AC170 - Kettle INVENTUM - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Electric kettle
Brand	Inventum
Model	AC170
Maximum capacity	1.7 L
Minimum capacity	0.5 L
Power	2200 W
Voltage	220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Exterior material	Heat-resistant plastic
Automatic shut-off	Yes
Boil-dry protection	Yes
Swivel base	Yes, 360°
Water level indicator	Yes, graduated
Removable limescale filter	Yes
Lid opening	Push-button
Switch with indicator light	Yes
Cord length	Approx. 0.7 m (can be stored under base)
Weight	Approx. 1.0 kg
Dimensions (H x W x D)	Approx. 25 x 20 x 15 cm
Maintenance	Clean exterior with a damp cloth; descale regularly
Warranty	2 years (domestic use)

Frequently Asked Questions - AC170 INVENTUM

How to descale my Inventum AC170 kettle?

Use a kettle descaler or lemon juice. Fill halfway with hot water, add the juice of half a lemon, boil and let cool for 30 minutes. Discard the water and rinse. Never use harsh detergents.

What to do if the kettle does not turn on?

Check that the kettle is properly placed on the base and that the plug is inserted correctly. If the problem persists, the fuse or circuit breaker may have blown. In case of malfunction, never repair it yourself; contact customer service.

Can I boil something other than water?

No, the kettle is exclusively designed to boil water. Never pour milk, tea, coffee or other instant drinks, as this will damage the appliance.

How to clean the exterior of the kettle?

Unplug the appliance and let it cool. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth. Never use detergents or abrasive products. Never immerse the kettle or base in water.

What does the indicator light mean?

The light turns on when the kettle is operating and turns off automatically when the water has boiled. It indicates that the appliance is heating.

The kettle stops before the water is fully boiling?

If the kettle stops prematurely, check that the lid is properly closed. A poorly closed lid prevents automatic shutdown. If the problem persists, wait 30 seconds before turning it on again to let the switch cool.

How to replace the limescale filter?

The filter is located in the spout. Pull it backwards to remove it. Clean it with hot water. To put it back, first insert the tip and then press until it clicks. Never remove it when the kettle is hot or full.

What is the warranty of the kettle?

Inventum offers a 2-year warranty from the date of purchase for normal domestic use. Keep your receipt. The warranty covers manufacturing defects, but not normal wear, misuse, or repairs by unauthorized third parties.

Can I use the kettle without water?

No, never operate the kettle without water. The boil-dry protection cuts it off automatically, but this may damage the appliance. If this happens, remove it from the base, let it cool for a few minutes, then fill it with water before reusing.

Why is there condensation water on the base?

A little condensation on the edge of the base is normal and does not affect operation. It comes from water vapor during boiling. Simply wipe with a dry cloth.

USER MANUAL AC170 INVENTUM

1. safety instructions page 5
2. appliance description page 8
3. prior to first use page 8
4. boiling water page 8
5. switching of the kettle page 9
   6.de-scaling page 9
6. cleaning & maintenance page 9

General terms and conditions of service and warranty page 50

Nederlandss

1 safety instructions

• Carefully and fully read the instruction manual prior to using the appliance and carefully store the manual for future reference.
• Only use this appliance for the purposes described in the instruction manual.
• Caution! Avoid contact with hot surfaces when the appliance is switched on.
• Attention! If the kettle is too full, boiling water can overflow during cooking.
• Warning! Avoid spilling water on the connection.
• Warning! Incorrect use could cause injury.
• Only use the appliance with the provided base.
• The interior of the appliance is still hot after use.
• Only connect the appliance to alternate current, to an earthed wall socket, with a mains voltage that corresponds with the information provided on the information plate of the appliance.
• Never bend the power cord sharply or allow it to run across hot parts.
• Fully unwind the cord to prevent it from overheating.
• Never place the appliance near appliances that give off heat, such as ovens, gas cookers, hotplates, etc. Keep the appliance away from walls or other objects that could catch flame, such as curtains, towels (cotton or paper, etc.).
• Always make sure the appliance is placed on an even, flat surface and is only used indoors.
• Do not leave the appliance unsupervised if the appliance is operational.
• If you want to move the appliance, make sure the appliance is switched off.

• Do not use the appliance if the plug, cord or appliance are damaged, or if the appliance no longer functions properly or if it is damaged in any other way. If this is the case, consult the shop or our technical service.

• Never replace the plug or cord yourself. Repairs to electrical appliances should only be performed by skilled persons. Incorrect repairs could cause considerable hazards for the user. Never use the appliance with parts that are not recommended or supplied by the manufacturer.

• Do not pull the cord and/or appliance to remove the plug from the wall socket. Never touch the appliance with wet or moist hands.
• Keep the appliance out of reach of children. Children do not see the dangers when handling electrical appliances. Therefore, never allow children to work with electrical appliances without supervision. Keep the appliance and cord out of reach of children younger than 8 years of age.
• The appliance can be used by children of 8 years and older and persons with a limited physical, sensory or mental capacity or lack of experience or knowledge, provided they use the appliance under supervision or have been instructed about its safe use and understand the hazards involved.
  Children are not allowed to play with the appliance.
• The appliance may not be cleaned or maintained by children, unless this is done under supervision.
• If the appliance is not being used or is being cleaned, switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the socket.
• If the appliance does not function after it has been switched on, it is possible that the fuse or earth leakage circuit breaker has been activated in the electrical distribution box. The group can be overloaded or an earth leakage current may have occurred.
• In case of a breakdown, never make repairs yourself; a blown safety device in the appliance could indicate a defect that cannot be remedied by removing or replacing this safety device. Only original parts should ever be used.
• Never submerge the appliance, cord or plug in water.
• This appliance is intended for household and similar use, such as:
• in staff kitchens, shops, offices and other work environments;
• by guests of hotels, motels and other residential environments;
• in Bed&Breakfast type environments;
• farms.
• If the appliance is not used as intended, no compensation can be claimed in case of defects or accidents and the warranty will be invalidated.

slation requires that all electrical and electronic equipment must be collected for reuse and recycling. Electrical and electronic equipment marked with the symbol indicating separate collection of such equipment must be returned to a municipal waste collection point.

2 appliance description

1. Spout
2. Anti-scale filter
3. Lid
4. Lid opening knob
5. Handle
6. Water level indicator
7. On/off switch with pilot lamp
8. Power base

3 prior to first use

Follow these instructions when using the kettle for the first time: Carefully remove the kettle from the packaging and remove all packaging material. Keep the packaging (plastic bags and cardboard) out of the reach of children. After unpacking the appliance, check it for external damage that may have occurred during transport. Place the kettle on a heat-resistant flat surface.

The minimum water filling volume is 0.5 litres. The maximum filling volume is 1.7 litres.

Prior to use, the appliance must be filled to the maximum twice and the water must be brought to the boil twice. Throw away the boiled water and rinse the appliance with cold water. The appliance is now ready for use.

The kettle is only suitable for boiling water. Never fill the kettle with milk, tea, coffee or other instant drinks.

4 boiling water

Check that the voltage stated on the information plate matches the voltage used in your region.

Place the connection base on a flat, stable surface. Insert the plug in an earthed wall socket. Place the kettle on the base.

If necessary, excess cord can be stored in the bottom of the connection base by rolling up the cord.

1. Open the lid by pressing the button.
2. Fill the kettle with the required volume of water and close the lid by pressing it close.
3. Place the kettle on the connection base and make sure the plug is in the socket.
4. Switch on the kettle by pressing down the on/off switch at position 1. The pilot lamp lights up. The kettle starts to boil the water.
5. The kettle switches off automatically when the water boils.

The pilot lamp switches off.

Caution: never switch on the kettle when it contains no water. If, by accident, the kettle is switched on without water in it, the boil dry safeguard switches off the kettle automatically. In this case, remove the kettle from the connection base and allow it to cool down for a few minutes. Then you can fill the kettle with water and switch it on again. Check that the lid of the kettle is properly closed. If not, the kettle does not switch off automatically when the water boils and continues to boil.

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5 switching off the kettle

The kettle switches off automatically when the water boils. The pilot lamp switches off. If you want to boil the water once more, wait approx. 30 seconds before switching it on again to allow the switch to cool down. It is also possible to switch off the kettle at any time by means of the on/off switch. When the kettle is taken off the connection base while boiling, it will also switch off. When placing back the kettle on the connection base, wait approx. 30 seconds before switching it on again to allow the switch to cool down.

Caution! It is possible that a little condensed water remains on the edge of the connection base. This is normal and does not affect the function of the kettle.

6 de-scaling

Scale may occur on the inside of the kettle. If you have hard water, it may be necessary to de-scale the kettle occasionally. Use a suitable de-scaling agent for kettles/coffee machines and observe the accompanying instructions.

You can also de-scale the kettle with lemon juice. The lemon acid in this juice will make sure that the scale is removed. This natural method prevents the use of chemicals. Fill half the kettle with hot water. Add the juice of half a lemon. Boil the water and then allow the water to cool down for 30 minutes. Throw away the boiled water and rinse the kettle once more. Never clean the appliance with cleaning agents. These could damage your kettle.

In order to remove the anti-scale filter from the kettle for cleaning, you must take the kettle from the connection base and allow it to cool down. Do not remove the anti-scale filter from the kettle if it is still hot or filled with water. Pull the anti-scale filter loose towards the rear, away from the spout, and clean it with hot water. When placing back the filter, make sure it is properly attached to the spout. First place the point of the anti-scale filter and then you can press tight the anti-scale filter at the top by means of the clamp. Never place the anti-scale filter loose in the kettle.

7 cleaning & maintenance

Regularly clean the kettle for optimum performance. Never submerge the kettle and connection base in water and/or other liquids. Before cleaning, always remove the plug from the socket and allow the kettle to cool down. Regularly wipe the outside with a moist cloth. Never use detergents or abrasive cleaning agents!

general terms and conditions of service and warranty

We do not need to remind you of the importance of service. After all, we develop our products to a standard so that you can enjoy them for many years, without any concerns. If, nevertheless, there is a problem, we believe you are entitled to a solution straight away. Hence our products come with an exchange service, on top of the rights and claims you are entitled to by law. By exchanging a product or part, we save you time, effort and costs.

2-year full manufacturer's warranty

1. Customers enjoy a 2-year full manufacturer's warranty on all Inventum products. Within this period, a faulty product or part will always be exchanged for a new model, free of charge. In order to claim under the 2-year full manufacturer's warranty, you can either return the product to the shop you bought it from or contact the Inventum costumer service department via the form at www.inventum.eu/service-aanvraag.
2. The 2-year warranty period starts from the date the product is bought.
3. In order to claim under the warranty, you must produce a copy of the original receipt.
4. The warranty applies only to normal domestic use of Inventum products within the Netherlands.

Breakdowns or faults outside the warranty period

1. Breakdowns or faults in small or large domestic appliances outside the warranty period, can be reported to the costumer services department via the form at www.inventum.eu/service-aanvraag or by calling the costumer services department.
2. The costumer services department may ask you to send the product for inspection or repair. The costs of dispatch will be at your expense.
3. The inspection to establish whether repair is possible involves a charge. You need to grant your permission for this, in advance.
4. In the event of a large domestic appliance, Inventum, at your request, can send out a service engineer. In that case, you will be charged the call-out costs, as well as parts and labour.
5. In the event of an instruction to repair, the repair costs must be paid in advance. In the event of a repair by a service engineer, the costs of the repair must be settled with the engineer onsite, preferably by means of PIN payment.

Warranty exclusions

1. The following is excluded from the aforesaid warranties:

normal wear and tear;
- improper use or misuse;
insufficient maintenance;
- failure to comply with the operating and maintenance instructions;
- unprofessional installation or repairs by third parties or the customer himself;
non- original parts used by the customer;
- use for commercial or business purposes;
- removal of the serial number and/or rating label.

1. In addition, the warranty does not apply to normal consumer goods, such as:

2. dough hooks, baking tins, (carbon) filters, etc.;

3. batteries, bulbs, carbon filters, fat filters etc.;
   external connection cables;

4. glass accessories and glass parts such as oven doors;
   and similar items.

5. Transport damage not caused by Inventum is also excluded. Therefore, inspect your new device before starting to use it. If you detect any damage, you must report this to the store where you purchased the product within 5 working days, or to the Inventum customer service department via the form at www.inventum.eu/service-aanvraag. If transport damage is not reported within this period, Inventum does not accept any liability in this respect.

6. The following are excluded from warranty and/or replacement: faults, loss of and damage to the device as a result of an event that is normally insured under the home contents insurance.

Important to know

1. The replacement or repair of a faulty product, or a part thereof, does not lead to an extension of the original warranty period.
2. If a complaint is unfounded, all costs arising from it will be at the customer's expense.
3. Following expiry of the warranty period, all costs of repair or replacement, including administration costs, dispatch and call-out charges, will be charged to the customer.
4. Inventum cannot be held liable for damage caused by external events, unless this liability arises from mandatory statutory provisions.
5. These warranty and service provisions are governed by Dutch law. Disputes will be settled exclusively by the competent Dutch court.

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