Descaling The Kettle (8); Cleaning The Limescale Filter (9) - Silvercrest SWKH 3100 A1 Operating Instructions And Safety Instructions

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Rinse the inside of the kettle (8) with clear water.
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Clean the outer surfaces of the kettle (8) or base (7) with a slightly damp cloth. Use some
washing up-liquid on the damp cloth for stubborn stains. Make sure to remove any detergent
residue from the kettle (8) and base (7) before using the kettle (8) again. Dry the kettle (8) and
base (7) thoroughly before the next use.
You can use a cleaning or bottle brush with a long handle to remove stubborn
stains from inside the kettle (8).

8.1 Descaling the kettle (8)

Limescale may build up in the kettle (8) over time. This can lead to loss of energy and shorten the
kettles's (8) service life. You should therefore remove the limescale as soon as it becomes visible.
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Use a descaling agent that is used for coffee machines and other household devices. Proceed
as described in the instructions for the descaling agent.
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Rinse the kettle (8) with plenty of clear water several times after descaling it.

8.2 Cleaning the limescale filter (9)

A limescale filter (9) is installed in the kettle (8). You should clean the limescale filter from time to
time. Proceed as follows to clean the limescale filter (9):
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Remove the cooled down kettle (8) from the base (7).
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Open the lid (1) by pressing the lid release button (2).
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Reach carefully into the kettle (8)
with your hand, grasp the upper
end of the limescale filter (9), and
pull it up and out of the holder.
Please note that the holder can not
be removed.
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Place the limescale filter (9) in a
warm descaling solution for
household appliances (such as for
coffee machines) for several hours
and then rinse it thoroughly with
clear water.
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Replace the limescale filter (9) by
sliding it from above into the side
guides of the holder.
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Close the lid (1) by pressing it down until it snaps into place.
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