Grundig WK 6440 User manual

KETTLE
WK 6440
EN

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SAFETY AND SET-UP _______________________
Please read this instruction man-
ual thoroughly prior to using
this appliance! Follow all safety
instructions in order to avoid
damages due to improper use!
Keep the instruction manual for
future reference. Should this
appliance be given to a third
party, then this instruction man-
ual must also be handed over.
7 This appliance is intended for
private domestic use only and
is not suitable for professional
catering purposes. It should
not be used for commercial
use.
7 Do not use the appliance
for anything other than its
intended use. The kettle is
designed for boiling water.
Do not use the kettle to boil
and heat any other liquids or
tinned, jarred, bottled food.
7 Never use the appliance in or
near to combustible, inflam-
mable places and materials.
7 Do not use the appliance out-
doors or in the bathroom.
7 Check if the mains voltage on
the rating label corresponds
to your local mains supply.
The only way to disconnect
the appliance from the mains
is to pull out the plug.
7 For additional protection, this
appliance should be con-
nected to a household faulty
current protection switch with
no more than 30 mA. Consult
an electrician for advice.
7 Do not immerse the appliance,
base, power cord or power
plug in water or in other liq-
uids and do not clean parts in
dishwasher.
7 Disconnect the power plug
after using the appliance, be-
fore cleaning the appliance,
before leaving the room or if
a fault occurs.
7 Do not disconnect the plug by
pulling on the cord.
7 Do not wrap the power cord
around the appliance.
7 Do not squeeze or bend the
power cord and do not rub
it on sharp edges in order to
prevent any damage. Keep
the power cord away from hot
surfaces and open flames.

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7 This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervi-
sion or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appli-
ance. Cleaning and user main-
tenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
7 Do not leave the appliance
unattended as long as it is in
use. Extreme caution is ad-
vised when the appliance is
being used near children and
people with limited physical,
sensory or mental capabilities.
7 Before using the appliance for
the first time, clean all parts
which come into contact with
water carefully. Please see full
details in the “Cleaning and
Care” section.
7 Dry the appliance before con-
necting it to the mains supply.
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7 Do not use an extension cord
with the appliance.
7 Never use the appliance if the
power cord or the appliance
is damaged.
7 Our GRUNDIG Household
Appliances meet applicable
safety standards, thus if the
appliance or power cord is
damaged, it must be repaired
or replaced by a service cen-
tre to avoid any dangers.
Faulty or unqualified repair
work may cause danger and
risks to the user.
7 Do not dismantle the ap-
pliance under any circum-
stances. No warranty claims
are accepted for damage
caused by improper handling.
7 Always keep the appliance
and its cord out of reach of
children aged less than 8
years.

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SAFETY AND SET-UP _______________________
7 Never operate or place any
part of this appliance near hot
surfaces such as gas burner,
hotplate or heated oven.
7 Operate the appliance with
delivered parts only.
7 Operate the appliance with its
original base. Do not use the
base for any other purpose.
7 Do not use the appliance with
damp or wet hands.
7 Always use the appliance on
a stable, flat, clean and dry
surface.
7 Make sure that there is no
danger that the power cord
could be accidentally pulled
or that someone could trip
over it when the appliance is
in use.
7 Position the appliance in such
a way that the plug is always
accessible.
7 There is a danger of burns.
Avoid contact with hot sur-
faces as well as with the emit-
ting steam.
7 Position the lid so that the hot
steam is directed away from
you.
7 Do not open the lid while the
water is boiling. Be careful
while you are opening the lid
after the water has boiled. The
steam which comes out of the
kettle is very hot.
7 Make sure that the lid always
remains closed properly when
using the kettle.
7 Never fill the appliance above
the maximum level indicator.
If it is overfilled, then boiling
water may splash out.
7 Do not fill the kettle below the
minimum level indicator.
7 Never operate the appliance
without any water inside it.
7 Do not fill the kettle when it is
fitted on its base.
7 Do not stick any foreign ob-
jects on the appliance.

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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
GRUNDIG kettle WK 6440.
Read the following user notes carefully to ensure
full enjoyment of your quality Grundig product
for many years to come.
A responsible approach!
GRUNDIG focuses on contractu-
ally agreed social working condi-
tions with fair wages for both
internal employees and suppliers.
We also attach great importance
to the efficient use of raw materi-
als with continuous waste reduction of several
tonnes of plastic every year. Furthermore, all our
accessories are available for at least 5 years.
For a future worth living.
For a good reason. Grundig.
Controls and parts
See the figure on page 3.
A Spout
B Lid
C Lid release button
D Handle
E On/Off switch
F Base
G Cable coil
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Preparation
1 Remove all packaging and sticker materials
and dispose of them according to the applica-
ble legal regulations.
2 Before using the appliance for the first time,
clean all parts which come into contact with
water carefully. (See the “Cleaning and care”
section).
3 Completely roll out the power cord from the
cable coil G on the bottom of the base F.
Pass the power cord through the slot on the
base.
4 Clean the kettle well before initial use and dis-
card water of first two boiling cycles.
Operation
1 Push the lid release button C on the kettle to
open the lid B.
― The lid B opens automatically.
2 Fill the kettle with water.
Notes
7 Do not place the kettle on the base F while
filling it with water.
7 Never fill the kettle above the maximum level
indicator or below the minimum level indica-
tor.
3 Close the lid B until it clicks into place.
4 Place the kettle on the base F. Make sure
that it is sitting in an upright and stable posi-
tion.
5 Insert the plug into the wall socket.
6 Press down On/Off switch E.
― On/Off switch E illuminates and the boil-
ing process begins.
Note
7 The lid C should always be closed during the
boiling process; otherwise the kettle will not
switch off automatically.
7 After a few minutes, the water will start to boil.
The kettle switches off automatically and the
On/Off switch E moves upwards.
― The function indicator goes off.
Note
7 If you want to stop the heating manually, push
the On/Off switch E upwards.
8 Disconnect the plug from the wall socket.
9 Take the kettle from the base F. Only hold it
by the handle D.
Caution
7 Do not open the lid B as hot water could
splash out. Make sure that no water splashes
onto the base F.
10 Pour the water from the spout A to the cup or
glass you want to use.
Notes
7 If you want to continue the boiling process, re-
peat the procedure from 1 to 10.
7 Let the kettle cool down between each heating
process.
Hints and Tips
7 Use softened or filtered water to prevent lime
build-up.
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Cleaning and care
Caution
7 Never use petrol, solvents or abrasive clean-
ers, metal objects or hard brushes to clean the
appliance.
7 Never put the appliance, base F or power
cord in water or any other liquid.
1 Turn the appliance off and disconnect it from
the wall socket.
2 Let the appliance cool down completely.
3 Use a damp soft cloth and a little mild cleanser to
clean the exterior of the appliance.
Note
7 Before using the appliance after cleaning, dry
all parts carefully using a soft towel.
Descaling the kettle
Descaling extends the life of your kettle. The des-
caling period depends on the water hardness in
your area.
1 Fill the kettle with water, up to three quarters of
the maximum level.
2 Add white vinegar or lemon acid in the kettle
up to the maximum level.
3 Boil the solution (refer to Operation section).
4 After the kettle has switched off, unplug the ap-
pliance.
5 Leave the solution in the kettle for a few hours.
6 Pour out the solution and rinse the inside thor-
oughly.
7 Fill the kettle with clean water and boil the
water.
8 Empty the kettle and rinse it with water again.
Notes
7 If there is still some limescale, repeat the pro-
cedure.
7 You can also use a descaler which is appropri-
ate for kettles. If you use a descaler, please
follow the instructions of that descaler.
Warning
7 If you do not descale the kettle after a long time
you use it, the bottom at the inside of the water
tank fully gets covered with limescale and the
appliance will get damaged. In that case, it re-
quires to be repaired by a service centre.
7 No warranty claims are accepted for damage
caused by improper handling.
Storage
7 If you do not plan to use the appliance for a
long period of time, please store it carefully.
7 Make sure the appliance is unplugged and
completely dry.
7 Store the appliance in a cool, dry place.
7 Make sure the appliance is kept out of the
reach of children.
7 Wind up the power cord around the cable coil
G on the bottom of the base F .
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Environmental note
This product has been made from high-quality
parts and materials which can be reused and are
suitable for recycling.
Therefore, do not dispose of the pro-
duct with normal domestic waste at
the end of its service life. Take it to a
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
This is indicated by this symbol on the pro-duct, in
the operating manual and on the packaging.
Please consult your local authorities to find out
where the nearest collection point is.
Help protect the environment by recycling used
products.
Technical data
This product conforms to the Euro-
pean directives 2004/108/EC,
2006/95/EC, 2009/125/EC and
2011/65/EU.
Power supply: 220-240 V ~, 50/60 Hz
Power: 1850 - 2200 W
Technical and design modifications reserved.
INFORMATION ___________________________

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