English; General Description (Fig. 1) - Philips HD4690 Betriebsanleitung

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Introduction
Congratulations on acquiring your new Philips kettle! In these instructions for use you will find all the
information you need to optimally enjoy your kettle for a long time.

General description (fig. 1)

A
Lid
B
Lid release button
C
On/off switch with bell
D
Base
E
Cord winder
F
Power-on light ring
G
Mains plug
H
Water level indicator
I
Spout
J
Triple-clean anti-scale filter
Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future reference.
Check if the voltage indicated on the base of the kettle corresponds to the local mains
voltage before you connect the appliance.
Only use the kettle in combination with its original base.
Always place the base and the kettle on a dry, flat and stable surface.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children. Do not let the mains cord hang
over the edge of the table or worktop. Excess cord can be stored in the base of the
appliance.
Keep the cord, the base and the appliance away from hot surfaces.
Do not use the appliance if the mains cord, the plug, the base or the appliance itself is
damaged.
If the mains cord is damaged, it must always be replaced by Philips, a service centre
authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not immerse the appliance or the base in water or any other liquid.
The kettle is only meant for boiling water. Do not use it to heat up soup or other liquids or
jarred, bottled or tinned food.
Boiling water can cause serious burns. Be careful when the kettle contains hot water.
Never fill the kettle beyond the maximum level indication. If the kettle has been overfilled,
boiling water may be ejected from the spout and cause scalding.
Do not open the lid while the water is boiling. Be careful when you open the lid immediately
after the water has boiled: the steam coming out of the kettle is very hot.
Avoid touching the body of the kettle, as it gets very hot during use.
Always lift the kettle by its handle.
Always make sure the water in the kettle at least covers the bottom of the kettle to prevent
the kettle from boiling dry.
Some condensation may appear on the base of the kettle.This is perfectly normal and does
not mean that the kettle has any defects.
Depending on the hardness of the water in your area, small spots may appear on the heating
element of your kettle when you use it.This phenomenon is the result of scale build-up on
the heating element and on the inside of the kettle over time.The harder the water, the
faster scale will build up. Scale can occur in different colours.Although scale is harmless, too
much scale can influence the performance of your kettle. Descale your kettle regularly by
following the instructions given in the chapter 'Descaling'.