Dualit DDK6 Mode D'emploi page 9

DESCALING
• Scale build-up will cause the
element to overheat, reducing its
working life. It may also cause the
safety cutout to operate
prematurely, switching the kettle
off before the water actually boils.
• As the kettle uses an under floor
type element, lime scale can only
build up on the walls and floor of
the kettle, this is readily seen and
should be promptly dealt with.
MINIMISE SCALE BUILD-UP
• Empty the kettle after each use;
do not allow water to stand in the
kettle overnight; use filtered water
instead of tap water.
• Descale the kettle regularly, at
least once a month, using a
proprietary brand of descaler. In
areas of very hard water descaling
may be necessary more often.
SERVICING
MINIMISE SCALE BUILD-UP
• When descaling, follow the
instructions on the packet of the
descaler. When descaling has
finished, empty the kettle and
rinse it out numerous times with
fresh water, then refill with
freshwater, boil, and discard
boiled water.
WATER FILTER
Depending upon the hardness of the
water the scale particles that remain
suspended in the water may give a
cloudy appearance. The filter fitted to
your kettle will help prevent these
particles passing into your drink. You
therefore must ensure that the filter is
kept clean and clear of deposits,
otherwise the performance of the
filter may be affected, your drinks
may contain scale and the water
inside the kettle may look cloudy.
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WATER FILTER
• You should clean the filter when
ever there are any obvious
deposits left on the mesh and
especially if pouring is affected.
• Make sure that your hands are
clean and free from hand cream,
soap or similar, which might leave
a slight taint to the water.
• Remove the kettle from the power
base and ensure kettle is cold.
• Open the lid. Hold the top of the
filter and pull it gently up and out
of the kettle. Rinse it under a tap
whilst softly brushing it with a soft
brush. Rinse the kettle out with
fresh water.
• To replace, align the sides of the
filter with the grooves in the filter
holder, and slide it slowly
downwards and back into place.
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