Hamilton Beach 40990 - Manual (Page 8)

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1. With kettle unplugged, empty any
remaining water and rinse. Allow
kettle to cool.
2. Remove Filter: Remove lid, grasp
filter, pull out
and slide up
to remove. To
clean the fil-
ter, rinse it
under running
water and
brush with a
soft brush. An
old, clean toothbrush works well.
3. Replace Filter: Set screen into
opening. Slide down and into
place.
4. To avoid scale/lime deposit build-
up, empty kettle after each use.
5. Wipe the exterior of kettle with a
damp cloth. Do not use abrasive
scouring pads or powders as they
may scratch the smooth surface of
the kettle.
NEVER IMMERSE THE KETTLE IN
WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.
Cleaning Your Kettle
Anti-Scale Mesh Filter
Scale is caused by lime and calcium in hard water. The mesh filter will prevent
these suspended particles from being poured out of the kettle. To ensure opti-
mum performance of the filter it should be periodically cleaned. See “Cleaning
Your Kettle.”
If Your Kettle Boils Dry
The heating element is protected by
two automatic safety devices. If your
kettle is accidentally switched on
without being filled with water, or is
allowed to boil dry, the kettle will
automatically switch off. You should:
• Unplug kettle and wait about 20
minutes for the element to cool.
• Refill kettle, then use as normal and
check that kettle functions correctly.
wWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
• Do not immerse kettle, power base
or plug in any liquid.
• Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or electrical
shock.
If Your Kettle Does Not Work
Make these simple checks before
calling the toll-free customer assis-
tance number:
• Have you switched the power
switch button to ON ( l ) position?
• Has the kettle been accidentally
switched on without being filled
with water or allowed to boil dry?
Turn the kettle OFF, wait 20 minutes
and try again.
• Is the kettle cord firmly plugged into
the outlet and the kettle firmly seat-
ed in the base?
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