SEVERIN WK 3378 User manual

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Dear Customer,
Before using the appliance, the user should
read the following instructions carefully.
Connection to the mains supply
The appliance should only be connected to
an earthed socket installed in accordance
with the regulations. Make sure that the
supply voltage corresponds with the voltage
marked on the rating label. This product
complies with all binding CE labelling
directives.
Familiarisation
1. Power cord
2. Base
3. Indicator light
4. On/Off switch
5. Safety lock for water container lid
6. Water container
Important safety instructions
●Before the appliance is used, the main
unit as well as any attachment fitted
should be checked thoroughly for any
defects. Should the appliance, for
instance, have been dropped onto a hard
surface, it must not be used any longer:
even invisible damage may have adverse
effects on the operational safety of the
appliance.
●This appliance is not intended for use by
any person (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lacking experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the
use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
●Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
●Do not leave the water kettle unattended
during operation. Use only pure water
when filling the container to the desired
level, observing the Min. and Max.
markings.
●Overfilling the container may cause
danger from boiling water being forced
out. Also beware of the danger of
scalding from hot steam being emitted.
Therefore, do not touch any parts of the
appliance except the handle during use.
●The housing becomes hot during use.
●Caution! During the boiling process and
when pouring out hot water, the lid must
be kept closed at all times.
●The kettle may only be operated with the
base provided with the appliance.
●The appliance must be used only on a
heat-resistant, level surface.
●Do not allow the appliance or its power
cord to come into contact with open
flames or any hot surfaces such as hot-
plates.
●Do not let the power cord hang free, and
keep the cord well away from hot parts
of the housing.
●Always remove the plug from the wall
socket,
-in case of any malfunction,
-after use,
-during cleaning.
●No responsibility is accepted if damage
results from improper use, or if these
instructions are not complied with.
●This kettle is intended for domestic use
only and not for commercial applications.
●In order to comply with safety
regulations and to avoid hazards, repairs
of electrical appliances must be carried
out by qualified personnel, including the
replacement of the power cord. If repairs
are needed, please send the appliance to
one of our customer service departments.
The address can be found in the
appendix to this manual.
Thermal safety cut-out
The preset thermal safety cut-out protects
the heating element from overheating
should the appliance be erroneously
switched on without any water, or if the
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heating element is calcified. Once the safety
cut-out has switched off the kettle, it must be
allowed to cool down sufficiently, or must be
descaled before it is switched on again.
Before using for the first time
●To clean the kettle, boil and discard the
first filling of water.
Boiling water
●Never remove the water container from
the base (or replace it) while the
appliance is switched on.
- Remove the water container from its
base.
- Open the lid and fill the container with
water to the desired level, observing the
Min. and Max. markings.
- Before closing the lid and placing the
container back on its base, ensure that
the appliance has not yet been switched
on.
- Insert the plug into a suitable wall socket
and press the On/Off switch; the
indicator light comes on.
- The boiling process begins. After
reaching the boiling point, the appliance
is automatically switched off by the
integral steam cut-off device.
- To interrupt the boiling process, set the
On/Off switch to its Off position; the
indicator light goes out.
- To pour hot water, remove the container
from its base.
- To prevent hot steam from being
emitted, ensure that the lid remains
closed while pouring out the water.
Power cord wind-up storage
The wind-up power cord storage under the
base facilitates limiting the length of the
power cord during use and makes it easy to
store the appliance.
Descaling
Depending on the water quality in your
area, lime deposits may build up on the
heating element. It is advisable to remove
any such deposits at regular intervals. A
mixture of 0.5 litres of water to two
tablespoons of vinegar essence is suitable.
- Pour the descaler in.
- Switch the appliance on and let the
solution reach boiling point.
- Leave it to take effect for a short period.
- To clean the container after descaling,
rinse thoroughly with clean water.
●Do not pour descalers down enamel-
coated sinks.
Sieve
If necessary, the sieve can be removed from
the spout for cleaning. Re-insert the sieve
afterwards.
General cleaning and care
●Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is
disconnected from the power supply and
has cooled down completely.
●To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
clean the kettle and the base with water
and do not immerse them in water. Do
not clean under running water.
●For cleaning, a slightly damp, lint-free
cloth may be used.
●Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning
solutions, and do not use hard brushes
for cleaning.
Disposal Do not dispose of old or defective
appliances in domestic garbage;
this should only be done through
public collection points.
Guarantee
This product is guaranteed against defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of
two years from the date of purchase. Under
this guarantee the manufacturer undertakes
to repair or replace any parts found to be
defective, providing the product is returned
to one of our authorised service centres. This
guarantee is only valid if the appliance has
been used in accordance with the
instructions, and provided that it has not
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been modified, repaired or interfered with
by any unauthorised person, or damaged
through misuse.
This guarantee naturally does not cover
wear and tear, nor breakables such as glass
and ceramic items, bulbs etc. If the product
fails to operate and needs to be returned,
pack it carefully, enclosing your name and
address and the reason for return. If within
the guarantee period, please also provide the
guarantee card and proof of purchase.
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