Cleaning And Maintenance - Krups Excellence Manual De Instrucciones

1. TO OPEN THE LID ACCORDING TO THE MODEL, PRESS ON THE LOCKING
SYSTEM (fig. 2) AND THE LID LIFTS AUTOMATICALLY (fig. 3). TO CLOSE, PRESS
DOWN FIRMLY ON THE LID (fig. 6).
2. PLACE THE BASE ON A FLAT, STABLE, HEAT-RESISTANT SURFACE AWAY FROM
WATER SPLASHES AND ANY SOURCES OF HEAT.
„ Kettle is only to be used with the base provided.
3. FILL THE KETTLE WITH THE DESIRED AMOUNT OF WATER. (fig. 4)
„ Never fill the kettle when it is on its base.
„ Do not fill it above the maximum level, or below the minimum level (fig. 5). If the kettle
is too full, boiling water may spill out.
„ Do not use without water.
„ Check that the lid is closed properly before use.
4. POSITION THE KETTLE ON ITS BASE. PLUG IT INTO THE MAINS SOCKET.
5. TO START THE KETTLE, PRESS THE ON/OFF BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THE
HANDLE. THE ON/OFF BUTTON WILL LIGHT UP. (fig. 7)
6. AS SOON AS THE WATER REACHES BOILING POINT, THE KETTLE WILL TURN
OFF AUTOMATICALLY.
„ The light will turn off when the on/off switch returns to the upper position after boiling.
„ You can stop it manually, before removing it from its base to pour the water. Adjust the
on/off button (located at the bottom of the handle) upwards. (fig. 8)
„ Make sure that the on/off button is in the off position after boiling and that the kettle has
switched off before removing it from its base.
„ Do not leave water in the kettle after use as this quickens the formation of scale.
TO CLEAN YOUR KETTLE
„ Disconnect the appliance.
„ Leave it to cool and then clean it with a damp sponge.
„ Never immerse the kettle, its base, the cord or the electric plug in water or any other liquid. The
electrical connections or the switch must not come into contact with water or any other liquid.
„ Do not use scouring pads.
TO CLEAN YOUR KETTLE
„ Disconnect the appliance.
„ Leave it to cool and then clean it with a damp sponge.
„ Never immerse the kettle, its base, the cord or the electric plug in water or any other
liquid. The electrical connections or the switch must not come into contact with water
or any other liquid.
„ Do not use scouring pads.
TO CLEAN THE FILTER
„ The filter is removable. (fig. 9)
„ The removable filter consists of a mesh to retain the particles of scale and prevent
them from falling into your cup when pouring. This filter neither treats nor removes the
hardness of the water. It will not impact the quality or taste of the water. With very hard
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