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into your cup when pouring. This filter neither treats nor removes the hardness of the water. It
thus conserves all the qualities of the water. With very hard water, the filter can clog very quickly
(10 to 15 uses). It is important to clean it regularly. If it is wet, put it under a running tap, if dry,
then brush it gently. Sometimes the scale will not detach itself; it will then need descaling.
DE-SCALING
De-scale regularly, preferably at least once a month or more frequently if your water is very hard.
To de-scale your kettle:
• Using white vinegar:
– Fill the kettle with ½ l of vinegar,
– Leave to stand for 1 hour without heating.
• Using citric acid:
– Boil ½ l of water,
– Add 25 g of citric acid and leave to stand for 15 min.
• Using a de-scaler specifically for plastic kettles: follow the manufacturer's instructions.
• Empty your kettle and rinse 5 or 6 times. Repeat if necessary.
To de-scale your filter (according to model):
Soak the filter in white vinegar or diluted citric acid.
• Never use a de-scaling method other than that recommended.
IN THE EVENT OF PROBLEMS
THERE IS NO EVIDENT DAMAGE TO YOUR KETTLE
• The kettle does not work or stops before coming to the boil
– Check that your kettle is properly connected.
– The kettle has been switched on without water or an accumulation of scale has caused the
overheat cut-out to operate: allow the kettle to cool and fill it with water. Descale first if scale
has accumulated.
Switch it on: the kettle should start working again after about 15 minutes.
• The water tastes of plastic:
Generally, this happens when the kettle is new, discard the water from the first few boilings. If the
problem persists, fill the kettle to maximum and add two teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda. Bring
to the boil and discard the water. Rinse out the kettle.
IF YOUR KETTLE HAS BEEN DROPPED, IF IT LEAKS OR IF THERE IS VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE
POWER CORD, THE PLUG OR THE BASE OF THE KETTLE
Return your kettle to your After-Sales Service Centre, only they are authorised to carry out repairs.
See the guarantee conditions and list of centres in the booklet supplied with your kettle. The type
and serial number are shown on the bottom of your kettle. This guarantee covers manufacturing
defects and domestic use only. Any breakage or damage resulting from failure to comply with the
instructions for use is not covered by the guarantee.
• The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the characteristics or components of its kettles at
any time in the interests of the consumer.
• Do not use the kettle. No attempt must be made to dismantle the kettle or its safety devices.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales service
centre or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid any danger.
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