DESCALING INSTRUCTIONS

• IN HARD WATER AREAS REGULAR DESCALING IS ESSENTIAL TO KEEP YOUR KETTLE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
• If your kettle switches off before it has boiled it indicates your kettle needs descaling.
• Descale your kettle using
  • either a proprietary kettle descaler suitable for PLASTIC kettles. Follow manufacturer’s instructions,
  • or white vinegar
    1. Fill the kettle with ½ l of 8° white vinegar.
    2. Leave to soak for 1 hour without boiling.
    3. Empty your kettle and rinse it two or three times with clear water.
  • or citric acid
    1. Boil 0.5 l of water.
    2. Add 25 g of citric acid.
    3. Leave to soak for 15 minutes.
    4. Discard this mixture.
    5. Rinse the kettle with clear water two or three times.
• Repeat process if needed.
• Descaling agents for metal kettles, coffee makers or steam irons are unsuitable and will damage your Tefal kettle. Never use metal abrasives to clean the interior.
• When using powder descaler or citric acid, always add water. Never use in an empty kettle.
• Always follow the directions for use on the descaler carefully. Rinse the inside well after using a descaler.