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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To
fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your
product at www.philips.com/welcome.
General description (Fig. 1)
A
Lid
B
Lid latch
C
Water level indicator
D
On/off switch (I/O) with
power-on light
E
Mains cord
F
Cord storage facility
G
Base
H
Spout
I
Scale filter
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance
and save it for future reference.
Danger
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Do not immerse the appliance or the base in water or
any other liquid.
Warning
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Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance
corresponds to the local mains voltage before you
connect the appliance.
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Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord, the
base or the appliance itself is damaged.
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If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced
by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
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Keep the mains cord out of the reach of children. Do
not let the mains cord hang over the edge of the table
or worktop on which the appliance stands. Excess cord
can be stored in or around the base of the appliance.
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Keep the mains cord, the base and the kettle away from
hot surfaces.
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Do not place the appliance on an enclosed surface (e.g.
a serving tray), as this could cause water to accumulate
under the appliance, resulting in a hazardous situation.
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Hot water can cause serious burns. Be careful when the
kettle contains hot water.
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Do not touch the body of the kettle during and some
time after use, as it gets very hot. Always lift the kettle
by its handle.
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Never fill the kettle beyond the maximum level
indication. If the kettle has been overfilled, boiling water
may be ejected from the spout and cause scalding.
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Do not open the lid while the water is heating up or
boiling. Be careful when you open the lid immediately
after the water has boiled: the steam that comes out of
the kettle is very hot.
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This rapid-boil kettle can draw up to 10 amps from
the power supply in your home. Make sure that the
electrical system in your home and the circuit to which
the kettle is connected can cope with this level of power
consumption. Do not let too many other appliances
draw power from the same circuit while the kettle is
being used.
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Only use the kettle in combination with its original base.
Caution
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Do not connect the appliance to an external switching
device such as a timer and do not connect it to a circuit
that is regularly switched on and off by the utility. This
prevents a hazard that could be caused by inadvertent
resetting of the thermal cut-out.
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Always place the base and the kettle on a dry, flat and
stable surface.
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The kettle is only intended for boiling water. Do not use
it to heat up soup or other liquids or jarred, bottled or
tinned food.
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Never fill the kettle below the 1-cup level to prevent it
from boiling dry.
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Depending on the hardness of the water in your area,
small spots may appear on the heating element of your
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kettle when you use it. This phenomenon is the result
of scale build-up on the heating element and on the
inside of the kettle over time. The harder the water, the
faster scale builds up. Scale can occur in different colours.
Although scale is harmless, too much scale can influence
the performance of your kettle. Descale your kettle
regularly by following the instructions given in chapter
'Descaling'.
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Some condensation may appear on the base of the
kettle. This is perfectly normal and does not mean that
the kettle has any defects.
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Do not operate the kettle on an inclined plane. Do not
operate the kettle unless the element is fully immersed.
Do not move while the kettle is switched on.
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To prevent damage to the appliance do not use alkaline
cleaning agents when cleaning, use a soft cloth and a mild
detergent.
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This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as:
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staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments;
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farm houses;
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by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments;
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bed and breakfast type environments.
Boil-dry protection
This kettle is equipped with boil-dry protection. This device
automatically switches off the kettle if it is accidentally
switched on when there is no water or not enough water in
it. Lift the kettle from its base and fill it with water to reset
boil-dry protection. The kettle is now ready for use again.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding
electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly
and according to the instructions in this user manual, the
appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available
today.
Before first use
1
Remove stickers, if any, from the base or the kettle.
2
Place the base on a dry, flat and stable surface.
3
To adjust the length of the cord, wind part of it round
the reel in the base. Pass the cord through one of the
slots in the base. (Fig. 2)
4
Rinse the kettle with water.
5
Fill the kettle with water up to the maximum level
and let the water boil once (see chapter 'Using the
appliance').
6
Pour out the hot water and rinse the kettle once
more.
Using the appliance
1
Fill the kettle with water. You can fill the kettle either
through the spout or through the open lid. (Fig. 3)
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To open the lid, pull at the lid latch (Fig. 4).
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Fill the kettle with at least one cup (250ml) water.
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Close the lid before you switch on the kettle.
Make sure that the lid is properly closed to prevent the kettle
from boiling dry.
2
Place the kettle on its base and put the plug in the wall
socket.
3
Push the on/off switch downwards to switch on the
appliance (Fig. 5).
The power-on light goes on.
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The kettle starts heating up.
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The kettle switches off automatically ('click') when the
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water boils.
The power-on light goes out automatically when the
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kettle switches off.
Note: You can interrupt the boiling process at any time by
pushing the on/off switch upwards.
Cleaning
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or
aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the
appliance.
Never immerse the kettle or its base in water.
1
Unplug the appliance.
2
Clean the outside of the kettle with a soft cloth
moistened with warm water and some mild cleaning
agent.
3
Clean the scale filter regularly.
Scale is not harmful to your health but it may give your drink
a powdery taste. The scale filter prevents scale particles from
ending up in your drink. Clean the scale filter in one of the
following ways:
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Take the scale filter out of the kettle and gently clean it
with a soft nylon brush under a running tap. (Fig. 6)
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Leave the scale filter in the kettle when you descale the
whole appliance.
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Clean the scale filter in the dishwasher.
Descaling
Regular descaling prolongs the life of the kettle.
In case of normal use (up to 5 times a day), we recommend
the following descaling frequency:
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Once every 3 months for soft water areas (up to 18dH).
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Once every month for hard water areas (more than
18dH).
1
Fill the kettle with approx. 900ml water.
2
Switch on the kettle.
3
After the kettle switches off, add white vinegar (8%
acetic acid) to the MAX indication.
4
Leave the solution in the kettle overnight.
5
Empty the kettle and rinse the inside thoroughly.
6
Fill the kettle with fresh water and boil the water.
7
Empty the kettle and rinse it with fresh water again.
Repeat the procedure if there is still some scale in the kettle.
Tip: You can also use an appropriate descaler. In that case, follow
the instructions on the package of the descaler.
Storage
1
To store the mains cord, wind it round the reel in
the base (Fig. 2).
Replacement
If the kettle, the base or the mains cord of the appliance
is damaged, take the base or the kettle to a service centre
authorised by Philips for repair or replacement of the cord
to avoid a hazard.
You can purchase a new filter (order number 4222 459
45327) at your Philips dealer or at a Philips service centre.
Environment
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Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at
an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you
help to preserve the environment (Fig. 7).
Guarantee and service
If you need service or information or if you have a problem,
please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact
the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (you find
its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there
is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local
Philips dealer.
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