WK 24E AB0 - Electric kettle HOTPOINT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL WK 24E AB0 HOTPOINT

Water gauge Kettle Spout Limescale filter (removable) Lid Lid opening button Handle Pre-Boil button Keep-warm button Display Temperature setting button Cancel button Cable Base INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing our product. In doing so, you have opted for an effective high-performance appliance.

If the instructions on the correct use of this appliance are not observed, the manufacturer shall assume no responsibility for any resulting damage. The operating instructions may refer to different models: any difference is clearly identified.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON

SAFETY When using any electrical appliance, always follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and 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.

The equipment was designed for household and similar uses such as in:

• - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other work environments;
• - farm houses; hotels, motels and other residential environments by the guests;
• - bed&breakfast-type environments. Supervise children to prevent them from playing with the appliance. Turn unit off and unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn unit off, grasp plug, and pull out from wall outlet. Never yank on cord. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to an authorized service facility for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is running. Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. Read all the instructions before using the appliance. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table / counter or touch any hot surfaces. Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas / electric burner or in a heated oven.

Do not operate the appliance without anything in it to avoid damaging the heating elements. Ensure that the kettle is used on a firm flat surface out of the reach of children. This will prevent the kettle from overturning and causing damage or injury. As a protection against fire, electric shocks or personal injury, do not immerse the cord, electric plugs or kettle in water or other liquids. While the water is boiling or just after the water has boiled, avoid any contact with the steam. Always take care to pour boiling water slowly and carefully without tipping the kettle too fast. Be careful when refilling a hot kettle. The attached base cannot be used for any other purpose than its intended use. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot water. The use of accessory attachments that are not recommended by the appliance manufacturer, may result in fire, electric shocks or personal injury. Unplug the kettle from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the kettle to cool down before installing / removing any parts and before cleaning it. This appliance has a built-in grounded plug. Make sure the wall outlet in your house is properly earthed. Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than its intended use. 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 provided supervision or instructions on the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Always make sure that the appliance is in good working order and that all its removable parts are secure. Regularly check the power supply cord and plug for cuts or damage. Be sure your hands are completely dry before touching the switch. Risk of scalding: the kettle gets hot during use. Therefore use only the handle to pick it up and open the lid only after the kettle has cooled down. Do not use it near the water in bathtubs, sinks or other containers. Only fill the kettle with water. Milk and instant beverages will burn and damage the appliance. The kettle can only be used with the stand provided.

Carefully wipe the outside of the appliance to remove any dust that may have accumulated. Dry with a dry cloth. Do not immerse the supply cord in water or other liquids. If you are using the kettle for the first time, it is recommended that you clean it before use by boiling a full kettle of water twice and discarding the water.

OPERATION OF YOUR KETTLE

Use the kettle only with its included base.

To fill the kettle, remove it from the power base and open the lid by pressing the lid opening button, fill with the desired amount of water, and then close the lid. Alternatively, the kettle may be filled through the spout. The water level should not exceed the max marks or sit below the min level. Too little water will cause the kettle to switch off before the water has boiled. The max capacity of the kettle is 1.7L. Do not add water over the maximum level, as it may spill out of the spout when boiling. Ensure that the lid is firmly in place before connecting the plug into a power outlet.

Position the kettle on the power base. Connect the plug into a power outlet. The symbol will indicate the awaiting for new programming. Press the temperature setting button to set the temperature to 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 or 100 °C. When the water has reached the selected temperature, the kettle will switch off automatically, the display will show the temperature and a buzzer will sound. If the temperature cannot be set, this means that the water in the kettle is hotter than the desired temperature. The current temperature will light up. You can turn off the kettle at any time by pressing the cancel button. The selected temperature can be changed at any time while the kettle is heating up. While the kettle is heating up, the current temperature lights up. Be careful when pouring the water from your kettle as boiling water may cause scalds. Open the lid carefully while the water in the kettle is hot.

Below 45° C, the kettle automatically shuts down and goes into “standby” mode. If the container is removed and re-introduced before the heating process is over, the settings stay active for a few minutes. Then the appliance enters into stand-by mode. Press any button to start it again. KEEP-WARM FUNCTION This function makes it possible to keep the water at the set temperature. You can turn it on with any temperature setting. Press the keep-warm button and a light will show that the function is active. To turn if off, press the cancel button. The keep-warm indicator goes off. The keep-warm feature automatically after 1 hour. switches off PRE-BOIL FUNCTION This function makes it possible to bring the water to the boil regardless of the set temperature. Press the Pre-Boil button to start it. The appliance heats the water up to the boiling point and stays active for 2 minutes. Then the temperature decreases to the set value and a buzzer sounds. BOIL-DRY PROTECTION Should you accidentally let the kettle operate without water, the boil-dry protection will automatically switch off the power. If this occurs, allow the kettle to cool down before filling with cold water.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always disconnect the appliance from the power outlet before cleaning.

Never immerse the kettle, power cord or power base in water and never allow moisture to get in contact with these parts. Wipe the outside of the body with a damp cloth or cleaner. Never use a toxic cleaner. Remember to clean the filter on a regular basis. For easier cleaning, detach the filter by pressing it down directly. Then replace it after cleaning.

DEPOSITS Your kettle should be periodically descaled, as the mineral deposits in tap water may form scale on the bottom of the kettle and cause a less efficient operation. You can use any commercially available descaler. Follow the instructions on the package of the descaler. Alternatively, you may follow the instructions below and use white vinegar.

Fill the appliance 3/4 full, boil, then unplug the appliance (remove the cordless kettle from the base unit) and stand it in an empty sink or bowl. Gradually add 50ml of white vinegar to the water. Leave the solution in the kettle overnight.

Discard the mixture in the kettle, fill the kettle with clean water, boil and then discard the water. Repeat several times until the smell of vinegar has been flushed away. Any stains remaining inside the spout can be removed by rubbing it with a damp cloth. Disposal of old electrical appliances The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment. The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected. Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance. Do not use chemical, steel, wooden or abrasive cleaners or brushes to clean the outside of the kettle to prevent any gloss loss.