Removing Scales Inside The Kettle - Makita GTK01 Manual De Instrucciones

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To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Cleaning
Exterior of the appliance
After the appliance is cooled, clean exterior of the appli-
ance using clean clothes.
If the appliance is very dirty, use a cloth dampened in
soapy water. Then wipe the water off with dry cloth.
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Interior of the kettle
Remove the lid by pulling it out from the kettle as shown
in the figure.
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Rinse well with water, then dry the inside.
Filter
Remove the filter by pulling it out from the lid as shown
in the figure.
Wash the filter, then dry it.
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► 1. Filter
To install the filter and the lid, follow the removing pro-
cedure in reverse.

Removing scales inside the kettle

Through the use of the appliance, water scale will build
up inside the kettle. Water scale makes boiling ineffi-
cient. If water scales becomes noticeable, clean the
inside of the kettle with citric acid.
1. Open the lid, and remove the filter from the lid.
2. Pour water up to the maximum line into the kettle.
3. Add 40 g (1.4 oz) of citric acid commercially avail-
able into the water and stir it up. Then close the lid.
4.
Put the kettle on the power supply stand.
5.
Push the power switch.
6. Leave the kettle for about 1 hour after boiling
finished.
7. Drain the water and rinse inside of the kettle with
water.
8. If you taste or smell citric acid, boil water only and
drain it.
If the dirt is hard to remove, repeat steps 2 to 7.
9. Dry the kettle and install the filter on the lid.
Storage
To prevent fire or burning, allow the appliance to cool
down completely before you store it. Do not store the
discharged battery for long periods, as it can shorten its
service life.
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