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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
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. Children shall not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by
children unless they are older than 8
and supervised. Keep the appliance
and its cord out of the reach of children
aged less than 8 years.
Never use a power base other than the
one supplied with the appliance.
Never fill the kettle above the MAX
marking. If the kettle is overfilled,
boiling water may be ejected.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance generates heat during use. Adequate
precaution must be taken to prevent the risk of burns,
scalds, fires or other damage to persons or property
caused by touching the exterior whilst in use or during
cooling.
•
Never use this appliance for anything other than its
intended use. This appliance is for household use
only. Do not use this appliance outdoors.
•
Always ensure that hands are dry before handling the
plug or switching on the appliance.
•
Always use the appliance on a stable, secure, dry and
level surface.
•
This appliance must not be placed on or near any
potentially hot surfaces (such as a gas or electric
hob).
•
Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped, if
there are any visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
•
Ensure the appliance is switched off and unplugged
from the supply socket after use and before cleaning.
•
Always allow the appliance to cool before cleaning or
storing.
•
Never immerse any part of the appliance or power
cord and plug in water or any other liquid.
•
Never let the power cord hang over the edge of a
work top, touch hot surfaces or become knotted,
trapped or pinched.
•
Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
•
Beware of steam coming from the spout or lid
especially during refilling. Never open the lid during
the boiling cycle.
•
Never use the appliance without the filter fitted.
•
Never fill the appliance when it is positioned on the
power base.
•
Never use the kettle without sufficient water in the
kettle for it to operate correctly.
•
Never allow the appliance to boil dry.
UK
FITTING OF A PLUG - FOR U.K. AND IRELAND ONLY
This appliance must be earthed.
IIf the plug is not suitable for the socket outlets in your home, it
can be removed and replaced by a plug of the correct type.
If the fuse in a moulded plug needs to be changed, the fuse
cover must be refitted. The appliance must not be used without
the fuse cover fitted.
If the plug is unsuitable, it should be dismantled and removed
from the supply cord and an appropriate plug fitted as detailed.
If you remove the plug it must not be connected to a 13 amp
socket and the plug must be disposed of immediately.
If the terminals in the plug are not marked or if you are unsure
about the installation of the plug please contact a qualified
electrician.
Blue
(Neutral)
Brown
(Live)
Fuse
Green/Yellow
(Earth)
Plug should be ASTA approved to BS1363
Fuse should be ASTA approved to BS1362
Ensure that the outer sheath of
the cable is firmly held by the cord grip
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