CAUTION! In case you take the kettle off the base without switching it off, inner illu-
mination will be off, while I/0 button will remain in I position. The kettle will resume
operation once you have placed it on the base. You are advised to switch off the appli-
ance every time you take it off pressing I/0 button in 0 position.
11. Once you have finished, unplug the device.
Safety system
• The kettle is supplied with an automatic shut-off system upon boiling.
• In case of water shortage the automatic overheat protection turns off the kettle.
Wait till the appliance is cooled, thereafter it will be ready for operation.
III. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION! Before cleaning the kettle or the kettle base unplug the appliance, drain
water and let the unit cool down.
Regularly clean the kettle housing and wipe the base with a damp cloth. Let the kettle
and kettle base dry thoroughly before use.
DO NOT immerse the base of the appliance in water or keep in running water!
DO NOT use coarse tissues or sponges, abrasive pastes for cleaning. It is also not
recommended to use any chemically aggressive or other substances, not recommended
for use with items which contact with food.
While in operation scale deposits may form on both the heating element and the
housing inner walls of the appliance depending on water type being used. Use special
nonabrasive cleaning substances for kitchen utensils and appliances.
1. Let the kettle cool down before cleaning.
2. Follow the product cleaning and application instructions.
3. Thoroughly wash the kettle with water after cleaning.
4. Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth.
CAUTION! Before use ensure that electric contacts of the appliance are dry.
Before repeated operation or storage completely dry all parts of the appliance. Store
the assembled appliance in a dry, ventilated place away from heating appliances and
direct sunlight.
During transportation and storage, do not expose the device to mechanical stress, that
may lead to damage of the device and/or violation of the package integrity.
Keep the device package away from water and other liquids.
IV. BEFORE CONTACTING SERVICE CENTRE
Problem
Possible cause
Kettle does not switch on
No electric power supply
(inner illumination is off)
There is scale on the heat-
Early switch-off
ing element
There is no water in the
Kettle switches off in a few
kettle, boil-dry protection
seconds
system has gone off
In case you didn't manage to eliminate the defects, please, refer to the authorized
service centre.
RK-G176-E
GBR
Solution
Connect the appliance to
a properly working electric
socket
Descale the heating element
(see 'Cleaning and Mainte-
nance')
Unplug the appliance, let it
cool down. Fill the kettle up
above MIN (0.5 L) mark
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