Russell Hobbs RHK2041 Series User manual

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RHK2041 Series

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including:
1. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
iDo not immerse in any liquid.
2. Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.
Do not use outdoors.
3. WARNING: Avoid spillage on the power connectors.
4. Always use the appliances handles as some parts may be hot.
5. Always turn off and unplug from the power outlet before cleaning the appliance.
6. Turn the power off at the wall power outlet when not in use.
7. To disconnect, turn off the wall power outlet, then grasp and pull the plug from the wall
outlet.
8. Never pull by the cord.
9. Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord/plug or after the appliance has
malfunctioned, or been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Customer Service for
replacement, examination, repair or adjustment.
10. There are no user serviceable parts. If power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
11. CAUTION: Do not use on an inclined plane or unstable surface.
12. CAUTION: Do not move the kettle while it is switched on.
13. Ensure the lid is properly closed or the kettle may not switch off once boiled.
14. Do not open the lid while the water is heating or boiling.
15. Always take care when pouring. Pour slowly, do not over-tilt the kettle.
16. WARNING: The scalding hazard remains long after the water has boiled and the heating
element surface is subject to residual heat after use.
17. Keep the kettle, power base, and the power cord away from the edge of tables or
countertops and out of reach of children or persons with reduced physical, sensory and
mental capacities.
18. Only use the kettle with the power base provided and vice versa.
19. Wind excess cable beneath the power base.
20. Do not place on or near any heat sources.
21. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended purpose of heating water.
22. CAUTION: Do not switch on the kettle unless there is at least one cup of water.
23. WARNING: Misuse may cause injury.
24. Do not fill past ‘max’, otherwise boiling water may be ejected from the spout.
25. Do not use without filter fitted.
26. Do not fill through the spout.
27. Do not leave the product unattended when in use or where it may be touched by children
or persons with disabilities.

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28. Do not use alkaline cleaning agents or harsh abrasives when cleaning this appliance. Follow
the instructions in the ‘Care and Maintenance’ section when cleaning this appliance.
29. This appliance is not a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with
the appliance.
30. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate
remote control system.
31. De-scale the kettle regularly to ensure proper operation.
32. For added safety, electrical appliances should be connected to a power outlet that is
protected by a residual current device (RCD), also often referred to as a ‘Safety Switch’. Your
switchboard may already incorporate an RCD. If unsure, call an electrician for verification
and fitting if necessary.
33. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
• bed and breakfast type environments;
• farm houses.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS
1. Filter
2. Lid
3. Handle
4. Switch
5. Stand
6. Water level gauge
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Fill to max, boil, discard the water, then rinse. Do this twice to remove any manufacturing dust,
etc.
FILLING
1. Remove the lid. Always place the kettle onto a flat, stable surface when removing the lid. If
the kettle has recently been boiled, or contains hot water, beware of escaping steam.
2. Fill with at least 1 cup of water, but not above max.
3. Refit the lid. Always fit the lid when boiling the kettle.

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USING YOUR KETTLE
1. Put the stand on a stable, level surface.
2. Plug the stand into the wall socket.
3. Put the kettle on the stand.
4. Move the switch to I. The light will come on.
5. The kettle will start to heat the water.
6. When the water boils the kettle will switch off.
7. To switch off manually, move the switch to O, or simply lift the kettle off the stand.
GENERAL
Note: When you lift your kettle, you may see moisture on the stand. This is normal and is caused
by the steam used to switch your kettle off automatically.
BOIL DRY PROTECTION
If your kettle boils dry, a safety cut-out device will automatically switch it off. If this happens,
unplug your kettle and allow it to cool down until the cut-out resets itself. Allowing your kettle
to boil dry will shorten the life of the element.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Unplug the stand, and let the kettle cool before cleaning.
2. Wipe all surfaces with a clean damp cloth.
3. Remove the lid.
4. Push the hook on top of the filter down then lift the filter out of the kettle (fig. A).
5. Rinse the filter under a running tap while brushing with a soft brush.
6. Lower the filter into the kettle, and engage the bottom hook in the bottom of the spout.
7. Press the top of the filter towards the kettle, to lock the hook in place.
8. Refit the lid.
Descale regularly, (at least monthly).
Use a proprietary descaler. Follow the instructions accompanying the descaler.
Products returned under guarantee with faults due to scale will be subject to a repair charge.
DISPOSAL/RECYCLING
Legislation in some localities mandates that e-waste (anything with a plug, battery or cord) is
disposed of through controlled recycling facilities and must not be disposed of in general
household waste. For more information about recycling of electrical and battery operated
appliances, please contact your local council or your local household waste disposal. service.

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Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd and Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd
Warranty Against Defects
In this warranty:
Australian Consumer Law means the Australian consumer law set out in Schedule 2 to the
Competition and Consumer Act 2010;
CGA means the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993;
Goods means the product or equipment which was accompanied by this warranty and
purchased in Australia or New Zealand, as the case may be;
Manufacturer, We or us means:
1. for Goods purchased in Australia, Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd ABN, 78 007 070 573;
or
2. for Goods purchased in New Zealand, Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd, as the case may
be, contact details as set out at the end of this warranty;
Supplier means the authorised distributor or retailer of the Goods that sold you the Goods in
Australia or in New Zealand; and
You means you, the original end-user purchaser of the Goods.
1. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law, or the CGA. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to
have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure.
2. The benefits provided by this Warranty are in addition to all other rights and remedies in
respect of the Goods which the consumer has under either the Australian Consumer Law or
the CGA. The original purchaser of the Goods is provided with the following Warranty
subject to the Warranty Conditions:
3. We warrant the Goods for all parts defective in workmanship or materials for a (Warranty
Period) period of 2 years from the date of purchase.
If the Goods prove defective within the Warranty Period by reason of improper workmanship or
material, we may, at our own discretion, repair or replace the Goods without charge.

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Warranty Conditions
1. The Goods must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This Warranty
does not apply should the defect in or failure of the Goods be attributable to misuse, abuse,
accident or non-observance of manufacturer’s instructions on the part of the user. As far as
the law permits, the manufacturer does not accept liability for any direct or consequential
loss, damage or other expense caused by or arising out of any failure to use the Goods in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Exhaustible components (such as batteries, filters and brushes) of the Goods are included
under this Warranty only where there is a defect in workmanship or materials used.
3. The warranty granted under clause 3 is limited to repair or replacement only.
4. Any parts of the Goods replaced during repairs or any product replaced remain the
property of the manufacturer. In the event of the Goods being replaced during the
Warranty Period, the warranty on the replacement Goods will expire on the same date as
for the Warranty Period on the original Goods which are replaced.
5. In order to claim under the warranty granted under clause 3 you must:
(a) Retain this warranty with your receipt/proof of purchase; and
(b) Return the Goods to us at the relevant address or to the Supplier by prepaid freight
within the Warranty Period accompanied with (i) the legible and unmodified
original proof of purchase, which clearly indicates the name and address of the
Supplier, the date and place of purchase, the product name or other product serial
number and (ii) this warranty.
6. This warranty is immediately void if:
(a) Any serial number or appliance plate is removed or defaced;
(b) The Goods have been serviced or otherwise repaired by a person not authorised to
do so by us or where non approved replaced parts are used.
7. The Goods are designed for domestic use only. The Goods must be connected to the
electrical voltage requirements as specified in the ratings label located on the Goods.
8. This warranty does not cover the cost of claiming under the warranty or transport of the
Goods to and from the Supplier or us.
9. This warranty is only valid and enforceable in Australia against Spectrum Brands Australia
Pty Ltd and in New Zealand against Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd.
Contact us or the Supplier for further details.
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