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USER MANUAL WK 7280 W GRUNDIG

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 to be used in household only. It is not designed for professional use in:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
-farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environment
- bed and breakfast type environment.
It should not be used for commercial purposes.
- 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 30mA . 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.

• Do not squeeze or bend the power cord and do not rub it on sharp edges in order to prevent any damage. Keep the power 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 danger and risks to the user.
• Do not dismantle the appliance under any circumstances. No warranty claims are accepted for damage caused by improper handling.
  Always keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years.

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. Chil dren shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
- 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, 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 7280/WK 7280 W/G.

Read the following user notes carefully to ensure full enjoyment of your quality GRUNDIG product 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. We also attach great importance to the efficient use of raw materi

als with continuous waste reduction of several tonnes of plastic every year. Furthermore, all our accessories are available for at least 5 years.

For a future worth living.

For a good reason. Grundig.

Controls and parts

See the figure on page 3.

A Spout

B Water filter (inside)

Lid

D Lid release button

E Handle

Water level indicator

G Water tank

H Power base

Simmer function button

J On/Off button

K Temperature selection button

L Temperature indicator light

Preparation

Clean kettle well before initial use and discard the water of first two boiling cycles.

Operation

1 Push the lid release button D on the kettle to open the lid C.
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. Make sure that it is sitting in an upright and stable position.

5 Insert the plug into the wall socket.
6 Select the desired temperature by pressing the selection button . As the button is pushed the temperature selection will cycle from 100 to 80, 60, 40 and back to 100 again.

• The temperature indicator light L will flash.

7 If desired, the simmer function can be activated by pressing button.
- Indicator light of button lights on.

Notes

• When pressing the simmer function button in stand by mode without selecting the desired temperature, the indicator light of button will go off after 10 seconds.
  8 Push On/Off buttonJ.

• Indicator light of On/Off button J lights on and the boiling process begins.

• When the appliance is in operation, indicator light of the set temperature will flash. Meantime, current water temperature will be indicated by the relevant temperature indicator light until the set temperature is attained.

Note

• Lid should always be closed during the boiling process; otherwise the kettle will not switch off automatically.
  The desired temperature can be changed or set during the boiling process by pressing temperature setting button K.
  9 When the desired temperature is reached, the indicator light of On/Off button goes off and the kettle stops operating.

• After 60 seconds the temperature indicator lights go off and the kettle returns into stand by mode.

Notes

If you want to stop the boiling process manually, push the On/Off button
If the simmer function is activated, the kettle will restart the boiling process when the temperature falls below the desired temperature. After 30 minutes, simmer function will be cancelled automatically.

10 Disconnect the plug from the wall socket.
11 Take the water tank from the base H. Only hold it by the handle E.

Caution

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

Note

• Let the kettle cool down between each heating process.

Hints and Tips

The kettle is equipped with a 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 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 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.

Dscaling the kettle

Descaling extends the life of your kettle. Descal ing 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.
Pour out the solution and rinse the inside thoroughly.
7 Fill the kettle with clean water and boil the water.

8 Empty the kettle again and rinse it with water.

Notes

If there is still some limescale, repeat the procedure.
- You can also use a descaler which is appropriate for kettles. 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. 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.

Compliance with the WEEE Directive and Disposing of the Waste Product:

This product complies with EU WEEE Directive

(2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials

which can be reused and are suitable for recycling. Do not dispose of the waste product with normal domestic and other wastes at the end of its service life. Take it to the collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Please consult your local authorities to learn about these collection centers.

Compliance with RoHS Directive

The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive.

Package information

Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do

not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities.

Technical data

Power supply: 220 - 240V 50 / 60Hz

Power: 2000-2400 W

Technical and design modifications reserved.

Puissance:2000-2400W