Russell Hobbs 14389 User manual

instructions

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Read the instructions and keep them safe. If you pass the kettle on, pass on the
instructions too. Remove all packaging, but keep it till you know the kettle works.
important safeguards
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
1 The kettle must only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible adult.
Use and store it out of reach of children.
2 Don’t put the kettle, stand, cable, or plug in liquid.
3 Don’t use the kettle in a bathroom, near water, or outdoors.
4 Don’t touch hot surfaces. Use the handle and lid release button.
5 Don’t open the lid while the water is heating.
6 Take care when pouring – pour slowly, and don’t over-tilt the kettle.
7 The scald hazard lasts long after boiling. Keep the kettle, stand, and cable away from
the edges of worktops and out of reach of children.
8 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be tripped over or caught.
9 Unplug the stand when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. Let the
kettle cool down before cleaning and storing away.
10 Check the lid is fully closed before switching the kettle on, or it may not switch off.
11 Check the kettle is properly located on the stand before switching on.
12 Fill the kettle with at least 2 cups of water, but don’t fill past max, or it may spit
boiling water.
13 Remove the kettle from its stand before filling or pouring.
14 Don’t use the kettle without the filter in place – it may spit boiling water
15 Keep the kettle, stand, cable, and plug away from sources of heat.
16 Don’t use the kettle for any purpose other than heating water.
17 Use the kettle only with the stand supplied (and vice versa).
18 This appliance must not be operated by an external timer or remote control system.
19 Don’t use the kettle if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
20 If the cable is damaged, return the kettle, to avoid hazard.
household use only
before using for the first time
1 Fill to max, boil, discard the water, then rinse. Do this three times, to remove
manufacturing dust, etc.
positioning
2 Put the stand on a stable, level surface.
3 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be caught or tripped over.
4 Wind excess cable beneath the stand.
filling
caution keep clear, steam may escape from the lid
5 Remove the kettle from the stand.
6 Press and release the lid button, to open the lid.
7 Fill with at least 2 cups of water, but not above max.
8 If you overfill, the kettle may spit boiling water.
9 Press the lid down to secure it.
10 Check the lid is closed, or the kettle won’t switch off when it boils.

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boiling
11 Check that the switch is off – move the switch to 0.
12 Put the kettle on the stand – take care not to spill.
13 Plug the stand into the wall socket.
14 Move the switch to 1.
15 The lights on either side of the kettle and in the water level window will glow, and
the kettle will heat up.
16 When it boils, it’ll switch itself off, and the lights will go out.
17 To switch off manually, move the switch to 0.
general
18 Remove the kettle from the stand before pouring.
19 To avoid the risk of splashing, pour slowly and don’t over-tilt the kettle.
20 Don’t tilt the kettle backwards – water might get on to the control area. If this
happens, let the kettle dry before use – sit it somewhere warm for 12 hours.
21 Don’t worry if you see moisture on the stand – it’s the steam used to switch off
automatically, which then condenses and escapes via vents under the kettle.
22 You may see some discolouration on the floor of the kettle. Again, don’t worry – it’s
due to the bonding of the element to the kettle floor.
using with insufficient water
23 This will shorten the life of the element.
24 A boil-dry cut-out will switch the kettle off.
25 To reset the boil-dry cut-out, remove the kettle from the stand, and sit it on the work
surface till it’s cold.
26 Don’t fill the kettle till it’s cold, or it may spit.
care and maintenance
27 Check that the switch is off – move the switch to 0.
28 Unplug the stand, and let the kettle cool down before cleaning.
29 Wipe the kettle, inside and out, with a damp cloth. You may use a little household
detergent, but if you do, rinse well to avoid tainting the water.
30 Wipe the stand with a damp cloth.
31 Keep all connectors and sockets dry.
32 Don’t put the kettle or stand in liquid.
33 Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
descale regularly – even in soft water areas
34 Limescale may be white, coloured, even rusty-looking, but it’s normally visible.
35 Phosphate scale isn’t generally visible, but it’s there, even in soft water areas.
36 All scale causes overheating, which reduces the life of the element, and may trigger
the boil-dry cut-out.
37 So, even with soft water, descale regularly, to help keep your kettle in working order.
38 Use a descaler suitable for plastic products (all kettles have plastic parts).
39 Follow the instructions on the descaler, then rinse several times, fill, boil and discard
the water, to remove all chemical residues.
,Products returned under guarantee with faults related to scale will be subject to a
repair charge.

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water filter
40 Scale particles suspended in the water may give it a cloudy or greasy appearance.
The filter will prevent these particles going into your drink. If you see deposits on
the filter, clean it, otherwise the performance of your kettle will drop, your drinks
may contain scale, and the water inside the kettle may look cloudy.
release the filter
41 Release the filter via the spout.
42 Ease the rear of the filter away from the rear of the spout with a cocktail stick, and lift
the filter out of the spout.
43 Rinse the filter under a running tap while brushing with a soft brush.
44 Rinse the kettle, in case scale particles have fallen inside.
replace the filter
45 Slide the filter down the rear of the spout till it stops.
46 Press firmly down and back, till the tab on the rear of the filter clicks into place.
caution don’t use the kettle without the filter in place – it may spit boiling water

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connection
The product must be earthed. It has a 13A BS1362 fuse in a 13A BS1363
plug. To replace the plug, fit the green/yellow wire to Eor E, the blue wire
to N, and the brown wire to L. Fit the cord grip. If in doubt, call an
electrician. Don’t use a non-rewireable plug unless the fuse cover is in
place. If you remove the plug, dispose of it.
wheelie bin symbol
To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic goods, appliances marked with this symbol mustn’t be
disposed of with unsorted municipal waste, but recovered, reused, or recycled.
service
If you ring Customer Service, please have the Model No. to hand, as we won’t be able
to help you without it. It’s on the rating plate (usually underneath the product).
The product isn’t user-serviceable. If it’s not working, read the instructions, check the
plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If it’s still not working, consult your retailer. If
that doesn’t solve the problem:
Pack carefully, with a note of your name, address, day phone number, and what’s
wrong. If under guarantee, say where and when purchased, and include proof of
purchase (till receipt). Send it to Customer Returns (address below right).
Customer Service Customer Returns
(correspondence only) Salton Europe Ltd
Salton Europe Ltd Heath Mill Road
Failsworth Wombourne
Manchester Wolverhampton
M35 0HS WV5 8AQ
Customer Service (serv[email protected])
telephone [phone] (local rate number)
guarantee
Defects affecting product functionality appearing within one year of purchase will be
corrected by replacement or repair provided the product is used and maintained in
accordance with the instructions. Your statutory rights are not affected.
Documentation, packaging, and product specifications may change without notice.
online
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