SQ Professional EPOQUE User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ELECTRIC K E T T L E
SQIM 59173-9174-9175-9524-9527 13-06-2023 V11 | ©2023 SQ Professional Ltd
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE

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FEATURES
Spout with filter
wHandle
eLid with knob
rStainless steel cordless kettle jug
tWater level indicator
yConcealed heating element
uON/OFF switch with indicator light
iBase unit with 360˚connector
oWater temperature gauge
aGauge bar
HOT SURFACE!
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Do not use the appliance in a bathroom, near
water, or outdoors. Do not operate the appliance
with wet hands or bare feet.
Do not immerse any of the parts (appliance, mains
cable, plug) in water or other liquids during use
to protect from fire, electric shock and personal
injury.
Do not use the appliance if it is damaged or
malfunctioning.
Do not leave the appliance unattended whilst in
use. Use and store it out of reach of children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
•This appliance is intended for household use
only.
•Ensure that the appliance is always placed on a
firm and flat surface, away from any edges of
the worktop. Do not place the appliance onto
a metal tray or metal surface whilst in use. Do
not place the appliance on, or near, a hot gas or
electric burner or in a heated oven.
•Keep the appliance and mains cable away from
the edges of worktops and out of reach of
children. Route the mains cable so it does not
overhang, and cannot be tripped over or caught.
•Do not let the mains cable run across an open
space, such as between a low power socket
and a table, or across any hot area, such as a
cooker. Heat may damage the mains cable.
360°
SHARP PARTS!
Due to hot parts and potential hazards, this appliance should not be used by children
under 16 years old unless supervised by an adult. Please keep the appliance and mains cable
out of the reach of children. This is not a toy!
If used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, instruction and
supervision must be given to understand the use of the appliance and the hazards involved.
Always disconnect the appliance from the power socket if it is left unattended and before
assembling, disassembling or cleaning. If the mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by
qualified persons in order to avoid any hazards.

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•The connections on both sides of the mains cable
(the appliance and the power socket) should never
be strained. If the mains cable is damaged it must
be replaced by a qualified person or service to
avoid any hazards.
•This appliance must not be operated by an
external timer or a remote control system.
•The top of the base unit ishould always be
kept dry, especially around the connection area.
•Before drying, disconnect the power supply;
ensure that the base unit iis completely dry
before you reconnect the appliance to power
supply.
•Pour the water out of the kettle slowly and
carefully, do not over tilt or tip the kettle too
fast to prevent spillage and splashing. Remove
the kettle jug rfrom the base unit ibefore
filling or pouring.
•Do not move the kettle when it is switched on.
Use extreme caution when moving a kettle jug r
containing hot water.
•Do not switch the kettle on unless it contains at
least two cups of water.
•Avoid filling it up above the MAX mark to
prevent the hot water spewing out.
•Always remove the kettle jug rfrom the base
unit ibefore you fill it.
•Always close the lid eand have the filter in
place before you switch the kettle on. Do not
open the lid ewhile the water is boiling.
•Avoid contact with steam while the water is
boiling and after the kettle is switched off.
•Avoid using the kettle near or below curtains,
shelves, cupboards or anything that might be
damaged or deformed by hot steam.
•Use the handle wand knob eon the appliance
and avoid touching any hot surfaces.
•The switch ushould never be held fixed in the
ON position as this may cause damage to the
switch-off mechanism.
•Do not remove the kettle jug rfrom the base
unit iwithout switching it off first. Unplug the
base unit iwhen not in use.
•Unplug the kettle from the power socket before
cleaning or removing any parts. Ensure that the
kettle is completely cooled down before cleaning
and storing away. Keep the kettle jug r, base
unit i, mains cable, and plug away from sources
of heat and store in a dry place.
•Do not use the kettle for any purpose other
than heating water.
•Use the kettle jug ronly with the base unit i
supplied and do not tamper with the connector
in any way.
A scald hazard can last for a long time after
boiling. Take care when opening the lid eas
steam will escape from the opening. If scalding
does occur, immediately run cold water over the
affected area and seek medical assistance.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Fill to the MAX mark, boil, discard the water,
then rinse. Do this three times, to remove
manufacturing dust. Ensure that the electrical
connections are completely dry before use.
SAFE HANDLING
•Pour water from the kettle jug rslowly to
prevent splashing and scalding with the hot
water.
•Fill the water from the top to help free the filter
from limescale build-up. There should always
be a minimum amount of water in the kettle
before you switch it on (MIN mark on the water
level indicator t).
•To save time and electricity, only boil the
necessary amount of water.
SWITCHING ON
•Place the kettle jug ron the base unit i.
Make sure that the kettle jug ris secure on the
360˚connector.
•Plug the mains cable of the base unit iinto a
power socket before switching the power on.
•Switch the kettle ON. The ON/OFF switch twill
light up and the kettle will start heating the water.
SWITCHING OFF
•Once the water is boiled the kettle will
automatically switch off.
•Lift the kettle jug rfrom the base unit iand
hold it level to avoid splashing the hot water.
•To boil the water again, place the kettle jug r
back on the base unit iand switch it on again.
•If there is not enough water in the kettle jug r,
it will switch off automatically. To switch it back
on, refill the kettle jug rand wait a few minutes
to cool down.
Using insufficient water will shorten the
service life of the appliance.
WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Do not attempt to remove the water
temperature gauge ofrom the kettle jug r.
The water temperature gauge oshows the
temperature of the water inside the kettle. The
gauge owill not work if there is insufficient
water in the kettle jug r. There may be +/-5˚C
variation of temperature.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning always check that the kettle is
switched off and has completely cooled down.
•Unplug the base unit iand let the kettle cool
down completely.
•Wipe the kettle jug r,inside and out, with a
damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on the
outside of the appliance to avoid scratching the
surface. Be very careful with the temperature
gauge bar aas it is extremely sharp.

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SERVICE
This product is not user-serviceable. If it is not
working, read the instructions, check the plug
fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If it is still not
working, consult your retailer. If that does not
solve the problem contact Customer Service –
they may be able to offer technical advice. Please
have the Model Number to hand, as they will not
be able to help you without it.
If you are advised to return the product to us,
pack it carefully, include a note with your name,
address, day phone number, and description of
the problem. If under a guarantee, say where and
when it was purchased and include a valid VAT
receipt. Send it to SQ Professional Ltd.
GUARANTEE
The guarantee for this product is covered by
SQ Professional Limited. Any faults with this
product arising through a manufacturer defect will
be covered for 1 year from the date of purchase,
subject to a valid VAT receipt being presented.
This does not include faults or damage caused by
misuse of general wear and tear.
SQ Professional Ltd will not be held liable for
general wear and tear, or eventual damages to
persons, animals or objects caused by incorrect
installation or deriving from improper, erroneous
or unreasonable use. Please contact customer
services on 01992 716 070 or send an e-mail to
[e-mail], Monday to Friday from
09:30 - 17:30.
This does not affect your statutory rights.
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•Ensure that all connectors and sockets are
completely dry.
•Descale - even in soft water areas
•This appliance is fitted with a concealed heating
element yand therefore must be descaled
regularly.
•The frequency of descaling depends on usage
and water hardness. Excessive scale causes
overheating, reduces the life of the appliance,
and may trigger the boil-dry cut-out feature. This
may damage the concealed heating element y
and invalidate the guarantee.
•Use an appropriate descaling product suitable
for stainless steel, glass or plastic and follow
the manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
•Products returned under guarantee with faults
due to scale will be subject to a repair charge.
FI LTER REMOVAL
Handle carefully as the temperature gauge bar a
inside the kettle is very sharp.
•Push the filter into the kettle through the
spout . Do not use sharp objects as they can
damage the mesh.
•To retrieve the filter from the kettle jug r
always shake it out of the kettle to prevent injury
with the gauge bar a.
•To fit the filter into the kettle again, align
the filter hooks onto the spout opening on
the inside of the kettle jug i, and press until
it clicks into place. Be careful not to touch the
gauge bar a.
SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Voltage: AC 220-240V
Frequency: 50/60Hz
Rated Power: 1850-2200W
Capacity: 1.8L
ELECTRICAL
The product must not be used without the fuse
cover fitted.
Should the power cable or the power plug
become damaged, arrange for these to be
replaced by Customer Service or a qualified
person before continuing to use the appliance.
The appliance is fitted with a 10A fuse (BS1362) in
a 10A plug (BS1363).
ENVIRONMENTAL
To reduce environmental and health problems due
to hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
goods, appliances marked with the symbol below
must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal
waste. Please repair, reuse or recycle.
All images are for illustration purposes only. Actual products may vary.