14. Do not use the appliance for anything other than the intended use. It is for household
use only. It is not to be used outdoors or for commercial purposes.
15. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Keep the
appliance and power lead out of reach of children when it is in operation or during the
cooling process.
16. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
17. This appliance should be operated on a separate electrical power point from other
operating appliances. If the power point is overloaded with other appliances, this appliance
may not work properly.
18. The kettle is intended solely for boiling water. Heating of milk, carbonated drinks or
other liquids will cause malfunction or damage to the appliance.
19. Unplug the kettle,
- if a disturbance occurs,
- if you are not going to use it for a prolonged period of time,
- during thunderstorms and
- before cleaning it.
20. The kettle becomes hot while in use. Do not move it during operation and do not pull on
the mains power lead. Only hold the hot kettle by its handle.
21. Contact with rising steam can cause scalding. Make sure the lid is always securely closed
and do not open it while water is boiling or while pouring the water.
22. Do not fill the kettle with less than 0.5 litres or more than 1.0 litres of water. Do not
operate the kettle unless the element is fully immersed. If there is not enough water in the
kettle, the appliance may overheat.
23. Do not let the power lead hang over the edge of the table or counter.
24. Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the power lead.
25. This appliance is not designed to be used by people (including children) with a physical,
sensory or mental impairment, or people without knowledge or experience, unless they are