16.4 Cleaning and Maintenance
This chapter provides you with important notices with regard to cleaning and maintaining
the device. Please observe the notices to prevent damages due to cleaning the device
incorrectly and to ensure trouble-free operation.
16.5 Safety information
Please observe the following safety notices, before you commence with cleaning the
device:
► The WK 2100 compact must be cleaned at regular intervals and limescale should be
removed.
► Switch the device off prior to cleaning it and unplug the plug from the wall power outlet.
► Do not use any aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
► Do not scrape off stubborn dirt with hard items.
► Do not immerse pot, base or power cord in water.
16.6 Cleaning
Pot
Rinse the pot with a damp cloth.
Mesh
The mesh is located it the sprout of the pot. Pull it up and wash it under running water.
Then place the mesh back correctly.
Base
The stainless steel surface of the base can be cleaned with a commercial stainless steel
cleaning agent.
Buttons
Clean the buttons with a damp cloth. Do not use cleaning agents.
16.7 Descaling
Depending on the hardness of water you should descale the device once every two
weeks.
Fill the pot with water and a commercial descaler or give a sip of vinegar into the water.
Heat the mixture to 70 °C but do not boil it to prevent overcooking. Rinse the pot with
fresh water after descaling.
► Regularly decalcifying your WK 2100 compact will reduce the electricity used and
prolong the life of the device.
Attention
Please note
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