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Never submerse any parts of the appliance in
water or other liquids! This can create the risk
of a life-threatening electrical shock if residual
liquid comes into contact with powered com-
ponents.
Before cleaning the appliance, ....
• first, remove the plug from the power socket and
allow the appliance to cool down completely.
• Clean the exterior surfaces and the power cable
with a slighly damp cloth. Be sure to dry the
appliance well before taking it back into use.
• Never use detergents, abrasive cleaners or
solvents. These can damage the appliance.
In the event of scale deposits:
• Obtain any decalcifying agent suitable for kitchen
utensils (e.g. decalcifiers for coffee machines)
from a hardware shop. Proceed as detailed in
the instructions provided for the use of the de-
calcfying agent.
Removing/replacing the pouring sieve
• Take the lid
w
off.
• Press the flap on the pourer-sieve
y
down and
pull it inwards. Remove it from the kettle.
• Clean the pourer-sieve
y
with a lightly moistened
dish cloth.
• After cleaning it, replace the pourer-sieve
y
:
Take hold of it by the flap, then position the lower
lug, from the inside, into the lower recess inside
the pourer. Then press the upper lug into the
recess until the pourer-sieve
y
is sitting firmly.
Note
Should the scale deposits in the pourer-sieve
y
be
firmly settled, lay it in a water-vinegar solution, with
a ratio of 6:1, for a few hours. The scale deposits
will dissolve themselves. Rinse the pourer sieve
y
with lots of clear water.
Storage
Allow the appliance to cool down completely
before putting it into storage.
• Wind the power cable around the holder on
the bottom of the appliance.
• Store the appliance in a dry place.
Disposal
Do not dispose of the appliance in
your normal domestic waste.
Dispose of the appliance through an approved dis-
posal centre or at your community waste facility.
Observe the currently applicable regulations.
In case of doubt, please contact your waste disposal
centre.
Dispose of the packaging materials in an
environmentally responsible manner.
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