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English – Safety Precautions
Before use
Please read the user instructions carefully and completely before using the appliance and retain
for future reference. Remove all packaging and labels and dispose them appropriately.
Caution
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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Children shall not play with the appliance.
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Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are
older than 8 years and supervised.
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Children younger than 8 years shall be kept away from the appliance and its mains
cord.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualifi ed persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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The kettle is only to be used with the stand provided.
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If the kettle is overfi lled, boiling water may be ejected.
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Never immerse the unit in water or other liquids.
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This appliance is designed for household use only and for processing normal
household quantities.
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Do not use the appliance for any purpose other than the intended use described in
this user manual. Any misuse may cause potential injury.
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Avoid spillage on the connector
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Please clean all parts before fi rst use or as required, following the instructions in
the Care and Cleaning section.
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Before plugging into a socket, check whether your voltage corresponds with the
voltage printed on the bottom of the appliance.
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Only use the kettle to heat water.
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Only operate the kettle on a dry, fl at and fi xed surface.
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Never let the cord hang down from the worktop. The cord length may be reduced
by winding it up with the cord storage facility.
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The base, the kettle or the cord must never get in contact with hot surfaces
(e. g. stove plates).
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In case the empty kettle is switched on accidentally, the overheating protection will
cut it off automatically. In this case, allow the kettle 10 minutes to cool down before
fi lling it with water.
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Do not open the lid while water is boiling.
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During operation, the kettle will get hot and is subject to residual heat after use.
Therefore only use the handle to carry it. Always hold the kettle in an upright posi-
tion, to avoid boiling water comes out.
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Make sure not to operate too many other electric appliances when using the kettle.
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Socket fuse at least: 16 A
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Caution: Do not operate the kettle on an inclined plane.
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