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CLEANING AND CARE
To clean your kettle:
Unplug the kettle from the mains.
Allow it to cool and wipe with a damp sponge.
For kettles with a flip lid (fig 9), it is necessary to
remove the lid for cleaning. To do so, pinch the
notches inside the lid and lift the lid. Once the
cleaning is completed, replace the lid by
positioning the lugs in their notches.
Never immerse the kettle, its base, the wire
or the electric plug in water: the electrical
connections and the switch must not be in
contact with water.
Do not use abrasive scouring pads or cream
cleaners.
DESCALING
To clean the filter
(according to model) (fig 8):
The removable filter consists of a mesh to retain
the particles of scale and prevent them falling
into your cup when pouring.
This filter neither treats nor removes the
hardness of the water. The filter 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.
To remove the anti-scale filter, lift the kettle
off its base and allow to cool. Never remove
the filter when the appliance is full of hot
water.
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 1/2 litre of vinegar,
- leave to stand for 1 hour without heating.
•Using citric acid:
- boil 1/2 litre 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.
