Russell Hobbs 20611 User manual

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Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the
appliance on. Remove all packaging before use.
A IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
1 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 supervised/
instructed and understand the hazards
involved.
•Children shall not play with the appliance.
•Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
done by children unless they are older than 8
and supervised.
•Keep the appliance and cable out of reach of
children under 8 years.
hThe surfaces of the appliance will get hot.
2 If you overfill, the kettle may spit boiling water.
3 Use the kettle only with the stand supplied
(and vice versa).
4 If the cable is damaged, return the appliance,
to avoid hazard.
LDon’t put the kettle, stand, cable, or plug in liquid.
5 Keep the kettle, stand, and cable away from the edges of
worktops.

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6 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be tripped over
or caught.
7 Don’t open the lid while the water is heating.
8 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, 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.
13 Let the kettle cool down before cleaning and storing away.
14 Check the lid is fully closed before switching the kettle on, or it
may not switch off.
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 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
UBEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
•Fill to max, boil, discard the water, then rinse. Do this 3 times, to
remove manufacturing dust, etc.
CPOSITIONING
1 Put the stand on a stable, level surface.
2 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be tripped over
or caught.
3 Wind excess cable beneath the stand.
CFILLING
4 Remove the kettle from the stand.
5 Press the lid lock to open the lid.
6 Fill 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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CSWITCHING ON
10 Put the kettle on the stand – take care not to spill.
11 Plug the stand into a power socket (switch the socket on, if it’s
switchable).
12 Move the switch to 1– the light will glow, and the kettle will heat
up.
CSWITCHING OFF
13 When the water boils, the kettle will switch itself off, and the light
will go out.
14 To switch off manually, move the switch to 0.
15 Lifting the kettle off the stand will also switch it off.
CGENERAL
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.
FUSING 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 avoid cycling on and off, 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.

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CCARE AND MAINTENANCE
1 Check that the kettle is switched off – move the switch to 0, or
lift it off the stand.
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.
CDESCALE – 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 at least monthly, 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.
CWATER 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.

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CCLEANING THE FILTER
14 Switch the kettle off, and let it cool.
15 Open the lid.
16 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 at the top of the spout.
17 Lift the filter out of the kettle, to disengage the bottom hook
from the hole at the bottom of the spout.
18 Rinse the filter under a running tap while brushing with a soft
brush.
19 Lower the filter into the kettle, and engage the bottom hook in
the hole at the bottom of the spout.
20 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.
21 Close the lid.

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WENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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.
SCUSTOMER SERVICE
If you ring, have the Model No. to hand, as we won’t be able to help
without it. It’s on the rating plate (usually underneath the product).
The product isn’t user-serviceable. If it isn’t 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 for advice.
If they tell 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, Spectrum Brands (UK) Ltd, Fir Street, Failsworth,
Manchester M35 0HS
email: [e-mail]
telephone: [phone] (local rate number)
EGUARANTEE
Defects affecting product functionality appearing within two years
of first retail 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.
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