Russell Hobbs 17874 User manual

instructions

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Read the instructions and keep them safe. Pass them on if you pass the kettle on.
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. Don’t use the kettle in a
bathroom, near water, or outdoors.
3 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.
4 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be tripped over or caught.
5 Don’t use the kettle without the filter in place – it may spit boiling water, it may not
switch itself off.
6 Don’t touch hot surfaces. Use the handle.
7 Don’t open the lid while the water is heating.
8 Take care when pouring – pour slowly, and don’t over-tilt the kettle.
9 Don’t switch on unless the kettle contains at least 2 cups of water.
10 Don’t fill past the max mark (inside the kettle), or it may spit boiling water.
11 Remove the kettle from its stand before filling or pouring.
12 Unplug the stand when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. Let the
kettle cool down before cleaning and storing away.
13 Check the lid is fully closed before switching the kettle on, or it may not switch off.
14 Keep the kettle, stand, cable, and plug away from sources of heat.
15 Don’t use the kettle for any purpose other than heating water.
16 Use the kettle only with the stand supplied (and vice versa).
17 This appliance must not be operated by an external timer or remote control system.
18 Don’t use the kettle if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
19 If the cable is damaged, return the kettle, to avoid hazard.
household use only
before using for the first time
•Fill to max, boil, discard the water, then rinse. Do this 3 times, to remove
manufacturing dust, etc.
positioning
1 Put the stand on a stable, level surface.
2 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be caught or tripped over.
3 Wind excess cable beneath the stand.
filling
caution keep clear, steam may escape from the lid
4 Remove the kettle from the stand.
5 Press the lid release button to open the lid.
6 Fill the kettle with at least 2 cups of water, but don’t fill above max.
7 If you overfill, the kettle may spit boiling water.
8 Close the lid, and press it down, to lock it closed.
9 Check the lid is closed, or the kettle won’t switch off when it boils.

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switching on
10 Check that the kettle is switched off – move the switch to 0.
11 Put the kettle on the stand – take care not to spill.
12 Plug the stand into a power socket (switch the socket on, if it’s switchable).
13 Move the switch to 1– the light in the switch will glow, and the kettle will heat up.
switching off
14 When the water boils, the kettle will switch itself off, and the light will go out.
15 To switch off manually, move the switch to 0.
general
16 Remove the kettle from the stand before pouring.
17 To avoid the risk of splashing, pour slowly and don’t over-tilt the kettle.
18 Don’t tilt the kettle backwards – water might get on to the control area.
19 If this happens, let the kettle dry before use – sit it somewhere warm for 12 hours.
20 When you lift the kettle, you may see moisture on the stand. Don’t worry – it’s the
steam used to switch the kettle off automatically, which then condenses and
escapes via vents under the kettle.
21 Don’t worry about discolouration on the floor of the kettle. It’s due to the bonding
of the element to the kettle floor.
using with insufficient water
22 This will shorten the life of the element.
23 A boil-dry cut-out will switch the kettle off.
24 To reset the cut-out, you must remove the kettle from the stand and let it go cold.
25 Sit the kettle 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
1 Check that the kettle is switched off – move the switch to 0.
2 Unplug the stand (switch the socket off first, if it’s switchable), and let the kettle cool
down fully.
3 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.
4 Keep all connectors and sockets dry.
5 Don’t put the kettle or stand in liquid.
6 Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
descale regularly – even in soft water areas
7 Limescale may be white, coloured, even rusty-looking, but it’s normally visible.
8 Phosphate scale isn’t generally visible, but it’s there, even in soft water areas.
9 All scale causes overheating, reduces the kettle’s life, and may trigger the boil-dry
cut-out.
10 So, even with soft water, descale regularly, to help keep your kettle in working order.
11 Use a descaler suitable for plastic products (all kettles have plastic parts).
12 Follow the instructions provided with the descaler, rinse several times, then fill, boil
and discard the water, to ensure no residues are left.
,Products returned under guarantee with faults due to scale will be subject to a
repair charge.

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water filter
13 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.
cleaning the filter
14 Check your hands are free from soap, hand cream, or anything which might leave a
taint.
15 Switch the kettle off, and let it cool.
16 Open the lid.
17 Push the top of the filter down and back, into the kettle, to release the hooks on the
top of the filter from the rectangular holes on either side of the spout.
18 Lift the filter out of the kettle, to disengage the bottom hook from the circular hole
at the bottom of the spout.
19 Rinse the filter under a running tap while brushing with a soft brush.
20 Rinse the kettle, in case scale particles have fallen inside.
21 Lower the filter into the kettle, and engage the bottom hook in the circular hole at
the bottom of the spout.
22 Press the top of the filter gently down and towards you, to force the hooks on the
top of the filter into the rectangular holes on either side of the spout.
23 Close and lock the lid.

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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 – ring Customer Service – they may be able to offer
technical advice.
If they advise you to return the product to us, pack it carefully, include a note with 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 Service, Salton Europe Ltd, Failsworth, Manchester M35 0HS
email: 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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