Gourmetmaxx Wasserkocher

Operating Instructions

Thank you for choosing the Gourmetmaxx Wasserkocher. For any questions regarding the device, please contact customer service via the website: www.ds-group.de/kundenservice.

Please read these operating instructions carefully before first use and keep them for future reference. They are an integral part of the device. The manufacturer and importer are not liable for damages resulting from non-compliance with these instructions.

Symbols

• Danger symbol: Indicates possible dangers. Read and follow associated safety notices carefully.
• Supplementary information: Additional helpful information.
• Read the operating instructions before use!
• Suitable for use with food.
• Caution: hot surfaces!
• Alternating current

Signal Words

Signal words indicate hazards if associated notices are not followed:

• DANGER: High risk, results in serious injury or death.
• WARNING: Medium risk, may result in serious injury or death.
• CAUTION: Low risk, may result in slight or moderate injury.
• NOTICE: May result in risk of damage to material.

Intended Use

• The device is intended for heating water only, not for heating milk or other liquids. Do not use for making tea or coffee directly in the kettle.
• The device is for personal use only and not for commercial or similar applications (e.g., hotels, offices, staff kitchens).
• Use the device only as specified in these instructions. Any other use is considered improper.
• The device is not designed for operation with external timers or remote control systems.
• The warranty does not cover faults caused by incorrect handling, damage, calcification, or attempted repairs, nor normal wear and tear.

Safety Notices

WARNING: Note all safety notices, instructions, illustrations, and technical data. Failure to comply may result in electric shock, fire, or injuries.

• This device may be used by children aged 8 and over, and by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if supervised or instructed on safe use and understanding the resulting dangers.
• Children must not play with the device.
• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• Keep children younger than 8 and animals away from the device and connecting cable.
• CAUTION: Hot surfaces! The device gets very hot during use. Avoid contact with heated parts during or after use. Only touch the handle or the On/Off switch when the device is in operation or contains hot water.
• Never exceed the maximum fill level (MAX mark). Overfilling may cause boiling water to escape from the pouring spout.
• Never immerse the kettle, base station, or connecting cable in water or other liquids. Ensure they do not fall into water or get wet.
• Always disconnect the base station from the mains power when unattended and before cleaning.
• Use the kettle only with the provided base station. Do not use the base station with other devices.
• Do not modify the device. Do not replace the connecting cable yourself. If damaged, the device must be replaced or repaired by the manufacturer, customer service, or an authorized distributor.
• Note the instructions in the “Cleaning” chapter.

DANGER – Danger of Electric Shock

• Use the device only in closed rooms.
• Do not use in rooms with high humidity.
• If the base station falls into water, immediately pull the mains plug from the socket. Retrieve the base station from the water only after unplugging. Never attempt to pull it out while connected to mains power.
• Never touch the base station and connecting cable with wet hands when connected to mains power.
• Take the kettle off the base station to fill, pour, or clean. Ensure no water contacts the bottom contacts or the connector.

WARNING – Danger of Injury

Danger of scalding from heat, hot steam or condensation!

• Avoid contact with steam from the pouring spout. Do not open the lid during boiling. Allow the device to cool before refilling.
• Pour boiling water slowly and carefully.
• Do not move the device during boiling.
• The heating element surface may retain residual heat after use.
• Keep packaging material away from children and animals (suffocation hazard).
• Keep the connecting cable out of reach of small children and animals (strangulation hazard).
• Improper use may result in injury.

WARNING – Danger of Fire

• Do not connect the device with other high-wattage consumers to a multiple socket to prevent overloading and short circuits.
• Do not use with extension cables.
• Do not operate near combustible material.
• Do not cover the device during operation.

NOTICE – Risk of Damage to Material and Property

• Ensure steam does not contact electrical devices.
• Switch off and unplug the device if an error occurs or before a thunderstorm.
• When unplugging, pull the plug, never the cable.
• Protect the device from heat sources, flames, sub-zero temperatures, and impacts. Protect the base station from persistent moisture.
• Do not place heavy objects on the device, base station, or cable.
• Use only original accessories to ensure proper function and avoid damage.

Set-Up and Connection

Please Note!

• Connect the base station only to a properly installed socket. Mains voltage must match the device's technical data.
• Do not place the device under kitchen wall units or similar cupboards, as rising steam can cause damage.
• Ensure the connecting cable does not present a trip hazard and does not hang down from the surface.
• Lay the connecting cable so it is not squashed, bent, or in contact with hot surfaces.

1. Unwind the connecting cable on the base station to the required length and place it in the cable winder.
2. Set up the device with at least 20 cm clearance on the sides and 30 cm clearance above on a flat, heat-resistant, splash-resistant surface.
3. Plug the mains plug into an easily accessible socket for quick disconnection.

Before Initial Use

1. To remove production residues, fill the kettle to the MAX mark with water and switch it on. Follow instructions in “Set-Up and Connection” and “Use” chapters.
2. Pour away the boiled water. Do not drink it!
3. Repeat this process twice.

Use

Please Note!

• Before boiling, ensure the On/Off switch is not blocked. The kettle only switches off automatically if the switch is not blocked.
• The lid must always be closed during operation.
• Never operate the device without water or with water below the MIN mark, as it could overheat and switch off. Allow it to cool before refilling.

1. Pull the lid release button towards the handle and open the lid.
2. Fill the kettle with at least 0.5 litres (MIN mark) and no more than 1.8 litres (MAX mark) of water. Insufficient water causes premature switch-off. Exceeding the MAX mark may cause splashing.
3. Flip the lid shut until it engages.
4. Place the kettle on the base station.
5. Move the On/Off switch to position I. The device and operating lamp turn on.
6. The boiling process can be stopped by moving the On/Off switch to position 0.
7. The device switches off automatically when water boils. The On/Off switch moves to position 0, and the operating lamp turns off.
8. Take the kettle off the base station and carefully pour the water.

Cleaning

Please Note!

• The device is not dishwasher-safe.
• Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning agents or pads, as they can damage surfaces.
• Disconnect the device from the mains power before cleaning.
• Wipe off dirt with a damp cloth.

Descaling

Remove limescale deposits for proper function. Use a standard descaling agent for kettles:

1. Fill the kettle with a mixture of water and descaling agent and switch it on. Consult the descaling agent's instructions for the correct ratio.
2. After boiling, empty the kettle. Do not drink this water!
3. Refill the kettle with water and boil again to remove any descaling agent residues. Pour away this water. Do not drink it!

Storage

• Disconnect the base station from the mains power if the device will not be used for a prolonged period.
• Clean the device again (see “Cleaning” chapter) and let it dry completely.
• Store in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children and animals.

Troubleshooting

If the device malfunctions, check if the problem can be resolved using the steps below. If not, contact customer service.

! Do not attempt to repair an electrical device yourself!

The device does not work.

• Overheated: Wait for it to cool down, add water, and try again.
• Mains plug not inserted correctly: Correct the plug's seating.
• Socket defective: Try another socket.
• Fuse triggered: Too many devices on the same circuit. Reduce the number of devices.

Water runs out of the device.

• Too much water in the kettle: Do not fill above the MAX mark.

The device does not switch off.

• On/Off switch is blocked: Remove the blockage.

The device switches off during the boiling process.

• Water level below MIN mark: Pour water to the MIN mark.

Disposal

• Dispose of packaging material environmentally responsibly and return it to the recycling collection.
• The symbol of a crossed-out trash can with an underline indicates that old appliances must not be disposed of in household waste but through special collection and return systems.
• Owners of old appliances from private households can return them free of charge to collection points of public waste disposal authorities or to the return systems set up by manufacturers and distributors according to the ElektroG. This ensures environmentally friendly disposal and recovery of valuable raw materials. Improper disposal can release toxic substances into the environment, harming humans, animals, and plants.
• Shops that make electrical and electronic equipment available on the market are also subject to return obligations.
• Waste prevention is even more valuable for environmental protection. Therefore, in addition to reuse or repair, giving the appliance to a second user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal.

Technical Data

• Article Number: 13704 (Stainless Steel), 16178 (Stainless Steel/Black)
• Model Number: MU-A150-18 (13704), MU-D150-18 (16178)
• Power Supply: 220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
• Power: 1500 W
• Protection Class: II
• ID Operating Instructions: Z 13704_16178 M DS V1.2 0625 as

Customer Service

• DS Produkte GmbH
• Stormarnring 14
• 22145 Stapelfeld · Germany
• Customer Service: Am Heisterbusch 1, 19258 Gallin, Germany
• Phone: +49 38851 314650*
• Email: kundenservice@dspro.de
• *Call to the German landline at your provider's rate.