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Important
• Read these instructions carefully in conjunction with the illustrations before using the
appliance for the first time.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
• Unless specific reference is made, these instructions apply to all kettles in the HD 4610-13
range.
• This kettle has a safety cut-out which protects it against overheating due to operation with
insufficient water. If the kettle ever runs dry, unplug the kettle and allow 10 minutes to cool
down and refill with cold water. Then you can switch the appliance on again.
• Place the kettle on a cool and firm, level surface.
• Never immerse the kettle in water.
• If the kettle is tipped too far backwards, water may be spilled through the back cover.
Though the kettle will still be electrically safe, extra care must be taken if it contains hot or
boiling water.
• WARNING: If the kettle is overfilled there is a risk that boiling water may be ejected from the
spout.
• Prevent children from pulling the mains cord. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the
work surface.
• Pour away the very first water boiled. The kettle is then ready for use.
• If the supply cord becomes damaged, it must be replaced by the original special cord (rated
at 10A/250V). Please apply to your Philips dealer or authorised Philips service
representative.
General description (fig. 1)
A Water level indicator (types HD 4612/13)
B Maximum / minimum water level
C Lid
D On/Off knob
E Pilot light (types HD 4612/13)
F Connector
G Inlet
H “Filterline” scale filter (type HD 4613)
How to use the kettle
Filling
- Unplug the mains cord from the kettle.
- Fill the kettle through the spout (fig. 2a), or ...
- ... through the lid aperture (fig. 2b). Do not
forget to replace the lid after filling.
Do not fill the kettle with less than 0.5 Iitre (up to
“MIN” indication) to prevent the kettle from running
dry while operating.
Do not fill the kettle with more than 1.7 litre (up
to “MAX” indication) to prevent water being
ejected from the spout while boiling.
Switching on
- Insert the connector (F) firmly into the inlet (G)
(fig. 3), then insert the plug into the wall socket.
- Switch the kettle on (fig. 4).
(Types HD 4612/13) The pilot light (E) will come
on.
Switching off
- The kettle will switch off automatically once the
water boils (fig. 5a)
- You can switch the kettle off manually at any
time (fig. 5b).
Some time after switching off, a click may be
heard. This is of no importance.
Switching on again ?
- You can switch the kettle on again after letting it
cool down for at least half a minute.
Cleaning
• Disconnect the kettle from the mains before
cleaning.
• The outside of the appliance can be cleaned by
simply wiping with a cloth moistened with soapy
water.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners, scourers etc.
