Kenwood SJ680 series User Manual

safety before plugging in
Important – UK only
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Always use the filter and never overfill
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The wires in the cord are coloured
– boiling water may splash out.
as follows:
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Avoid contact with steam coming
Green and Yellow = Earth,
out of the spout area when pouring
Blue = Neutral,
and out of the lid when refilling.
Brown = Live.
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Beware: the metal body of the
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The appliance must be protected
kettle will get hot during operation.
by a 13A approved (BS1362) fuse.
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Keep small children away from the
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WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
kettle and never let the cord hang
MUST BE EARTHED.
down over the worktop edge – a
child could grab it and pull the
Note:
kettle down.
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For non-rewireable plugs the fuse
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If you do not need so much cord,
cover MUST be refitted when
shorten it by wrapping any excess
replacing the fuse. If the fuse cover
cord around the bracket on the
is lost then the plug must not be
underside of the powerbase. .
used until a replacement can be
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Always unplug your kettle
obtained. The correct fuse cover is
when not in use.
identified by colour and a
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Never put the kettle, powerbase,
replacement may be obtained from
cord or plug in liquid.
your Kenwood Authorised Repairer
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Do not use if there is any damage
(see Service).
to the kettle, powerbase, cord or
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If a non-rewireable plug is cut off it
plug. Get it checked or repaired:
must be DESTROYED
see 'service'.
IMMEDIATELY. An electric shock
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This kettle is not intended for use
hazard may arise if an unwanted
by young children or infirm persons
non-rewireable plug is
without supervision.
inadvertently inserted into a 13A
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Young children should be
socket outlet.
supervised to ensure they do not
before using for the first
play with the appliance.
time
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Caution: Do not operate the
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Remove all packaging and any
kettle on an inclined surface.
labels.
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Only use the powerbase supplied
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Fill to 'MAX', boil, then discard the
and keep it clean and dry.
water. Repeat 2 to 3 times.
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Make sure the lid is secure before
switching the kettle on.
know your Kenwood
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Warning: Do not open the lid
stainless steel kettle
while the water is boiling.
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Make sure the kettle is switched
finger pad
off before lifting or pouring.
flip top lid
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Remove the kettle from the base
lid release & on/off switch
before filling or pouring.
lid release
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Never put the kettle near or on
on/off switch
cooker hot plates or gas burners.
water level window
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This kettle is for boiling water only.
360° powerbase
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This kettle is for domestic use only.
scale filter
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Failure to observe these cautions
cord wrap
may result in damage to the kettle.
to use your stainless care and cleaning
steel kettle
Before cleaning, unplug your kettle
and let it cool down.
1 Fill the kettle through either the
the outside and powerbase
spout or lid. To open the lid press
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Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry.
press the lid release . The
Do not use abrasives - they will
water level must be between 'Max'
scratch the metal and plastic
and 200 mls (1 cup)
surfaces.
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Be economical: do not boil more
water than you need.
the inside
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To improve the quality of your
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Wipe with bicarbonate of soda on
drinks always use fresh water.
a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly.
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Empty the kettle after each use. G
Even though your kettle comes
2 Close the lid by pushing down on
with a scale filter, you still need to
the finger pad area .
clean the inside (and the filter)
3 Plug in and switch on . The
regularly.
neon light will come on.
the scale filter
4 Your kettle will boil and switch off
1 Open the lid.
automatically. To re-boil, wait a
2 Slide the scale filter out
few seconds - the on/off switch
3 either rinse under the tap or use
needs time to reset.
a soft brush.
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If you experience problems
or when descaling your kettle,
with your kettle switching
drop the filter in too. Rinse
on and off during use or
thoroughly.
switching off before boiling,
4 Slide the filter back in to refit.
check that the flat element
descaling
is free from scale - see
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Regular descaling of the flat
"descaling". If descaling
element will improve the
does not solve the problem
performance of your kettle. If the
contact Kenwood customer
kettle is not descaled regularly the
care.
build up of limescale may result in
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Your kettle is fitted with a scale
the following:
filter to hold back limescale
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problems may be experienced
particles.
with the kettle switching on and
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If you find drops of water under
off during use or switching off
your kettle, don't worry - it is just
before boiling.
condensation.
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the kettle may take longer to
boil-dry protection
boil.
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If you switch on with too little
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the flat element may be
water, your kettle will cut out
damaged.
automatically. Switch off and let it
cool down before re-filling.
When it has cooled down, the
switch will reset itself.
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