Descaling The Kettle - Grundig WK 5040 Bedienungsanleitung

INFORMATION ___________________________
Cleaning and care
Caution
Never use petrol, solvents or abrasive cleaners,
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metal objects or hard brushes to clean the
appliance.
Never put the appliance, base
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cord in water or any other liquid.
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1 Turn the appliance off and disconnect it from
the wall socket.
2 Let the appliance cool down completely.
3 Use a damp soft cloth and a little mild
cleanser to clean the exterior of the
appliance.
4 The filter
purposes. To do this:
Press the release downwards and take out the
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filter (Figure 1-2).
Depending on the level of lime build-up, clean
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the filter with water and a little lemon juice or
white vinegar. Use a soft brush (Figure 3).
Insert the filter again from above until it clicks
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into place (Figure 4).
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Note
Before using the appliance after cleaning, dry
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all parts carefully using a soft towel.
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Descaling the kettle

Descaling extends the life of your kettle.
Descaling period depends on the water
hardness of your area.
1 Fill the kettle with water, up to three quarters of
the maximum level.
2 Add white vinegar or lemon juice in the kettle
up to the maximum level.
3 Boil 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.
6 Pour out the solution and rinse the inside
thoroughly.
Fill the kettle with clean water and boil the
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water.
8 Empty the kettle and again rinse it with water.
Notes
If there is still some scale, repeat the
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procedure.
You can also use a descaler which is
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appropriate for utensils. If you use a descaler,
please follow the instructions of that descaler.
Warning
If you do not descale the kettle after a long
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time you use it, the bottom at the inside of the
water tank fully gets covered with scales of
lime and the appliance will not work again.
In that case, it requires to be repaired by a
service centre.
No warranty claims are accepted for damage
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caused by improper handling.
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Storage
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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.
Wind up the power cord
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Store the appliance in a cool, dry place.
Make sure the appliance is kept out of the reach
of children.
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