Cleaning And Maintenance; Descaling; Safety Cautions - Cuisinart CJK17BCE Instructions

helpful hints:
• Always use fresh, cold water for each boiling.
• If the kettle is accidentally switched "on" without a sufficient
water level, a boil-dry mechanism will automatically switch the
kettle "off".
• Empty the kettle after each use. Do not leave water standing in
the kettle.
Note: for your safety, we recommend that the lid be closed
securely on the kettle whenever kettle is in use.

4. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• CAUTION: Disconnect the kettle from electrical outlet before
cleaning.
• Before cleaning, be sure the kettle is cold.
• Clean the exterior surface of the kettle with a clean damp cloth
to preserve its original brushed finish. Dry with a soft cloth.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring agents of any kind on
the interior or exterior of the kettle.
• Do not immerse the base of the kettle or the power base in
water or other liquid, and be sure that the electric kettle socket
and the base socket (located in the centre) are kept dry.
It is recommended to remove and rinse the anti-scale filter
from time to time under running water (see fig.3).

5. DESCALING

Use after use, calcium deposit may build up in the interior parts
of the kettle.
To get the best performance and taste, descale your unit from
time to time. Frequency depends on the hardness of your tap
water and how often you use the kettle.
Use a commercial descaler (follow the directions on the descaler
package) or follow the following instructions:
Fill the kettle with enough vinegar to cover the bottom by about
1.5 cm. Bring the vinegar to a boil. You may need to repeat this
several times with cooled vinegar to remove the calcium
build-up completely. When the descaling process is achieved,
empty the kettle and rinse out several times with clean water.
The inside and outside brushed steel coating makes washing
very easy.

6. SAFETY CAUTIONS

• Never switch on the kettle without any water in it.
• Never touch the hot surfaces.
• This appliance should not be used by adults or children whose
lack of experience, product knowledge or disability might
cause a hazard, unless they have been correctly instructed and
are adequately supervised.
• Children should always be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with this product.
• Always disconnect the appliance after use and before cleaning.
Never leave the appliance unattended. To disconnect it, pull the
plug and not the cord.
• Stop using the appliance immediately if the cord is damaged. If
the power supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced by a
professional.
• Do not use one without another : the kettle and the power base
supplied together by Cuisinart®.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the kitchen worktop.
The cord must never be in contact with hot surfaces.
• Do not place the appliance on or near a heating device.
• Always place the kettle on its power base before plugging the
power base in. After use, ensure the switch is in off position,
then unplug.
• For domestic use only. Do not use the appliance for other than
intended use described in this manual.
• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of directives
fig.3
04/108/EEC (electromagnetic compatibility) and 06/95/EEC
(safety of domestic electrical appliances) amended by directive
93/68/EEC (CE marking).
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