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The pins of the power plug must be tidy, smooth and clean.
Do not attempt to operate the appliance and immediately switch off and unplug
the appliance if water leaks out of the kettle and after any other malfunction
of the appliance.
• Any use of accessories, attachments or spare parts not recommended by the manufacturer
may result in fire, electric shock and injuries to persons. If the appliance or any part of it is
likely to be defective or not operating in the intended way, immediately unplug from the
power supply and return the entire appliance to an authorised service centre for examination and
repair. Any maintenance, repair and operation other than described in these instructions
must be performed at an authorised service centre to avoid risk of electric shock, fire or injuries to
persons.
• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near young children.
Never
let children play with the appliance or units of the appliance. Children and invalid
people have to be supervised using the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
For storage always keep the entire appliance dry and clean and
where young children cannot reach it. Do not place any hard and/or heavy objects on the
appliance or any part of it.
• Always place the appliance on a stable, level, dry, heat-resistant and easy accessible
surface. Do not place the appliance near the edge of the table or counter or on an inclined
surface. Ensure, that the power base will not tilt or wobble before placing the kettle on it.
Do not place any cloth or tissue beneath or on the appliance to avoid any risk of fire,
electric shock and overheating. Always keep the table or counter clean and dry and
immediately wipe off spilled liquids.
• During operation keep the appliance in an appropriate distance of at least 20 cm on each
side to furniture, walls, boards, curtains and other objects. Keep at least 1 m of free space
above the appliance. Do not operate the appliance in damp or wet areas. Do not operate
the appliance near any heat-sensitive or moisture-sensitive materials or under boards to
avoid damage caused by steam and condensate. If operated on wood furniture, use a not
inflammable protective pad to prevent damage to delicate finishes.
• The kettle is heated electrically. Do not place the kettle on or near a hot gas or electric
burner, or in or on a heated oven.
•
Do not leave the power base unattended, when connected to the power
supply.
Always unplug when the appliance is not in use and before cleaning or moving
the power base. Always let the appliance cool down before filling or cleaning and before
putting on or taking off parts. To disconnect, turn all controls to OFF, then remove the plug
from the wall power outlet. Always switch OFF the kettle before filling, emptying or cleaning.
• Before use, always make sure that the lid is closed properly and a sufficient amount of
water is filled in (according to the instructions in this booklet). Do not overfill the water con-
tainer above the maximum water level mark
1,5l
, as water may boil over.
• Always fill the kettle according to the instructions in this booklet before connecting the
appliance to the wall power outlet. Do not switch on the appliance, when it is empty!
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