Boil-Dry Protection - Philips HD4646 Manual De Instrucciones

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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing this Philips kettle! In
this user manual you find all the information you
need to enjoy your kettle optimally for a long time.
General description (Fig. 1)
A On/off switch (I/O)
B Lid
C Spout
D Water level indicator
E Base
F Scale filter
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
- Do not immerse the appliance or the base in
water or any other liquid.
Warning
- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance
corresponds to the local mains voltage before
you connect the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the
mains cord, the base or the appliance itself is
damaged.
- 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.
- 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.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
- 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.
- Only use the kettle in combination with its
original base.
- Hot water can cause serious burns. Be careful
when the kettle contains hot water.
- Keep the mains cord, the base and the kettle
away from hot surfaces.
- 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.
- Do not open the lid while the water is
heating up. Be careful when you open the lid
immediately after the water has boiled: the
steam that comes out of the kettle is very hot.
Caution
- 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.
- Always place the base and the kettle on a dry,
flat and stable surface.
- 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.
- Always make sure the water in the kettle
at least covers the bottom of the kettle to
prevent the kettle from boiling dry.
- Depending on the hardness of the water in
your area, small spots may appear on the
heating element of your kettle when you use it.
This phenomenon is the result of scale build-up
on the heating element and on the inside of
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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 the chapter
'Descaling'.
- Some condensation may appear on the base of
the kettle. This is perfectly normal and does not
mean that the kettle has any defects.

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. The on/off switch stays
in 'on' position. Set the on/off switch to 'off ' and let
the kettle cool down for 10 minutes. Then lift the
kettle from its base to reset the 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, stable and flat surface.
3 To adjust the length of the cord, wind it
round the reel in the base.
4 Pass the cord through one of the slots in the
base.
5 Rinse the kettle with water.
6 Fill the kettle with water up to the maximum
level and let the water boil once (see 'Using
the appliance').
7 Pour out the hot water and rinse the kettle
once more.
Using the appliance
1 Fill the kettle with water either through the
spout or through the open lid (Fig. 2).
2 If the lid is open, close the lid.
Make sure that the lid is properly closed to prevent
the kettle from boiling dry.
3 Place the kettle on its base, put the plug in
the wall socket.
- Set the on/off switch to 'I' (Fig. 3).
The kettle starts heating up.
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The kettle switches off automatically when
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the water has reached boiling point.
Note: You can interrupt the boiling process by pressing
the on/off switch to 'O'.
Cleaning and descaling
Always unplug the appliance before you clean it.
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.
Cleaning the kettle
1 Clean the outside of the kettle with a soft,
damp cloth moistened with warm water and
some mild cleaning agent.
Cleaning the filter
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 regularly.
1 Remove the filter from the kettle (1) and
gently brush it with a soft nylon brush under
a running tap (2) (Fig. 4).
Note: You can also leave the filter in the kettle
when you descale the whole appliance (see section
'Descaling the kettle' in this chapter).
Note: You can also take the filter out of the kettle and
clean it in the dishwasher.
Descaling the kettle
Regular descaling prolongs the life of the kettle.
In case of normal use (up to 5 times a day), the
following descaling frequency is recommended:
- Once every 3 months if you use soft water (up
to 18dH).
- Once every month if you use hard water
(more than 18dH).
1 Fill the kettle with water up to three-quarters
of the maximum level and bring the water to
the boil.
2 After the kettle has switched off, add white
vinegar (8% acetic acid) to the maximum level.
3 Leave the solution in the kettle overnight.
4 Empty the kettle and rinse the inside
thoroughly.
5 Fill the kettle with fresh water and boil the
water.
6 Empty the kettle and rinse it with fresh water
again.
7 Repeat the procedure if there is still some
scale in the kettle.
Note: You can also use an appropriate descaler. In
that case, follow the instructions on the package of
the descaler.
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 at your Philips dealer
or at a Philips service centre. The table below
indicates which filters are suitable for your kettle.
Kettle type Filter type
HD4646 HD4987
Environment
Do not throw away the appliance with the
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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. 5).
Guarantee & 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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