WMF Glass Kettle KITCHENMINIS

Important Safety Instructions

This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above, and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge, provided they are supervised or have received instructions regarding the safe use of the appliance and understand the resulting risks. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.

• Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children under 8 years old.
• Only operate the electric kettle with the appropriate base.
• Boiling water may splash out if the appliance is overfilled or operated when the lid is not closed.
• Never use the appliance with an open lid or without the scale filter.
• Do not immerse the kettle and base in water.
• If the appliance's supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer's central customer service department or by a similarly qualified person. Improper repairs may constitute a serious threat for users.
• Take care not to spill water on the base.
• Caution! Risk of burns! The temperature of accessible surfaces and the tea strainer can become very hot. They also remain hot for some time after the appliance has been switched off.
• After using the appliance and accessories, clean all surfaces/parts that have come into contact with food. Follow the instructions in the "Cleaning and care" section.
• Always use the appliance in accordance with these instructions. Improper use can result in electric shocks and other hazards.
• The appliance is designed for indoor household use only.
• This device is intended for household and similar applications, such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments.
• The device is not intended for purely commercial use.

Prior to Use

Read the operating manual carefully. It contains important information about the use, safety and maintenance of the appliance. It should be kept in a safe place and passed on to further users if appropriate. The device may only be used for the intended purpose according to these operating instructions. Observe the safety instructions during use.

Safety Instructions

• Only connect the device to properly installed earthed sockets. The wire and plug must be dry.
• Do not pull the connecting cable over sharp edges or clamp it. Do not let it hang down and protect it from heat and oil.
• Never disconnect the mains plug from the socket by the cord or with wet hands.
• Stop using the appliance and/or disconnect it from the mains plug immediately if: the appliance or mains cable is damaged; the device is not leak-proof; there is any suspicion of a fault after dropping the appliance or similar. In such cases, send the appliance to be repaired.
• Do not place the kettle on hot surfaces, such as hot plates or similar, or near open flames. It could melt.
• Do not place the device on water-sensitive surfaces. Water spray may damage them.
• Do not operate the device under delicate furniture. Escaping steam from boiling could damage the furniture.
• Never operate the kettle unattended.
• Do not open the lid while water is boiling.
• Do not switch on the device without water.
• Take the kettle for filling from the base.
• Only fill with clean water, not milk, coffee, etc.
• Do not move the device during operation and do not pull on the mains cable.
• Caution: the device is hot. Risk of scalding from escaping steam. Only take hold of the hot kettle from the handle and do not open the lid when pouring.
• Always completely empty the kettle. Do not let any residual water remain in the device for a long period of time.
• The mains plug is to be pulled: if malfunctions occur during use, before cleaning and care, after use.

Start-up

The kettle is made from stainless steel and WMF glass. It is heat resistant, stable, neutral tasting and easy to clean. Thoroughly clean the inside of the pot prior to the first use. To do so, open the lid by pressing the button on the handle. A strainer insert in the pour spout ensures that larger limescale particles are kept back when pouring. The unnecessary length of the connecting cable can be wound at the bottom of the base part. Connect the mains plug to an earthed socket. Fill with the desired amount of water up to the Max line. Close the lid. Only in this way does the automatic boil stop work reliably. Place the pot on the base in any position. Now you can press down the power switch below the handle. The control lamp in the power switch shows that the device is heating. The power switch only engages if the pot is on the base. Do not use the water from the first boiling process for food preparation.

Automatic Shutoff

The automatic boil stop switches off the device shortly after the water is boiled. The shutoff time is extended if the pot is only filled with a little water. If only warm water is desired, the heating process can always be stopped by pressing the power switch. The shutdown takes place automatically if the pot is lifted from the base. For functional reasons, some condensation may run out of the outlet openings at the bottom of the handle to the edge of the base. This happens for technical reasons and does not impair the safety of the device.

Safety System

A thermostat protects the kettle from overheating due to accidental operation without water by switching off the device. It is essential to allow the pot to cool down before filling with water. Should the first thermostat malfunction due to improper use, an additional temperature limiter ensures reliable protection.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Remove the mains plug and allow the device to cool down. Do not immerse the device in water, but rather clean them with a damp cloth with a little washing-up fluid and then dry off. Do not use any sharp and abrasive cleaning agents. We recommend cleaning the glass container after each use to prevent tea deposits from forming. You can descale the kettle for more stubborn stains or limescale build-up. (see the chapter entitled "Descaling"). The strainer insert in the pour spout can be removed for cleaning when the lid is open. To do so, press its upper clip upward. When inserting, place the strainer in the middle of the base and then snap it forward into place.

Descaling

Please descale your appliance regularly using a high-quality commercial descaling agent. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, particularly with regard to the subsequent cleaning with clear water, which is essential! Suitable descaling agents contain inhibitors that protect appliances against damage to seals and surfaces, do not cause additional deposits and have no taste. Do not use descaling agents that are unsuitable for your appliance (such as substances based purely on vinegar or citric acid). Our warranty does not cover damage caused by using unsuitable descaling agents or failure to follow the descaling instructions. Please keep descaling agents out of reach of children and make sure you do not inhale any of the steam given off during descaling.

Causes for Malfunctions

• If the pouring behaviour worsens/diminishes: check the strainer and descale/clean the strainer if necessary
• Device switches off before boiling: Bottom of the pot is too strongly calcified, it is not filled with enough water
• Device does not switch off: Lid is not closed
• Device will not switch on: The device has not sufficiently cooled down following operation with no or too little water.
• If it is not possible to fix this problem, submit the device for repair.

Technical Data

Technical information on the operating modes pursuant to EU Regulation 2023/826:

The appliance complies with European directives 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU and 2009/125/EU.

Environment

Environment protection first!

Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. Leave it at a local civic waste collection point. ?️

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