PHILIPS HD4659/52
Owner's Manual

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Introduction

Before first use
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Congratulations on acquiring your new Philips kettle! In these instructions for use you will find all important information, so you can optimally enjoy your kettle as long as possible.

Remove stickers, if any, from the base or kettle. Place the base on a dry, stable and flat surface. Adjust the length of the cord by winding it round the reel in the base. Pass the cord through one of the slots in the base (fig. 2). 1 Rinse the kettle with water. 2 Fill the kettle with water up to the maximum level and let it boil once (see 'Using the appliance'). 3 Pour out the hot water and rinse the kettle once more.

General description

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Before using the kettle for the first time:

1) On/off switch (I/O) 2) Pilot light 3) Lid 4) Spout 5) Water-level indicator 6) Base 7) Scale filter 8) Triple-action filter (models HD4657, HD4653 and HD4652) 9) Bell (model HD4659 only)

Using the appliance

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1 Fill the kettle with water either through the spout or through the open lid (fig. 3). 2 Close the lid. Make sure that the lid is properly closed to prevent the kettle from boiling dry. 3 Place the kettle on its base, put the plug in the wall socket and set the on/off switch to 'I' (fig. 4). The kettle starts heating up. � � The kettle switches off ('O' position) automatically when the water has reached boiling point. You can interrupt the boiling process by setting the on/off switch to 'O'.

Important

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Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future reference. � � � � � � Check if the voltage indicated on the base of the kettle corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. Only use the kettle in combination with its original base. Always place the base and the kettle on a dry, flat and stable surface. Keep the cord, the base and the appliance away from hot surfaces. Do not use the appliance if the mains cord, the plug, the base or the appliance itself is damaged. If the mains cord is damaged, it must always be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Do not immerse the appliance or the base in water or any other liquid. The kettle is only meant for boiling water. Do not use it to heat up soup or other liquids or jarred, bottled or tinned food. Boiling water can cause serious burns. Be careful when the kettle contains hot water. Never fill the kettle beyond the maximum level indication. If the kettle has been overfilled, boiling water may be ejected from the spout and cause scalding. Do not open the lid while the water is boiling. Be careful when you open the lid immediately after the water has boiled: the steam coming out of the kettle is very hot. Avoid touching the body of the kettle, as it gets very hot during use. Always lift the kettle by its handle. Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children. Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop. Excess cord can be stored in or around the base of the appliance. Never fill the kettle below the minimum level to prevent the kettle from boiling dry. HD4657 only: this rapid boil kettle has a power of 3100 watts and can draw up to 13 amps from the power supply in your home. Make sure that the electrical system in your home and the circuit to which the kettle is connected can cope with this level of power consumption. Do not let too many other appliances draw power from the same circuit while the kettle is being used. Some condensation may appear on the base of the kettle. This is perfectly normal and does not mean that the kettle has any defects. Depending on the hardness of the water in your area, small spots may appear on the heating element of your kettle when you use it. This phenomenon is the result of scale build-up on the heating element and on the inside of the kettle over time. The harder the water, the faster scale will build up. Scale can occur in different colours. Although scale is harmless, too much scale can influence the performance of your kettle. Descale your kettle regularly by following the instructions given in the chapter 'Descaling'.

Cleaning and descaling

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Always unplug the appliance before cleaning it. Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents, scourers etc. to clean the kettle. Never immerse the kettle or its base in water. Cleaning the kettle 1 Clean the outside of the kettle with a soft, damp cloth moistened with warm water and some mild cleaning agent. Scale is not harmful to your health but it may give your drink a powdery taste. The scale filter prevents scale particles from ending up in your drink. Clean the scale filter regularly. Models with a Triple-action filter have also been equipped with a mesh that attracts scale from the water. 2 The filter can be cleaned: � � � by taking it out of the kettle and gently brushing the filter with a soft nylon brush under a running tap, or.. (fig. 5). by leaving it in the kettle when descaling the whole appliance, or... in the dishwasher.

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For models with a triple-action filter (HD4657, HD4653 and HD4652): the mesh can be cleaned as follows: � � Remove the basket from the filter by sliding it out (fig. 6). Take the stainless steel mesh out of the basket and clean it by squeezing and rotating it under a running tap.

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Descaling the kettle Regular descaling will prolong the life of the kettle. In case of normal use (up to 5 times a day), the following descaling frequency is recommended: - Once every 3 months for soft water areas (up to 18 dH). - Once every month for hard water areas (more than 18 dH). 1 Fill the kettle with water up to three-quarters of the maximum level and bring the water to the boil. 2 After the kettle has switched off, add white vinegar (8% acetic acid) to the maximum level. 3 Leave the solution in the kettle overnight. 4 Empty the kettle and rinse the inside thoroughly. 5 Fill the kettle with clean water and boil the water. 6 Empty the kettle and rinse it with clean water again. � Repeat the procedure if there is still some scale in the kettle. You can also use an appropriate descaler. In that case, follow the instructions on the package of the descaler.

Boil-dry protection This kettle is equipped with boil-dry protection. This device will automatically switch the kettle off if it is accidentally switched on when there is no water or not enough water in it. The on/off switch will stay in 'on' position and the pilot light, if available, will stay on. Set the on/off switch to 'O' and let the kettle cool down for 10 minutes. Then lift the kettle from its base to reset the boil-dry protection. The kettle is ready for use again.