SMEG KETTLE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

We are glad that you have decided to use one of Smeg kettles.

In this section, you will discover some crucial maintenance information on:

• The clean and care instructions for the kettle, for maintaining the product and its external surfaces in their optimal conditions;
• The descaling process, a fundamental activity to preserve the functionalities of the product.

For maintaining the external surfaces of the kettle in their best conditions, it is recommended to clean them regularly after each use, waiting for them to cool down first.

These instructions are particularly relevant for the special colour editions, such as the matt and the metallic ones.

For the cleaning operations, we suggest to pour the cleaning detergent onto a damp cloth and to gently wipe it on the surface. If necessary, repeat the operation.  Immediately after, dry with a soft cloth or a microfibre cloth.

To avoid damages to the surface, it is important to remember to:

• Do not use steam jets to clean the appliance
• Do not use cleaning products containing chlorine, ammonia or bleach
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents (e.g. powder products, stain removers and metallic scourers)
• Do not use rough or abrasive materials or sharp metal scrapers

When pouring water in the kettle, you should not exceed its maximum capacity in order to avoid the building up of scale in the opening mechanisms of the kettle lid. This will help to preserve the product functionality. You can verify the maximum quantity of water directly in the kettle.

Descaling the kettle is a crucial and mandatory operation to guarantee its best performance and efficiency, to avoid damages to the product and to foster energy saving.

Initially, scale builds up on the inner base of the kettle. You should check this area to understand when it is time to descale.

Descaling should be performed regularly and any time that scale appears on the base of the kettle.

The kettle can be descaled using common household vinegar or a specific descaling product.

Follow these instructions if you are using common household vinegar. If you are using a specific descaling product, it is possible to apply the same procedure, but it is necessary to check on its instructions what is the correct quantity of product to add to the water.