[. . . ] safety G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G Always use the filter and never overfill ­ boiling water may splash out. Avoid contact with steam coming out of the spout area when pouring and out of the lid when refilling. Keep small children away from the kettle and never let the cord hang down over the worktop edge - a child could grab it and pull the kettle down. [. . . ] Repeat 2 to 3 times. G G G G know your Kenwood stainless steel kettle finger pad flip top lid lid release catch water level window on/off switch with neon 'easi-windTM' cord wrap 360° powerbase scale filter 2 Close the lid by pushing down on the finger pad area . To re-boil, wait a few seconds - the on/off switch needs time to reset. G If you experience problems with your kettle switching on and off during use or switching off before boiling, check that the flat element is free from scale - see "descaling". If descaling does not solve the problem contact Kenwood customer care. G Your kettle is fitted with a scale filter to hold back limescale particles. G If you find drops of water under your kettle, don't worry - it is just condensation. G the scale filter 1 Open the lid. descaling Regular descaling of the flat element will improve the performance of your kettle. If the kettle is not descaled regularly the build up of limescale may result in the following: G problems may be experienced with the kettle switching on and off during use or switching off before boiling. G When limescale starts to build up on the heating element, buy a suitable descaler and descale your kettle. This makes boiled water look cloudy and leaves a deposit on the side of the kettle. G Alternatively, to reduce limescale build up, use filtered water to fill your kettle. Call Kenwood on 023 92392333 and ask for customer care. G boil-dry protection If you switch on with too little water, your kettle will cut out automatically. When it has cooled down, the switch will reset itself. care and cleaning Before cleaning, unplug your kettle and let it cool down. G to use your stainless steel kettle 1 Fill the kettle through either the spout or lid. The water level must be between `Max' and 200 mls (1 cup) G Be economical: do not boil more water than you need. G Empty the kettle after each use. the outside and powerbase Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry. Do not use abrasives - they will scratch the metal and plastic surfaces. [. . . ] Have your model number ready - it is located on the underside of your kettle and powerbase. guarantee (UK only) If your kettle goes wrong within one year from the date you bought it, we will repair or replace it free of charge provided: you have not misused, neglected or damaged it; it has not been modified (unless by Kenwood); it is not second-hand; it has not been used commercially; you have not fitted a plug incorrectly; and you supply your receipt to show when you bought it. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G SJ480 series Kenwood Limited, New Lane, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2NH, UK 55466/2 www. kenwood. co. uk [. . . ]