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• Do not use any abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads (e.g. metal scouring
pads), or any corrosive chemicals (e.g. bleach) for cleaning.
Do not
place the power base or kettle in an automatic dishwasher!
• Depending on the hardness of your water, you need to de-scale the
kettle regularly. A large amount of scale will lead to energy loss and
could cause damage to the appliance (see: ‘Care and Cleaning’).
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
The appliance is heated electrically. Place the appliance near a suitable
wall power outlet to connect the appliance directly to a separately con-
nected and protected mains power supply with protective conductor (earth/
ground) connected properly. Ensure that the ratings of your mains power
supply correspond to the requirements of the appliance (220/240 V AC,
50/60 Hz).
• The installation of a residual current operated circuit breaker (r.c.c.b.)
with a maximum rated residual operating current of 30 mA in the sup-
plying electrical circuit is strongly recommended. If in doubt, contact
your electrician for further information.
• In various foreign countries, the specifications for power supplies are
subject to incompatible norms. Therefore, it is possible that power sup-
plies in foreign countries do not meet the requirements for safe opera-
tion of the appliance. Thus, before operating the appliance abroad,
ensure that safe operation is possible.
• Do not use any desk top multi socket outlet, external timer, remote
control systems or extension cord. The power outlet must always be
easily accessible so that it would be possible to unplug the appliance
immediately in case of any malfunction or danger.
• The pins of the power plug and the power connectors in the power
base and bottom of the kettle must be smooth and clean without dis-
colourations. Especially keep the power connectors (kettle and base)
always completely dry.
Do not poke in the power connectors. Do
not attempt to operate the appliance with the power connectors
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, while the
appliance is connected to the power supply.
• Always unwind the power cord completely for operation to avoid
hazard of overheating, fire and electric shock.
• If liquids run out or are spilled onto the exterior of the power base
or kettle, immediately unplug the appliance. Always wipe off spilled
liquids immediately. If in doubt, check the kettle for leakage, before
operating the appliance again.
• Do not place or immerse the power base, kettle or power cord in
water or any other liquid. DO NOT spill or drip any liquids on the
power base or the power cord or on the exterior of the kettle to avo-
id risk of fire and electric shock. When parts of the appliance are
leaking during operation and/or liquids accumulate under the power
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 power base or kettle in an automatic dishwasher.
• Do not place the power base on a metal surface, large bowl, or tray
for operation. If water is spilled or runs out and accumulates, there
would be severe risk of short-cut, electric shock, and fire.
• A cordless water kettle should not be filled while standing on its
power base. Always remove the kettle from the power base for filling
and pouring. For filling, always remove the lid.
