GOURMETmaxx Electric Kettle

Introduction

Dear Customer, We are delighted that you have chosen the GOURMETmaxx kettle. If you have any questions about the device, contact the customer service department via our website: www.ds-group.de/kundenservice

Before using the device for the first time, please read through these operating instructions carefully and keep them for future reference and for other users. They form an integral part of the device. The manufacturer and importer do not accept any liability if the information in these operating instructions is not complied with.

Symbols and Signal Words

Symbols

• Danger symbol: ⚠️ These symbols indicate possible dangers. Read the associated safety notices carefully and follow them.
• Supplementary information: ℹ️ Read the operating instructions before use!
• ?️ Suitable for use with food.
• ? Caution: hot surfaces!
• ~ Alternating current

Signal Words

• 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 to be used to heat up water, not for heating up milk or other liquids. Do not use the device to make tea or coffee in it.

The device is for personal use only and is not intended for commercial or domestic-like applications, e.g. in hotels, bed and breakfasts, offices, staff kitchens or similar places.

Use the device only for the specified purpose and as described in the operating instructions. Any other use is deemed to be improper.

The device is not designed to be operated with an external timer or a separate remote control system.

The warranty does not cover faults caused by incorrect handling, damage, calcification or attempted repairs. The same applies to normal wear and tear.

Safety Notices

General Warnings

WARNING: Note all safety notices, instructions, illustrations and technical data provided with this device. Failure to follow the safety notices and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and / or injuries.

• This device may be used by children aged 8 and over and by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or a lack of experience and/or knowledge if they are supervised or have received instruction on how to use the device safely and have understood the dangers resulting from this.
• Children must not play with the device.
• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children, unless they are older than 8 years of age and are supervised.
• Children younger than 8 years of age and animals must be kept away from the device and the connecting cable.

Caution: Hot Surfaces!

The device will get very hot during use. Do not come into contact with heated parts while or after using the device! When the device is in operation or contains hot water you should only ever touch the handle or the On / Off switch.

Filling and Immersion Warnings

• Never exceed the maximum fill level (MAX mark)! If the kettle is overfilled, boiling water could escape from the pouring spout.
• Never immerse the kettle, the base station or the connecting cable in water or other liquids and ensure that they cannot fall into water or become wet.
• The base station must always be disconnected from the mains power when left unattended and before cleaning it.
• Use the kettle only with the base station provided. Do not use the base station with other devices.

Modifications and Damage

• Do not make any modifications to the device. Do not replace the connecting cable yourself. If the kettle, the base station or the connecting cable are damaged, they must be replaced or repaired by the manufacturer, customer service department or an authorised distributor in order to avoid any hazards.
• Note the instructions in the “Cleaning” chapter.

Electrical Safety (DANGER)

• Use the device only in closed rooms.
• Do not use the device in rooms with high humidity.
• If the base station does fall into water, pull the mains plug out of the plug socket immediately. Only after this should you retrieve the base station from the water. Never attempt to pull it out of the water while it is still connected to the mains power.
• Never touch the base station and the connecting cable with wet hands when the base station is connected to the mains power.
• Take the kettle off the base station to fill it, pour water or clean it. Make sure that no water gets into the contacts on the bottom of the kettle.

Danger of Scalding (WARNING)

• Avoid coming into contact with the steam rising up from the pouring spout. Do not open the lid during the boiling process. Allow the device to cool down before filling it again!
• Pour out boiling water slowly and carefully.
• Do not move the device during the boiling process.
• Keep the packaging material away from children and animals. There is a danger of suffocation.
• Make sure that the connecting cable is kept out of the reach of small children and animals. There is a danger of strangulation!

Fire Hazard (WARNING)

• Do not connect the device along with other consumers (with a high wattage) to a multiple socket in order to prevent overloading and a possible short circuit (fire).
• Do not use the device with extension cables.
• Do not operate the device in the vicinity of combustible material.
• Do not cover the device during operation.

Risk of Damage to Material and Property (NOTICE)

• Make sure that the steam which emerges does not come into contact with electrical devices and equipment containing electrical components.
• Switch off the device and pull the mains plug out of the plug socket if an error occurs during operation or before a thunderstorm.
• When you pull it out of the plug socket, always pull on the mains plug and never the mains cable!
• Protect the device from other heat sources, flames, sub-zero temperatures and impacts. The base station should also be protected from persistent moisture and wet conditions.
• Never place heavy objects on the device, the base station or the connecting cable.
• Use only original accessories from the manufacturer in order to guarantee that there is no interference that may prevent the device from working and to avoid possible damage.

Items Supplied

• 1 x kettle
• 1 x base station with connecting cable
• 1 x operating instructions

Check the items supplied for completeness and the components for transport damage. If you find any damage, do not use the device but contact our customer service department.

Remove any possible films, stickers or transport protection from the device. Never remove the rating plate and any possible warnings!

At a Glance

(Picture A)

• 1 Release button for the lid
• 2 Lid
• 3 On / Off switch
• 4 Handle
• 5 Operating lamp
• 6 Connecting cable
• 7 Base station (incl. cable winder)
• 8 Kettle
• 9 Pouring spout

(Picture B)

• 10 Water level indicator – MAX mark
• 11 Water level indicator – MIN mark

Please note: The illustrations may vary slightly from the real device.

Set-Up and Connection

Please Note!

• Only connect the base station to a properly installed plug socket. The mains voltage must match the technical data of the device.
• Do not place the device below kitchen wall units or similar cupboards. The rising steam could cause damage to them!
• Make sure that the connecting cable does not present a trip hazard. It should not hang down from the surface on which the device is placed in order to prevent the device from being pulled down.
• Lay the connecting cable in such a way that it does not become squashed or bent and does not come into contact with hot surfaces.

1. Unwind the connecting cable on the bottom of the base station to the required length and place it in the cable winder.
2. Always set up the device with a clear space at the sides (at least 20 cm) and clear space above it (at least 30 cm) on the kitchen worktop or another flat, solid and heat-resistant surface that is resistant to splashing.
3. Plug the mains plug into a plug socket. The plug socket must be readily accessible so that the connection to the mains can quickly be isolated.

Before Initial Use

1. To remove any possible production residues, fill the kettle up to the MAX mark with water before you first use it and switch it on. To do this, follow the instructions in the “Set-Up and Connection" and "Use” chapters.
2. Pour away the water after boiling. Do not drink this water!
3. Perform this process twice.

Use

Please Note!

• Each time before you boil water, make sure that the On / Off switch is not blocked. The kettle will only switch off automatically after the boiling process finishes if the On / Off switch is not blocked.
• The lid must always be closed during operation.
• Never operate the device without water or with the water level below the MIN mark. It could overheat. In this case, the device switches off. Allow it to cool down before refilling and reusing it!

1. Pull the release button for the lid towards the handle and open up 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 will cause the device to switch off prematurely. If the MAX mark is exceeded, water could splash out during the boiling process.
3. Flip the lid shut. It must engage.
4. Place the kettle on the base station.
5. Move the On / Off switch to position I. The device and the operating lamp are switched on.
6. The boiling process can be stopped at any time by moving the On / Off switch to position 0.
7. The device switches off automatically as soon as the water boils. The On / Off switch flips to position 0 and the operating lamp goes out.
8. Take the kettle off the base station and carefully pour the water into a vessel.

Cleaning

Please Note!

• The device is not dishwasher-safe.
• Do not use any sharp or abrasive cleaning agents or cleaning pads to clean the device. These may damage the surfaces.

• Disconnect the device from the mains power before cleaning it.
• Wipe off any dirt with a damp cloth.

Descaling

Remove possible limescale deposits to make sure that the kettle works properly. To do this, use a standard descaling agent for kettles as follows:

1. Pour a mixture of water and descaling agent into the kettle and switch it on. Consult the instructions for using the descaling agent with regard to the ratio of water to descaling agent.
2. After it has boiled, empty the kettle. Do not drink this water!
3. Refill the kettle with water at least once more and bring it to the boil to remove any possible residues from the descaling agent. Pour away this water and do not drink it!

Storage

• Disconnect the base station from the mains power when the device is not going to be used for a prolonged period. Clean the device again if necessary (see the "Cleaning” chapter) and let it dry completely.
• You should store it in a cool and dry place which is out of the reach of children and animals.

Troubleshooting

If the device does not work properly, check whether you are able to rectify the problem yourself. If the problem cannot be solved with the steps below, contact the customer service department.

! Do not attempt to repair an electrical device yourself!

The device does not work.

• The device has overheated. Wait until it has cooled down, pour in water and try again.
• The mains plug is not inserted in the plug socket correctly. Correct the fit of the mains plug.
• The plug socket is defective. Try another plug socket.
• The fuse in the fuse box is triggered. Too many devices are connected to the same circuit. Reduce the number of devices in the circuit.

Water runs out of the device.

• There is too much water in the kettle. Do not fill the kettle above the MAX mark !

The device does not switch off.

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

The device switches off during the boiling process.

• The amount of water has dropped below the MIN mark. Pour water into the kettle to the height of the MIN mark at least.

A large amount of steam is produced during boiling.

• The device is furred up. Descale the device.

During use, an unpleasant smell is detected.

• The device has previously been descaled. Rinse out the device with clear water.

Disposal

Dispose of the packaging material in an environmentally friendly manner so that it can be recycled. The adjacent symbol (crossed-out bin underlined) ♻️ means that used devices should not be disposed of in the domestic waste, but should instead be taken to special collection and return systems.

Owners of used devices from private households can take them free of charge to the collection points of the public waste disposal authorities or the disposal points which are set up by manufacturers and distributors under the Electrical Equipment Act so that they can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way and valuable raw materials can be recovered. If they are not disposed of properly, toxic ingredients may escape into the environment and cause harm to the health of humans, animals and plants. Businesses which market electrical and electronic devices are also obliged to take back used devices.

Waste prevention makes an even more valuable contribution to protecting the environment. This means if possible, as well as continuing to use or repair a device yourself, passing it on to another user also represents an ecologically beneficial alternative to disposal.

Technical Data

Customer Service

DS Produkte GmbH

Stormarnring 14
22145 Stapelfeld · Germany

Customer Service Contact:

Am Heisterbusch 1
19258 Gallin · Germany

+49 38851 314650*

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