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kettle must be smooth and clean without discolourations. Especially keep
the power connector (kettle) and power socket (base) always complete-
ly dry.
Do not poke in the power socket or power connector. Do not
attempt to operate the appliance with the power socket or power con-
nector damaged or polluted in any way to avoid risk of overheating,
fire and electric shock.
Always handle power cords with care. Do not place the appliance on a
power cord. Power cords may never be knotted, twisted, pulled, strained
or squeezed. Do not let the plug or power cord hang over the edge of
the table or counter. The power cord may never touch hot surfaces, sharp
edges, or any moving parts. Ensure that no one will pull the appliance
by the power cord. Take care not to entangle in the power cord. Always
grasp the plug to disconnect the power cord. Do not touch the appliance
or power plug with wet hands with the appliance connected to the power
supply.
Always unwind the power cord completely for operation to avoid hazard
of overheating, fire and electric shock.
Do not place or immerse the base, kettle or power cord in water or any
other liquid. DO NOT spill or drip any liquids on the base or the power
cord or on the exterior of the kettle to avoid risk of fire and electric shock.
When parts of the appliance are leaking during operation and/or liquids
accumulate under the base or run down on the exterior of the appliance or
any part of it, immediately unplug the appliance. Refer to the instructions
in chapter ‘Solving Problems’.
Do not place the appliance or any part of it in an automatic dish-
washer.
Do not place the base on a metal surface, large bowl, or tray for operati-
on. If water is spilled or runs out and accumulates, there would be severe
hazard of short-cut, electric shock, and fire.
A cordless water kettle may never be filled while standing on its base.
Always remove the water kettle from the base for filling and pouring.
For filling, always open the lid by pressing the opening button.
HIGH TEMPERATURE—RISK OF BURNS
WARNING!
The »Design Kettle Cool Touch« is equipped with
electric heating elements for heating up drinking water. Thus, the appli-
ance could cause severe scalds, burns and damage, when used impro-
perly.
Always hold the kettle level when filled, to avoid spilling. The appliance
and the contents will be hot even for some time after operation. Always
leave the appliance cool down to room temperature, before cleaning or
storing the appliance.
Even with the lid properly closed, hot steam and splashes of hot water
could escape during operation. Do not hold your face or other parts of
your body over or directly near the appliance during operation and while
the appliance is still hot to avoid scalds due to steam and splashes.
In the area of the upper rim, even the exterior of the appliance will get
very hot during operation. Only touch the appliance at the operating ele-
ments and the handle, when it is hot. Before pouring, wait until the water
has stopped boiling and then pour carefully to avoid spilling. If the kettle
is tilted too much, the water could run out besides the spout, thus getting
spilled. Always keep the lid closed during operation and when the water
is boiling or still very hot, to avoid scalding.
Always keep the appliance in sufficient distance to the edge of the table
or counter and to other objects. For operation, leave at least 1 m of free
space above the appliance and at least 20 cm of free space on each
side, to avoid damage due to steam and hot water. Do not operate the
appliance under overhanging boards and drop-lights or near any delicate
objects (e.g. curtains) to avoid damage due to hot steam and water, over-
heating, and fire.
Do not hold your hands or any foreign objects (e.g. clothes, brushes) into
the interior of the kettle with the appliance connected to the power supply.
