KitchenAid KEK1722CS Owners Manual - Page 10

CARE AND CLEANING 1 2 To access filter: Open the lid; the filter is located behind the spout inside Electric Kettle. Grasp the top of the filter to remove. Clean under hot water with a soft brush or cloth to remove deposits. 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. REMOVING MINERAL DEPOSITS FROM THE INTERIOR To get the best performance from your Electric Kettle, decalcification will be 1 necessary. Calcium deposits may form on the interior metal parts of the Electric Kettle. The cleaning interval will depend on the hardness of the water you put in the Electric Kettle. Fill the Electric Kettle with white vinegar to the .25 L mark. Add water to the .75 L mark. Boil (100º C/ 212º F) and allow to stand overnight. 2 3 Empty the solution from the Electric Kettle. Fill the Electric Kettle with water, bring to a boil, and drain out the water. Repeat this step twice. The Electric Kettle is now ready to use. 10 | ©2020 All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. W11387677A_V7.indd 10 1/28/2020 6:36:34 PM