Philips HD4646/20 - Инструкция по эксплуатации - Страница 2

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introduction

Congratulations on purchasing this Philips kettle! In this user manual you find 

all the information you need to enjoy your kettle optimally for a long time.

general description (Fig. 1)

A  On/off switch (I/O)

B Lid 

C Spout

D  Water level indicator

E Base 

F  Scale filter

important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for 

future reference.

Danger

 - Do not immerse the appliance or the base in water or any other liquid.

Warning

 - Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local 

mains voltage before you connect the appliance.

 - Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord, the base or the 

appliance itself is damaged.

 - If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a 

ser vice centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in 

order to avoid a hazard.

 - This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) 

with reduced physical, sensor y or mental capabilities, or lack of 

experience and knowledge, unless they have been given super vision or 

instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for 

their safety.

 - Children should be super vised to ensure that they do not play with the 

appliance.

 - Keep the mains cord out of the reach of children. Do not let the 

mains cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop on which the 

appliance stands. Excess cord can be stored in or around the base of 

the appliance.

 - Only use the kettle in combination with its original base.

 - Hot water can cause serious burns. Be careful when the kettle contains 

hot water.

 - Keep the mains cord, the base and the kettle away from hot surfaces.

 - Never fill the kettle beyond the maximum level indication. If the kettle 

has been  overfilled, boiling water may be ejected from the spout and 

cause scalding.

 - Do not open the lid while the water is heating up. Be careful when 

you open the lid immediately after the water has boiled: the steam 

that comes out of the kettle is ver y hot.

Caution

 - Do not touch the body of the kettle during and some time after use, as 

it gets ver y hot. Always lift the kettle by its handle.

 - Always place the base and the kettle on a dr y, flat and stable surface. 

 - The kettle is only intended for boiling water. Do not use it to heat up 

soup or other liquids or jarred, bottled or tinned food. 

 - Always make sure the water in the kettle at least covers the bottom of 

the kettle to prevent the kettle from boiling dr y.

 - Depending on the hardness of the water in your area, small spots may 

appear on the heating element of your kettle when you use it. This 

phenomenon is the result of scale build-up on the heating element and 

on the inside of the kettle over time. The harder the water, the faster 

scale builds up. Scale can occur in different colours. Although scale is 

harmless, too much scale can influence the performance of your kettle. 

Descale your kettle regularly by following the instructions given in the 

chapter ‘Descaling’.

 - Some condensation may appear on the base of the kettle. This is 

perfectly normal and does not mean that the kettle has any defects.

Boil-dry protection

This kettle is equipped with boil-dr y protection. This device automatically 

switches off the kettle if it is accidentally switched on when there is no 

water or not enough water in it. The on/off switch stays in ‘on’ position. Set 

the on/off switch to ‘off ’ and let the kettle cool down for 10 minutes. Then 

lift the kettle from its base to reset the boil-dr y protection. The kettle is now 

ready for use again. 

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic 

fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this 

user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence 

available today.

Before first use

 1 

 Remove stickers, if any, from the base or the kettle.

 2 

 Place the base on a dry, stable and flat surface.

 3 

 To adjust the length of the cord, wind it round the reel in the base.

 4 

 Pass the cord through one of the slots in the base.

 5 

 Rinse the kettle with water.

 6 

 Fill the kettle with water up to the maximum level and let the water 

boil once (see ‘Using the appliance’). 

 7 

 Pour out the hot water and rinse the kettle once more.

Using the appliance

 1 

 Fill the kettle with water either through the spout or through the 

open lid (Fig. 2).

 2 

 If the lid is open, close the lid.

Make sure that the lid is properly closed to prevent the kettle from boiling 

dr y.

 3 

 Place the kettle on its base, put the plug in the wall socket. 

 - Set the on/off switch to ‘I’ (Fig. 3).

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The kettle starts heating up.

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The kettle switches off automatically when the water has reached 

boiling point.

Note: You can interrupt the boiling process by pressing the on/off switch to ‘O’.

Cleaning and descaling

Always unplug the appliance before you clean it.
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids 

such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
Never immerse the kettle or its base in water.

Cleaning the kettle 

 1 

 Clean the outside of the kettle with a soft, damp cloth moistened 

with warm water and some mild cleaning agent.
Cleaning the filter

Scale is not harmful to your health but it may give your drink a powder y 

taste. The scale filter prevents scale par ticles from ending up in your drink. 

Clean the scale filter regularly.

 1 

 Remove the filter from the kettle (1) and gently brush it with a soft 

nylon brush under a running tap (2) (Fig. 4).

Note: You can also leave the filter in the kettle when you descale the whole 

appliance (see section ‘Descaling the kettle’ in this chapter).
Note: You can also take the filter out of the kettle and clean it in the dishwasher.

Descaling the kettle

Regular descaling prolongs the life of the kettle.

In case of normal use (up to 5 times a day), the following descaling 

frequency is recommended:

 - Once ever y 3 months if you use soft water (up to 18dH).

 - Once ever y month if you use hard water (more than 18dH).

 1 

 Fill the kettle with water up to three-quarters of the maximum level 

and bring the water to the boil.

 2 

 After the kettle has switched off, add white vinegar (8% acetic acid) to 

the maximum level.

 3 

 Leave the solution in the kettle overnight.

 4 

 Empty the kettle and rinse the inside thoroughly.

 5 

 Fill the kettle with fresh water and boil the water.

 6 

 Empty the kettle and rinse it with fresh water again.

 7 

 Repeat the procedure if there is still some scale in the kettle.

Note: You can also use an appropriate descaler. In that case, follow the 

instructions on the package of the descaler.