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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing this De’Longhi kettle. To get the best
results from your new kettle, read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference. This is the only way to ensure
optimum results and maximum safety. Please read these
instructions before operating and retain for future reference.
Symbols used in these instructions
Important warnings are identified by the symbols below.
It is important to respect the warnings. Failure to respect the
warnings could lead to electric shock, serious injury, burns,
fire or damage to the appliance.
Danger!
Failure to observe the warning may result in life threatening
injury by electric shock.
Important!
Failure to observe the warning could result in injury or
damage to the appliance.
Danger of burns!!
Failure to observe the warning could result in burns or scalds.
Please note:
This symbol indicates recommendations and important
information for the user.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Danger!
• To protect agai nst electrical hazards
do not immerse the mains lead,
plug power base or kettle in water
or any other liquid. Do not use in the
bathroom or near any source of water.
Do not use outdoors.
• Do not use the kettle if you have wet
hands.
• Keep the kettle, the power base, and
the mains lead away from hotplates,
hobs or burners.
Important!
• The appliance is designed and
produced for domestic use only. It is
not suitable for use in: staff kitchens
in shops, offices and other workplaces,
farm houses, hotels, motels or other
holiday accommodation, guest houses.
• Take care when pouring - do not over-
tilt the kettle as water may enter into
the switch mechanism.
• Water can remain hot for a long time
after boiling and can present a scald
hazard. Keep the kettle and the mains
lead away from the edge of the work
surface and out of the reach of children.
• Do not allow the mains lead to hang
over the edge of the table or work
surface.
• This appliance can be used by children
aged 8 upwards and by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or who lack of experience
and knowledge if they are supervised
or have been given instructions
concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children must not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance must not be carried out
by children unless they are older than
8 and supervised. Keep the appliance
and its cord out of the reach of children
under 8 years of age.
• Do not operate the kettle on an inclined
surface.
• Do not place any utensils into
the kettle. The use of accessory
attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may result in
fire, electric shock or personal injury.
• Never use the kettle without its lid and
filter.
