KitchenAid KEK1222SX Owners Manual - Page 8

CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the exterior IMPORTANT: Before cleaning always disconnect the Electric Kettle from electrical outlet. Make sure the Electric Kettle has cooled completely. 1 The exterior of the Electric Kettle may be cleaned with a damp cloth. Dry and polish the Electric Kettle with a soft cloth. Abrasives and scouring agents of any kind are not recommended. Cleaning the filter The Electric Kettle features a removable mesh filter that traps scale deposits for cleaner water. The filter will need to be cleaned periodically-more often if you have hard water. 1 To access filter: Open the lid; the filter is located behind spout inside Electric Kettle. Grasp the top of the filter to remove. 2 Clean under hot water with a soft brush or cloth to remove deposits, and replace filter by sliding the filter into the slot behind the spout. 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 Electric Kettle. 8