Philips HD 4646/40 User Manual

Congratulations on purchasing this Philips kettle! In 

this user manual you find all the information you 

need to enjoy your kettle optimally for a long time.

A  On/off switch (I/O)

B  Lid 

C  Spout

D  Water level indicator

E  Base 

F  Scale filter

Read this user manual carefully before you use the 

appliance and save it for future reference.

Do not immerse the appliance or the base in 

water or any other liquid.
Warning

Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance 

corresponds to the local mains voltage before 

you connect the appliance.

Do not use the appliance if the plug, the 

mains cord, the base or the appliance itself is 

damaged.

If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it 

replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised 

by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order 

to avoid a hazard.

This appliance is not intended for use by 

persons (including children) with reduced 

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack 

of experience and knowledge, unless they 

have been given supervision or instruction 

concerning use of the appliance by a person 

responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that 

they do not play with the appliance.

Keep the mains cord out of the reach of 

children. Do not let the mains cord hang over 

the edge of the table or worktop on which the 

appliance stands. Excess cord can be stored in 

or around the base of the appliance.

Only use the kettle in combination with its 

original base.

Hot water can cause serious burns. Be careful 

when the kettle contains hot water.

Keep the mains cord, the base and the kettle 

away from hot surfaces.

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 

heating up. Be careful when you open the lid 

immediately after the water has boiled: the 

steam that comes out of the kettle is very hot.
Caution

Do not touch the body of the kettle during 

and some time after use, as it gets very hot. 

Always lift the kettle by its handle.

Always place the base and the kettle on a dry, 

flat and stable surface. 

The kettle is only intended for boiling 

water. Do not use it to heat up soup or other 

liquids or jarred, bottled or tinned food. 

Always make sure the water in the kettle 

at least covers the bottom of the kettle to 

prevent the kettle from boiling dry.

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 

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the kettle over time. The harder the water, 

the faster scale builds 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’.

Some condensation may appear on the base of 

the kettle. This is perfectly normal and does not 

mean that the kettle has any defects.
Boil-dry protection

This kettle is equipped with boil-dry protection. 

This device automatically switches off the kettle if it 

is accidentally switched on when there is no water 

or not enough water in it. The on/off switch stays 

in ‘on’ position. Set the on/off switch to ‘off’ 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 now ready for use again. 

This Philips appliance complies with all standards 

regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled 

properly and according to the instructions in this 

user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on 

scientific evidence available today.

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 it

round the reel in 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 maximum

level and let the water boil once (see ‘Using

the appliance’).

7

Pour out the hot water and rinse the kettle

once more.
Using the appliance

1

Fill the kettle with water either through the

spout or through the open lid (Fig. 2).

2

If the lid is open, 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.

Set the on/off switch to ‘I’ (Fig. 3).

The kettle starts heating up.

The kettle switches off automatically when

the water has reached boiling point.

Always unplug the appliance before you clean it.
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents

or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to

clean the appliance.
Never immerse the kettle or its base in water.

1

Clean the outside of the kettle with a soft,

damp cloth moistened with warm water and

some mild cleaning agent.
Cleaning the filter

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.

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1

Remove the filter from the kettle (1) and

gently brush it with a soft nylon brush under

a running tap (2) (Fig. 4).

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 if you use soft water (up 

to 18dH).

Once every month if you use hard water 

(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.

If the kettle, the base or the mains cord of the

appliance is damaged, take the base or the kettle

to a service centre authorised by Philips for

repair or replacement of the cord to avoid a

hazard.
You can purchase a new filter at your Philips dealer 

or at a Philips service centre. The table below 

indicates which filters are suitable for your kettle. 

Kettle type

Filter type

HD4646

HD4987

Environment
Do not throw away the appliance 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 (Fig. 5).
Guarantee & service

If you need service or information or if you have a 

problem, please visit the Philips website at www.

philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer Care 

Centre in your country (you find its phone number 

in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no 

Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your 

local Philips dealer.

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