Philips HD9306 Electric Kettle User Manual

PHILIPS HD9306 Electric Kettle

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

HOW TO CLEAN

HOW TO USE

Introduction

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Important

Read this important information carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.

Warning

  • Avoid spillage on the connector.
  • Do not misuse this kettle for other than its intended use to avoid potential injury.
  • Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord, the base or the kettle itself is damaged. If the main cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service center authorized by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
  • This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
  • Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years.
  • Children shall not play with the appliance.
  • Keep the main cord, the base and the kettle away from hot surfaces.
  • Do not place the appliance on an enclosed surface (e.g. a serving tray), as this could cause water to accumulate under the appliance, resulting in a hazardous situation.
  • Unplug the appliance and let it cool down before you clean it. Do not immerse the kettle or base in water or any other liquid. Only clean the appliance with a moist cloth and a mild cleaning agent.
  • The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.
  • The kettle is only to be used with the stand provided.
  • Warning: Make sure to avoid spillage on the power connector to avoid a potential hazard.
  • Warning: Always follow the instructions and use the appliance properly to avoid potential injury.

Caution

  • CAUTION: Surface of the heating element is subject to residual heat after use.
  • CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
  • Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
  • Only use the kettle in combination with its original base.
  • The kettle is only intended for heating up and boiling water.
  • Never fill the kettle beyond the maximum level indication. If the kettle is overfilled, boiling water may be ejected.
  • Be careful: the outside of the kettle and the water in it become hot during and shortly after use. Only lift the kettle by its handle. Also beware of the hot steam that comes out of the kettle.
  • This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as farmhouses, bed and breakfast type environments, staff kitchen areas in shops, in offices and in other working environments and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.
  • According to the instructions prescribed in this user manual, use a soft damp cloth to clean the surfaces in contact with water.

Boil-dry protection
This kettle is equipped with boil-dry protection: it switches off automatically if you accidentally switch it on with no or not enough water in it. Let the kettle cool down for 10 minutes and then lift the kettle off its base. Then the kettle is ready for use again.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF).

Cleaning

  • Always unplug the base before you clean it.
  • Never immerse the kettle or its base in water.

Cleaning the kettle and the base

Clean the outside of the kettle and the base with a moistened soft cloth.

Caution:
Do not let the moist cloth come into contact with the cord, the plug, and the connector of the base.

Descaling the kettle

Depending on the water hardness in your area, the scale may build up inside the kettle over time. The scale may affect the performance of the kettle. Descale the kettle regularly by following the instructions in this user manual. We recommend the following descaling frequency:

  • Once every 3 months for soft water areas (up to 18dH).
  • Once every month for hard water areas (more than 18dH).

Use white vinegar (4% acetic acid) in step 7. Rinse the kettle and then boil twice (steps 10-17) to remove all vinegar.

Ordering accessories

To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.shop.philips.com/service or go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (see the worldwide guarantee leaflet for contact details).

Recycling

This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with normal household waste (2012/19/EU) (Fig. 1). Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Guarantee and support

If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet.