Care and Cleaning
WARNING! Always switch OFF (‘green’ position), unplug and let the appliance cool
down before removing the mesh filter, moving the power base or cleaning the appliance.
CAUTION! To avoid damage, do not use any chemicals, disinfectants, steel wool, abrasive
cleaners or hard or sharp utensils to clean the appliance. Handle with care. Do not place
or immerse the kettle base, power base or power cord in any liquids. Do not spill any
liquids on the kettle base, switch area, power base or power cord.
Do not place the kettle or power base in an automatic dishwasher.
Removable Stainless Steal Filter Mesh
The Design Kettle features a removable mesh filter to filter out scale deposits for clearer
water. Additionally the filter will prevent boiling water from splashing, when you pour the
water. Clean the filter regularly to avoid blockage of the mesh.
CAUTION: Handle the stainless steal filter mesh with care. Do not scratch, scrub or
scrape on the mesh filter with hard or sharp utensils to avoid damage.
1. Switch off and unplug the appliance and allow to cool down. Lift off the lid. Grasp the
grey bar of the mesh filter and lift it up and out of the kettle.
2. Clean the mesh filter.
Rinse the filter under running water. Possibly use a plastic cleaning brush or sponge. If the
mesh is blocked with lime: leave the filter overnight in warm vinegar. Carefully rinse with
clear tap water.
3. To replace the filter, simply slide the filter in the correct orientation down into the slots
behind the spout of the kettle (see Features of Your Design Kettle).
Push the filter down, until the grey bar is in line with the brim of the kettle and the lid of the
kettle can be shut tightly.
Cleaning the kettle
In normal case there is no need to clean the interior of the kettle. Before first use or after a
longer period of storage rinse the interior of the kettle with clear drinking water. However,
depending on the water hardness in your residential area you should decalcify the water
container regularly to avoid any loss of performance and excessive power consumption.
See Decalcifying the Water Container.
WARNING: Immediately wipe off condensate or spilled water. Do not spill any liquids on
the appliance. Do not immerse the kettle base, switch area, power base or power cord in
water to avoid risk of electric shock. Always keep the table or counter clean and dry and
immediately wipe off spilled liquids or condensate.
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