Star Elements W9.001 - Kettle BEEM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Star Elements W9.001 BEEM

Foreword Dear customer, By purchasing the Star*Elements water heater, you have chosen a quality product from BEEM. Please read the information below to quickly become familiar with your appliance and make a full use of its functions. Your appliance will serve your needs for many years to come provided you handle and maintain it with due care. We would like to wish you much pleasure while using it. Information on this user manual This user manual forms an integral part of the Star*Elements water heater (hereinafter referred to as "appliance") and contains important information for initial use, safety, intended use and, cleaning and care of the appliance. The user manual must be kept near the appliance at all times. It must be read and observed by all persons entrusted with operation, troubleshooting and/or cleaning of the appliance. Keep this user manual in a safe place and pass it on to any future owners together with the appliance. Copyright This document is protected by copyright. Any duplication or reprinting, in whole or in part, as well as reproduction of the illustrations even in modied form is only permitted with the written approval of the manufacturer.30 Information on this user manual BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle

Warnings The following warnings are used in this user manual: DANGER A warning of this category indicates a potentially dan- gerous situation. If the dangerous situation is not avoided, it may lead to serious injury or even death. Follow the instructions in this warning to avoid the danger of ► serious injury or even death. WARNING A warning of this category indicates a potentially dan- gerous situation. If the dangerous situation is not avoided, it may lead to injuries. Follow the instructions in the warning to prevent injuries to ► persons. CAUTION A warning of this category indicates potential material damage. If the situation is not avoided, it may lead to material damage. Follow the instructions in the warning message in order to ► prevent such damage. NOTE A note contains additional information to simplify the use of ► the appliance.31 Information on this user manual BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle

Intended use This appliance is intended primarily for non-commercial use in closed rooms for heating water. Any use other than previously stated is considered as improper use. WARNING Danger from use for other than the intended purpose! If not used for its intended purpose and/or used in any other way, the appliance may be or become a source of danger. Use the appliance only for its intended purpose. ► Observe the procedures described in this user manual. ► No claims of any kind will be accepted for damage resulting from use of the appliance for other than its intended purpose. The risk must be borne solely by the user. If used commercially, please observe the conditions of the modied guarantee period. Liability disclaimer All technical information, data and instructions on installation, operation and care of the appliance contained in this user manual represent the latest status at the time of printing. The manufacturer assumes no liability for damage or injury resulting from failure to observe the user manual, use for other than the intended purpose, unprofessional repairs, unauthorised modications or use of non-approved spare parts.32 Safety BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle

Safety This appliance complies with the prescribed safety regulations. Improper use can however result in personal injury and/or damage to the appliance. For safe use of the appliance, observe the following fundamental safety precautions and the precautions described separately in the individual sections: Fundamental safety precautions Inspect the appliance for visible signs of damage before use. ■ Do not use a damaged appliance. Do not allow children to use the appliance without supervision. ■ Do not leave the appliance unattended during operation. ■ Do not pull the mains cable to remove the plug from the mains ■ socket. Persons who due to their physical, mental or motor response ■ abilities are unable to operate the appliance may only use the appliance under supervision or instruction by a responsible person. Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out by an ■ authorised specialist or by the works customer service. Unqualied repairs can lead to considerable danger for the user. They will also invalidate the guarantee. Repairs to the appliance during the guarantee period may ■ only be carried out by service centers authorised by the manufacturer as the guarantee will otherwise be invalidated in the event of damage or subsequent damage. Defective parts may only be replaced with original spare ■ parts. Only original spare parts guarantee that the safety requirements are met. Never operate the appliance without water, otherwise it will be ■ damaged.33 Safety BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle

Only operate the appliance with the cordless socket provided. ■ Do not pour in any other liquids apart from water or put ■ foodstuffs into the appliance. Do not ll the appliance beyond the maximum mark. Brimming ■ over can cause scalding. Danger from electric current DANGER Danger from electric current! Contact with live wires or components could lead to serious injury or even death! Observe the following safety precautions to avoid any danger from electric current: Do not use the appliance if the mains cable or mains plug is ► damaged. Do not open the housing of the appliance. Danger from ► electric current if live connections are touched or the electrical and mechanical conguration is changed. Never immerse the appliance or the mains plug in water or ► other liquids. Danger of burns WARNING Hot steam may escape during operation. Observe the following safety precautions to avoid burning your- self. Keep all parts of your body away from escaping steam. ► Do not open the lid during operation. ► Before cleaning, allow the appliance to cool down. ►34 Startup BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle

Startup Safety instructions WARNING Damage to the appliance or to persons could occur when using the appliance for the rst time! Observe the following safety precautions to avoid any danger: Never play with packaging material. Risk of suffocation. ► Observe all information on the requirements for the place of ► operation and the electrical connection of the appliance to avoid personal injury and damage to property. Unpacking Remove the appliance, all accessory parts and the user manual from the box. Before using for the rst time, remove all packaging materials and the protective lm from the appliance and accessories. NOTE Do not remove the rating plate or any warning signs on ► the appliance. Delivery contents and transport inspection By default, the appliance is supplied with the components stated in the overview. NOTE Check for visible signs of damage or missing items on ► delivery. Report incomplete or damaged items to your supplier/retailer immediately.35 Startup BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle

Disposing of the packaging The packaging protects the appliance against damage during transit. The packaging materials have been selected according to environmental and waste disposal aspects and can therefore be recycled. Recycling the packaging material for further use saves raw materials and reduces waste. When no longer required, dispose of the packaging materials in accordance with the local regulations. NOTE If possible, keep the original packaging during the guarantee ► period in order to be able to pack the appliance properly in the event of a guarantee claim. Transport damage will invalidate the guarantee. Requirements for the place of operation For safe and trouble-free operation of the appliance, the place of operation must satisfy the following requirements: Place the appliance on a dry, at, waterproof and heat- ■ resistant surface. The surface nishes on furniture may contain substances ■ that can be detrimental to the rubber feet of the appliance. If necessary, place a mat under the feet of the appliance. Do not put the appliance in a hot, wet or very humid ■ environment or in the vicinity of inammable materials. Select a location that does not allow children to reach the hot ■ surfaces of the appliance. The mains socket must be easily accessible to enable quick ■ disconnection of the appliance from the electric circuit in the event of an emergency.36 Startup BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle

Electrical connection For safe and trouble-free operation of the appliance, the following instructions must be observed for the electrical connection: Before connecting the appliance, compare the connection data ■ (voltage and frequency) on the rating plate with those of your mains power supply. This data must correspond in order to avoid damage to the appliance. If in doubt, ask your electrical appliance retailer. The mains socket must be protected by at least a 10 A circuit ■ breaker. If the appliance is to be connected to the power supply via an ■ extension lead, the cable cross section must be at least 1.5 mm². Ensure that the mains cable is undamaged and is not laid over ■ hot surfaces or sharp edges. The mains cable must not pulled tightly, bent or come into ■ contact with the hot appliance or hot surfaces. Place the cable in such a way as to avoid danger from tripping. ■ The electrical safety of the appliance is only assured when ■ it is connected to a properly installed protective earth (PE) conductor system. Connection to a mains socket without PE conductor is forbidden. If in doubt, the electrical system must be checked by a qualied electrician. The manufacturer assumes no liability for injury or damage caused by a missing or interrupted protective earth conductor.37 Startup BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle

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Before using for the rst time Clean the appliance as described in the section Cleaning and care. Fill the appliance with fresh water up to mark as described in the section Using the appliance. Put the appliance onto the cordless socket (7). Switch on the appliance by moving the ON/OFF switch (6) to "I". Wait until the water boils and the appliance switches itself off. Pour out the water. Repeat the process. Clean the appliance as described in the section Cleaning and care. NOTE During the initial period of use, odor may be produced by the ► materials used in the appliance. The odor will diminish after a short period of time.39 Operation BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle

Operation This section contains important information on the operation of the appliance. Safety instructions WARNING Danger of burning! Hot steam may escape during opera- tion. Observe the following safety precautions to avoid burning your- self. Keep all parts of your body away from escaping steam. ► Do not open the lid immediately after boiling is completed. ► Do not ll the appliance beyond the maximum mark. ► Brimming over can cause scalding. Only lift the appliance by the handle. ► CAUTION Possible damage to the appliance! Observe the following instructions to avoid damage: Do not pour in any other liquids apart from water or put ► foodstuffs into the appliance.40 Operation BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle

Using the appliance Open the lid (1). Press the release button (2) for this purpose. Fill with the desired amount of water. NOTE Observe the lling level indicator (3). Do not overll! ► Insert the calcium lter into the holder. Close the lid (1) until it snaps in. Put the appliance onto the cordless socket (7). Switch on the appliance by moving the ON/OFF switch (6) to "I". The control indicator (5) lights up and the water is heated. As soon as the water is boiled, the appliance switches itself off and the control indicator extinguishes. NOTE You can interrupt water boiling at any time by moving ► the ON/OFF switch (6) to the "O" position or lifting the appliance out of the cordless socket.41 Cleaning and care BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle

Cleaning and care This section contains important information on cleaning and care of the appliance. Safety instructions WARNING Observe the following safety precautions before starting to clean the appliance: Switch off the appliance and pull the plug out of the mains ► socket before starting cleaning. Wait until the appliance has cooled down before you start to ► clean it. Never immerse the appliance or the mains plug in water or ► other liquids. CAUTION Possible damage to the surface of the appliance! Do not use sharp objects or abrasive cleaning agents to ► clean the surfaces.42 Cleaning and care BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle

Cleaning Calcium lter Open the lid (1). Press the release button (2) for this purpose. Remove the calcium lter (9) from the appliance. Clean the calcium lter thoroughly. NOTE If the calcium lter is damaged, replace it wit a new ► calcium lter. Insert the calcium lter into the holder. Appliance Wipe the housing with a damp cloth. Use washing-up liquid to ■ remove any stubborn stains. Clean the inside of the appliance using a soft brush with a long ■ stick. Care of stainless steel parts We recommend using INOX-METAL-POLISH from Beem for regular care and the removal of difcult stains from stainless steel surfaces. This polish restores the original gloss to your appliances. INOX-METAL-POLISH is available in tubes and is suitable for pots as well as for other objects made of stainless steel, chromium, brass, copper, aluminum, silver and also hard plastics. INOX- METAL-POLISH is used in factories for polishing stainless steel. You can obtain INOX-METAL-POLISH from your retailer or by phoning us or visiting our website at www.beem.de.43 Cleaning and care BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle

Descaling In order not to decrease the service life of the appliance, it must be descaled at regular intervals. The water hardness determines how often the appliance must be descaled. Calcium deposits can be recognized by the which staining on the inside of the appliance. To descale your appliance, proceed as follows: Fill the appliance up to the maximum mark with a mixture of fresh water and descaling solution. NOTE Observe the instructions of the manufacturer. ► Allow the descaling solution to remain in the the appliance over night. Empty the appliance and wipe the inside with a damp cloth. Fill the appliance up to the mark with fresh water, boil the water and pour it out. Repeat the process. 44 Troubleshooting BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle

Troubleshooting Safety instructions DANGER Danger from electric current! Disconnect the plug from the mains socket before starting ► troubleshooting. WARNING Danger from unqualied repairs! Unqualied repairs can lead to considerable danger for the user and cause serious damage to the appliance. Repairs to electrical appliances may only be carried out by ► specialists trained by the manufacturer. Fault causes and remedies Fault Possible cause Remedy The automatic circuit breaker in the fuse box trips. Too many appliances con- nected to the same power circuit. Reduce the number of appliances on the power circuit. Appliance is defective Contact customer service. Appliance cannot be switched on Not plugged in. Insert the plug. No mains power. Check the fuse / socket. Appliance is not standing properly in the cordless socket Put the appliance onto the cordless socket NOTE If you cannot resolve the problem with the steps described ► above, please contact customer service.45 Information on storage/disposal BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle

Information on storage/disposal Storage If you do not intend to use the appliance for a longer period of time, empty and clean it as described in the section Cleaning and care. Store the appliance in a dry, clean and frost-free place which is protected against direct sunlight. Disposal This product may not be disposed of in the domestic refuse within the European Union. Dispose of the appliance in accordance with the EU Directive 2002/96/EU-WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). Should you have any questions, please contact the local authority responsible for waste disposal. Appendix Technical data Model Star*Elements water heater Type number W9.001 Operating voltage 220 - 240 V AC Mains frequency 50 Hz Power consumption 2200 W Protection class I max. lling quantity 1.7 l Dimensions 290 x 170 x 240 mm (H x W x D) Approximate weight 1.4 kg46 Appendix BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle

Spare parts and other accessories Item* Article No. Designation 9 900 581 061 Calcium lter

• according to the drawing in the description of the appliance Certications Symbol Meaning The appliance has been tested and certied by Intertek. The appliance conforms to the relevant EU Directives (see Declaration of Con- formity). This appliance conforms to the Direc- tives on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Devices (RoHS). This appliance conforms to the provi- sions of the Waste Electrical and Elec- tronic Equipment Directive (WEEE).47 Appendix BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle

Guarantee, service and repairs This is a quality product from BEEM and was produced using the latest manufacturing methods. We guarantee the perfect condition of this quality product. We will remedy any faults due to material aws or manufacturing faults free of charge within the guarantee period. The guarantee period for this product is 2 years. For commercial or equivalent use, e.g. in hotels, guest houses or communal premises, or if the customer is not a consumer as dened by the German Civil Code, the guarantee is 6 months. This does not infringe the guarantee disclaimer. Guarantee disclaimer: the guarantee does not cover faults caused in particular by improper use, failure to observe instructions in the user manual and safety precautions, use of force, modications, unauthorised attempted repairs and attempted repairs by unqualied third parties. Faults caused by normal wear are also excluded. If we are obliged by law to provide a guarantee and will comply with such obligation – to the exclusion of the right to cancellation or price reduction – and at our discretion, repair or replace the product free of charge. Should the remedy fail despite several attempts or should the replacement product exhibit faults attributable to us, the customer shall be entitled to reduce the purchase price or to cancel the contract of purchase at his/her discretion. Claims under guarantee do not prolong the guarantee period. For exchange or return of the appliance (withdrawal from the purchase contract) or reduction of the purchase price, the rst contact is always the retailer from whom you purchased the product. This particularly applies to returning the appliance or the claim for reductions as these must be settled with respect to the purchase price. Refunding the purchase price or a credit note in the event of a reduction of the purchase price can only be handled by the retailer from whom you purchased the appliance.48 Appendix BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle

Should faults nevertheless occur, please try to resolve the matter by telephone rst. Should this not be successful, please send the carefully packed appliance to your retailer or to the customer service address shown below. Please state your complete address, the type and model number and the serial number of the appliance. This information can be found on the rating plate of the appliance. Please describe the fault or defect in as much detail as possible. The product or spare part order should be accompanied by a printed and dated receipt of purchase or an invoice. No services under guarantee can be provided for repairs, spare parts or other claims without a printed receipt of purchase or an invoice. Outside Germany and in particular in non-EC countries, please contact your retailer or the local distributor rst. Information can be obtained – preferably by e-mail – from the customer service address indicated below. Repairs not covered by the guarantee can also be performed against individual payment by customer service - outside Germany by the retailer from whom you purchased the appliance or by a service centre, if available. Replacement parts and consumables can be ordered from your retailer or the stated customer service address. Please contact your dealer or the local distributor rst if you live outside of Germany. For product information, ordering accessories or questions on service handling, please contact your retailer or the stated customer service. Outside Germany and in particular in non-EU countries, please contact your retailer or the local distributor rst. You can also use the Internet. You will nd accessories and spare parts, as well as user manuals in various languages on our website www.beem.de. Additional product information can also be found there.49 Appendix BEEM - Elements of Lifestyle

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