Grundig WK5040 User manual

WATER KETTLE
WK5040
Product code 1805305
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Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before
using this appliance! Follow all the safety instructions to
avoid damage caused by 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.
 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 supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in
a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
 This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and if they understand the
hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children unless they are aged
from 8 years and above and supervised. Keep the
appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged
less than 8 years.
 Do not use the appliance outdoors or in the bathroom.
 Check if the mains voltage on the rating label
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way to disconnect the appliance from the mains is to
pull out the plug.
 For additional protection, this device should be
connected to a household faulty current protection
switch with no more than 30 mA. Consult your
electrician for advice.
 Do not immerse the appliance, base, power cord or
power plug in water or in other liquids and do not
clean parts in dishwasher.
 Disconnect the power plug after using the appliance,
before cleaning the appliance, before leaving the
room or if a fault occurs. Do not disconnect the plug
by pulling on the cord.
 Prevent damage to the power cord by not squeezing,
bending or rubbing it on sharp edges. Keep the cord
away from hot surfaces and open flames.
 Do not use an extension cord with the appliance.
 Never use the appliance if the power cord or the
appliance is damaged.
 Our GRUNDIG Household Appliances meet
applicable safety standards, thus if the appliance
or power cord is damaged, it must be repaired
or replaced by the dealer, a service centre or a
similarly qualified and authorized service person to
avoid any dangers. Faulty or unqualified repair work
may cause danger and risks to the user.
 Do not dismantle the appliance under any

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circumstances. No warranty claims are accepted for
damage caused by improper handling.
 Keep the appliance always out of the reach of children.
 Appliances can be used by persons with reduced
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 if they understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
 Do not leave the appliance unattended as long
as it is in use. Extreme caution is advised when the
appliance is being used near children and people
with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities.
 Before using of the appliance for first time, clean all
parts which come into contact with water carefully.
Please see details in the “Cleaning and Care” section.
 Dry the appliance before connecting it to mains supply.
 Never operate or place any part of this appliance
on or near to hot surfaces such as gas burner,
electric burner or heated oven.
 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 heat any other liquids or
tinned, jarred, bottled food.
 Never use the appliance in or near to combustible,
inflammable places and materials.
 Operate the appliance with delivered parts only.

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 Operate the appliance with its original base. Do not
use the base for any other purpose.
 Do not use the appliance with damp or wet hands.
 Always use the appliance on a stable, flat, clean
and dry surface.
 Make sure that 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.
 Position the appliance in such a way that the plug is
always accessible.
 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.
 Position the lid so that the hot steam is directed away
from you.
 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.
 Only fill the appliance with cold and fresh
drinking water.
 Make sure that when using the kettle, the lid always
remains closed properly.
 Never fill the kettle above the maximum level
indicator. If it is overfilled, then boiling water may
splash out.

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 Do not fill the kettle below the minimum level indicator.
 Never operate the appliance without any water
inside it.
 Do not fill the kettle when it is fitted on its base.
 Ensure that the appliance is switched off before
removing it from its base.
 Do not stick any foreign objects on the appliance.
 Products sold in the UK have a British Standard
plug. In the event of an electrical overload the fuse
may blow. Please have the fuse replaced by the
manufacturer or qualified service personnel. Position
the appliance so the power plug is always accessible.
 This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
–staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments;
–farm houses;
–by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments;
–bed and breakfast type environments.

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AT A GLANCE ____________________________
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
GRUNDIG Water Kettle WK 5040.
Please read the following user notes carefully to
ensure you can enjoy your quality GRUNDIG
product for many years to come.
A responsible approach!
GRUNDIG focuses on contractually agreed
social working conditions with fair
wages for both internal employees
and suppliers, as well as on the
efficient use of raw materials with
continual waste reduction of several tones of
plastic each year.
For a future worth living.
For a good reason. Grundig.
Special features
The GRUNDIG Kettle is equipped with:
Valuable stainless steel bottom in the
water tank.
Boil-dry protection: The kettle automatically
switches off, if it is accidentally switched
on when there is no water or not enough
water in it.
Cordless water tank with maximum 1.7L and
minimum 0.5L marking.
2520-3000 Watt output.
Power on light indicator.
The kettle can be located in 360º around on
the base.
Controls and parts
See the figure on page 3.
A Lid
B Spout
C Filter (inside)
D Lid release button
E Handle
F Water level indicator
G Water tank
H Power on indicator
I On/Off switch
J Base
K Power cord storage
L Power cord

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Preparation
1 Remove all packaging and sticker materials
and dispose of them according to the
applicable legal regulation.
2 Before using of the appliance for 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 L from
the power cord storage K on the bottom of
the base J. Pass the power cord through
the slot on the base.
4 Fill the water tank G with water.
5 Set the kettle on its base J. Make sure that
the kettle is sitting in an upright position and
that it is sitting on the base correctly and in
a stable position.
6 Pour out the hot water and rinse the kettle
with water. This will remove any remaining
manufacturing residues from the inside of
the water tank G.
7 Clean kettle well before initial use and
discard water of first two boiling cycles.
Operation
1 Push the lid release button D on the kettle
to open the lid A.
– The lid A opens automatically.
2 Fill the water tank G with water.
Note
Do not place the water tank G on the base
J while filling it with water.
Never fill the water tank G above the
maximum level indicator or below the
minimum level indicator.
3 Close the lid A until it clicks into place.
4 Place the water tank G on the base J.
Make sure that it is sitting in an upright and
stable position.
5 Insert the plug into the wall socket.
6 Press down On/Off switch I.
– Power on indicator H illuminates and
heating process begins.
Note
Lid A should always be closed during the
heating 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 On/Off switch I moves upwards.
– Power on indicator H goes off
Note
If you want to stop the heating manually,
push the On/Off switch I upwards. Power
on indicator H goes off.
8 Disconnect the plug from the wall socket.
9 Take the water tank G from the base J.
Only hold it by the handle E.
Caution
Do not open the lid A as hot water could
splash out. Make sure that no water splashes
onto the base J.
10 Pour the water from the spout B to the cup
or glass you want to use.
Notes
If you want to continue the heating process,
repeat the procedure from 1 to 10.
Let the kettle cool down between each
heating process.
Hints and Tips
The kettle is equipped with a filter C which
filters out limestone and other residues when
the water is being poured out.
Use softened or filtered water to prevent lime
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Cleaning and care
Caution
Never use petrol, solvents or abrasive
cleaners, metal objects or hard brushes to
clean the appliance.
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 The filter C can be removed for cleaning
purposes. To do this:
Press the release downwards and take out
the filter (Figure 1-2).
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
(Figure 3).
Insert the filter again from above until it clicks
into place (Figure 4).
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Caution
Never put the appliance, base J or power
cord L in water or any other liquid.
Note
Before using the appliance after cleaning,
dry all parts carefully using a soft towel.
Descaling the kettle
Descaling extends the life of your kettle.
Descaling 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
appliance.
5 Leave the solution in the kettle for a few hours.
6 Pour out the solution and rinse the inside
thoroughly.
7 Fill the kettle with clean water and boil the
water.
8 Empty the kettle and again rinse it with water.
Note
If there is still some scale, repeat the procedure.
You can also use a descaler which is
appropriate for utensils. If you use a descaler,
please follow the instructions of that descaler.
Warning
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 scales of lime and
the appliance will not work again. In that case,
it requires to be repaired by a service centre.
No warranty claims are accepted for damage
caused by improper handling.
Storage
If you do not plan to use the appliance for a
long period of time, please store it carefully.
Make sure the appliance is unplugged and
completely dry.
Wind up the power cord L around the power
cord storage K on the bottom of the base J.
Store the appliance in a cool, dry place.
Make sure the appliance is kept out of the reach
of children.

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Technical data
Power supply: 220V - 240V~, 50 Hz
Power: 2520W - 3000 W
This products conforms to the
European directives 2004/108/
EC, 2006/95/EC, 2009/125/
EC and 2011/65/EU
Technical and design modifications reserved.
Environmental note
This product has been made from high-quality
parts and materials which can be re-used and
recycled.
Therefore, do not throw the product away
with normal household waste at the end of
its service life. Take it to a collection point for
recycling electrical and electronic devices. This
is indicated by this symbol on the product, in the
operating manual and on the packaging.
Please find out about collection points operated
by your local authority.
Help protect the environment by recycling used
products.

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