Troubleshooting - Bosch TWK1M Series Information For Use

Kettle
1
Lid
2
Lid-opening button
3
Handle
4
Water level indicator (illuminated
5
On/off switch, illuminated
6
Base
7
Cord store
8
Limescale filter, removable
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Depending on the model
Preparing the appliance for
first use
Remove any packaging material.
1.
Remove any stickers or film.
2.
Unwind the power cord to the required
3.
length.
Insert mains plug.
4.
Fill the kettle with fresh, cold water, add
5.
a tablespoon of vinegar and bring to the
boil.
→ "Boiling water", Page 13
Repeat the process without adding vin-
egar.
Rinse the kettle thoroughly.
6.
Boiling water
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Notes
¡ To end the heating process early, move
the on/off switch up.
¡ If you lift the kettle from the base and put
it down again, the boiling process will
not continue.
Descaling the appliance
Notes
¡ Regular descaling:
– prolongs the life of the appliance
– ensures proper functioning
– saves energy
Preparing the appliance for first use en
¡ If you are descaling the appliance with a
commercially available descaler, follow
the manufacturer's instructions for use
and safety.
¡ If you descale the appliance with vin-
egar, insert 2 tablespoons of vinegar into
1
)
the water that has been boiled instead of
the descaling tablet.
¡ If you use the kettle every day, descale it
in shorter intervals.
¡ After descaling, remove the limescale fil-
ter and place in a little vinegar.
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10
Overview of cleaning
▶ Do not use cleaning agents containing
alcohol or spirits.
▶ Do not use sharp, pointed or metal ob-
jects.
▶ Do not use abrasive cloths or cleaning
agents.
→ Fig.
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Troubleshooting

The appliance does not heat up and the
on/off switch does not light up.
Overheating protection is active.
Leave the appliance to cool down for a
▶
long time before switching it on again.
The appliance switches off before the
water has boiled.
Build-up of limescale in the appliance.
Descale the appliance.
▶
Water collects at the base.
Condensation may form for reasons of
physics.
Note: The formation of condensation is
▶
normal and harmless.
Pull out the mains plug and dry the
base with a cloth.
Disposing of old appliance
Dispose of the appliance in an environ-
▶
mentally friendly manner.
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