Melitta Look Aqua DeLuxe Water Kettle

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Melitta Look Aqua DeLuxe water kettle. We hope you enjoy using it. For further information or questions, please contact Melitta or visit our website at www.melitta.de.

For Your Safety

The appliance complies with all valid European guidelines and has been tested and certified by an independent test institute. Please read the safety notes and operating manual thoroughly to avoid danger. Melitta is not liable for damage caused by ignoring these instructions.

Intended Use

This appliance is intended for use in households and similar areas, such as kitchens in shops, offices, agricultural establishments, motels, hotels, and bed and breakfast establishments. Any other use is considered improper and may result in personal injury or damage to property.

Safety Precautions

• Do not place the appliance in a cupboard during operation.
• Connect only to a properly installed earthed socket.
• Use only fresh, cold water.
• Use the kettle only for boiling water; do not heat other liquids.
• Do not overfill the kettle to avoid scalding due to boiling water overflowing. Refer to the level indicators or manual for maximum filling level.
• Always use the kettle with its corresponding base unit.
• Do not use the kettle without the limescale filter strainer or lid.
• Do not open the lid while heating.
• Parts of the kettle and steam can become very hot during use. Avoid touching hot parts and steam.
• The heating element surface retains residual heat after use. Avoid contact with inner surfaces.
• Always unplug the unit before assembly, disassembly, cleaning, or when unsupervised.
• Never immerse the kettle in water.
• Keep the power cable away from liquids.
• Do not use the kettle if the power cable is damaged.
• Do not clean food-contacting parts with aggressive cleaning agents or scouring milk. Rinse residues with clean water.
• Children aged 8 years and older may use the appliance if supervised or instructed in safe use and understand the hazards.
• Cleaning and maintenance should not be carried out by children unless they are 8 years or older and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and power cord away from children under 8 years of age.
• Individuals with reduced physical, sensory, or mental abilities, or lack of experience/knowledge, may use the appliance if supervised or instructed in safe use and understand the hazards.
• Do not allow children to play with the kettle.
• Replacement of the power cable and other repairs must only be carried out by Melitta Customer Service or an authorized workshop.

Before First Use

1. Ensure your home power supply matches the appliance's rating plate.
2. Connect the base unit to the power supply. Store unused cable in the base unit's cable storage 1.
3. Clean the appliance by boiling the maximum amount of water twice before first use, as kettles are tested during production.

Using the Kettle

1. LEDs briefly light up to indicate readiness. The 100° button LED lights up continuously as the default. The appliance enters standby mode after 2 minutes of inactivity, and the LED turns off. Press any temperature selection button 5 to reactivate.
2. Open the lid by pressing the button 2. The lid is not removable.
3. Fill with the desired amount of water, checking the water level scale on the handle 3. Do not fill beyond the MAX mark (1.7 L). Always fill to at least the MIN mark. Do not operate without water.
4. Close the lid by pressing it down 4.
5. Place the kettle on the base.
6. The appliance offers 3 preset temperature levels: 100° (boiling water), 95° (ideal for manual coffee brewing), and 80° (e.g., for green tea). Using 80° or 95° saves energy. Select the desired temperature by briefly pressing the corresponding button 5. The blue tank light is on only during heating.
7. Start the heating process:
• 7.1 Without keep-warm function: After selecting temperature 5, press the on/off button 6. The water tank LED lights up, and the selected temperature button LED flashes. Both LEDs turn off when the desired temperature is reached, indicating the process is complete.
• 7.2 With keep-warm function: Select 95° or 80° and press the keep-warm button 7 instead of the on/off button. The water tank LED and keep-warm button LED light up, and the selected temperature button LED flashes. After heating, the appliance keeps water at the selected temperature for 30 minutes. Both keep-warm and temperature LEDs remain illuminated. All LEDs turn off after the keep-warm period. The 100° setting cannot be used with the keep-warm function.
8. The heating process or keep-warm function can be stopped manually at any time by pressing the on/off button 6, the keep-warm button 7, or by lifting the kettle off the base.

Dry Boil Protection

The heating element has overheating protection. If the kettle is accidentally switched on without water or if the water boils dry, the protection will automatically switch off the appliance. Allow it to cool down before refilling.

Lime Filter

The lime filter in the spout retains lime particles. To clean, pull it upwards out of the kettle 8.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Always unplug the appliance before cleaning.

Cleaning

Use a soft, damp cloth and washing-up liquid for the exterior. Never immerse the appliance or cord in water, or clean under running water. Do not use abrasive or harsh detergents.

Descaling

Regular descaling is essential for optimal performance. Descale as soon as visible lime deposits appear. Melitta recommends its Anti Calc products or any other commercially available descaler, following the manufacturer's instructions. Important: After descaling, perform 2-3 boiling cycles with clean water.

Notes on Disposal

Appliances marked with the WEEE symbol must be disposed of environmentally. Do not dispose of electrical appliances with household waste. Recycle packaging materials.

Technical Data

Detailed technical data can be found via the following link.

Guarantee

Melitta provides a manufacturer's guarantee in addition to legal warranty claims. The guarantee period is 24 months from the date of purchase, verified by receipt. The device is designed for household use only. Guarantee performances do not extend or restart the guarantee period. Defects due to improper connection, handling, unauthorized repairs, failure to follow instructions, or use of non-original consumables are not covered. Wear parts (seals, valves) and fragile parts (glass) are excluded. Guarantee claims are processed via the Service Hotlines for each country.