank on the base H. Make sure that it is sitting in an upright and stable position.
5 Insert the plug into the wall socket.
6 Press down On/Off switchG.

- On/Off switch illuminates blue and boiling process begins.

Note

• Lid C should always be closed during the boiling process; otherwise the kettle will not switch off automatically.
  7 After a few minutes, the water will start to boil. The kettle switches off automatically and On/Off switch G moves upwards.

– The blue light goes off.

Note

■ If you want to stop the heating manually, push the On/Off switch G upwards.
8 Disconnect the plug from the wall socket.
9 Take the water tank from the base H. Only hold it by the handle E.

Caution

• Do not open the lid C as hot water could splash out. Make sure that no water splashes onto the base H.
  10 Pour the water from the spout A to the cup or glass you want to use.

Notes

■ If you want to continue the boiling process, repeat the procedure from 1 to 10.
- Let the kettle cool down between each heating process.

Hints and Tips

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

Cleaning and care

Caution

■ Never use petrol, solvents or abrasive cleaners, metal objects or hard brushes to clean the appliance.
■ Never put the appliance, base H or power cord in water or any other liquid.

1 Turn the appliance off and disconnect it from the 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 Hard water filter B can be removed for cleaning purposes. To do this:

• Press the release downwards and take out the filter.
• 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.
• Insert the filter again from above until it clicks into place.

Note

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

Descaling the kettle

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

1 Fill the kettle with water, up to three quarters of the maximum level.
2 Add white vinegar or lemon juice in the kettle up to the maximum level.
3 Boil the solution (refer to operation section).
4 After the kettle has switched off, unplug the appliance.
5 Leave the solution in the kettle for a few hours.
6 Pour out the solution and rinse the inside thoroughly.
7 Fill the kettle with clean water and boil the water.

8 Empty the kettle and again rinse it with water.

Notes

■ If there is still some scale, repeat the procedure.
- You can also use a descaler which is appropriate for utensils. 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 again. In that case, it requires to be repaired by a service centre.
■ No warranty claims are accepted for damage caused by improper handling.

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 and completely dry.
■ Store the appliance in a cool, dry place.
■ Make sure the appliance is kept out of the reach of children.
■ Wind up the power cord around the power cord rewind I on the bottom of the base H.

Environmental note

This product has been made from high-quality parts and materials which can be re-used and are suitable for recycling.

Therefore, do not dispose of the product with normal household waste at the end of its service life. Take it to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

This is indicated by this symbol on

the product, in the operating manual and on the packaging.

Please consult your local authorities to find out where the nearest collection point is.

Help protect the environment by recycling used products.

Technical data

This product conforms to the European directives 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2009/125/EC and 2011/65 EU.

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

Power: 2550-3000 W

Technical and design modifications reserved.