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UNPACKING Remove all packaging from the unit. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it please do so according to local regulations.
The following items are included:
This kettle must only be used with the stand provided.
Do not insert any foreign objects or allow any liquid to spill into the Power Connector Hole.
If the kettle is overfilled, boiling water may be ejected from the spout and cause scalding.
Never open the lid while the water is boiling. The steam coming out from the kettle is very hot.
If there is insucient water in the kettle, the automatic safety cut-out will operate. If this happens, allow the kettle to cool for ten minutes before relling with cold water and re-boiling.
Ensure that the switch is not obstructed and the lid is firmly closed. The kettle will not turn o if the switch is obstructed or if the lid is open.
After removing the kettle, there may be some water on the surface of the stand. This is condensation from the steam that causes the kettle to automatically switch o after boiling. This is normal and should not be a cause for alarm.
Open Switch
Handle
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Power Switch7
Mains Cable
Slot
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Lid
Spout
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Water Fill Level
Kettle Stand
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FILLING THE KE T TLE Slide the open switch to open the lid and fill the kettle with the required amount of water.
Do not exceed the maximum fill level (Max 1.7L) as indicated inside the kettle and not less than the minimum fill level (Min 0.75L).
SWITCHING ON Place the kettle on the stand. Connect the stands mains cable to the mains socket. Press the power switch to the ON position (indicated by the symbol I).
The indicator inside the power switch of the kettle will light up to indicate that the kettle is heating.
CLEANING THE KE T TLE The kettle exterior should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads which may damage the nish of the kettle.
Never immerse the kettle or the stand in water and always keep the electrical contacts dry. Always disconnect the stand from the mains before cleaning .
DESC ALING THE KE T TLE Depending on the hardness of the water in your area, limescale may be deposited on the heating element and the inside of the kettle. This normal build-up is not harmful to health but an excessive amount of scale may aect the performance of the kettle.
To descale, fill the kettle with distilled water up to three-quarters of the Max level and bring the water to boil. After the kettle has switched o, add a descaling solution following the manufacturers instructions. Never attempt to descale the kettle by chipping or scraping with a sharp implement.
WHEN THE WATER HAS BOILED The kettle will automatically switch o (indicated by the symbol 0 ).
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The Main Unit Instruction Manual (P.N.: C17JKW11-001)
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FIRST TIME USE
Clean your kettle by boiling a full kettle of water twice and then discarding the water.
KEEPING THE MAINS C ABLE TIDY
Extend the mains cable in the kettle stand to the required length. Locate the mains cable in the slot in the stand. For safety it is recommended that the length of exposed mains cable is kept as short as possible.
Power Connector Hole
CLEANING THE REMOVABLE SC ALE FILTER
To prevent loose particles of limescale being poured into your beverage, your kettle is tted with a scale lter. You may remove the filter and fit it back in after cleaning.
To remove the filter, open the lid, then lift up the lter from the spout.
To replace the filter, open the lid, place the lter at the spout and push it down till it ts in place.
KETTLE Instruct ion Manual C17JKW11
Thank you for purchasing your new Currys Essentials Kettle.
We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order to fully understand all the operational features it offe