Braun MULTIQUICK WK 300 User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Braun 
AquaExpress, we hope that the design 
and  the rapid boil feature give you many 
years of pleasure.
Before first use, read the use instructions 
carefully and keep them for future refer-
ence.
 
Important 
 
 
Make sure that your voltage corresponds
 
 
to the voltage indicated on the kettle. 
The kettle may only be operated on the 
base (g) supplied.
WK 200 base: Type 3217/S10
WK 300 base: Type 3219/S20
• This appliance is intended for household 
use only.
• Only use the kettle to heat water.
• Only operate the kettle on a dry, flat and 
fixed surface.
• Never let the cord hang down from the 
worktop. The cord length may be 
reduced by winding it up with the cord 
storage facility. Keep the appliance out 
of reach of children.
• The base, the kettle or the cord must 
never get in contact with hot surfaces 
(e. g. stove plates).
• In case the empty kettle is switched on 
accidentally, the overheating protection 
will cut it off automatically. In this case, 
allow the kettle 10 minutes to cool 
down before filling it with water.
• Caution: Do not overfill the kettle !
Water could boil over and cause 
scalding.
• Do not open the lid while water is boiling.
• During operation, the kettle will get hot. 
Therefore only use the handle to carry 
it. Always hold the kettle in an upright 
position, to avoid boiling water come 
out.
• Check the cord regularly for possible 
damage.
• If the appliance shows any defect, stop 
using it and take it to a Braun Service 
Centre for repair. Faulty or unqualified 
repair work may cause accidents or 
injury to the user.
• Braun electric appliances meet 
applicable safety standards.
Model WK 300 only: 
• Make sure not to operate too many 
other electric appliances when using 
the kettle.
• Socket fuse at least: 16 A
 
Description 
 
a  Scale filter (removable) 
b Lid 
c  Lid release button 
d On/off 
switch 
e  Water level indicator 
f Pilot 
light 
g  Base with cord storage 
Max. capacity: 1.6 l water 
 
Before first use 
 
Before first use, fill two cups of water into 
the kettle, add one cup of household 
vinegar (5 % acid) and bring it to a boil.
Then boil the kettle twice with the 
maximum quantity of clear water.
 
Setting into operation 
 
1a Fill the kettle through the spout with 
the lid closed,
or:
1b Press the lid release button (c), open 
the lid, fill with water and close the lid 
again (the kettle will not work with 
the lid open).
2  Place the kettle on the dry base and 
plug in the base.
3  Press the on/off switch (d), the pilot 
light will come on (do not open the lid 
when the kettle is switched on).
4  When the water has boiled, the kettle 
automatically switches off.
You may also stop the heating 
procedure at any time by pressing the 
on/off switch (d). 
 
Automatic cut-off feature 
 
The kettle switches off when...
the water has boiled,
it contains no water 
(in case of accidental switching on),
the lid is opened,
it is taken off the base.
If the scale filter is not installed, the auto-
matic cut-off will be delayed.
 
Cleaning 
 
Before cleaning, unplug the base.
Kettle or base must never be immersed in 
water.
Clean the outside of the kettle with a 
damp cloth, the inner part can be cleaned 
by means of a brush. The removable scale 
filter is dishwasher-proof.
 
Descaling 
 
In order to extend the lifetime of the 
kettle, it should  be descaled regularly.
Boil 0.8 l water in the kettle.
When boiled, add  0.4 l household 
vinegar (5 % acid ). Leave the solution 
in the kettle overnight.
Empty the kettle and rinse the inside 
thoroughly with fresh water. Fill the 
kettle with fresh water and boil it.
Empty the kettle and rinse it again 
with fresh water.
If the kettle still contains scale, repeat 
this procedure.
To remove any scale from the scale 
filter, you may soak it in diluted vinegar.
Subject to change without notice.
This product conforms to the 
European Directives EMC 89/336/
EEC and Low Voltage 2006/95/EC. 
 
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