Notice KENWOOD SJ380

« Never put the kettle, powerbase, cord or plug in liquid. Do not use if there is anydamage to the kettle, powerbase, cord or plug. Get it checked or repaired: see ‘service’. This kettle is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. Caution:Do not operate the kettle on an inclined surface. Only use the powerbase supplied and keep it clean and dry. Make sure the lid is secure before switching the kettle on. Warning:Do not open the lid while the water is boiling. Make sure the kettle is switched off before lifting or pouring. Remove the kettle from the base before filling or pouring. Never put the kettle near or on cooker hot plates or gas burners. This kettle is for boiling water only. This kettle is for domestic use only. Failure to observe these cautions may result in damage to the kettle. before plugging in Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on the underside of your kettle. important This kettle complies with European Economic Community Directive 89/336/EEC. before using for the first time Remove all packaging and any labels. Fill to ‘MAX’, boil, then discard the water. Repeat 2 to 3 times. know your Kenwood stainless steel kettle finger pad flip top lid lid catch release water level windows on/off switch with neon 360°powerbase scale filter cord wrap to use your stainless steel kettle 1Fill the kettle through either the spout or lid. To open the lid press and hold down the lid release . The water level must be between ‘Max’ and 200 mls (1 cup) Be economical: do not boil more water than you need. To improve the quality of your drinks always use fresh water. Empty the kettle after each use. 2Close the lid by pushing down on the black finger pad area . 3Plug in and switch on. The neon light will come on. 4Your kettle will boil and switch off automatically. To re-boil, wait a few seconds - the on/off switch needs time to reset. 2 EnglishIf you experience problems with your kettle switching on and off during use or switching off before boiling, check that the flat element is free from scale - see “descaling”. If descaling does not solve the problem contact Kenwood customer care. Your kettle is fitted with a scale filter to hold back limescale particles. If you find drops of water under your kettle, don’t worry - it is just condensation. boil-dry protection If you switch on with too little water, your kettle will cut out automatically. Switch off and let it cool down before re-filling. When it has cooled down, the switch will reset itself. care and cleaning Before cleaning, unplug your kettle and let it cool down. the outside and powerbase Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry. Do not use abrasives - they will scratch the metal and plastic surfaces. the inside Wipe with bicarbonate of soda on a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly. Even though your kettle comes with a scale filter, you still need to clean the inside (and the filter) regularly. the scale filter 1Open the lid. 2Slide the scale filter out . 3eitherrinse under the tap or use a soft brush. orwhen descaling your kettle, drop the filter in too. Rinse thoroughly. 4Slide the filter back in to refit. descaling Regular descaling of the flat element will improve the performance of your kettle. If... »