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 O switch; the operating light flash up. The water is heated. ■ ■ The kettle switches off automatically once the water has boiled. Parts and operating controls You can turn off the kettle at any time by pressing the O switch again. 1 Kettle (with water level indicator) 2 Lid with lock 3 Lid release button 4 switch O ON/OFF 5 Operating light 6 Limescale filter (removable) 7 Base 8 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. Do not turn on the appliance if the kettle is empty, otherwise the overheat control will engage and the appliance will switch itself off automatically. 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! Cleaning and maintenance Before using for the first time W W Danger of electric shock! Never immerse the device in water or place it in the dishwasher! Do not steam-clean the appliance. ■ ■ 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.
■ ■ 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 open lid (press lid release button). ■ ■ Read the quantity on the water level indicator. Do not fill with less than 0.5 litres or more than 1.7 litres of water! ■ ■ Close the lid until it locks and place the kettle on the base. 8 TWK70A_00_EU_9001163319.indb 8 12.11.2015 11:30:25