WK 421 - Kettle Efbe-Schott - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Electric kettle
Brand	Efbe-Schott
Model	WK 421
Main material	Plastic
Automatic shut-off	Yes, at boiling
Overheat protection	Yes, when running dry
Water level window	Yes, with Min and Max marks
Particle filter	Yes, removable and washable under running water
Base	Separate, for mains connection
Handle	Ergonomic, for safe handling
Lid	With release button, click-lock
Spout	With integrated filter
Control type	On/off switch under the handle
Usage	Domestic only, for heating water
Exterior care	Soft cloth, no abrasive products
Descaling	Descaling agent or diluted vinegar
Interior cleaning	Soft brush for limescale deposits
Do not immerse	Neither the kettle nor the base
Warranty	Legal, covers manufacturing defects and materials
Repairability	By a qualified service center

Frequently Asked Questions - WK 421 Efbe-Schott

How to use the kettle for the first time?

Rinse the kettle by boiling cold water 2 to 3 times, then empty it and let it cool. This removes manufacturing residues.

How to clean the particle filter?

Open the lid, remove the filter by pulling it upwards, and clean it under running water. Put it back after drying.

How to descale the kettle?

Use a commercial liquid descaler or vinegar (2 to 3 ml) diluted in water. Fill the kettle with water, add the product, boil, then rinse twice with clear water.

What to do if the kettle does not turn on?

Check that the kettle is correctly placed on its base, that the plug is connected, and that the switch is pressed down. If it has been heated empty, wait 10 minutes for it to cool to reset the protection.

Can I heat liquids other than water?

No, only use cold drinking water. Never heat milk, soups, or other liquids, as this could damage the appliance.

Why does the kettle stop before boiling?

This may be due to a lack of water (level below Min) or excess limescale. Check the water level and descale if necessary.

How to open the lid safely?

Press the release button on the lid. Never open it during boiling: wait until it has completely stopped to avoid steam burns.

Can I leave the kettle on the base permanently?

Yes, you can leave it on the base, but unplug the appliance when not in use to save energy and avoid any risk.

What to do in case of accidental overheating?

The kettle stops automatically. Unplug it, set the switch to off, wait 10 minutes, then fill with cold water. If the problem persists, contact a qualified service.

How to care for the exterior of the kettle?

Clean the plastic parts with a soft, dry cloth. Never use abrasive products or immerse the appliance in water.

USER MANUAL WK 421 Efbe-Schott

1. Base
2. Window with water level indication
3. Handle
4. On/off switch
5. Lid
6. Lid release button
7. Spout with filter

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Please read these instructions carefully before using the appliance.

Important: People (including children) who are not able to use the appliance in a safe way, due to their physical, sensorial or mental capacity or their lack of experience or knowledge, must never use the appliance except if they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or if they previously received instructions concerning the safe use of the appliance. Close supervision is necessary to prevent children from using the appliance as a toy.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Please read these instructions carefully before using the appliance.
Only use the appliance in the way indicated in this instruction manual.
Should you hand over the appliance to another user, make sure to hand over the instruction manual together with the appliance.
Check that your mains voltage corresponds to that stated on the appliance.
Never leave the appliance unsupervised when it is being used.
From time to time check the cord for damages. Never use the appliance if cord or appliance shows any signs of damage.
Only use the appliance for domestic purposes and in the way indicated in these instructions.
Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid for any reason whatsoever.
Never use the appliance near hot surfaces.
Should the cord be damaged, it must be replaced by a competent qualified electrician (1).
Before cleaning, always unplug the appliance from the power supply.
All repairs should be made by a competent qualified electrician
Never use the appliance outside and always place it in a dry environment.
Never use accessories that are not recommended by the producer. They could constitute a danger to the user and risk to damage the appliance.
Never move the appliance by pulling the cord. Make sure the cord cannot get caught in any way. Do not wind the cord around the appliance and do not bend it.
Stand the appliance on a table or flat surface.
Only use fresh (potable) and cold (moderate) water. Do not use water contained in bathtubs, washbasins or other recipients.
Always fill between the minimum and maximum marks. The water must never be below the minimum mark or the heating element might be damaged.
When using, make sure the lid is closed correctly. Never raise the lid when the jug kettle is in use and when there are risks of hot water projection due to the bubbling.
Do not touch the hot parts of the appliance. Always use the handle.
In case you have overfilled the appliance, hot water might escape.
Be careful not to get burned by the hot steam that evaporates when the water is boiling and especially when you open the lid.
Always let the appliance cool down before cleaning or filling it again.
If your appliance has a separate base, it can only be used with the appropriate base.

Competent qualified electrician: after sales department of the producer or importer or any person who is qualified, approved and competent to perform this kind of repairs in order to avoid all danger. In any case you should return the appliance to this electrician.

BEFORE THE FIRST OPERATION

For the perfect taste, operate the jug kettle with fresh water in order to clean any residue left from the manufacturing process. When the appliance has cooled down, repeat the process 3 times with fresh water, before rinsing.

OPERATION

Always remove the jug from the power base before filling it or before any operation.
- Open the lid by pressing its release button and fill the tank with fresh water, paying attention not to fill under the minimum mark and above the maximum mark on the water level indicator.
- Close the lid by pressing it down until it you hear a click. Make sure it closes correctly.
- Put the jug onto the power base, plug into the wall socket and switch on by pressing down the switch situated under the handle.
- The jug kettle will switch off automatically when the water has boiled. However, you can stop the jug kettle anytime by pressing its switch.
For instant reboiling, wait until water has cooled down and switch on the appliance again.

SAFETY CUT-OUT

• This jug kettle is protected with an automatic safety device if accidentally switched on without water.
• In this case, switch off the appliance and wait about 10 minutes for the element to cool. Then fill the jug kettle with cold water. This will reset the safety device.
  The kettle may then be used as normal.
• Should the problem persist, contact the nearest customer service.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Before attempting any cleaning operation, make sure the appliance is unplugged from the supply socket and fully cooled down.
  To clean the exterior surfaces, simply wipe over with a soft damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
• Never use abrasive products
• On no account must the jug kettle or its power base be immersed in water.
• When the lid is open, you can remove the particle filter by pulling at it and clean it under running water.

DESCALING

When scale becomes visible in the jug, you have to descale it. To remove scale from the jug kettle, use products made especially available for this purpose, liquid descaling products or for the sake of environmental protection you can use vinegar.

When descending, please pay attention to the following points:

• First pour some water in the appliance, and add the descaling product afterwards.

• Make sure to dilute the product sufficiently. Please follow the instruction manual of the descaling product.

• When using vinegar, do not use more than 2-3 ml.

• Caution, the mixture might froth during heating.
  After descending, rinse the appliance twice with fresh water.

PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT-DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC

In order to preserve our environment and protect human health, the waste electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of in accordance with specific rules with the

implication of both suppliers and users. For this reason, as indicated by the symbol the rating label or on the packaging, your appliance should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. The user has the right to bring it free of charge to a municipal collection point performing waste recovery by means of reuse, recycling or use for other applications in accordance with the directive.

TERMS OF GUARANTEE

For our products, the legal terms concerning claims under guarantee are valid. During the legal period, all material and manufacturing defects are covered. No claims will be accepted for broken accessories, defects resulting from inappropriate use or care, excessive wear due to intensive use, wrong use due to the non-observance of the instruction manual, or normal wear and tear. No guarantee claims will be accepted if the appliance has been modified or if attempts have been made to repair the appliance. In such case, the vendor cannot be held responsible in case of accidents.

If you detect a defect, please contact your vendor or shop and return your complete appliance in its original packaging together with the receipt. Claims under guarantee will only be valid if the receipt or a copy of a repair bill is handed over with the appliance that needs repair.

Or send the appliance cleaned, well packed and with a short, easily readable description of the default as well as the receipt freight prepaid to our customer service in our firm in Bad Blankenburg.

In case of a defective accessory, the complete appliance will not be exchanged, but only the accessory will be sent free of charge. In such case, do not return the complete appliance but only order the accessory! In case of glass damages, glass spare parts will be charged. Pieces undergoing wear and tear as well as cleaning and maintenance or the exchange of worn out pieces are not covered by the guarantee and will thus be charged!

AFTER THE LEGAL PERIOD OF GUARANTEE

Repairs after the guarantee period can be performed at a charge by a competent qualified technician or a repair service.

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