Grundig WK 7280 User manual

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SAFETY AND SET-UP _________________________
Please read this instruction manual 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 manual 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 It should not be used for commercial pur-
poses.
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 com-
bustible, inflammable places and materials.
7 Do not use the appliance outdoors 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 connected 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, before cleaning the appliance, be-
fore 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 ap-
pliance.
7 Do not squeeze or bend the power cord and
do not rub it on sharp edges in order to pre-
vent any damage. Keep the power cord away
from hot surfaces and open flames.
7 Do not use an extension cord with the appli-
ance.
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 ap-
pliance or power cord is damaged, it must
be repaired or replaced by a service centre
to avoid any dangers. Faulty or unqualified
repair work may cause danger and risks to
the user.
7 Do not dismantle the appliance under any cir-
cumstances. No warranty claims are accepted
for damage caused by improper handling.
7 This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with re-
duced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Chil-
dren shall not play with the appliance. Clean-
ing and user maintenance 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 advised
when the appliance is being used near chil-
dren 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 connecting it to
mains supply.
7 Never operate or place any part of this ap-
pliance on or near hot surfaces such as gas
burner, electric burner or heated oven.

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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 ap-
pliance is in use.
7 Position the appliance in such a way that the
plug is always accessible.
7 Hold the appliance by the handle only. There
is a danger of burns. Avoid contact with hot
surfaces as well as with the emitting steam.
7 Position the lid so that the hot steam is di-
rected 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 when using the kettle, the lid
always remains closed properly.
7 Never fill the appliance above the maximum
level indicator. If it is overfilled, 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 objects on the appli-
ance.
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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
GRUNDIG kettle WK 7280.
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.
Special features
7 Automatic shut-off ensures the kettle switches
off when the water boils or if it contains insuf-
ficient water
7 Cordless water tank with maximum 1.6 L
7 Powerful 2400 Watt output
7 Variable temperature control with 40°C,
60°C, 80°C, 100°C boil pre-settings
7 Simmer function – keeps the water warm at
the set temperature
7 Detachable and washable limescale water
filter
7 Convenient filling and cleaning thanks to to
the 90° lid
7 Cordless 360° base for easy setting down
and picking up, ideal for right or left-handers
Controls and parts
See the figure on page 3.
A Spout
B Water filter (inside)
C Lid
D Lid release button
E Handle
F Water level indicator
G Water tank
H Power base
I Simmer function button
J On/Off button
K Temperature selection button
L Temperature indicator light
AT A GLANCE ________________________________

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Preparation
1 Clean kettle well before initial use and discard
the water of first two boiling cycles.
Operation
1 Push the lid release button D on the kettle to
open the lid C.
2 Fill the water tank G with water.
Notes
7 Do not place the water tank G on the base
H while filling it with water.
7 Never fill the water tank G above the maxi-
mum level indicator or below the minimum
level indicator.
3 Close the lid C until it clicks into place.
4 Place the water tank G on the base H. Make
sure that it is sitting in an upright and stable
position.
5 Insert the plug into the wall socket.
6 Select the desired temperature by pressing the
selection button K. As the button K is pushed
the temperature selection will cycle from 100
to 80, 60, 40 and back to 100 again.
– The temperature indicator light L will flash.
7 If desired, the simmer function can be acti-
vated by pressing button I.
– Indicator light of button I lights on.
Notes
7 When pressing the simmer function button I
in stand by mode without selecting the de-
sired temperature, the indicator light of button
I will go off after 10 seconds.
8 Push On/Off button J.
– Indicator light of On/Off button J lights on
and the boiling process begins.
– When the appliance is in operation, indica-
tor light of the set temperature will flash.
Meantime, current water temperature will
be indicated by the relevant temperature
indicator light until the set temperature is at-
tained.
Note
7 Lid C should always be closed during the
boiling process; otherwise the kettle will not
switch off automatically.
7 The desired temperature can be changed or
set during the boiling process by pressing tem-
perature setting button K.
9 When the desired temperature is reached, the
indicator light of On/Off button J goes off
and the kettle stops operating.
– After 60 seconds the temperature indicator
lights L go off and the kettle returns into
stand by mode.
Notes
7 If you want to stop the boiling process manu-
ally, push the On/Off button J.
7 If the simmer function is activated, the kettle
will restart the boiling process when the tem-
perature falls below the desired temperature.
After 30 minutes, simmer function will be can-
celled automatically.
10 Disconnect the plug from the wall socket.
11 Take the water tank from the base H. Only
hold it by the handle E.
Caution
7 Do not open the lid C as hot water could
splash out. Make sure that no water splashes
onto the base H.
12 Pour the water from the spout A to the cup
or glass you want to use.
Note
7 Let the kettle cool down between each heat-
ing process.
Hints and Tips
7 The kettle is equipped with a water filter B
which filters out limestone and other residues
when the water is being poured out.
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 H 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.
4 Water filter B can be removed for cleaning
purposes. To do this:
― Press the release downwards and take out
the filter.
― Depending on the level of lime build-up,
clean the filter with water and a little lemon
juice or white vinegar. Use a soft brush.
― Insert the filter again from above until it
clicks into place.
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. Descal-
ing period depends on the water hardness of
your area.
1 Fill the kettle with water, up to three quarters of
the maximum level.
2 Add white vinegar or lemon juice 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 again and rinse it with water.
Notes
7 If there is still some limescale, repeat the pro-
cedure.
7 You can also use a descaler which is appro-
priate 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 lime scale
and the appliance will not work. In that case,
it requires 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.
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Environmental note
This product has been made from high-quality
parts and materials which can be re-used and
are suitable for recycling.
Therefore, do not dispose of the
product with normal household
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 product, 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
European directives 2004/108/EC,
2006/95/EC and 2009/125/EC.
Power supply: 220-240 V ~, 50/60 Hz
Power: 2000-2400 W
Technical and design modifications reserved.
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