Important; Boil-Dry Protection - Philips HD4679 Mode D'emploi

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introduction
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general description (Fig. 1)
A Lid (HD4679/HD4677)
B
Lid with lid latch (HD4676)
C Lid release button (HD4679/HD4677)
D On/off switch with power-on light (HD4676)
E
Water level indicator
F On/off switch with power-on light (HD4679/
HD4677)
g Mains cord
h Cord storage facility
i Base
J
Integrated filter mesh
K Removable scale filter
l Spout

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 qualified 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.
- Keep the mains cord, the base and the kettle away
from hot surfaces.
- Do not place the appliance on an enclosed surface
(e.g. a serving tray), as this could cause water to
accumulate under the appliance, resulting in a
hazardous situation.
- Hot water can cause serious burns. Be careful when
the kettle contains hot water.
- 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.
- 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 heating up or
boiling. Be careful when you open the lid immediately
after the water has boiled: the steam that comes out
of the kettle is very hot.
- HD4679: This rapid-boil kettle can draw up to 13
amps from the power supply in your home. Make
sure that the electrical system in your home and the
circuit to which the kettle is connected can cope
with this level of power consumption. Do not let too
many other appliances draw power from the same
circuit while the kettle is being used.
- Only use the kettle in combination with its original
base.
Caution
- Do not connect the appliance to an external
switching device such as a timer and do not connect
it to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by
the utility. This prevents a hazard that could be caused
by inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out.
- Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall
socket.
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- Always place the base and the kettle on a dry, flat
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.
- Never fill the kettle below the 1-cup level to
prevent it 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 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 influence the performance of your
kettle. Descale your kettle regularly by following the
instructions given in 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.
- This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
1 staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
2 farm houses;
3 by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
4 bed and breakfast type environments.

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. Lift the kettle from its base and fill it
with water. Then wait for 30 seconds before you place
the kettle back on its base to reset boil-dry protection.
The kettle is now ready for use again.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user
manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific
evidence available today.
Before first use
1 Remove stickers, if any, from the base or the kettle.
2 Place the base on a dry, flat and stable surface.
3 To adjust the length of the cord, wind part of it
round the reel in the base. Pass the cord through
one of the slots in the base. (Fig. 2)
4 Rinse the kettle with water.
5 Fill the kettle with water up to the maximum level
and let the water boil once (see chapter 'Using the
appliance').
6 Pour out the hot water and rinse the kettle once
more.
Using the appliance
1 Fill the kettle with water. You can fill the kettle
either through the spout or through the open
lid. (Fig. 3)
- To open the lid, press the lid release button
(HD4679/HD4677) or use the lid latch
(HD4676) (Fig. 4).
- Fill the kettle with at least one cup (250ml) of water.
- Close the lid before you switch on the kettle.
Note: Make sure that the lid is closed properly to prevent
the kettle from boiling dry.
2 Place the kettle on its base and put the plug in the
wall socket.
3 Push the on/off switch downwards to switch on
the appliance (HD4679/HD4677) or set the on/off
switch to I (HD4676) (Fig. 5).
The power-on light goes on.
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The kettle starts heating up.
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The kettle switches off automatically and you hear
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a chime when the water boils.
The power-on light goes out automatically when
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the kettle switches off.
Note: You can interrupt the boiling process at any time by
pushing the on/off switch upwards (HD4679/HD4677) or
setting the on/off switch to O (HD4676).
Cleaning
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.
1 Unplug the appliance.
2 Clean the outside of the kettle with a soft cloth
moistened with warm water and some mild
cleaning agent.
3 Clean the removable scale filter regularly.
Scale is not harmful to your health but it may give your
drink a powdery taste. The scale filter prevents scale
particles from ending up in your drink. Clean the scale
filter in one of the following ways:
- Take the scale filter out of the kettle and gently clean
it with a soft nylon brush under a running tap. (Fig. 6)
- Leave the scale filter in the kettle when you descale
the whole appliance.
- Clean the scale filter in the dishwasher.
Note: This kettle has an integrated filter mesh that attracts
larger scale particles. This filter mesh cannot be removed
and does not need to be cleaned separately. When
you descale the kettle (see chapter 'Descaling'), the filter
mesh is cleaned automatically.
Descaling
Regular descaling prolongs the life of the kettle.
In case of normal use (up to 5 times a day), we
recommend the following descaling frequency:
- Once every 3 months for soft water areas (up to
18dH).
- Once every month for hard water areas (more than
18dH).
1 Fill the kettle with water up to three quarters of
the MAX level.
2 Switch on the kettle.
3 After the kettle switches off, add white vinegar (8%
acetic acid) to the MAX indication.
4 Leave the solution in the kettle overnight.
5 Empty the kettle and rinse the inside thoroughly.
6 Fill the kettle with fresh water and boil the water.
7 Empty the kettle and rinse it with fresh water again.
Repeat the procedure if there is still some scale in the
kettle.
Tip: You can also use an appropriate descaler. In that case,
follow the instructions on the package of the descaler.
storage
1 To store the mains cord, wind it round the reel in
the base (Fig. 2).
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 removable scale filter (order
number 4222 459 45762) at your Philips dealer or at a
Philips service centre.
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in
at an official collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 7).
guarantee and 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 find its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer
Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips
dealer.
4222.200.0332.1