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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Installation location
• Place the device on a flat, sturdy and slip-resistant surface.
• Use this device in dry indoor areas only and never outdoors.
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Warning!
Do not use this device near water or heavy moisture; e.g. in a damp basement or beside a
swimming pool or bathtub.
• In order to reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, do not expose the device to fire (fireplace, grill, candles,
cigarettes and so on) or water (water drops, water splashes, vases, tubs, ponds and so on).
• Keep this device away from all heat sources like for example, ovens, hot plates and other heat-producing
devices/objects.
• Protect this device from extreme heat (over 35°C) and cold (under 5°C) as well as from direct sunlight and
dust.
Specific safety instructions
• Do not fill water past the upper mark. Boiling water may splash out.
•
Warning!
Never open the lid while the water is boiling.
• When boiling turn the spout so that it points away from you.
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Danger of burns!
Avoid contact with hot surfaces as well as any released steam. Touch the device only on
the handle.
• Always leave sufficient distance around the device. Boiling water may cause severe injuries.
• Do not move or transport this device during operation or if it is filled with hot water. There is a risk of getting
burnt by the splashing water.
• Operate the device only when it is filled with water. The boil-dry protection prevents fires in case of use with
empty container but makes the device permanently unusable.
• This device may be used only with the enclosed base.
• Close the lid when boiling. The temperature limiter works only if the lid is closed.
• Parts of this device become very hot. Pull the plug and let the device cool off sufficiently before inserting or
removing accessories and before cleaning or stowing.
• Clean the device and other accessories after each use. Refer to the Chapter
CLEANING AND CARE
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