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Architect Kettle

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

HOW LONG IS THE POWER CORD?
The power cord is 70-75cm long (fully extended).
WHAT DO THE CUP SYMBOLS ON THE WINDOW EQUATE TO?
The cup symbols on the window equate to 250ml per cup.
HOW MUCH DOES THE ARCHITECT KETTLE WEIGH?
The weight of the kettle (without powerbase) is 1.3kg.
THE KETTLE DOES NOT TURN ON
1. The kettle may not be properly connected to the power supply or the fuse may have failed.

1. Check the plug is in the socket and the switch is turned on. Replace the fuse if necessary.

2. Boil dry feature may have been activated. If the kettle is accidently switched on without water, the boil-dry device will switch off the heating element to prevent damage to the kettle.

2. Wait approximately 10 minutes for the kettle to cool down, lift and refill as normal. The kettle is now ready to use again. NOTE: if discolouration of the heating plates has occurred, this can be easily removed by descaling your kettle.

3. The element may have broken if the power neon illuminates but the kettle does not boil.

3. The element cannot be replaced. For further assistance, contact customer services.

4. The kettle does boil but the power neon does not illuminate.

4. The power neon may have blown, and cannot be replaced. For further assistance call customer services on 01293 652500.

THE KETTLE IS SPUTTERING OUT OF THE SPOUT
1. You may have over filled the kettle.

1.1 Only fill to the max mark (1.5L).

1.2 Wait 10 seconds to allow the boiling water to settle before pouring.

2. The kettle may have descaling solutions remaining inside the body.

2. Follow the instructions from the cleaning & care section and rinse throughly.

3. The filter may not be in position.

3. Ensure the filter is in position. For spare parts please visit www.dualit.com/support or contact Dualit customer services on 01293 652500 (UK delivery only) for help.

MY KETTLE IS NOT SWITCHING OFF
1. Limescale may have built up inside the kettle.

1. Descale your kettle regularly (see Limescale Warning).

2. The Lid may not be fully closed or limescale may have built up on the lid lip.

2. Check the lid is firmly closed during use. If necessary descale lid lip

3. Water may have gone down the steam tube whilst filling. You may have overfilled, tilted the kettle when filling or filled through the spout.

3. Leave the kettle for 24 hours to fully dry.

MARKS HAVE APPEARED IN THE KETTLE
1. Small brown spots can build up inside the kettle. This is not rust, small deposits of scale which contain iron can build up inside the kettle.

1. Descale regularly (see cleaning & care).

WATER DROPLETS COLLECTS ON TOP THE POWER BASE
1. This is condensation and perfectly normal.

1. Dry with non abrasive cloth.