15 Cleaning and Maintenance
This chapter provides you with important notices with regard to cleaning and maintaining
the device. Please observe the notices to prevent damages due to cleaning the device
incorrectly and to ensure trouble-free operation.
15.1 Safety information
Please observe the safety instructions, before cleaning your device
► Unplug the device when not in use and before any cleaning.Let it cool down.
► Never immerse the unit, cord or plug in water or other liquids and do not place in the
dishwasher.
► Do not use iron brush, aggressive kitchen cleaners or sharp cleaning tools for cleaning.
15.2 Cleaning
To prolong the device's life, please decalcify the kettle regularly.
Decalcifying the device:
1. Fill the kettle with 500 ml white vinegar and fill it up with water. Allow to stand for over 1
hour. Do not turn on the device.
2. Pour out the solution from the kettle. Wipe off the deposits with a damp cloth.
3. Fill the kettle with clean water, bring to boil and then pour out the water. Repeat this
step.
4. After that, the device is ready to cook water.
5. If there is still scale in the kettle, repeat the operations above for several times.
Cleaning the filter:
1. Open the lid of the water kettle. The filter is located in front of the spout.
2. Grasp the top of the filter and pull upwards to remove.
3. Wash with clean water and dry thoroughly.
4. Put the filter back into the kettle, until it locks into place.
16 Disposal of the Old Device
Old electric and electronic devices frequently still contain valuable materials.
However, they also contain damaging substances, which were necessary for
their functionality and safety. If these were put in the non-recyclable waste or
were handled incorrectly, they could be detrimental to human health and the
environment. Therefore, do not put your old device into the non-recyclable waste under
any circumstances.
► Utilise the collection point, established in your town, to return and recycle old electric
and electronic devices. If necessary, contact your town hall, local refuse collection
service or your dealer for information.
► Ensure that your old device is stored safely away from children until it is taken away.
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