SEVERIN WK 3458 Mode D'emploi page 20

13. Display
Thermal safety cut-out
The pre-set thermal safety cut-out protects
the heating element from overheating
should the appliance be erroneously
switched on without any water, or if the
heating plate is calcified. If the safety
cut-out has been activated, the appliance
cannot be switched on again. In such a
case, the appliance must be allowed to
cool down, or must be descaled, before it is
switched on again.
Temperature selection
The appropriate temperature for the
particular type of tea can be selected using
the Temperature button
panel.
Water temperatures for making tea
We recommend the following
temperatures:
Green tea : 70-80 °C
White tea : 80 °C
Oolong tea : 90 °C
Black tea : 100 °C
Herbal tea : 100 °C
Note: Please also refer to the tea
manufacturer's instructions.
∙ The current water temperature in the
container (≥ 20 °C) is shown on the
display.
∙ Pressing the Temperature button
repeatedly increases the temperature
selection in 5-degree steps.
∙ If a temperature is selected during
heating that is below the temperature
20
on the control
in the water container, the appliance
cannot be started and a signal tone will
sound.
∙ Temperatures below 40 °C cannot be
selected.
Automatic switch-off
Unless the keep-warm function has
been selected, the kettle will switch off
automatically around 15 minutes after the
last operation.
In the keep-warm mode, it switches off after
30 minutes.
Before using for the first time
∙ Unpack the appliance completely and
remove all packaging materials.
∙ For hygienic reasons, throw away the
first boiled filling of the new kettle.
Operation
Heating water
∙ Remove the water container from the
base, press the lid opener and open the
lid.
∙ Fill the water container with the
desired amount of water.It is essential
to observe the Minimum (0.2 l) and
Maximum (0.5 l) markings for the filling
quantity.
∙ Close the lid.
∙ Place the container back on its base.
∙ Insert the plug into a suitable wall
socket.
∙ A beep signal is heard and the display
shows C, followed by the current water
temperature inside the container. The
indicator light Heating-up starts