Catler KE 411 User manual

KE 411
KE 411
GLASS ELECTRIC KETTLE
User's Manual
GLASS ELECTRIC KETTLE

GLASS
ELECTRIC KETTLE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 Catler Recommends Safety First
9 Know Your KE 411 Kettle
10 Using Your KE 411 Kettle
12 Care and Cleaning

4CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations
on the purchase of your new KE 411 electric kettle.

5
CATLER RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
YOU SAFETY FIRST AND FOREMOST
We understand the importance of safety and that’s why we put your safety first from the
initial design concept to the production itself. Nevertheless, please be careful and follow the
instructions below while using this appliance:
• This appliance may be used by children aged
8years and older, provided they are supervised
or have been instructed in the safe use of the
appliance and understand the potential dangers.
• User cleaning and maintenance must not be
performed by children unless they are older than
8 years of age and work under supervision.
• Keep the appliance and its supply out of the
reach of children under 8 years of age.
• The appliances may be used by persons with
physical, sensory or mental impairments or by
inexperienced persons only if they are properly
supervised or have been informed about how
to use of the product in a safe manner and
understand the potential dangers.
• Children must not play with the appliance.
• If the power cord is damaged, ask the authorised
service for a replacement in order to prevent
hazards. It is forbidden to use the appliance with
the power cord damaged.
• This appliance is designed for household use.
The appliance is also designed for personal non-
commercial use in areas that include, but are not

6CATLER RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
limited to the following:
– staff kitchens in stores, offices and other
workplaces;
– agricultural farms;
– hotel or motel rooms and other living areas;
– bed and breakfast establishments.
• Do not submerge it or its base in water or
another liquid.
• If the kettle is overfilled, hot water may splash
out.
WARNING: Do not open the lid while the water
is boiling.
ATTENTION: Position the lid so that the steam
is directed away from the handle.
• Use the kettle only with the supplied stand. Do
not use the base with other types of appliances.
ATTENTION: Make sure the appliance is
switched off before removing it from the base.
WARNING: Avoid spilling on the plug.
• Rinse the inside of the kettle with clean water.
Follow the cleaning instructions in the “Cleaning
and Maintenance” section.
WARNING: Incorrect use may lead to injury.
• The surface of the heating element contains
residual heat after use. Do not touch hot surface.

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CATLER RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
• Before rst use, make sure that the voltage in your power socket matches the nameplate
voltage on the unit bottom. In case of any doubt, please contact a qualied electrician.
• Before operating your appliance, read all the instructions carefully and store them in a safe
place for possible future reference.
• Before using the appliance for the rst time, please remove all packaging and ad stickers
and discard them in an environmentally safe manner. Check the appliance for any defects.
Under no circumstances should you use a damaged appliance or an appliance with a
damaged power cord etc.
• To eliminate the risk of small children suocating, remove the protective cover of the
power plug from this appliance and dispose of it safely.
• This appliance has been designed only for boiling drinking water. Never use the appliance
to warm up other liquids or food. Use the appliance only for the purposes for which it has
been designed. Do not use it outdoors.
• Always put the kettle on a stable, even and dry surface. Do not place the kettle on
windowsills, sink drip tray or on unstable surfaces. Do not operate the appliance on the
edge of a desktop or a table.
• Do not put the kettle on or the vicinity of any devices and equipment that generate heat.
• Never use the kettle in the near vicinity of a bath, shower or swimming pool.
• Do not place the appliance near walls, curtains or other substances sensitive to heat or
steam. Please observe a minimum distance of 20 cm from such surfaces.
• Use the kettle only with the base designed for and supplied with this type of kettle. Do not
use the base supplied with this kettle for other types of kettles.
• Do not use this appliance with a programmable switch, timer switch or any other device
that automatically switches the appliance on.
• Always remove the kettle from its base before lling.
• When lling the kettle, make sure that the water level covers at least the minimum level
mark but doesn’t exceed the maximum level mark.
• Before turning the kettle on, make sure that the lid is closed properly. Do not open or
otherwise handle the lid while water is boiling.
• To lift and/or carry the kettle, please use the handle.
• Do not put any subjects on the lid.
• Never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended while in operation.
• Before removing the kettle from its base, make sure that it has been turned o.
• The kettle heats up during use and may remain hot after use. Therefore, take extra care to
avoid burns or injuries.
• Take great care to avoid scalding with boiling water or steam while pouring out water
from the kettle.
• Always turn the kettle o and unplug from the power socket if you leave it unattended, if
it’s not to be used, and before moving and cleaning.
• When disconnecting the kettle from the mains socket, always pull the plug, not the power
cord. Otherwise, damage to the power cord or the socket could occur.
• A connected power outlet must be easily accessible for possible sudden disconnection.
Before connecting your appliance to a power outlet and turning it on, make sure it’s fully
and correctly assembled. Follow the instructions provided in this user's manual.
• Do not wash the kettle, base, mains cord and plug under running water and do not
immerse them in water or any other liquid.

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• Do not use harsh abrasive or caustic detergents to clean the appliance.
• Keep both inner and outer surface of the appliance clean. Follow the cleaning instructions
provided in this user's manual.
• Do not store or use any explosive and/or ammable substances inside or in the vicinity of
this appliance, such as ammable gas sprays.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
• Fully unwind the power cord before use.
• Do not leave the power cord hanging over the edge of a table or counter top or allow it
to touch a hot surface or to become tangled up. Do not put heavy objects on the power
cord.
• For safety reasons, we recommend to connect the appliance in an independent electrical
circuit separated from other appliances. Do not use adapter plugs or extension cables to
connect the appliance to a power socket.
• To prevent electric shock, do not immerse the appliance, its base or the power cord in
water or other liquids.
• We recommend that you check your appliance regularly. Do not use the appliance if it is
damaged in any way or if the power cord or plug is defective. All repairs or adjustments
must be performed at the nearest Catler authorised service centre.
• Any maintenance other than routine cleaning must be entrusted to an authorised Catler
service centre.
• We recommend to install a residual current device (standard safety switches in your power
outlet) to provide a higher level of protection when using the appliance. We recommend
to install a residual current device (with a nominal residual operating current of no more
than 30mA) in the electric circuit in which your appliance is to be connected. For further
expert advise, please contact your electrician.
Instructions are also available at www.catler.eu.

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KNOW YOUR KE 411 KETTLE
OVERVIEW OF YOUR KE 411 KETTLE
DESCRIPTION OF THE KETTLE
1
3
4
5
6
7
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1. Lid
2. Spout with strainer
3. Glass kettle
4. Base
5. Lid opening button
6. Handle
7. Power switch

10 USING YOUR KE 411 KETTLE
If the kettle is not to be used, unplug the
power cord from the socket. You may store
the kettle on the base if it’s not to be used.
:
WARNING!
Never fill the kettle if it is
located on the base.
NOTE:
This kettle should be used only with
the supplied base. When pouring out
water from the kettle, be careful to
avoid scalding with hot water. Do not
pour water too fast.
WARNING!
THIS APPLIANCE HAS
BEEN DESIGNED ONLY FOR
BOILING DRINKING WATER. DO NOT
USE THIS APPLIANCE TO COOK OTHER
LIQUIDS OR FOODS. BEFORE TURNING
THE KETTLE ON ALWAYS MAKE SURE
THAT THE LID IS FIRMLY CLOSED.
DO NOT OPERATE THE LID RELEASE
BUTTON WHILE THE WATER IS HEATING
OR AFTER IT HAS FINISHED HEATING.
THIS COULD CAUSE THE WATER TO
SPLASH OUT. BEFORE OPENING THE
LID, PLEASE EMPTY THE KETTLE.
USING YOUR KE411 KETTLE
BEFORE FIRST USE
Before rst use, remove all packaging
and advertising labels/stickers from the
appliance.
Before using the kettle for the rst time, allow
the kettle to boil clean water. Fill the cattle
with clean water, bring to a boil and then
pour the water out. Repeat this procedure
3 to 4 times. The kettle is then ready for
use. Your kettle will only operate correctly if
placed on its base connected to an electric
outlet. As soon as the water boils, the kettle
will switch o automatically.
USING YOUR KETTLE
To ll the kettle with water, remove it from
the base and press the button to open the
lid. Fill the kettle with the required amount
of water. Do not ll the kettle below the
minimum or above the maximum level
mark. Lack of water would lead to turning
the kettle o before boiling. If the kettle is
overlled, the boiling water might splash out.
Closed lid and make sure it’s rmly secured.
Place the kettle on its base. Insert the mains
cord plug into a power socket.
Press the switch downwards to switch on the
kettle.
As soon as the water boils, the kettle will
switch o automatically. Take the kettle
from the base and pour water in cup, mug
or other container. To boil water repeatedly
it’s necessary to wait a few seconds for the
heating element to cool down.
Do not start or use the kettle without water.
Incorrect use of the appliance may negatively
aect its lifetime.

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USING YOUR KE 411 KETTLE
PROTECTION AGAINST EMPTY
OPERATION
• The kettle is equipped with a safety
device to protect it against damage
by overheating and operating with
insucient amount of/without water.
If you turn the kettle on by mistake with
insucient amount of water/no water
inside, the safety device will cut o
the power supply circuit automatically
and turn the kettle o when a certain
temperature is reached. You cannot turn
the kettle back on at this moment. Allow
the kettle to cool down.
• The kettle can be turned back on once it
has cooled down. The safety device will
reset automatically. In order to increase
the safety, the kettle is equipped with an
additional thermal fuse. Should the safety
device fail with subsequent overheating,
the kettle will automatically and
irreversibly turn o to prevent further
damage. Should such condition occur,
please contact an authorised service
centre.

12 CARE AND CLEANING
CARE AND CLEANING
Before cleaning the appliance, always
disconnect the plug of the power cord from
the mains socket and let it to cool down
properly.
WARNING!
DO NOT SPLASH WATER OR
ANY OTHER LIQUID ONTO
THE KETTLE OR ANY OF ITS PARTS OR
ACCESSORIES.
DO NOT WASH THE KETTLE, BASE,
MAINS CORD AND PLUG UNDER
RUNNING WATER AND DO NOT
IMMERSE THEM IN WATER OR ANY
OTHER LIQUID.
NOTE:
Do not use sharp objects, chemicals,
thinners, petrol or other similar
substances. Under no circumstances
should the kettle be cleaned with a
steam cleaner.
CLEANING THE OUTER CASE OF THE
KETTLE
To clean the kettle’s outer surface, please use
a damp cloth; to polish, use a dry cloth.
NOTE:
The base heating element is made
of high grade stainless steel. Brown
stains that may appear during use
are mineral deposits from the boiled
water. This is no corrosion in any case.
REMOVING MINERAL DEPOSITS
• Tapped water may contain minerals that
may deposit inside the kettle and water
gauge and lead to colouration after some
time. To remove the deposits, proceed as
follows:
• Fill your kettle to 2/3 of its level with
1 portion of vinegar and 2 portions of
water. Boil the solution and leave stand in
the cattle.
• Empty your kettle and then boil clean
water twice. The kettle is then ready for
further use.
STORAGE
Before storage, make sure that the kettle is
turned o, clean and dry. Check that the lid
is closed properly. Wrap the cord around the
bottom of the base. Store your kettle in a
vertical position and never put anything on
the lid.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION ON DISPOSAL OF USED PACKAGING MATERIAL
Take the packaging material to a designated municipal waste facility.
DISPOSING OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
This symbol on products or original documents means that used electric or electronic products
must not be added to standard municipal waste. For proper disposal and recycling, take these
products to designated collection points. Or in some European Union states or other European
countries the products can be returned to the local retailer when buying an equivalent new
product. Correct disposal of this product helps save valuable natural resources and prevents
damage to the environment caused by improper waste disposal. Ask your local authorities or
collection facility for more details. In accordance with national regulations penalties may be
imposed for the incorrect disposal of this type of waste.
For Business Entities in European Union States
If you want to dispose of electric or electronic devices, ask your retailer or supplier for the
necessary information.
Disposal in Other Countries Outside the European Union
This symbol is valid in the European Union. If you wish to dispose of this product, request the
necessary information about the correct disposal method from the local council or from your
retailer.
This product meets all the basic requirements of EU directives related to it.
Changes in the text, design and technical specifications may change without prior notice and we reserve
the right to make these changes.
The original version is in the Czech language.
Manufacturer’s address: FAST ČR, a.s., USanitasu 1621, Říčany CZ-251 01

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