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Instructions for Use
Before Using
Read these instructions carefully. They contain important notes for the use, safety and maintenance
of the appliance. Keep them in a safe place and transfer them to a possible succeeding user. Only
use the appliance for the purpose mentioned in these instructions. When using pay particular atten-
tion to the following safety advice.
Safety advice
Connect the appliance to alternating current only – with a rated
voltage according to the rating plate – to a correctly installed
earthed socket. Cord and plug have to be completely dry.
The appliance must not be operated by means of an external timer
or remote control switch.
Do not pull the connection cord over sharp edges or jam it, do not
allow it to hang down and protect it from heat and oil.
Only use the kettle with the corresponding base. Place the base
on a flat and stable surface.
Do not pull the plug by the cord or touch it with wet hands.
Do not immerse the kettle or the base in water or any other liquid.
Do not place the kettle onto hot surfaces, e. g. hot plate etc. or
near gas flames, it may melt.
Do not place the kettle onto water damageable surface. Damage
from splashing water might be possible.
Make sure the kettle is placed upright on a flat, dry base prior to
switching it on. Boiling water can tilt the appliance, if it is placed on
an instable base. Make sure the kettle cannot fall over.
The electrical connections in the base must be protected at all
times against possible contact with water.
Do not use the appliance without water and always fill it with water
up to the “MIN” marking on the water gauge to prevent it from boil-
ing dry.
For filling the kettle remove it from the base.
Only fill the kettle with pure water, not with milk, coffee etc.
If the appliance is overfilled or used with not closed lid, the boiling
water may splash outside. Hot water can cause scalding.
During use do not move the appliance and do not pull the cord.
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Caution
: the appliance will become very hot during use. Scalding
danger due to escaping steam! Only touch the hot kettle by the
handle and do not open the lid while pouring out. Do not touch the
body of the kettle during and sometime after use, as it gets very
hot.
Do not open the lid of the kettle during use and only open the
lid after the kettle is empty and all water has been poured out.
Caution
: To prevent the glass from cracking, do not fill the hot
container with cold water.
Always empty the kettle completely and do not leave remaining
water in the kettle for a long time.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental ca-
pabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in
a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and super-
vised.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8
years.
If the following happens
do not use
the kettle respectively
unplug
it immediately:
The kettle or cord is damaged
The appliance leaks;
Any defect after a plunge or something similar is suspected.
In these cases have the appliance repaired.
Unplug appliance in following cases:
Faults during use
Before cleaning and maintenance
After use
In case of power failure and non-existent supervision
The appliance must be descaled and cleaned at regular intervals.
In case of misuse, wrong handling or incorrect repair no liability will
be taken for possible damages. Claims under guarantee are also
excluded in such cases.
