User manual RUSSELL HOBBS 14387

[. . . ] 13 Don't switch on unless the kettle contains at least 2 cups of water. 17 Don't use the kettle for any purpose other than filtering and heating cold water, or filtering cold water without heating. 19 This appliance must not be operated by an external timer or remote control system. 21 If the cable is damaged, return the kettle, to avoid hazard. household use only AQUA OPTIMATM You can find more about AQUA OPTIMATM filter cartridges at www. aqua-optima. com filter The filter contains ion exchange resin and activated carbon, to reduce the amount of impurities in the water. [. . . ] b) slide the tabs on the front of the lid into the slots in the front of the reservoir c) lower the rear of the lid into the reservoir d) return the release button to its rest position rinse the filter 24 Slide the fill button towards the kettle, to open the lid segments, and hold it there. 28 Do this twice, fill again, and it's ready for use. the filter life-timer 29 After you fit a new filter, you must set the filter life-timer, so it can tell you when the filter needs replacing. 30 The first time you see the timer, the display will be blank, to conserve the battery. 31 Any other time you need to set it, it'll be flashing, to tell you the filter needs replacing. 32 The display has 6 parts: bullseye, inner ring, and 4 outer segments. set the life-timer 33 If you've fitted a standard two-month filter, press and hold the RESET button for 10-14 seconds, then let go (for a one-month filter, see "troubleshooting", page 7). 34 The inner ring and bullseye will flash alternately (shown here in grey), and the top left outer segment will turn black (shown here in black). , If the display shows anything else, see "troubleshooting", page 7. 36 Over the next two months (actually, it's 60 days), the display will change thus: (grey = flashing, black = black, white = invisible) when to change the filter 37 When the filter needs replacing, the display will go mad ­ in addition to the bullseye and inner ring flashing, all 4 outer segments will flash ­ you can't miss it. 39 Route the cable so it doesn't overhang, and can't be caught or tripped over. fill the reservoir 40 Remove the kettle from the stand. caution keep clear, if it has recently boiled, steam may escape from the lid segments 41 Slide the fill button towards the kettle, to open the lid segments, and hold it there. 45 When you've finished, check that the water level isn't above max ­ if it is, pour the excess out before boiling, or it may spit boiling water. switching on 46 Put the kettle on the stand ­ take care not to spill. 49 When the water boils, the switch will reset to 0, and the light will go off. 50 To switch off manually, move the switch to 0, or simply lift the kettle from the stand. switching off general 51 Remove the kettle from the stand before pouring. 52 To avoid the risk of splashing, pour slowly and don't over-tilt the kettle. 53 Don't tilt the kettle backwards ­ water might get on to the control area. If this happens, let the kettle dry before use ­ sit it somewhere warm for 12 hours. Don't worry ­ it's the steam used to switch off automatically, which then condenses and escapes via vents under the kettle. Again, don't worry ­ it's due to the bonding of the element to the kettle floor. using with insufficient water 56 Boiling with insufficient water will shorten the life of the element. 57 A boil-dry cut-out will disconnect the element 58 Remove the kettle from the stand, and sit it on the work surface till it's cold. 59 Don't replace it on the stand till it's cold. care and maintenance 1 Unplug the stand, and let the kettle cool down fully. [. . . ] 21 If you press it for longer than this, you'll lose your current settings, and the display may go completely bonkers. If you've lost your settings, the best thing to do is fit a new filter and start from scratch. battery life 23 The nickel metal hydride battery in the life-timer should last for 3 years. When it runs out, don't dispose of it with your normal household rubbish. 24 Your local authority will have facilities for disposing of these batteries in an environmentally friendly way. [. . . ]