Skyline Vario - Kettle WMF - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Skyline Vario WMF

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Important safety instructions

▪ These devices can be used by children older

than eight years old as well as by persons with

limited physical, sensory or mental capabili-

ties, persons lacking experience and/or lack-

ing knowledge if they are supervised or have

received instructions regarding how the device

is to be used safely and have understood the

resulting risks. Children may not play with the

device. Children may not perform the cleaning

and user maintenance, unless they are older

than eight years old and are supervised.

▪ Keep the device and its cable out of the reach

of children under eight years old.

▪ Only operate the electric kettle with the appro-

▪ Caution: Boiling water may splash out if the

device is overfilled or operated when the lid is

▪ Do not immerse the pot and base in water.

▪ If the appliance’s connection cable is damaged

then it must be replaced by the manufacturer’s

central customer service department or by a

similarly qualified person. Improper repairs may

constitute a serious threat for users.

Read the operating manual carefully. It contains important informa-

tion about the use, safety and maintenance of the appliance.

It should be kept in a safe place and passed on to further users if

The device may only be used for the intended purpose according to

these operating instructions.

This device is meant to be used in the household and for similar

applications, such as:

⋅ in kitchens, for employees in shops, offices and other

⋅ on agricultural property,9

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⋅ from customers in hotels, motels and other residential facili-

⋅ in bed and breakfasts establishments.

The appliance is not designed for sole commercial use.

Observe the safety instructions during use.

Rated voltage: 220 - 240 V 50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 2500 - 3000 W Protection class: I Safety instructions

▪ Only connect the device to properly installed earthed sockets. The

wire and plug must be dry.

▪ Do not pull the connecting cable over sharp edges or clamp it. Do

not let it hang down and protect it from heat and oil.

▪ Never disconnect the mains plug from the socket by the cord or

▪ Stop using the appliance and/or connect it from the mains plug

⋅ the appliance or mains cable is damaged;

⋅ the device is not leak-proof;

⋅ there is any suspicion of a fault after dropping the appliance

In such cases, send the appliance to be repaired.

▪ Do not place the kettle on hot surfaces, such as hot plates or

similar, or near open flames. It could melt.

▪ Do not place the device on water-sensitive surfaces. Water spray

▪ Do not operate the device under delicate furniture. Escaping steam

from boiling could damage the furniture.

▪ Never operate the kettle unattended.

▪ Do not switch on the device without water.

▪ Take the pot for filling from the base.

▪ Only fill with clean water, not milk, coffee, etc.

▪ Do not move the device during operation and do not pull on the

▪ Caution: the device is hot. Risk of scalding from escaping steam. Only

take hold of the hot kettle from the handle and do not open the lid

▪ Always completely empty the pot. Do not let any residual water

remain in the device for a long period of time.

▪ The mains plug is to be pulled:

⋅ if malfunctions occur during use,

⋅ before cleaning and care,

▪ No liability is accepted for any damages resulting from misuse,

incorrect operation or improper repairs.

Claims under warranty are likewise excluded in such cases.

▪ Packaging material, such as plastic film bags, do not belong in the

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Thoroughly clean the inside of the pot prior to the first use. To do so,

open the lid by pressing the button on the handle.

A strainer insert in the pour spout ensures that larger limescale parti-

cles are kept back when pouring.

The unnecessary length of the connecting cable can be wound at the

bottom of the base part.

Connect the mains plug to an earthed socket.

Fill with at least 0.5 litres of water, but at the most up to the Max -

marking. Close the lid.

Place the pot on the base in any position. To complete the start-up,

boil a maximum capacity of water, which you should not use for food

After connecting the mains plug, the start / stop and 100°C buttons

will illuminate white and the device is in standby mode. After 15

minutes of inactivity, the electric kettle switches off, the control lamps

go out and the power consumption is then less than 0.5 watts.

In order put the device back on standby, press the start / stop

Place the filled kettle on the base. The device is in standby mode and

the pre-selection temperature 100°C illuminates.

Press the start / stop button

. This will now glow blue and the water

begins to be heated. As soon as the water is boiling, a signal tone will

beep and the device automatically switches to standby mode.

You can interrupt the boiling process at any time by pressing the start

In order to switch off the kettle, hold down the start / stop button

for approximately 3 seconds and the control lights will go out.

Temperature pre-selection

The kettle gives you the possibility of heating water to a desired

temperature, e.g. one that matches your favourite type of tea: 70°C for

fine green tea types or 90°C for Oolong tea or white tea. Observe the

respective manufacturer’s specifications.

Place the filled kettle on the base and the device is in standby mode.

Set the desired temperature (60, 70, 80 or 90°C) by pressing the

respective button. Then press the start / stop button

glow blue and the water begins to be heated.

A signal tone will beep once the desired temperature has been reached.

Please understand that for technical reasons the temperature may

differ a few degrees from the set temperature.11

DEGBFRITESNLDASVFINO Keep-warm function

Set the desired temperature by pressing the respective button. Then

press the keep-warm button

. This will now glow blue and the

water begins to be heated.

A signal tone will beep once the desired temperature has been reached.

The water is then kept at the desired temperature until you remove

the kettle from the base to pour out water. If you leave the kettle

on the base, it will automatically switch back to standby mode after

approximately 20 minutes.

The device switches to standby mode shortly after the selected

temperature is reached. The shutoff time is extended if the pot is only

filled with a little water.

The shutdown takes place automatically if the pot is lifted from the

For functional reasons, some condensation may run out of the outlet

openings at the bottom of the handle to the edge of the base. This

happens for technical reasons and does not impair the safety of the

A thermostat protects the kettle from overheating due to accidental

operation without water by switching off the device.

It is essential to allow the pot to cool down before filling with water.

Should the first thermostat malfunction due to improper use, an

additional temperature limiter ensures reliable protection.

Cleaning and maintenance

Remove the mains plug and allow the device to cool down. Do not

immerse the device and base in water, but rather clean them with a

damp cloth with a little washing-up fluid and then dry off.

Do not use any sharp and abrasive cleaning agents.

The pot is made of stainless steel. Should rust spots nevertheless

appear, they are only deposits adhered to the surface. They should be

removed immediately with a stainless steel cleanser.

The strainer insert in the pour spout can be removed for cleaning when

the lid is open. To do so, pull its clip upward. When inserting, place the

strainer in the middle and then snap it forward into place.12

Limescale deposits lead to losses of energy and impair the service life

of the device. It shuts off prematurely if the limescale layer is too

thick. It can then only be removed with great difficulty. Therefore

We recommend using durgol

universal. This is highly effective and

You can find this where the device was purchased, in select speciality

stores or you can order it directly from wmf consumer electric.

Prior to descaling, unplug the device and allow it to cool. Fill with 1

universal and leave the device until the limescale

layer on the bottom is removed. Then fill the device with cold tap

water to cover the limescale ring on the wall and allow to stand for 15

minutes. Then pour out and thoroughly rinse with cold tap water.

Do not heat the solution during descaling.

Attention: there is no claim under warranty for damages caused by not

observing the descaling instructions.

Causes for malfunctions

▪ Device switches off before boiling:

Bottom of the pot is too strongly calcified,

it is not filled with enough water

▪ Device will not switch on:

The device has not sufficiently cooled down following operation

with no or too little water.

If it is not possible to fix this problem, submit the device for repair.

▪ This product is supplied with a 13 A plug conforming to BS 1363

fitted to the mains lead. If the plug is unsuitable for your socket

outlets or needs to be replaced, please note the following. If the

plug is a non-rewireable one, cut it from the mains lead and imme-

diately dispose of it. Never insert it into a socket outlet as there is a

very great risk of an electric shock.

▪ The replacement of the plug at the mains lead has to be done

according to the following instructions:

Warning - This appliance must be earthed

Important: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance

with the following code:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not

correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in

your plug, proceed as follows:As the colours of the wires in the mains

lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings

identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

⋅ the wire which is coloured green and yellow must be con-

nected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by13

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the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow,

⋅ the wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the

terminal which is marked the letter N or coloured black,

⋅ the wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

▪ If a 13 A (BS 1363) plug is used it must be fitted with a 13 A fuse

conforming to BS 1362 and be ASTA approved. If any other type of

plug is used, the appliance must be protected by a 10 A fuse either

in the plug or adapter or at the distribution board.

If in doubt - consult a qualified electrician.

▪ Never use the plug without closing the fuse cover.

The appliance is compliant with European Directives 2006/95/EC,

2004/108/EC and 2009/125/EC.

This product may not be disposed of in normal household waste at the

end of its service life, but must be delivered to a collecting point for

recycling electrical and electronic appliances.

The materials are reusable in accordance with their identification. You

will make an important contribution to the protection of our environ-

ment by recycling used appliances.

Please ask about the responsible disposal point at your community

durgol® universal quickly and simply removes limescale deposits from

all household items. Its formula stands for efficient decalcifying which

is at the same gentle on materials, food-compatible and environmen-

durgol® universal can be purchased at select dealers or directly from

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Consignes de sécurité importantes

⋅ in tenute agricole;

⋅ da clienti in hotel, motel e altri impianti di soggiorno;

⋅ in bed & breakfast.

⋅ maatalousalueilla;