Manual Philips HD4646 Kettle

Manual

ENGLISH

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing this Philips kettle! In

this user manual you nd all the information you

need to enjoy your kettle optimally for a long time.

General description (Fig. 1)

A On/off switch (I/O)

B Lid

C Spout

D Water level indicator

E Base

F Scale lter

Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the

appliance and save it for future reference.

Danger

Do not immerse the appliance or the base in

water or any other liquid.

Warning

Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance

corresponds to the local mains voltage before

you connect the appliance.

Do not use the appliance if the plug, the

mains cord, the base or the appliance itself is

damaged.

If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it

replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised

by Philips or similarly qualied persons in order

to avoid a hazard.

This appliance is not intended for use by

persons (including children) with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack

of experience and knowledge, unless they

have been given supervision or instruction

concerning use of the appliance by a person

responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the appliance.

Keep the mains cord out of the reach of

children. Do not let the mains cord hang over

the edge of the table or worktop on which the

appliance stands. Excess cord can be stored in

or around the base of the appliance.

Only use the kettle in combination with its

original base.

Hot water can cause serious burns. Be careful

when the kettle contains hot water.

Keep the mains cord, the base and the kettle

away from hot surfaces.

Never ll the kettle beyond the maximum level

indication. If the kettle has been overlled,

boiling water may be ejected from the spout

and cause scalding.

Do not open the lid while the water is

heating up. Be careful when you open the lid

immediately after the water has boiled: the

steam that comes out of the kettle is very hot.

Caution

Do not touch the body of the kettle during

and some time after use, as it gets very hot.

Always lift the kettle by its handle.

Always place the base and the kettle on a dry,

at and stable surface.

The kettle is only intended for boiling

water. Do not use it to heat up soup or other

liquids or jarred, bottled or tinned food.

Always make sure the water in the kettle

at least covers the bottom of the kettle to

prevent the kettle from boiling dry.

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

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the kettle over time. The harder the water,

the faster scale builds up. Scale can occur in

different colours. Although scale is harmless,

too much scale can inuence the performance

of your kettle. Descale your kettle regularly by

following the instructions given in the chapter

‘Descaling’.

Some condensation may appear on the base of

the kettle. This is perfectly normal and does not

mean that the kettle has any defects.

Boil-dry protection

This kettle is equipped with boil-dry protection.

This device automatically switches off the kettle if it

is accidentally switched on when there is no water

or not enough water in it. The on/off switch stays

in ‘on’ position. Set the on/off switch to ‘off’ and let

the kettle cool down for 10 minutes. Then lift the

kettle from its base to reset the boil-dry protection.

The kettle is now ready for use again.

Electromagnetic elds (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all standards

regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled

properly and according to the instructions in this

user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on

scientic evidence available today.

Before first use

1 Remove stickers, if any, from the base or the

kettle.

2 Placethebaseonadry,stableandatsurface.

3 Toadjustthelengthofthecord,windit

roundthereelinthebase.

4 Passthecordthroughoneoftheslotsinthe

base.

5 Rinsethekettlewithwater.

6 Fillthekettlewithwateruptothemaximum

levelandletthewaterboilonce(see‘Using

theappliance’).

7 Pouroutthehotwaterandrinsethekettle

once more.

Using the appliance

1 Fillthekettlewithwatereitherthroughthe

spoutorthroughtheopenlid(Fig.2).

2 Ifthelidisopen,closethelid.

Make sure that the lid is properly closed to prevent

the kettle from boiling dry.

3 Placethekettleonitsbase,puttheplugin

thewallsocket.

Set the on/off switch to ‘I’ (Fig. 3).

Thekettlestartsheatingup.

Thekettleswitchesoffautomaticallywhen

thewaterhasreachedboilingpoint.

Note: You can interrupt the boiling process by pressing

the on/off switch to ‘O’.

Cleaning and descaling

Alwaysunplugtheappliancebeforeyoucleanit.

Neverusescouringpads,abrasivecleaningagents

oraggressiveliquidssuchaspetroloracetoneto

cleantheappliance.

Neverimmersethekettleoritsbaseinwater.

Cleaning the kettle

1 Cleantheoutsideofthekettlewithasoft,

dampclothmoistenedwithwarmwaterand

somemildcleaningagent.

Cleaning the lter

Scale is not harmful to your health but it may

give your drink a powdery taste. The scale lter

prevents scale particles from ending up in your

drink. Clean the scale lter regularly.

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1 Removethelterfromthekettle(1)and

gentlybrushitwithasoftnylonbrushunder

arunningtap(2)(Fig.4).

Note: You can also leave the lter in the kettle

when you descale the whole appliance (see section

‘Descaling the kettle’ in this chapter).

Note: You can also take the lter out of the kettle and

clean it in the dishwasher.

Descaling the kettle

Regular descaling prolongs the life of the kettle.

In case of normal use (up to 5 times a day), the

following descaling frequency is recommended:

Once every 3 months if you use soft water (up

to 18dH).

Once every month if you use hard water

(more than 18dH).

1 Fillthekettlewithwateruptothree-quarters

ofthemaximumlevelandbringthewaterto

the boil.

2 Afterthekettlehasswitchedoff,addwhite

vinegar(8%aceticacid)tothemaximumlevel.

3 Leavethesolutioninthekettleovernight.

4 Emptythekettleandrinsetheinside

thoroughly.

5 Fillthekettlewithfreshwaterandboilthe

water.

6 Emptythekettleandrinseitwithfreshwater

again.

7 Repeattheprocedureifthereisstillsome

scale in the kettle.

Note: You can also use an appropriate descaler. In

that case, follow the instructions on the package of

the descaler.

Replacement

If the kettle, the base or the mains cord of the

applianceisdamaged,takethebaseorthekettle

toaservicecentreauthorisedbyPhilipsfor

repairorreplacementofthecordtoavoida

hazard.

You can purchase a new lter at your Philips dealer

or at a Philips service centre. The table below

indicates which lters are suitable for your kettle.

Kettletype Filtertype

HD4646 HD4987

Environment

Donotthrowawaytheappliancewiththe

normalhouseholdwasteattheendofitslife,

buthanditinatanofcialcollectionpointfor

recycling.Bydoingthis,youhelptopreserve

theenvironment(Fig.5).

Guarantee & service

If you need service or information or if you have a

problem, please visit the Philips website at www.

philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer Care

Centre in your country (you nd its phone number

in the worldwide guarantee leaet). If there is no

Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your

local Philips dealer.

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