Cleaning And Maintenance - Krups COOL TOUCH Manual De Usario

2. PLACE THE BASE ON A FLAT, STABLE, HEAT-RESISTANT SURFACE AWAY FROM
WATER SPLASHES AND ANY SOURCES OF HEAT.
„ Your kettle must be used with the base specific to this product.
3. FILL THE KETTLE WITH THE DESIRED AMOUNT OF WATER. (fig. 3)
„ Never fill the kettle when it is on its base.
„ Do not fill it above the maximum level, or below the minimum level. If the kettle is too full,
boiling water may spill out. (fig. 3)
„ Do not use without water.
„ Check that the lid is closed properly before use. (fig. 4)
4. POSITION THE KETTLE ON ITS BASE. PLUG IT INTO THE SOCKET.
5. TO START THE KETTLE.
„ Press the on/off button at the bottom of the handle. The on/off button will light up. (fig. 5)
6. AS SOON AS THE WATER REACHES BOILING POINT, THE KETTLE WILL TURN OFF
AUTOMATICALLY.
„ The light will turn off when the on/off switch returns to the upper position after boiling.
„ You can stop it manually, before removing it from its base to pour the water. Adjust the on/
off button (located at the bottom of the handle) upwards. (fig. 6)
„ Make sure that the on/off button is in the off position after boiling and that the kettle has
switched off before removing it from its base.
„ Do not leave water in the kettle after use as this quickens the formation of scale.
CLEANING YOUR KETTLE.
„ Disconnect the appliance.
„ Leave it to cool and then clean it with a damp sponge.
„ Never immerse the kettle, its base, the cord or the electric plug in water or any other
liquid. The electrical connections or the switch must not come into contact with water or
any other liquid.
„ Do not use scouring pads.
„ Descale your kettle regularly, preferably once per month or more often if you live in a hard
water area.
To de-scale your kettle.
„ Either use commercial white vinegar:
– Fill the kettle with 0.5 L of vinegar
– Leave it in the kettle for 1 hour without heating.
„ Or citric acid:
– Boil 0.5 L of water,
– Add 0.88 Oz of citric acid and leave it in the kettle for 15 min.
„ Using a de-scaler specifically for kettles: follow the manufacturer's instructions.
„ Empty your kettle and rinse it 5 or 6 times. Repeat if necessary.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

DESCALING