WK 8681 - Electric kettle GRUNDIG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL WK 8681 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.

• 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. Children 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 the mains supply.
- Never operate or place any part of this appliance near hot surfaces such as gas burner, hotplate 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 the lid always remains closed properly when using the kettle.
- The warming plate is hot after usage. Please do not touch heating element after usage. Please wait till cool down.
- Never fill the appliance above the maximum level indicator. If it is overfilled, then boiling water may splash out.
- Avoid spillage on the connector.
- 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 8680 / WK 8681.

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.

Grundig.

Controls and parts

See the figure on page 3.

A Water tank
B Spout / Stainless steel lime-scale filter
C Lid / Lid release button
D Temperature setting button
E Temperature indicator
F Simmer function button
G On/Off button
Water level indicator
1 Handle
J Base unit
K Cable winding unit (beneath base unit)

OPERATION

Operation

Notes

• Do not place the water tank A on the base J while filling it with water.
• Never fill the water tank A above the maximum level indicator or below the minimum level indicator.
  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.
  Warm-keeping button F operates in a range from 50^ to 90^ .
• Lid should always be closed during the boiling process; otherwise the kettle will not switch off automatically.

If you want to stop the boiling process manually, push the On/Off button G.

Caution

• Do not open the lid as hot water could splash out. Make sure that no water splashes onto the base.

Hints and Tips

If you want to continue the boiling process, repeat the procedure from 1 to 10.
- Let the kettle cool down between each heating process.
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.

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. Descaling period depends on the water hardness in your area.

1 Fill the kettle with water, up to three quarters of the maximum level.
2 Add white vinegar or lemon acid in the kettle up to the maximum level.
3Boil 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.
Empty the kettle and rinse it with water again.

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 limescale and the appliance will get damaged. 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 symbol indicates that this product shall not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its service life. Used device must be returned to official collection point for

recycling of electrical and electronic devices. To find these collection systems please contact to your local authorities or retailer where the product was purchased. Each household performs an important role in recovering and recycling of old appliance. Appropriate disposal of used appliance helps prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

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: 220-240 V~, 50-60 Hz

Power:

WK 8680:2520-3000W

WK 8681:2000-2400W

Technical and design modifications reserved.

Technical and design modifications reserved.

CERTIFICAT DE GARANTIE

Tensiune de alimentare/frecventa: 220-240V\~, 50-60Hz

Importator: ARCTIC S.A., Gaeesti, Dambovija, str. 13 Decembre nr. 210, email: [e-mail]

TIP: Electrocasnic mici

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