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that some condensation may have formed on the
base of the water kettle.
If this happens, just wipe dry with a cloth.
Setting into operation
1a Fill the kettle through the spout with the lid
closed, or
1b press the lid release button (c), open the
lid, fi ll with water and close the lid again (the
kettle will not work with the lid open).
2 Place the kettle on the dry base and plug in
the base.
3 Press the on/off switch (d), the pilot light will
come on (do not open the lid when the kettle
is switched on).
4 When the water has boiled, the kettle
automatically switches off .
You may also stop the heating procedure at
any time by pressing the on/off switch (d).
5. Empty the water kettle after each use.
If you have not used the water kettle for
Note :
more than 2 days, rinse it with fresh water.
Automatic cut-off feature
The kettle switches off when ...
the water has boiled,
it contains no water
(in case of accidental switching on),
the lid is opened,
it is taken off the base.
If the scale fi lter is not installed, the automatic
cut-off will be delayed.
Cleaning
Before cleaning, unplug the base.
Kettle or base must never be immersed in water.
Clean the outside of the kettle with a damp cloth,
the inner part can be cleaned by means of a
brush. The removable scale fi lter is dishwasher-
proof.
Descaling
• To extend the kettle's lifetime and save
energy, we recommend the following
descaling frequency:
– Every 3 months in case of normal use
(up to 5 times a day) with low to medium
water hardness.
– Every month in case of more frequent usage
or with hard water.
• The water hardness you can check with your
local water supplier.
• Boil 0.8 l water in the kettle.
• Important: Switch off the kettle and add 0.4
l household vinegar (4% acid). Do not boil
the contents as it may cause spilling being a
danger of scalding.
• Let the mix of water and vinegar sit in the kettle
overnight.
• Empty the kettle and rinse the inside thor-
oughly with fresh water. Fill the kettle with fresh
water and boil it.
• Empty the kettle and rinse it again with fresh
water.
• If the kettle still contains scale, repeat this
procedure.
• To remove any scale from the scale fi lter, you
may soak it in diluted vinegar.
Subject to change without notice.
Please do not dispose of the product in the
household waste at the end of its useful life.
Disposal can take place at a Braun Service
Centre or at appropriate collection points
provided in your country.
Materials and accessories coming
into contact with food conform
to EEC regulation 1935/2004.
For UK Only
Guarantee Information
All Braun Household products carry a minimum
guarantee period of two year. The rights and
benefi ts under this guarantee are additional to
your statutory rights which are not aff ected.
Please keep your receipt as this will form the
basis of your guarantee.
In the unlikely event of a breakdown you have
access to professional help from our team simply
by calling:
02392 392333
For service in the Republic of Ireland please call:
012475471
Braun Household undertakes within the specifi ed
period to repair or replace any part of the
appliance, free of charge (with the exception of
any glass or porcelain-ware incorporated in the
product) found to be defective provided that;
•
We are promptly informed of the defect.
•
The product is used and maintained in
accordance with the User Instructions.
•
The appliance has not been altered in any way
or subjected to misuse or repair by a person
other than an authorised service agent for
Braun Household.
•
No rights are given under this guarantee to a
person acquiring the appliance second hand
or for commercial or communal use.
•
Any repaired or replaced appliance will be
guaranteed on these terms for the unexpired
portion of the guarantee.
•
The need for repair has not been caused by
insuffi cient aftercare or cleaning: or damage
caused by the chemical or electrochemical
eff ects of water.
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