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DE-SCALING

De-scale regularly, preferably at least once a month or more frequently if your water is very hard. 

Temperature detection in the kettle may be affected by limescale.

To de-scale your kettle:

•  Using white vinegar which can be bought from hardware stores:

– Fill the kettle with ½ litre of white vinegar,

– Leave to stand for 1 hour without heating.

•  Using citric acid:

– Boil ½ litre of water,

– Add 25 g of citric acid and leave to stand for 15 min.

•  Empty your kettle and rinse 5 or 6 times. Repeat if necessary.

To de-scale your filter:

Soak the filter in white vinegar or diluted citric acid.

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Never use a de-scaling method other than that recommended.

IN THE EVENT OF PROBLEMS

THERE IS NO EVIDENT DAMAGE TO YOUR KETTLE

•  The kettle does not work

– Check that your kettle is properly connected.

– The kettle has been switched on without water or an accumulation of scale has caused the 

overheat cut-out to operate: allow the kettle to cool and fill it with water. Descale first if scale 

has accumulated.

Switch it on: the kettle should start working again after about 15 minutes.

IF YOUR KETTLE HAS BEEN DROPPED, IF IT LEAKS OR IF THERE IS VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE 

POWER CORD, THE PLUG OR THE BASE OF THE KETTLE

Return your kettle to your After-Sales Service Centre, only they are authorised to carry out repairs. 

See the guarantee conditions and list of centres in the booklet supplied with your kettle. The type 

and model number are shown on the bottom of your kettle. This guarantee covers manufacturing 

defects and domestic use only. Any breakage or damage resulting from failure to comply with the 

instructions for use is not covered by the guarantee.

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The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the characteristics or components of its kettles at 

any time in the interests of the consumer.

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Do not use the kettle. No attempt must be made to dismantle the kettle or its safety devices.

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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales service 

centre or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid any danger.