en Congratulations on purchasing this Bosch appliance. You have acquired a high-quality product that will bring you a lot of enjoyment. ■ ■Press down the ON/OFF O switch; the switch lights up. The water is heated. ■ ■The kettle switches off automatically once the water has boiled. Parts and operating controls The appliance can also be switched off at any time by pulling up the ON/OFF O switch. 1 Kettle (with water level indicator) 2 Lid with lock 3 Lid release button 4 ON/OFF O switch, illuminated 5 Limescale filter (removable) 6 Base 7 Cable tidy Warning:
If you remove the kettle from the base and replace it before the heating process is over, the kettle will not continue to heat the water. N.B.: ■ ■Only operate the kettle with the lid closed and the limescale filter inserted, otherwise the kettle will not switch off. ■ ■For physical reasons, the base may collect some condensation water. This is normal; it does not mean that the kettle leaks. ■ ■After boiling, let the kettle cool down for 5 minutes before refilling it with water. Important: Use the kettle only with its included base. ■ ■ Only fill the kettle with water. Milk and instant beverages will burn and damage the appliance.
Never operate the kettle without water and do not overfill it; observe the min and max markings. If the kettle is too full, the water will boil over! Warning: If the kettle is empty when switching the appliance on, the overheat control will switch it off automatically. Before using for the first time Cleaning and maintenance ■ ■Remove any stickers or film. ■ ■Unroll the right amount of cable from the cable tidy and plug it in. ■ ■Fill the kettle with water. Bring the water to a boil and discard it. Repeat the procedure. This will make sure that the kettle is clean for normal use. ■ ■When the water comes to a boil for the first time, add a tablespoon of white vinegar.
W W Danger of electric shock! Never immerse the device in water or place it in the dishwasher! Do not steam-clean the appliance. ■ ■Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the power outlet. ■ ■Clean the outside of the kettle and base with a damp cloth. Do not use strong or abrasive cleaning agents. ■ ■Remove the limescale filter, soak it in a little vinegar, then rinse clean with clear water. ■ ■Rinse the kettle and the limescale filter with clear water. Boiling water ■ ■Fill the kettle with fresh water through the spout or the open lid (press lid release button). ■ ■Read the quantity on the water level indicator. Do not fill with less than 0.25 litres or more than 1.7 litres of water!
■ ■Close the lid until it locks and place the kettle on the base. 8 190201_TWK3P_EU_8001142412.indb 8 31.07.2019 08:24:40