PHILIPS HD9303 HD9306 User Manual

PHILIPS HD9303 HD9306 Electric Kittle

Your electric kettle

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Overview

HD9303

➀	Lid release button
➁	Spout
➂	Power indicator
➃	Base connector
➄	Base
➅	Power cord
➆	Handle
➇	ON/OFF switch
➈	Lid

HD9306

➀	Spout
➁	Power indicator
➂	Base connector
➃	Base
➄	Power cord
➅	ON/OFF switch
➆	Handle
➇	Lid release button
➈	Lid

Before first use

1. Remove stickers, if any, from the base or the kettle.
2. Place the base on a dry, stable and flat surface.
3. To adjust the length of the cord, wind part of it aroundthe cord storage facility in the bottom of the base.
4. Pass the cord through one of the slots in the base.
5. Rinse the kettle with water.
6. Fill the kettle with water up to the MAX indication and let the water boil once.
7. Pour out the hot water and rinse the kettle once more.

Use the kettle

1. Press the lid release button.↪ The lid opens automatically.
2. Fill the kettle with the desired amount of water.
3. Close the lid properly.
4. Place the kettle on its base and put the plug in the wall socket.
5. For HD9303, set the ON/OFF switch to “I” to switch on the kettle; for HD9306, push the ON/OFF switch downwards to do so.↪ The power-on light goes on.↪ The kettle starts heating up.
6. The kettle switches off automatically when the water boils.↪ The power-on light goes out automatically

Note

Make sure the lid is properly closed to prevent the kettle from boiling dry

Cleaning and Descaling

Note

Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the kettle. Never immerse the kettle or its base in water.

Clean the kettle

1. Unplug the kettle and wait until it cools down.
2. Clean the outside of the kettle with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and some mild cleaning agent.

Descale the kettle

Regular descaling prolongs 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 18dH).
• Once every month for hard water areas (more than 18dH).

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 fresh water and boil the water.
6. Empty the kettle and rinse it with fresh water again.
7. Repeat the procedure if there is still some scale in the kettle.

Note

You can also use an appropriate Descaler. In that case, follow the instructions of the Descaler.

Storage

Store the mains cord by winding it round the reel in the base of the kettle

Replacement

If the kettle, the base or the mains cord of the appliance is damaged, take the kettle, the base or the mains cord to a service centre authorised by Philips for repair or replacement to avoid a hazard.

Recycling

Do not throw away the product with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Troubleshooting

If your kettle does not function properly or if the kettle quality is insufficient, consult the table below. If you are unable to solve the problem, contact a Philips service center or the Consumer Care Center in your country.

Problem	Solution
The kettle switches off automatically before the water boils.	There is some scale in the kettle. Descale the kettle.
There is no water or not enough water in the kettle, and the boil-dry protection is activated. Add more water to the kettle.
The kettle does not work.	Make sure the plug is properly connected to the power socket.
Make sure the power cord is not damaged.
Make sure the kettle is not boiling dry.
There is unpleasant smell in the water.	Follow steps 5 and 6 in “Before first use” section. If the problem still exists, add water to the maximum level and pour two spoons of baking soda into the kettle, then boil the water and rinse the kettle.
There is some scale in the water, and the water is turbid.	The water hardness is high in the area you live. Descale the kettle.

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