• To avoid scalding, always ensure the lid is correctly positioned before operating. Scalding
may occur if the lid is lifted while the kettle is hot.
• Only use the appliance for heating runny liquids (i.e. water, coffee or tea). Do not use the
appliance for cooking other foodstuffs or liquids, that could burn and/or boil over, to avoid
overheating and damage to the appliance.
• Never use abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads or any hard and sharp objects (i.e. metal
scouring pads) for cleaning. Clean the kettle and power base with a damped sponge or
tissue and carefully dry the power base and exterior of the kettle after cleaning. Do not
handle the appliance or any part of it with violence. The lid will open automatically, when
operating the lid release switch. Closing the lid must be possible without obstacles or
resistance. Always use the handle for moving the kettle. Never lift the kettle by its lid to avoid
damage to the hinge. Beware of hot steam when opening the lid. Only replace damaged
parts by genuine spare parts. Firmly mounted parts of the appliance may only be replaced
by a authorised service centre.
• Do not immerse the kettle base, switch area, power base or power cord in water, or allow
moisture to come in contact with these parts.
Never place the appliance or any part
of it in an automatic dishwasher.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving the kettle when it contains hot water. Do not
touch hot surfaces. Use the handle and operating facilities.
• The kettle should not be connected to a wall socket when the room temperature is likely to
fall to outdoor winter temperatures, as the automatic control thermostat may reset to boil and
energise the element.
Risks Deriving from High Temperatures
• Do not place any objects or clothes on the appliance during operation to avoid overheating.
• Firmly close the lid, before switching on the appliance, and keep the lid closed during
operation. Do not hold your face, hands or other parts of your body over the lid or spout,
and always beware of hot steam, when opening the lid after operation to avoid scalding.
The outside walls of the kettle and the lid become very hot during operation and some
minutes after operation. Thus, only touch the kettle by the handle.
• Dry spilled water immediately. When moving the filled kettle, close supervision is necessary
to keep the kettle in an upright position to avoid spilling hot water, and thus avoid injuries
and damage.
• Always let the appliance cool down before cleaning.
Important Safeguards for Electrical Appliances
Care must be taken when using any electrical appliance. Please adhere to the following
precautions.
• Ensure that the voltage rating of your mains power supply corresponds to the voltage
requirements of the appliance (220-240 V, 50 Hz, AC, rated for 16 A). Always connect the
appliance directly to a separately protected mains power supply wall socket with
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