KitchenAid KEK1522CA Use & Care Guide - Page 9

care and cleaning Cleaning the Water Kettle and base IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, always disconnect the Water Kettle from electrical outlet and make sure that the Water Kettle has cooled completely. English Descaling the Water Kettle Water White vinegar Calcium deposits may form on the interior metal parts of the Water Kettle. To get the best performance from your Water Kettle, clean periodically. The cleaning interval will depend on the hardness of the water you put into the Water Kettle. The use of a commercial descaler is recommended. Cleaning the filter Wash Water Kettle and base by hand with a damp cloth. Dry and polish with a soft cloth. Abrasives and scouring agents of any kind are not recommended. If a commercial descaler is not available: 1. Fill the Water Kettle with white vinegar to the MIN (0.25 L) mark. 2. Add water to the 0.75 L mark. 3. Boil and allow to stand overnight. 4. Empty the solution from the Water Kettle. 5. Fill the Water Kettle with water, bring to a boil and drain out the water. Repeat this step twice. The Water Kettle is now ready to use. NOTE: If calcium deposits remain on the filter, let it stand overnight in a solution of water and white vinegar. Rinse the filter thoroughly and replace in the Water Kettle. Remove filter from Water Kettle (see "Inserting and removing the filter"); then rinse under running water. 9