Care And Maintenance - Muji MJ-EK5AEU Manuel De L'utilisateur

Care and
Maintenance
• Do not wash in a dishwasher or place in a dish dryer.
Doing so may warp the product.
• Do not use detergent, paint thinner, benzene, cleansers,
bleach, paper chemical cloth, or scrub brushes.
Kettle Exterior, Lid, Power Base
Kettle
Fill the kettle about half-way with water or
warm water. Use a soft sponge to wipe out
the kettle, and then pour out the water.
WARNING
Do not pour water over the exterior or handle of
the kettle.
Doing so may result in electrocution or malfunction.
<Minerals>
After a while, minerals from water (calcium, magnesium, iron, etc.) can build up inside the kettle, resulting in:
•White floating objects •Milky white, black spots, red discoloration •Red rust-like spots •Roughness
When minerals build up inside the kettle, it can block the pour spout or cause loud noises during boiling.
Mineral build-up can come loose, blocking the water and steam spouts, leading to malfunction.
<Cleaning with Citric Acid (about every one to three months)>
Citric acid for cleaning is available at drug and grocery stores.
(1) Place about 30g (0.066lbs) of citric acid in the kettle.
(2) Fill with water to the fill line (500ml), and boil. Do not fill the kettle with hot water.
(3) Let sit for one hour. Do not let sit for more than two hours.
(4) Unplug the kettle, remove the lid, and pour out the water.
(5) Wipe with a soft sponge, and rinse the kettle out.
(6) For tough stains, repeat the process again using citric acid.
(7) To remove the citric acid odor, boil regular water in the kettle, and then pour the water out, leaving the lid on
For Long-Time Storage After cleaning the kettle, let the kettle and other parts air dry.
Parts/Consumable Parts
The lid gasket is a consumable part. Check every year. If the gasket is damaged, replace with a new gasket
(charges apply).
Note the product model number and contact the store it was purchased from for a replacement gasket.
Replacing the Lid Gasket
<Remove the Gasket>
Take off gasket.
Lid Gasket
Take regular care of your electric kettle.
Always unplug the kettle and allow it to cool before cleaning.
Wipe clean with a slightly damp cloth.
Wrap in a plastic bag to prevent contamination by bugs and dust.
<Replacing Gasket>
1. Place gasket over the lid.
2. Press down evenly. Be
Remove
sure that the gasket fits
from Lid
tightly into the lid groove.
WARNING
Do not immerse in water.
Doing so may result in electrocution or malfunction.
•
Keep your kettle clean. Be sure to pour out all
remaining water to avoid discoloration or odors.
•
Boiling mineral water or alkaline ionized water (water
with high mineral content) can lead to water staining.
Take extra care to clean the kettle when using these
types of water.
•
Use citric acid for cleaning tough stains.
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Bleach
Lid
Gasket