Orava VK-4018 Glass Electric Kettle
User Manual and Warranty
Product Overview
Image Description: A modern glass electric kettle with a stainless steel base and lid. It features a comfortable handle, a power switch, and a water level indicator with markings for MIN (0.5L) and MAX (1.7L). The kettle has a blue LED light at the base that illuminates during heating. The Orava logo is visible on the base.
Intended Use of the Device
The device is intended exclusively for boiling and heating drinking, clean (still) water in an indoor environment, within the scope defined by technical and operational parameters, safety and user instructions, and external environmental influences.
ORAVA electrical appliances are manufactured according to the state of the art and recognized safety-technical rules. Nevertheless, improper and unprofessional use or use contrary to its intended purpose may result in danger of injury or threat to the user's life or that of a third party, or damage to the device and other property.
1. General Safety Instructions and Warnings
This document contains important safety instructions and warnings for the safe, correct, and economical operation of the electrical device. Adhering to them helps the user avoid risks, increase reliability, and extend the product's lifespan.
In this document, the general term "product" is used in the text parts as: "electrical device" – any device used for the production, conversion, transmission, distribution, or use of electrical energy.
From the perspective of the purpose of using electrical energy, the term "electrical device" in a narrower sense will include the following categories:
- electrical household appliances,
- information and communication devices,
- consumer electronics,
- lighting devices,
- electrical and electronic tools,
- toys and devices for sports and recreational purposes,
- medical devices (aids),
- monitoring and control instruments,
- vending machines.
1.1 General Safety Instructions
Before putting the device into operation, we recommend you carefully study the user manual and operate the device according to the specified instructions!
The safety instructions and warnings provided in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may arise during the use of the device. The user must understand that a factor that cannot be built into any product is personal responsibility and caution. These factors must therefore be ensured by the users operating this device.
Failure to comply with safety instructions and warnings absolves the manufacturer of responsibility for any damages to health or property!
Keep the user manual near the device throughout its entire lifespan. Always keep the user manual together with the appliance for its future use and for use by new users.
Use the device exclusively for its intended purpose and in the manner specified by the manufacturer.
The device is intended for use in households and similar indoor environments intended for living without special purpose.
In addition to household use, this appliance is also intended for the following uses:
- in shops, offices, and other similar working environments;
- in farm buildings;
- in hotels, motels, and other residential environments;
- in bed and breakfast establishments.
This is not a professional device for commercial use.
Do not alter the technical parameters and characteristics of the device by unauthorized modification or alteration of any part of the device.
The manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused during transport, improper use, damage, or destruction of the device due to adverse weather conditions.
1.2 Safety of the Operating Environment
Do not use the device in an industrial or outdoor environment!
Do not expose the device to:
- sources of excessive heat or open fire,
- dripping or splashing water,
- vibrations and excessive mechanical stress,
- insects, animals, and plants,
- aggressive and chemical substances.
The operating environment of the device must always be in accordance with the specified basic characteristics.
Environmental Operating Characteristics:
- Ambient temperature: +5 to +40 °C
- Humidity: 5 to 85%
- Altitude: ≤ 2,000 m
- Water presence: occasional condensation of water or water vapor
- Foreign body presence: quantity and type of dust are insignificant
- Enclosure protection rating: min. IP20 (the device is protected against contact with hazardous parts by fingers and is not protected against the effects of water)
Note: The enclosure protection rating is not marked on the product or in the technical parameters listed in the user manual. If the enclosure protection rating for the product differs from IPX0, this information will be provided on the device's label or in the technical parameters of the user manual.
Other environmental operating characteristics in a household setting (mechanical stress – shocks and vibrations, presence of plants, animals, weather influences...) are negligible in terms of their effect on the correct and safe use of electrical devices.
1.3 Electrical Safety
Before connecting the electrical appliance to the power supply, check that the mains voltage indicated on the appliance's label corresponds to the voltage of your household socket.
The electrical appliance is intended for power supply from the mains 1/N/PE ~ 230 V, 50 Hz.
The electrical safety of the appliance is guaranteed only if it is correctly connected to the mains.
Class I electrical devices are equipped with protection against electric shock by means of protective earthing of non-live parts that may become dangerously live in case of a device fault. Always connect such devices only to properly installed mains sockets that are equipped with protective earthing and have the protective earth conductor correctly connected. These are all electrical devices equipped with a three-wire power supply cord.
Class II electrical devices are equipped with protection against electric shock by double insulation or reinforced insulation of hazardous live electrical parts. A Class II device must not be equipped with means for connecting protective earthing. These are all electrical devices equipped with a two-wire power supply cord.
Class III electrical devices are devices powered by a source of low safe voltage (battery or accumulator) and do not pose any danger to the user from electric shock.
For increased safety against electric shock when using electrical appliances by laypersons, it is recommended to install a residual current device (RCD) with a rated tripping current not exceeding 30 mA in the electrical supply circuit for sockets with a rated current not exceeding 20 A.
Consult a qualified electrician regarding the safety and correctness of the electrical installation.
Use only the power cord with the plug (mains cord) supplied with the device and compatible with the mains socket. Using another cable may lead to fire or electric shock.
Always connect the electrical appliance to an easily accessible mains socket. In case of operational failure, the appliance must be switched off and disconnected from the mains supply as quickly as possible.
The power cord and mains plug must always remain easily accessible for safe disconnection of the electrical appliance from the mains supply.
Do not disconnect the power cord/mains cord by pulling the cord. Disconnect by pulling the plug of the power cord/mains cord.
If you use an extension cord, check that the total rated power of all devices connected to the extension cord does not exceed the maximum current load of the extension cord.
If you must use an extension cord or power strip, ensure that the extension cord or power strip is connected to the mains socket, not to another extension cord or power strip. The extension cord or power strip must be designed for earthed electrical plugs and plugged into a properly earthed mains socket.
The plug of the appliance's power cord must be compatible with the mains socket. Never use adapters or modify the socket in any way. Do not use unsuitable or damaged sockets!
To prevent electric shock, plug the device's power cords into properly earthed mains sockets. If the device is equipped with a 3-pin power cord, do not use adapters that lack an earthing element, nor remove the earthing element from the plug or adapter.
Do not bend, crush, or otherwise subject the power cord/mains cord of the appliance to mechanical stress or external heat sources. Damage to the power cord can lead to electric shock.
If the power cord is damaged, disconnect the appliance from the mains and do not use it further.
If the power cord/mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a similarly qualified person to prevent the risk of electric shock.
Regularly check and keep the electrical appliance, power cord, and mains socket clean. Regularly unplug and clean the power cord plug as needed. Contamination with dust or other substances can cause disruption of the insulation state and subsequent fire.
Do not expose the electrical appliance to water or humid environments. Water ingress into the appliance increases the risk of electric shock. If the power cord is wet or water has entered the appliance, disconnect it from the mains immediately. If the appliance is connected to a mains socket and it is possible, switch off the power at the circuit breaker before attempting to disconnect the power. Be extremely careful when pulling wet cables from a live power source.
If protective covers are removed during the installation (connection) of the electrical device, its electrical parts must not be accessible to the user after the installation is completed.
1.4 Personal Safety
This appliance is intended for use and operation by persons without electrical qualifications – laypersons, according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
User operations include switching the device on and off, user manipulation and setting of operating parameters, visual or auditory control of the device, and user cleaning and maintenance.
This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years and above, and by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or with lack of experience or knowledge, if they are supervised or have received instructions regarding the safe use of the appliance and understand the associated hazards.
Children must not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance by users must not be performed by children without supervision.
During use and operation, always keep the appliance out of reach of children. Remember that the appliance can be pulled down by a freely accessible mains cord.
Always exercise increased caution when operating the electrical appliance! Do not use the electrical appliance if you are excessively tired, under the influence of medication, or intoxicating substances that reduce attention and concentration.
Inattention during operation can lead to serious injury.
1.5 Care, Maintenance, and Repairs
Perform routine user cleaning and maintenance of the electrical appliance only in the recommended manner. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning agents for cleaning. Contamination and visible stains from fingerprints or hands can be cleaned using cleaning detergents specifically designed for cleaning household appliances.
If you are not using the electrical appliance, are cleaning it, or if a fault occurs with the appliance, always disconnect it from the mains power supply.
Electrical appliances that are cleaned after use and are not designed for complete or partial immersion in water or other liquids must be protected from the effects of dripping or splashing water and from immersion.
Electrical household appliances, like all other technical devices, are subject to the influences of the surrounding operating environment and natural wear and tear. Given that there is no legal framework for regular maintenance for electrical appliances used by laypersons in households, the manufacturer recommends that the user have the appliance inspected and professionally cleaned at least once a year by an authorized service center. This procedure helps maintain safety, operational reliability, and extend the operational lifespan of the device.
Do not disassemble the electrical appliance! The appliance operates with dangerous voltage. Therefore, always switch off and disconnect the appliance from the mains supply during user maintenance. In case of a fault, leave the repair to an authorized service center.
Before calling for service:
- Turn the appliance off and on again to check if the fault reappears.
- If the appliance's fault persists even after these actions, call the nearest authorized service center.
Never attempt to repair the electrical appliance yourself! Unauthorized, unqualified, and unprofessional intervention in the electrical appliance may result in electric shock or other serious injury.
Entrust warranty and post-warranty repairs of the electrical appliance only to a qualified professional (*).
(*) Qualified professional: manufacturer's or importer's sales department or a person who is qualified and authorized to perform this type of activity with the ability to avoid all hazards.
2. Special Safety Instructions
Read carefully!
The electrical device is designed and manufactured in such a way as to allow safe operation and use by persons without professional qualifications. Despite all precautions taken by the manufacturer for safe use, operation and use carry certain residual risks and associated potential hazards.
To warn about potential hazards, the following symbols and their meanings are used on the device and in the accompanying documentation:
- [Warning: Electrical Hazard] - This symbol warns users that the device operates with dangerous electrical voltage. Do not remove protective covers from the device. Failure to comply with safety instructions during use and operation of the device risks: Risk of electric shock! Risk of serious injury or death!
- [Warning: General Hazard] - This symbol warns users that failure to comply with safety instructions during use and operation of the device risks: Risk of serious injury or death! Risk of damage to the device or other property damage!
- [Do not immerse in water or other liquids] - This symbol used on the product replaces the phrase: Do not immerse in water or other liquids!
Transport/Carrying
When transporting, e.g., using a transport trolley, be careful when moving to avoid tipping and damaging the device.
Transport/carry the device only after thoroughly inspecting the area and route, which must be free of obstacles.
Never carry the device while it is in operation.
Never carry the device while it is connected to the mains socket.
Carry the device by firmly gripping the handle and the bottom edge of the base or its firm parts.
When carrying, ensure that your hands and the device are not wet or slippery.
Risk of serious injury or death!
Risk of damage to the device!
Unpacking/Packaging
Before putting the device into operation, unpack it and remove all packaging materials, labels, and stickers from all its parts. Store all packaging materials in a safe place, especially out of reach of children and unauthorized persons.
Risk of serious injury!
Risk of suffocation!
3. Putting into Operation
Check/Putting into Operation
The device is intended for food preparation. Therefore, before putting it into operation, clean all its parts according to the instructions in the section "Putting into Operation" or "Care and Maintenance".
Warning!
- Never immerse the kettle, base (power stand), power cord, or its plug in water or other liquids.
- Never clean the device (kettle with base) and the power cord with the plug in a way that could cause liquid to enter the device. Clean these parts only with a slightly damp cloth and wipe dry or let them air dry. Clean the device only when it is switched off, disconnected from the mains power supply, and sufficiently cooled.
- We recommend performing initial and subsequent regular checks of the device. It is very important that the device lid closes properly and is not damaged. The hinges must also not be damaged. Do not attempt to interfere with the construction or settings of the device's structural parts in any way.
- Never use the device if it is incomplete, damaged, or if any part of it has been damaged during use. If the device is damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service center.
- Do not use non-original or incomplete device parts – the kettle and its corresponding base (power stand) with the power cord and plug.
Risk of electric shock!
Risk of serious injury or death!
Risk of damage to the device or other property damage!
Placement/Installation
- Use the device only in places where it cannot be tipped over.
- Place the device only on flat, firm, and stable surfaces – on kitchen worktops and furniture parts suitable for placing kitchen appliances.
- Always ensure that the place where you intend to place the device has sufficient space, stability, mechanical strength, and adequate lighting.
Warning! Do not place the device:
- on unstable tables or unsuitable furniture parts,
- on uneven or dirty surfaces,
- on the edge of tables or furniture parts,
- near containers with water or other liquids.
Do not expose the device to:
- direct sunlight, heat sources, and devices producing heat,
- vibrations and mechanical stress,
- excessive dust,
- insects,
- aggressive influences of the external environment.
Do not cover the device, even partially. Do not place any objects on the device. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter the device's cover openings. Do not cover the air vents. Air ventilation ensures reliable and safe operation of the device.
Risk of very serious injury!
Risk of fire!
Operation/Supervision
Warning!
- When heating water, high temperatures are reached (boiling) and hot steam is produced. Be very careful during the device's operation.
- Boiling water and steam are very hot!
Risk of very serious injury!
Risk of burns (scalding) from hot water and hot steam!
Always keep the device under supervision during use and operation!
This device is not intended to be operated by means of a programmer, external timer switch, or remote control, as there is a risk of fire if the device is covered or improperly placed.
Do not leave the device unattended, especially when children, unauthorized persons, or animals are nearby.
Do not use the device in environments with a risk of explosion in the presence of flammable substances and their vapors, mist, or dust, and in atmospheric conditions where combustion gases spread easily through the air upon ignition.
Risk of explosion and/or fire!
Warning! Do not use the device for heating and boiling other types of liquids!
Risk of device damage!
Before connecting the device to the mains, check that the main switch is in the "0" / "OFF" position (off).
Do not switch the device on or off by plugging or unplugging the power cord from the mains socket.
During normal use, always connect the device to the mains socket first, and then switch it on using the main switch.
After use, switch off the device using the main switch and then unplug the power cord from the mains socket.
If the main switch on the device is not working, do not use the device.
Interruption of the device's operation can be performed by manually switching off the main switch at any time during operation (during boiling/heating of water).
Do not remove the kettle from the base (stand) until automatic shut-off has occurred.
The device is under dangerous voltage as long as it is connected to the mains supply.
Risk of electric shock!
Warning! Do not switch on the device unless the kettle is filled with water.
Never fill the kettle while it is placed on the base (stand) and connected to the mains socket.
Before switching on the device, ensure that the water level in the kettle corresponds to the specified volume range for boiling/heating from MIN to MAX.
If the kettle is overfilled, hot water may spill or splash during operation. Excess water can flood electrical parts of the device.
Risk of electric short circuit!
Risk of electric shock!
Before switching on the device, ensure that the kettle lid is properly closed.
Do not open the lid until the water has boiled and the device has automatically switched off.
Do not open the lid when pouring residual water after boiling/heating.
Do not lean close (with hands, face...) to the kettle's spout while the device is operating.
Warning! The device contains parts and surfaces that heat up significantly during operation – surfaces, the flip-up lid, and the metal bottom of the boiling vessel.
Do not touch the heated surfaces and parts! Use only the handle intended for operating the device during operation!
Open the lid of the device slowly and carefully during operation (after boiling) to prevent sudden release of hot steam from the device's working area.
Never reach inside the kettle until the device has cooled down sufficiently.
Do not touch the metal bottom of the kettle until it is completely cool.
Risk of burns from hot surfaces!
Risk of burns (scalding) from hot water and hot steam!
Warning! After switching off the device, the heated surfaces remain hot for some time. Before any further manipulation of the device – cleaning, storage, always wait until the device has cooled down completely.
4. Storage
The electrical socket and power cord must remain easily accessible for safe disconnection of the device from the mains supply.
Never leave the device unattended and accessible with the power cord hanging loosely. Children, unauthorized persons, or animals could pull the device down by the power cord. Store the device with the mains cord wrapped around the base.
Risk of serious injury!
Never overload the device beyond the limits specified by the technical parameters!
Follow the operating mode of the device according to the operating and usage instructions.
Do not expose the kettle to thermal shock – do not pour ice water into a hot kettle.
Fill the kettle only when it has cooled down sufficiently, using only drinking, clean, and cold water.
If you notice any non-standard phenomena (sounds, smells, smoke...) during the use of the device, switch it off immediately and disconnect it from the mains power supply. Have the device checked by an authorized service center.
Keep the body of the kettle and the base (power stand) with the power cord clean.
Do not remove the water filter while the kettle is in operation and filled with hot water. Be very careful when removing the water filter.
Regularly inspect and clean the inside of the kettle body to remove limescale deposits. Follow the instructions and procedure in the section "Removing Limescale Deposits".
Improper cleaning adversely affects the function and lifespan of the device.
If the device includes any safety part/component (mechanical, electrical), never disable this part/component! If a safety part/component is damaged or non-functional, do not use the device!
Never underestimate potential hazards and always exercise increased caution!!!
5. Removing Limescale Deposits
Limescale deposits inside the boiling kettle should be removed regularly according to the frequency of kettle use. For normal use of the kettle (3 to 5 times a day), we recommend removing limescale:
- Once a month in areas with hard and very hard water;
- Once every two to three months in areas with soft and medium-hard water.
For cleaning, use diluted vinegar or a citric acid-based limescale remover. Dose and use the limescale remover only according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Mineral deposits may, over time, cause undesirable discoloration of the kettle's interior and the water level indicator. These deposits can be removed using a special preparation for removing mineral deposits, available in most supermarkets or department stores.
Alternative Procedure
- Fill the kettle to 2/3 with a solution of one part vinegar and two parts water, bring the solution to a boil, and let it stand until the next day.
- Empty the kettle, fill it with clean water, bring the water to a boil, and then pour it out. Repeat this procedure until the kettle is completely clean and ready for use.
6. Technical Data
Power Supply: 220 - 240 V~ 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 1850 - 2200 W
Capacity: 1.7 L
Dimensions (W x H x D): 21 x 24.5 x 14 cm
Weight: 1.1 kg
Manufacturer and Importer Information
Manufacturer:
ORAVA retail 1, a.s.
Seberíniho 2
821 03 Bratislava
Slovak Republic
Importer:
ORAVA retail 1, a.s.
Seberíniho 2
821 03 Bratislava
Slovak Republic
ORAVA distribution CZ, s.r.o.
Ostravská 494
739 25 Sviadnov
Czech Republic
Instructions and Information on Handling Used Packaging
Dispose of used packaging material at a location designated by the municipality for waste disposal.
DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
This symbol on products or in accompanying documentation means that used electrical and electronic products must not be disposed of with regular municipal waste. For proper disposal, recovery, and recycling, hand over these products to designated collection points.
Alternatively, in some European Union countries or other European countries, you can return your products to your local retailer when purchasing an equivalent new product. By properly disposing of this product, you help preserve valuable natural resources and contribute to the prevention of potential negative impacts on the environment and human health, which could result from improper waste disposal. For further details, please contact your local authority or the nearest collection point. Penalties may be imposed in accordance with national regulations for improper disposal of this type of waste.
For business entities in European Union countries: If you wish to dispose of electrical and electronic equipment, request the necessary information from your retailer or supplier.
Disposal in other countries outside the European Union: This symbol is valid in the European Union. If you wish to dispose of this product, request information on the correct disposal method from local authorities or your retailer.
CE - This product complies with all essential requirements of the EU directives applicable to it.
